Ironman 70.3 Racine - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Easily the most comfortable OWS I think I have ever had. Swam a few times prior to the race and got comfortable with the new wetsuit.

Slow T1 because I had a difficult time putting my compression socks on over wet feet. Still havent found a quick way to make that work. I think I will go with the compression sleeves from now on.

Good ride, felt comfortable the whole ride. Probably could have pushed a bit more to gain a little more speed.

This is where the problems began. Racked bike, bent down to tie my running shoes and felt like I got stabbed in the gut. Stomach cramps occurred each time I bent down to tie my shoes. Finally got them on and started out on the run.

Two words for ya: death march. I was so disappointed in this run. I had such high hopes and felt so awesome coming off the bike. This was the first time I have come off the bike on this race without leg cramps, but the stomach cramps continued throughout the run. Finally figured that I could run for a couple of minutes and when the cramps started I would walk for about 60 seconds until they subsided and then I could run again. Time included 3 rest room breaks.
Also, I have had my Nike's for awhile now. It is the first pair of motion controlled runing shoes I have ever had. They told me that I needed them because of my knee issues so I gave it a try. I have about 350 miles on them and I felt like I was running on bricks yesterday. Every stride was painful, especially on the left foot, the knees never hurt. I think I will go back to my Saucony's from now on.

Gotta figure out this nutrition thing and what my stomach will allow.

Medical tent for a couple of ice bags and then to eat.


Cramps


Organization was very good, volunteers were beyond excellent all day, I cant say enough good things about the volunteers the residents who came out to cheer.

Word for the city of Racine: FIX MAIN STREET! Its such a disappointment as a local resident for them to put on a race of this magnitude year after year and the city refuses to fix Main St. I launched no less than four water bottles yesterday on that street alone. It sure would be appropriate for IM to tell the city, "fix the street or we are taking our business elsewhere".