Scheels High Cliff Triathlon - Half Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Goggles fogged up, had to stop and clear several times.

Maybe different goggles.

Used the suit strippers, ran out of transition in bike shoes. Had a little trouble getting footing on the pedal after jumping on.

Practice bike mounting.

I went out maybe a little fast in the first 25, after calming down I just road for quite some time. In the future a tri bike would be a big help.

Just more mileage.

Took a little extra time to put on water bottles and garmin. Over all I still felt pretty fast through here.

Nothing

Started hitting the wall at mile 10.38. The spectators were great, they really cheer you on. My wife and I carry a cow bell to my daughters softball game and someone on the course was ringing one what an uplifting noise. Its funny how a little thing like that can help pull you along :o)

What can I say, more run and brick training. Mileage is everything.

I went back to swim beach and soaked in the lake.


Living to hard years ago.


I read all the comments and blogs about this race and I do disagree with the folks who say there weren't enough volunteers and aid stations. I was out there for a long time and there was prenty of people helping out. For my first experience in a half distance race this was first rate. From the reasonalbe cost to all the help and aid to a first rate site this was one of the highlights of my life! If you are in the midwest and can get to it this is a race for you.