EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

i watched the pros deal with that choppy water needless to say i was still nervous. I never swam in water that choppy. As the second wave went off it seemed the wind died down and the water was much better. When my wave went off the water was still in good shape. I didn't have to fight a lot of traffic considering i was in the largest wave. I had pretty much clean water all the way until the turn around. On the way back to shore the wind picked up again and it was slapping me in the face every time i went to sight. So i decided only to sight after about 10 strokes, i breathe to my right i kept seeing people in my wave next to me so i knew i was still on course. As i starting passing the people on my right i had to start sighting again. The buoys on the way back were yellow in the distance i could see something yellow as i got closer i realized it was a darn kayaker wearing a yellow life vest luckily i noticed well before i got to off course. Before i knew it i was at the pier and done that crazy swim. I wasn't to happy with the time but all things considered i think i did a good job.

i don't think i would do much of anything different with my swim i know i am a decent swimmer it was just hard swimming in that chop.

nothing exciting happened at T1. The guy next to me blew his tire before our wave started, it was good to see he was able to fix it before the race started

i guess move a little faster

My bike plan was staying in HR zone 1 for 10 miles then zone 2 from mile 10 until 40 then upper zone 2 or zone 3 for the rest of the ride. I pretty much stuck to this plan expect the last 15 miles or so. The wind was pretty strong which was taking a lot out of me and i knew i wanted to keep something in the tank for the run.
This is the first tri that i used a HR plan for my bike. I normally go by feel and walk away with good results. I didn't walk away with good results during this bike. I don't know if it was cause i based my ride on my HR or i was just having a bad day with all that wind. But i'll be sure to go on RPE from now on with my bike. It seems I have better luck with my HR when i run. I had a bad bike and put it behind me and learn from it.
Oh yeah at mile 51 i got a flat. :( Can you believe that?? Just as i started changing my flat a race official pulled over to ask if i was ok and needed any help. He also asked where i was on the race course. I said "i am at mile 51." don't you think he should know where i am on the course, he is a race official? When i told him i was at mile 51 he said "oh that sucks" Ya think mister race official?? :) :) It was nice of him to stop and ask if i was ok.


I need to put in more time on the bike, simple as that.

again nothing to see here. Did a fair job @ T2, i had to make sure i had all my stuff so it took a little longer.

move faster. After all T1 and T2 is free speed

I walked the entire run last year. I didn't want to do that this year. Last year it was CRAZY hot and humid. This year the weather was in my favor. The first few mile i was deal with some major stomach issues and side stitches. About mile 3 i pulled off and almost tossed my cookies on someone's lawn. At the 4 mile mark i almost tossed the cookies again. After that second time, the feeling passed as did the side stitches and continued on at a comfy pace for me. I walked most of the rest stops which helped. Overall i think i had a good run considering i am not a great runner off the bike and that bike took a lot out of me.

I need to do longer brick work after my longer rides

not much of a warm down. Just got something to eat and stayed off my feet i was tried after that race.

After i race i saw Steve "the gomer" i knew he would have a great day since he is a very strong swimmer, he passed me on the bike with the rest of the race, and i saw him having a strong run. Just as i thought Steve had a great race. great job Steve!!!!!


great race.... the last 2 year this race has owned me but i still think it's a great course.