Ironman Louisville - TriathlonFull Ironman

I liked the start off the docks because I had no issues with other swimmers. I stayed to the outside and went about my business. I was surprised with how long it took. It has never taken me over 1:08 in practice. My brother had a slow time too, no chop but no current either. Little disappointed but long day so didn't worry about it. I also had cramping issues in my left leg. As I type this on Tuesday afternoon I am still wearing a compression sock due to pain.

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First full so took my time due to fear of forgetting something.

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I really tried to conserve because I knew it was a long day but had to get out of the seat more than planned. My first full so just kept steady pace. Downhills at 42 mph were a blast but had to pay for it and saw lots of guys changing flats. I got to watch a lot of gals in fantastic shape pass me by on the second loop. At least the scenery was great.

Try to focus on hill training.

I got out of shoes and usually run off but saw guy just ahead of me dump doing the same so I came to a stop and got off. After 112 the old legs just don't want to do as they are told. Took my time again not knowing what the run had in store.

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I can't say enough good things about the support, they wery great! As is normal for me I started out feeling great until I hit 6-8 miles then trouble starts. I was walking way too much. I knew I needed fuel but nothing was doing the trick. Then just before the turn to start loop two I took a cookie. Could only eat half but sudenly I got my energy back. Every aid station after I took some Gatorade a cookie and water and felt better than expected. My second lap was much better and faster than my first. I like the out and back because I got to see and talk to my brother every time we passed. He is the one that got me started on this journy 3 years ago. By the way he rocked a 11:43, way to go big bro.

Now I have my silver bullet...Cookies!

I wish I could have stayed longer but after some food I needed to get showered and warmed up because the body temp was dropping. My wonderful family went down and got my gear.


For a first time I am OK with my time. I figured 13-14 hrs, but I admit that with the ideal conditions I had hoped to be under 13.


One thing I wanted to say is that the Ironman staff and volunteers were great. When my group went to get the gear my bike to run bag was gone. The number next to me took it by mistake. They took our phone number and assured us that they would get it to me. About 20 minutes later they called because the other guy realized his mistake and returned it. For my first I have nothing to compare it to but the Louisville Ironman was fantastic. Now I just need to get over the post race depression. I think I will by signing up for Wisconsin 2010!