Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Weather was good. There was a slight chop on the water but nothing that really would have affected swim performance. Going out from the start, I had a little issue sighting and had to course correct 2 or 3 times, but once I made the turn for the across section of the swim, I was right on the bouys and felt like I was in a good groove and comfortable in the water. Made the final turn back and was still right on the bouys. Never found anyone to draft with and about 1/2 way I started to get into a lot of traffic from earlier swim waves but felt like I worked my way through very well.

Maybe push a little harder. I think I left a little bit out on the swim course. I feel like I could have easily been a minute or 2 faster out of the water.

Out of the water, cap, goggles, and wetsuit came off quickly and easily. Made my way into transition area. dried off my feet a little and put on socks and bike shoes. Strapped the helmet and grabbed the bike. Once at the mount line it took me a few seconds to get clipped in and going. I need to work on a running mount before the next race.

I knew T1 was going to be a little slow due to the wetsuit and having to get my socks on. But I need to work on getting on the bike quicker and getting rolling.

I averaged 18.06 out and 21.71 coming back. The headwind was tough and probably steady in the 15 to 20mph range going out. I had trouble getting comfortable in the saddle and I had to keep sitting up or moving around on the saddle for the first hour. I finally settled in shortly before the turn back towards town and really felt good the whole way back. I worked on keeping my HR in check and focused on nutrition and hydration the entire bike ride.

Dont know why I couldnt get comfortable on the saddle. This is the first time I have ahd this come up so its something I will have to watch over the next few weeks. Other than that, I dont think I could have done anything differently. I felt like I had a good bike leg and set myself up for a good run

I wanted to work on my transitions after my last HIM. I felt like I could make up a few minutes here so my plan was socks on in T1 so all I had to do was bike shoes off, helmet off and run shoes on. I also took the items I wanted to carry out of transition (salt tabs and gu packs) and taped them together. This worked very well and I had a very quick T2. I also had a bottle of water in my shirt from the bike course that was still 1/4 full so a few splashed over my head and a quick drink going out kinda felt good as I hit the run course.

Nothing. I think I executed T2 as best I could

The only other 70.3 I did back in October, I feel apart on the run so the entire race was a setup for this last 13.1 miles. I paced well in the water. I revamped my nutrition and hydrastion on the bike and added salt tabs at scheduled intervals. I came out of transition wondering how the legs were going to repsond and how the body was going to feel. after the first lap, I realized my plan was working. I was smiling, focusing on a good consistance pace and making sure I kept the body cool and hydrated. I would take atleast a little water at each aid station. But always got some type of fluid each mile, splashed some water on the body and grabbed a sponge to carry with me. Then about 1/2 way to the next aid station I would squeeze the sponge out over my head to get a little more cooling action before the next station. BY the time the last lap rolled around the legs were starting to hurt a little but I was on the last lap so I pushed through and picked up the pace and really finsihed strong and felt awesome crossing the finish line really strong.

Nothing.. Plan was executed well and I never had any issues on the run

PIZZA and BEER!!!!! stretched a little and got packed up to head back to Dallas


Nothing. I think I executed the plan I had to get me to the run and then based on how I felt after the forst lap, I picked up the pace and executed the remainder of my hydration plan as best I could


First time racing Galveston but would definitely go back and do it again.