Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Had a great swim. Was my favorite part. I sighted very well.

Swim faster. I didn't know how much further was left so it was hard to push the pace any. In a pool, you know exactly how many laps you have left so it is easier to swim the last bit harder. Probably better off not knowing because I would need whatever energy I had left later in the day.

Good. Huge transition area. Lots of running barefooted on the asphalt.

Hit my goal time. I kept trying to keep my HR down during the ride but had a hard time. The out section was great but we all knew what that meant for coming in. I had a good ride going until the last 4 miles into the headwind with the bridges. My average dropped a good bit. By my Garmin on the way in I was averaging over 17 but the last four miles were in the 14s. I had began cramping in my right quad so that made the bridges more like a one legged drill for my left leg.

Sat down and put on shoes. Tried to rub quad some.

I ran good (slow) through the first 6ish miles. I had walked the aide stations. My right quad was cramping the entire time but it didn't get any better while walking so I kept going. Around mile 7 I had to start walking. I just didn't have anything. I met a guy from Atlanta (John) in the Army. He was a true Godsend. We started the lets run to the gray car, the sign on the left, to the corner, to those people type of run/walk. He really pushed me to finish when I did. Thank You!! The finish line chute was incredible but I think I was happier just that it was over.

Walked around and found my wife. Got some grapes and a Gatorade that I was very tired of drinking. Went and laid on the levee for about an hour and then started the 1 1/2 mile walk to the van to head to transition.


Umm, probably that race performance mirrors training and I should have trained my run more. I knew that I had seriously lacked in that department. The only thing I trained consistently in was the swim and it went great.