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Penticton, British Columbia
Canada
Ironman North America
28C / 82F
Overcast
Total Time = 10h 26m 20s
Overall Rank = 144/2602
Age Group = M25-29
Age Group Rank = 14/107
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 4am, ate a Bagel w/ PB and Honey and a glass of Vega Sports Optimizer. Got all my stuff together and headed down at 5:30 to get marked and stuff set up in transition.
Had lots of time to kill, so talked with Doc and Haz for a bit and went to the bathroom. Nice to see others to get my mind off of the craziness that was about to start!
Event warmup:

A bit of walking along the beach looking for my wife to say bye, and a nice easy 5 min swim to get the arms going and to calm my emotions. It was my first IM and I was feeling overwhelmed leading up to the start. It was going to me a huge day and I was getting really nervous, excited, scared, etc!
Swim
  • 1h 08m 51s
  • 3800 meters
  • 01m 36s / 100 meters
Comments:

Started as far to the outside as I could to stay away from the bashing which really helped. I had mostly clear water for a few meters in front of me most of the way which was good in a way - but bad because no drafting. That made my get tired about 3/4 way through the swim and the beach seemed to take FOREVER to come!

What would you do differently?:

Swimming is not my strong suit, as you can see. But I've made some good improvements over the past year. I started swimming 4 years ago for triathlons and just last year I was swimming 37 mins half irons so I can't complain at all about where I am!
Transition 1
  • 02m 42s
Comments:

Good transition, strippers were awesome, friend of mine in the change tent helping me get in and out quick!
What would you do differently?:

not much!
Bike
  • 5h 45m 58s
  • 112 miles
  • 19.42 mile/hr
Comments:

Started out the ride and was feeling good. Getting my nutrition in and keeping my HR relatively close to the target (about 5 beats up). Stopped in Oliver to use the facility. Followed my plan for nutrition and HR all the way to Osoyoos and was happy. Going up Richter Pass was good, lots of fans and I kept the pace easy and the cadence up while staying seated. Everything was good until the start of the Out-and-back where I didn't want any more Infinit, and no more clif bars! This is where I thought it was going to fall apart! Got to Special Needs and got my gels - managed to get about 1.5 of those before I didn't want those either. For the next 60k it was bananas and water. My speed was slower and I was feeling it more, but I was NEVER going to give up! Hit some good headwinds on the way back to town but I was focused on getting onto the run.
What would you do differently?:

Figure out my nutrition.
Transition 2
  • 02m 21s
Comments:

Good transition, loved not having to rack my own bike! Was a bit disoriented though about where to go and what to do!!
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Run
  • 3h 26m 29s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 07m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

Well, good and bad here. Started strong despite the lack of nutrition later in the bike. Was running 7.5 min/miles and feeling good the first 7 miles or so. Took my gels and salt pills and 1 or 2 waters at each aid station. After 7 miles the hills started and I started to loose my pace a bit. Was still running though as I was DETERMINED not to walk even ONE STEP of the marathon! I passed a ton of people and it gave me even more motivation to keep going. Got to the turn around and grabbed my gels and energy drink. Drank the drink which didn't really help. Shaun was there and warned me that it was hot and to drink lots and try and take a salt pill every 15mins or so. The whole way back was 2 waters at each aid station along with a Gu Roctane or salt pill (alternating). I also got about 3 cups of coke in there as well. Started to feel better about 17 miles in because I knew it was only an hour left!! I was set to get my 10:30 goal no matter what. I hit the start of Penticton (about 35k) and it was time to race! (as much as my legs would let me!). Pretty much left it all out there the last few miles. The run along Lakeshore into the finishers chute is something I will NEVER EVER forget! I was SO PUMPED as I high fived the crowd including my fam. there to watch!
What would you do differently?:

Who knows, I just finished my FIRST IM!!! I'll figure the rest out later!
Post race
Warm down:

Stood around and stretched a bit.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nutrition. Need to learn how to bike faster.

Event comments:

WOW!!! What an experience! Amazing! I am still on such a high and its days later! It was such a tough day but I loved every minute! Having my great and wonderful Wife there made it truly special. And the fact that I could share it with her, and my parents and sister was great. The crowds and volunteers truly make this the best race ever....ever!




Last updated: 2008-12-03 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:08:51 | 3800 meters | 01m 36s / 100meters
Age Group: 0/107
Overall: 723/2602
Performance: Average
Suit: 2XU Velocity V1
Course: Triangular clockwise, 1 loop. Sailboat/Houseboat at the corners to make sighting easier.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 20C / 68F Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 02:42
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
No
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed:
Biking
05:45:58 | 112 miles | 19.42 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/107
Overall: 605/2602
Performance: Below average
Avg HR: 158 Max HR: 185
Wind: with gusts
Course: Great 1 loop course! I love the hills and the scenery, has to be one of the nicest places around to do a 180k bike.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 02:21
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
03:26:29 | 26.2 miles | 07m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/107
Overall: 37/2602
Performance: Good
Avg HR: 167 Max HR: 179
Course: Out and back to OK falls. Mostly flat at the start with some good rolling hills toward OK falls.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2009-09-01 8:50 PM

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2009-09-02 12:26 AM
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A sub 10:30 for your first IM, amazing Jon, I never would have guessed you were having issues on the run, you looked solid for the brief time you were in view! Well done out there!
2009-09-02 3:48 AM
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Great race buddy!

You were flying when I seen you. I nearly missed it but was able to give you a go get em. That you ran the whole route is amazing. I think I need to talk with you about nutrition cause, I just can't seem to get that down.

As for helping you, that was no problem at all. A pleasure really. It was great to see you there.

I can't wait to see how fast you go the next time!

2009-09-02 6:34 AM
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That's an excellent swim time for starting to swim only 4 years ago...
Congrats on your first Ironman and beating your goal time!

2009-09-02 9:35 AM
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Wow, what an awesome day you had!  Congratulations on a spectacular finish and time.

2009-09-02 9:55 AM
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Thanks for all the comments guys! It really was such an amazing experience - I don't want this feeling to end!!!


2009-09-02 10:16 AM
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congrats on a great race...imc '10 will be my first IM, your race is a spitting image of what i hope to do (that marathon time is sick).  thanks for the RR, and good luck with the nutrition, are you signed up for 2010?

2009-09-02 11:13 AM
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Wow your first IM to do that speed totally awesome!!

2009-09-02 10:25 PM
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Congrats on an awesome race....great time!!!!  That finishing chute really was something eh?

Was the girl from Regina you stayed with Shyla by chance?
2009-09-03 12:06 AM
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2009-09-03 9:31 AM
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trisportnick - 2009-09-02 8:25 PM

Congrats on an awesome race....great time!!!!  That finishing chute really was something eh?

Was the girl from Regina you stayed with Shyla by chance?
Thanks! Yep, it was Shyla - do you know her?


2009-09-03 9:33 AM
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DrLeah - 2009-09-02 10:06 PM

truly a stellar performance for your first.  you looked so strong & HAPPY coming down the chute - isn't that just the best feeling ever??  That's what I remember most about last year and I think that's what will keep me (hopefully!!) strong for next year.

So what's next now???

Thanks - I can't believe I didn't see you there! Although there were a lot of people! I'm sure you're going to do great at CDA!

Up next? I think I'm going to do a few Half Irons next year and try and qualify for Clearwater maybe. Then come out to volunteer at IMC and sign up for 2011 and if all goes well, try and qualify or Kona!!


I've got a few pics up so far at

http://picasaweb.google.com/jkisiloski/IronmanCanada2009#

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2009-09-03 4:59 PM
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Great Job man!!! It was a fantastic day for you! keep it up!
2009-09-03 7:57 PM
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Ya I know Shyla well....we train with the same Tri club
2009-09-06 2:58 PM
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Congrats Ironman!

Amazing well executed race even more impressive as your first.

The glow stays but just changes some as time passes.

Do you think the heat bothered you at all?
2009-09-09 12:05 PM
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Heartfelt congratulations!

I saw you at the mini-turnaround right before the finish on Lakeshore drive and cheered super loud, but I dont think you heard me!

Amazing time, and MAD props for racing the last bit... you're a machine!


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