Ironman 70.3 Syracuse - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

My navigation was bad on the way back. I couldn't see from buoy to buoy.

I need to get some prescription goggles

What took me a little while was playing with the Garmin. I was worried about the battery life lasting the race.

Have Garmin set before the race. At the end of the race it had plenty of life in it.

Could have taken in a little more nutrition on the bike. I should have added in something solid during the first hour.

Eat something solid. Bring a throw away gatorade bottle for the back bottle. Would be nice to have a clear bottle to see how much was left.

Got a little cool. Could have worn a wind breaker. Took on salt tablet and probably should have done one each hour. I was CRAVING salt at the end of the race.

I put the bike on handle bars first and it would have fallen if I wasn't there.

Had to sit to get my socks on. I felt like I was just fumbling trying to stand and get them on.

Rack the bike using the seat.

I had some stomach issues around miles 8-9 but a porta-stop helped.

Goal was to run the whole race. I managed to run till mile 12 then a couple of walk breaks. Definitely an improvement but still the area with the most potential.

Eat more solids on the bike to help fuel the run. I wanted to eat more on the run but I feel like it would have thrown my stomach more.

Bad sighting on the swim and not enough calories consumed during the bike.


I enjoyed the race. the fans were amazing on the bike. I couldn't believe how many people came out!

The only part I don't like is not ending at the transition area. It makes it difficult logistically for family and friends and going back to transition after the race is difficult enough without adding in a commute.