Ironman 70.3 Kansas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I had a really rough swim. I started going the opposite direction of the 1st bouy until I saw the kayaks. I never got into a rhythm and thought I might not even make it.

I was going to take my time here, but it seems like I couldn't focus after the rough swim.

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After the rough swim I was glad to get on the bike. I started slowly, but started pushing it a little more around mile 20 and noticed that my legs felt strong so I kept the pace, though I was afraid it would blow up on my face during the run because last year my bike time was 3:09:15 (17.75mph)

I was 2 mph faster this year than last year's so I think I paced myself correctly without leaving everything on the bike.

I felt it took me forever getting my vibram bikila on, but I wanted to make sure i wouldn't cramp during T2 since it has happened to me before.

Unlike last year's race (2:43:12 - 12.27/mile) my legs felt strong off the bike, so I decided to shoot for a 2:00 half. I ran the whole time, except the hill and a potty break after holding it for about 40 miles on the bike. I stayed hydrated on this run and used gels and salt tablets to avoid the cramping that has plague me before. I felt my left hamstring tightening at mile 11.5, so I stopped, stretched it and continue.

I was happy with the way I paced myself on this run. I was only 5 minutes off of my best (single event) half marathon time.

I just walked around a little bit.


I had lots of fun on this race this year. I kept smiling and encouraging people throughout it. I have no complaints about this one, especially since I set a 54 minutes HIM PR!!