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

This was my first 1/2 IM, so the swim course looked intimadating. But I was really happy with 41 minutes, and I beat my brother Tony so that's all that mattered.

A little slow, just because I didn't want to forget anything.

First part of the bike my pace was almost 19mph, then realized it was downwind. The second half was much tougher, but I wanted to make sure I didn't hammer and then pay for it on the run.

Couldn't find my transition spot, wasted at least 30 seconds.

Felt great until the second lap. I did have to pee twice on the run though, but at least that means I was well hydrated. Just something mental about having to start that second lap and do it all over again.

Put my feet in the ice bath because they were really hurting. Then cooked out with my family for fathers' day right near the finish line. Had 2 hot dogs and beer and water. Then made the hour drive home, tough to stay awake. My goal was to be between 6:15 and 6:30, so I was really happy with the day!


Great race, especially for the money. They let my wife announce my finish and she had my 21 month old son say dada into the microphone as I was about to finish, doesn't get much better than that.