Rev3 Cedar Point - Half Rev - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

A very slow swim, but I knew my swim would be this way. I was spot on my goal (1 hr) and managed to swim without resting, varying mostly between freestyle and breast stroke, with a little bit of side swim.

I knew this would be a slow swim, given the amount of training and experience I have in this area. I was happy to not be the last out of the water, and happy to be able to beat the swim cut-off with time to spare. Obviously an area for me to work on during the off-season. Probably time to look for a Master's swim class.

Ran up the beach from the water, rinsed off, and took advantage of the wetsuit strippers. Hopped to my feet relatively quickly, picked up my suit and headed in to the bike. Dried feet, socks, shoes, glasses, helmet and shuffled out to the mount line. Stationary mount and I was off...

Purposely slow and deliberate, so next time, I will pick up the pace a little more.

Mechanics on the bike were good, but shoulders were sore from the start (was this the swim or hotel bed?) that had me shifting from the drops to aero and back. Pace was good for the first 36 miles, then I started to develop knots and cramps in the legs, thighs, then calves. Overal speed dropped off in the last 20 miles.

Nutrition plan on the bike was off. I had a plan, but didn't follow it closely. I didn't want the Clif bar on the bike (too hot?) so I had to make due with Gu and electrolytes, so definitely not enough intake. Sangged a water and a Gatorade at the aid stations. the Gatorade definitely helped with the leg cramps but I was too far behind on my fuel plan to get the speed back. I was shooting for a sub 3-hr ride, but fell just a little short here.

Standing dismount at the line, didn't want to risk a cramp on a running dismount. Kept the bike socks on with the running shoes, picked up fuel belt and hat and I was on the way. Again, deliberate transition, definitely can pick up the pace next time.

I had running socks laid out, but didn't switch. I didn't want to risk a leg cramp by staying still too long. This cost me a bit of irritation on the back of the ankles, but it really didn't slow me down (this time). It would have cost on a longer run. So next time, better socks on the bike or take the time to switch.

Being behind on my nutrition plan off the bike, I knew there was little I could do at this point to recover the lost time or even maintain my goal of a 2-hr half marathon. I just could not get the legs to turn over fast enough. Lots of water/ice/gatorade at the aid stations, but soon the goal transitioned to "finish mode"

Train more longer distance to develop a better nutrition plan I can stick with on the bike to better prep myself to run the way I want to.

Chugged a full Muscle Milk (which I desperately needed), walked to stretch the legs, a quick bite of the poor post-race food, before heading back to the hotel to shower, change, and enjoy a frosty beverage before going out to enjoy a nice Mexican meal, which included a nice shot of Cabo for conquering the 70.3


Lack of quality distance training in all 3 disciplines. I knew what I had to do, but L-I-F-E and J-O-B cramped the plan a bit. Also need to take the opportunity to draft a better nutrition plan for the bike that will keep me on target, and better prepped for the run. Overall, very happy with my first 70.3 race!


Excellent job by the Rev3 Team! Race support and volunteers were definitely top-notch! Finish line activities were great. My only critiques were the layout of the run course, and the poor post-race food. The run course would cause me to hesitate on another race at Cedar Point but I was very pleased with Rev3 overall and will be looking at their other races next year.