Patriots Half - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I was very happy with my swim, it wasn't all that fast, but I felt really good when existing the water and didn't let the tide push me past the last bouy.

Try to draft a little better.

A long run across a freshly cut open field to get to T1 (I estimate a 1/4 mile) overall happy with my T1

I used a water bottle to clean my feet, I could have been a little faster, but I use this time to get myself ready for the bike

The pavement was rough on a good 50% of the back roads. The course was open to traffic, had to stay close to the right edge of the road, not a big deal it took a little more concentration toward the end of the ride.

Get longer training rides in. I was starting to fade at the end of the ride.

For me it was a good T2, no mishaps, my legs started to feel a litte spent.

nothing

terrible pain in my second toe on my right foot started at mile 7, I was concerned my toe nail was falling off. I didn't stop and look for the fear I wouldn't continue the race if I saw my toe nail was off. It turned out to be a blister, it still hurt.

Not sure anything, mile 7-13.1 my toe was killing me, my legs fatigued and I was just exhausted.

bottle water, 1 free beer at the beer tent.


Did not train long enough distances, my body was starting to shut down by the end of the race from exhaustion.


This was my first HIM, one of the reasons I picked this race was because it was flat. I would highly recommend for first HIM. Did not put in enough long workouts due to work schedule or I feel I could have done better time wise. Overall I am very happy to completed my first HIM and really enjoyed our stay in the Williamsburg, VA area.