EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Thought I had a pretty good swim here but the time does not reflect how I felt. Clearly something was not right with the swim for everyone at the race. I was just disappointed in my split b/c I was already digging out of a big hole compared to last years result.

As always, try and find someone to draft off of.

Fairly solid considering how slow I usually am.

Pretty pleased with my bike - better than last year and I didn't feel great for the first 15-20 miles - legs felt tight and weak with no extra push but that subsided and I was able to turn in a good bike. I did drop my EFS bottle cruising at 23-24+ and had to do a U-turn to go back and find it - luckily I did and it was fine. A bit bummed about that but I did best I cold to make up for lost time. I am happy with the bike and thought I played it smart - stretching, sitting up and leaving something for a really good run.....so I thought..........

Nothing really - feel better at the beginning?

Not a terrible transition here at all - always want to be faster but I am pretty pleased

And I thought I'd be alright with this.....man was I WRONG!!! Reflecting back I can't be disappointed with this performance considering the heat and the fact I don't train my body to respond to a hard LONG run coming off a hard long bike. Thank goodness Ricardo was running with me for the majority of the run b/c it would have been extremely difficult to go it alone. He caught me just after mile 1 and we ran until mile 10 - from there he flet good and I couldn't bring myself to push with him any longer. I hit every aid station and used tons of ice and water plus some timely shots of Coke. I did continue to drink my PowerBar flask but alas I just couldn't force my legs to turn over. Stopped more than a few times to squat and stretch plus a bathroom break right on the side of the road. I am happy that I pushed the last mile and came in under 7:40 for the last 1.1m - at least I had that. Sadly my first 2 miles were also pretty good - 7:45,7:50 - so the rest was REAL SLOW.

I am going to attempt to train a bit differently in preparation for Augusta 70.3. I want to end the year with a GREAT run off that bike and therefore I need to put in some HARD efforts more closely simulated to a race feel in order to know I can come off and run well.

Waded in the Choptank for a good 15min before heading back to get my recovery drink. Then I signed up for a massage and while I waited for my turn I grabbed a quick bite and found some of the other guys to catch up. After my massage I tried to relax in the heat before we decided to hit the road - a long 5hr ride home was not the greatest but what can you do.


Training and maybe some mental weakness - probably a bit of both!



Another good experience at Eagleman. Really appreciate the volunteers who helped all of us manage our way through the misery - they are incredible for giving up there time particularly on a day like that!