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I did it! I finished my first Ironman triathlon at Ironman Arizona this past weekend and I feel really happy about the accomplishment. Here's my race report:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

It's a pretty long read, hehe. I have some questions though for those who can answer.

1. Did I make the right call amping up my bike effort to get warm? I think I got up Z3 for 3 hours.

2. Should I have maintained my "should" pace on the bike and trust that I will get warm?

3. What gear recommendations do you have to combat the rain during the bike and run?

4. How should I have paced myself at the start of the marathon after biking too hard?

I might have more questions later. Thanks guys!

Roland

2015-11-19 10:18 AM
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Congrats on the completion!
2015-11-19 3:11 PM
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Nice job, Roland.  I read your RR the other day and was impressed that you stuck it out and overcame your obstacles.  That's a long, tough day.

2015-11-19 6:21 PM
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Just read that race report - WHAT THE FFFFFF. I think I nodded 20 times saying "Seriously!?" Way to overcome when so many odds kept stacking against. What a moment you describe with the blanket group hug. Inspiring
2015-11-19 6:33 PM
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Great Job Roland! Way to hang tough Congrats
2015-11-19 6:44 PM
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Can't wait to read the RR - I was there too and the weather was CRAZY! But I had the best time!!! Congrats on your race!! We certainly earned that medal!!!

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Dang Roland, that was one epic day. You overcame it. Congrats Ironman.

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Congrats!!!
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