Ironman 70.3 Germany - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

start was a normal chaotic one, hands and feet everywhere
took a good kick to the ribs
slowed down a bit to let the group break up and catch my breath back

start closer to the front and swim alot faster when starting, then reduce to normal pace.
Would put me out away from the mass

took time to eat a PB+J and get some hydration down

make a nutrition plan that does not take up time in T1

didn't have a good nutrition plan, couldn't figure out why I wasn't getting up to cruising speed.
Once I figured out lack of nutrition, attempted to make up for it but it was too late

pound more calories earlier and more frequently, set a clock to eat by

3 gels and 2 half bananas were not enough

very organized event
Event helpers were on the spot, took my bike, grabbed my bag, even helped get my stuff out of the bag

know how far it is to the transition sites, know the flow better

beautiful run thru the park, lots of spectators along the whole course.
Had to make 4 loops, you got a different colored arm band every loop

was already hurting from the lack of nutrition on the bike, tried to make up for lost nutrition, but couldn't get it back.

Would start nutrition plan way earlier in bike

walk around for 5 minutes, took shower


nutrition


A very organized and supported race. There was a 1:1 ratio of volunteers to athletes. Didn't matter if who you were, all had the same level of treatment. Great dinner afterwards, lots of tables for massages.

Only bad part of whole race was bike checkout, took forever (over an hour), could have used a few more people verifying our equipment at the end.