TriSports.com Halfmax Naitonal Championship - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Rumor was current would have been with us on longer return leg. Swimmming is usually my best area, but who can tell what would have happened.

So we had a time trial start to T1. Kinda funny. I chased Becky into transition with a smile on both of our faces.
I thought I was doing OK, but I guess I could have sprinted faster.
New twist for me with putting the patch kit in my jersey. Took an extra second.

strap kit to bike so I don't have to mess with it.

ind felt like it was mostly in our face our at our back. I felt good, but legs were a little sore earlier than I expected. I ride harder than this most weekends. Maybe I didn't get a full taper?

Not sure. Felt good, used power meter to make sure I left some in my legs. I think I could have gone a little faster. The wind was rough, but manageable

I felt good about my T2. Had a little difficulty with the shoes, but was OK. Out and was able to pick up pace pretty well.

Not much.

I had, for me, a GREAT run. I felt pretty strong, and kept a nice pace for the first 11 miles. I ran walked by walking for a minute every 16 or so. This really worked for me.
It started to heat up a little and maybe I should have iced myself, but I was feeling pretty strong.
I think I can do better, but was very satisfied.

Not sure. Push a tiny little bit more in the late miles. Would have been nice to even or negative split.

Talked to a few people, drank a water and a gatorade and showered.
Had a coke and waited for Becky and then ate.


Maybe not a decent taper. Also, the achilles bugged me on the bike.


For me, to race at the national championship was awesome. I improved my splits on the two legs we did and feel really good about it. I may sign up for the gator again just to stay motivated!