Wow was it choppy out there. 2 to 4 foot rollers. Was careful with my breathing not to choke on any water and lucked out. Had to hold my breath twice when a wave caught me. I took it pretty easy in the swim but was still very glad to see the last red turn buoy.

Thank you to the wetsuit strippers! All of a sudden big fan. I wasted some time in transition and I'm not even sure how or where. I just took my time.

speed it up a little bit

I took the bike pretty easy to save myself for the run. I spent most of the bike in a gear lower than I could have been. I coasted down a lot of the hills.

Spend my winter on the trainer. I just need better legs.

Just an ok transition. took my time.

The first 2 mile felt great. 9:00 min per mile. After that the wheels fell off. Walked up all the big hills to conserve my legs. After about mile 4 my heart rate started to get out of control. Had to walk to get it under control. After that walked for about 100 to 200 yards every mile or so and then more towards the end. Spent a lot of time walking thru each aid station drinking and keeping cool. Couldn't eat my GU at this point, but was able to eat half a banana.

train more. I went into this event very under-trained and knew it. I adjusted my race plan accordingly and was able to complete it.

tried to eat and stretch. and drink. Found a milkshake machine at Kwik Trip on the ride home. Best chocolate milk shake ever!


under training.


Ironman does an amazing job of putting on a race! I was so impressed on every level at the level of support for this event. This was an amazing experience and I can't wait to do it again! Thank you!