Ironman 70.3 Muncie - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Didn't push myself...wanted to ensure I had plenty for the race. Actually came out of the water at 48 mins and had to run up a hill. Calf still killing me (pain scale of 1-10 this was about a 20)...took 2 mins to get to the timing mat.

Needed to put cream/body glide on the neck...rubbed. First time this happened with this shirt on...go figure.


Put body glide on the neck.

Took my time to put on plenty of cream. Also, forgot to take of the shoe cleat cover. I was not in a rush...wanted to ensure that I did not forget anything. I also had to pour water on my feet to get the sand off before the socks and shoes.

As I was running out with the bike area and felt my calf pop...believe this was the muscle finally giving in.

Ensure I take the cleat cover off the shoes.

Felt great on the bike...could have went faster but needed to save some for the run (believe I could have avg 18-19 mph easily. Mentally concerned with how the calf felt coming up the hill from the swim...would I make it through the run). The course was flat and fun. Great support from the volunteers and cheering spectators. The training in the wind paid off...very little wind on the way out (some folks thought there was a head wind...not really). Had a blast on the ride. Drank about 120 oz of NUUN, 3 salt pills, 1 motrin and 13 G2 gels.

Nothing.

Had to move bikes over to get my bike into the spot. Did well getting into the socks/running shoes. Also, need to fill water bottle up...warm water is better than no water.

Had to wait to get into Johnny On The Spot. Too much hydration...

Guess get back to the transition sooner to ensure I have plenty of room for my bike! Fill the water bottle up...thought I would be able to do as I left transition. First mile was long with no water.

Could still feel minor discomfort in the calf...but not like the major pain from the swim. For the first 6.5 miles had a 12:18 per mile pace. The last 6.5 miles had a 15:22 per mile pace. Legs started to die at the end. I ran out of NUUN around the 8 mile mark (explains why the legs were starting to cramp some around the 10 mile mark). I also could not do another G2 Gel. So I believe nutrition was playing part of the poor run at this point. Overall was going thru about 24 oz of water about every 2 miles vs 3 miles; took 2 salt pills, 1 motrin and 4 G2 gels.
Stopped at mile 10 to get a rock out of my shoe...almost fell here. Of course, I got additional rocks in the shoes...did not stop to remove and blisters were the result of that choice.

At the end of the run as I've crossed the timing mat a guy passes me...like he is really making a huge difference in his time. Slowed down to ensure I get a good photo.

Overall pleased with the event and my finish.


Stop and remove the rock, carry more nuun and stick to the nutrition plan.

Walked to meet family and get lots of hugs. Great to see them at the transitions, on the bike course, and the run course.


Not sticking to the nutrition plan during the run.


The volunteers were awesome-THEY ROCK! Extremely helpful, supportive, and motivating! The aid stations on the run were exceptional. This was a great race, and I had a blast during my first half ironman.