Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Did a decent job of staying straight most of the time. Stayed out of traffic for the most part. Deliberate, consistent pace I thought. Finish time was much better than I expected. As always, a slight bit off-balance at exit. could be a water-in-the-ear issue. Breathing was almost exclusively right side because of waves, but it worked well. Suit peelers were great.
Lara bar walking to the swim. Gel about 30 minutes before wave.

For this distance it worked out pretty well. If I tried to swim faster I usually got caught up in traffic, so I think my pace was about right.

Took my time getting up to T-1 so my equilibrium would steady. wasn't in any hurry. Made sure I had skullcap on.

Could probably shave a couple minutes by getting my butt in gear.
Need to put tube of chamois butter in shoe so I remember to use it.
Need to use spray-on sunscreen after swim. Sunburn sucks.

Since I forgot to put my computer on the bike, I had no idea about my speed or cadence, so I just tried to keep the pedaling consistent. Managed to pass a few people, watched a lot of the women blow past me. Tried to keep it consistent so I would still have something in the tank at the turnaround, but the expected tailwinds were not there, so pretty much just focused on the consistent cadence.
Gels pretty regularly every 30 minutes. Watered down Gatorade in bottles.

Make sure the computer is on the bike.

Really just made sure I stayed out of the way for those trying for a time. walked the bike back after taking the shoes off. Had unstrapped and come out of left shoe.

Could have come out of both shoes while on the bike. If going for speed, wold have trotted bike back.

Walked a lot, which is what the plan was anyway. Stopped twice to adjust right shoe. Walked through aid stations, diluted Gatorade with water. Tried the warm soda once, not good.

Don't drink the warm soda.
Better learn to run.

Walking. Drink two bottles water, two cokes and 1 1/2 slices pizza.


I don't run.
No computer on the bike.


Actually was registered for the sprint saturday, but great opportunity for me, since they cancelled the sprint swim. I didn't do any of the Sprint, just turned in my chip. Kind of a last minute decision to do this, but felt like at least prepared on the swim and bike. Worked out well for me.