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Rev3 Cedar Point - Full Rev - Triathlon
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Comments: Had a GREAT swim. Last 2.4mi OWS I did was 1:33 last year so this was a great improvement. Was a little choppy coming in but I just stayed calm and kept going  Transition 1
Comments: The new swim location was over 0.5 mi run to transition which took a while. Got into the change tent and took off my bathing suit and put on bike shorts and my tri top  Bike
Comments: Headwind, cross wind, wind wind wind. This was awful! The wind was so strong there were times I was going downhill at 10mph. I just tried to control the things I could control like HR and nutrition and just let my pace go. Other than the annoyance from the wind I felt good but quads were tired by the end because the wind made it so it was basically uphill the entire way. Made some friends along the way which was nice :) What would you do differently?: Not much....try to keep my HR lower, in the zones but with the wind that was tough Transition 2
Comments: Changed out of my bike shorts into tri shorts, put on compression sleeves, changed my socks and put on a visor  Run
Comments: Calved cramped immediately and had to walk most of the way to the aid station to get water to take my salt. Stomach was really upset most of the day and I think I used pretty much every porta potty out there. Overall the first half was good and I did a lot of running but the 2nd half fell apart. Stomach was a mess and my feet were really hurting, I walked pretty much miles 15-26. Around mile 17 the blisters started coming and at mile 20 the left one popped which left searing pain with every step. It was a real challenge to keep moving but I never gave up. What would you do differently?: Run more the 2nd half. Change my socks at special needs to help prevent blisters Post race
Warm down: Going through that finish line was the greatest feeling in the world. Spectators lined the chute and I felt like a total rockstar with everyone shouting my name. It was a total party! It's true what they say....the last finishers get the loudest cheers :) SO proud of myself. Got my picture taken, mylar blanket, and sat down and had some gatorade then went to the med tent for them to help with my blisters and hobbled over to transition to get my bike and then headed back to the hotel. What limited your ability to perform faster: Wind, stomach issues, blisters Last updated: 2012-11-23 12:00 AM
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 2013-09-09 2:40 PM |
Regular  138   Pittsburgh |  Subject: Rev3 Cedar Point - Full Rev |
| 2013-09-09 2:48 PM in reply to: #4851134 |
Member 75 Olmsted Twp, OH | Subject: RE: Rev3 Cedar Point - Full Rev Wow - way to overcome all of the obstacles. I did the half and can't imagine doing one more minute of riding in those winds let alone another 56 miles. I was there at the end cheering for the finishers and got to see you cross the finish line - great job! |
| 2013-09-09 2:53 PM in reply to: Du To Tri |
Regular 138 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: Rev3 Cedar Point - Full Rev Thanks! Yeah it was definitely a tough day but I guess ironman isn't supposed to be easy! Thanks for coming back and cheering! It was seriously AWESOME crossing that finish line...made it all worth it! |
| 2013-09-23 1:12 PM in reply to: #4851134 |
Veteran 344 | Subject: RE: Rev3 Cedar Point - Full Rev Congratulations! Welcome to the 140.6 club. Never given, always earned :-)! |
| 2013-09-23 1:45 PM in reply to: 2moremiles |
Veteran 2842  Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Rev3 Cedar Point - Full Rev Well done! Sounds like a tougher day than most, for sure. Congratulations on finishing an Iron distance! Just awesome. Matt |
| 2013-09-23 8:16 PM in reply to: #4851134 |
New user 29 Fayetteville | Subject: RE: Rev3 Cedar Point - Full Rev GREAT JOB! I was there, did the full, and had the same feelings about it that you did. When we did have a tail wind we had that chip & seal stuff to deal with. Nice finish. Did you see the guy doing the marathon in his fireman turn out gear? |
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Bagel with pb & banana and a honey stinger waffle. Wanted to get in a gel before the swim start but was too nervous
Swam for about 5 minutes