Ironman 70.3 Miami - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

They had the "waves" walk down to a small pier were a guy was literally throwing you off the pier one after the other not even waiting for the person who had just jumped off to come up for air! it was horrible. I prefer ocean swims not black water swims so I did not love this swim! I swam the entire time, just keept sighting and moving. lots of contact, I had a guy literally swim over me and push me down. Thank God I don't panic in the water. Getting out of this swim was also very unpleasant as they had put down some "fake looking" stairs but the last step was not actually in the water as you had to pull yourself up, it was chaotic and dangerous. My husband saw a guy hit his knee really bad and had to be helped out as he could not place weight on his leg after the incident. Total mess in my opinion.

nothing.

long transition but I did the best I could!

keep practicing

Started the bike portion and within 1/4mile I hear a pop and it is my bike tire!!!!! So, besides cursing I quickly regrouped and as I pulled over I told myself "ok, you have been practicing this in your garage now DO IT!". Unfortunately I am not mechanically inclined and this has always been my fear that in a long race or my upcoming IM that I get a flat (I am slow enough biking, I don't need anything extra). I did change it but it took me a good 20min, I know this is pathetic but what can I do!

So off I went already with my HR already ski high from the excitement. Heading out the wind was pretty much behind or we were protected by homes, trees and buildings. The course was very very narrow at times with pot holes that were pretty big and hard to see unless u were about to take a dip in one of them. I also notices that it was a "draft fest" out there, which for me it really does not matter because I am not going to win anything but I would imagine this can really piss you off if you are tryingto rank high.

Ran out of water bottles and gatorade. I do have to say the police were awesome in controlling the traffic. The volunteers were great and they were trying to do their best.

lots of 90degress turns!! headwind or crosswind on the way back. Hmmm a challenging bike course.


Practice changing tires!!! get faster at it.

I need to improve this!

I have never seen so many people walk in a HIM!!! it was hot and humid which I understand comes with the territory but for God's sake have enough water for the runners!!! I was told this was a last minute run course as we were supposed to go over the bridge to south beach and come back. However, the course changed and they had has go over the bridge 8 freaking times! No gels, no oranges on the run. They had power bars but how many runners can open the power bar and actually chew on one while running in the heat?

I ran/walked. I fely pretty good and was thrilled not to have experienced cramps as I have in the past. I wanted to finish feeling good and feel like I could go on as this was part of my training for Cozumel. I believe I accomplished this as I am feeling pretty good!

nothing. My husband was exhausted waiting for me, no food or drinks available for family and friends (I am not talking free here). Got my bike and went to eat.


heat, slow at changing tires, not wanting to end exhausted due to upcoming IM ;-)


To be fair I understand this is a first time even but I give this race a D+. They need to make sure to have enough water, gatorade on the run and bike course and PLEASE have gels, oranges, etc (forgot to mention they did have coke on 2 stations on the run which was great) on the run course. The medal is nice, the T-shirt is pretty ugly and ofcourse they ran out of smalls or mediums.

I stil had fun I love every minute of being out there testing my self! the body is a fantastic machine!