Ironman Louisville - TriathlonFull Ironman

Swim was GREAT. Felt comfortable, smooth and maintained form. Focused on keeping HR calm by being able to comfortably breathe. Hopped out of the water, NO DIZZYNESS, and felt fresh as a cucumber (Coach T)

Nothing.

LONG T1. I made sure to change into bibs and jersey and that I had everything I needed. Being first IM I wanted to enjoy it. Next time I will be in a race suit and not change which will save alot of time.

I paced myself great for this ride. I attacked the hills in the correct gears and was constantly evaluating how I felt but definitely made sure to keep it VERY EASY down river road getting HR low and getting fluids and nutrition in me. Got into a comfortable pace down 42 and through the out and back and through the 1st loop of LaGrange. After that first loop I began to pick up the effort but staying in Z2. Once I finished that 2nd loop and started my way back on 42, I started to get excited about running bc my legs still felt really good! Once I started seeing downtown and reached the 2 lane River Rd I couldn't believe the bike was over with.


Nothing really. Pace avg was 18 and was shooting for 18.5-18 so I was pleased.

Took a long time but wanted to make sure I had everything and was comfortable.

Hard to have a quick transition when fully changing.

I focused on staying in Z1 for first lap and taking in a bit of nutrition every aid. Goal was to run whole thing but walk through aid stations. Making sure to take water, sponges and couple grapes, pretzels or something. Nothing too much. Made sure to take 2 salt tabs as well. Legs were feeling great, HR was staying consistent and stomach felt good. Made the first lap and goal was to pick it up at the turnaround at mile 17-18ish. Made it to that point and thats when stomach started to really act up and eventually shut down. After this point, the battle began and had walk-run shuffle. Once I was 1.75 miles out I sucked it up and ran to the finish.

You can't explain the emotions of that finish. But looking back at the accomplishments, the training, the sacrafices and etc. Completing an Ironman when I signed up Oct 15 and never had completed a triathlon and didn't own a tri bike till February I was very pleased.

have water tight salt tab container. train with grapes, pretzels and etc.

walked back to hotel to take shower and get food with friends. They had to go back earlier than though so went back to hotel room and at this point My STOMACH BEGAN TO HURT. I couldn't hold down anything, LEGS STARTED TO HURT. Once I got some sleep, I was great. Funny thing was that we got McDonalds once we made our way back for lunch and that was the best meal. Nothing could have tasted better.


stomach acting up. Could have trained more on the bike.


Great race, THE BEST FINISH.