Ironman Lake Placid - TriathlonFull Ironman

Start was like a rugby scrum.. no open water.. just bodies. Took some time to get clear and even so ran into traffic. Some guy got in trouble by the second buoy and everyone stopped to let Lifeguard assist. Ended up 20' off the lane and was getting pummeled.. goggles knocked of 2x. .thankfully had put cap on over bands or would have been a problem. For Second loop swam 15' to left of lane was better except for the turn around where ppl had stopped. Never had any doubt of finishing, no leg cramps (my biggest worry). Used the wetsuit strippers at end.

Maybe start farther left/right and get more physical? Hard to say as my collegiate swimming buddy only beat me by 12mins and he got beat up pretty bad trying to swim the lane. Definitely need to work on my overall swimming speed.

Used the wetsuit strippers which helped alot! Got Bike bag and volunteer dressed me (shoes, socks, racebelt, sunscreen) and I put on the helmet glasses and glide.

Nothing. Thought was a perfect T1 for me.

I took De De's advice "If you feel tired after the first loop then you went too hard".. and kept a training-level effort on the first loop. Hit 48mph on the long downhill :O.. was in aero for most of the moderate climbs/flats/downhill but the steeper climbs sat up and was in at/near my lowest gear.
Had one bottle 3x Infinit and worked perfect or loop 1. Would grab water at aid station and mix either in the trash zone or on way if not ready and keep water in downtube bracket. At special needs I had second bottle of 3x Infinit that I swapped out. Took 3 S-tabs, 7 24oz bottles Infinite + 24 oz water, cpl bananas. Would be passed on ascents but desents I was balls out fast. Last 10 miles of hills were a bit challenging. Never had to go to potty.

Need to work on ascents.. strengthen legs.

Volunteer grabbed my bike and was heads up to know I needed my Garmin. Ran in went to potty (stomach felt bloated) and got Run bag and into tent. Did not have a helper except to repack bag. Hydration Belt, shoes/socks cpl Gels in my Tri Top and out.

Did not really need the filled bottles on belt as aid stations had everything I needed x10.

Felt a bit bloated off bike and hit potty several times on first loop (mostly gas.. but didn't want to chance it and be "that guy"). Started out pretty good pace but tapered off on the return hillies (which I ran the first loop). Legs still felt good.. and no cramping!!! Hit every aid station and got water, ice, energy drink.. later on got broth and sponges. Had 3 S-Tabs and 2 Power Gels from my belt. Feet felt like blistering. Second loop I walked past most aid stations and up the long hill at end. Finished strong.

More calories/ Gels? Socks used were too thick and absorbed too much moisture (dumping water/ice down jersey) causing bad blistering to toes/feet.

Got soem Choc Milk from the raceers lounge and soem lite snacks. Family was waiting for me on outside so changed and went out there to wait for other finisher friends. Had two large blisters on my toes lanced in the MedAid tent. Son stepped on my foot and toenail peeled off *OUCH*.


GI Issues on run, hill training on bike, some more longer run traing?


The level of organization exceeded my expectations. All volunteers were professional and kept me going at each stage. I was blown away at the finish when a volunteer walked me to get my medal, blanket, picture, food.. all the while asking and reasking if was ok / needed assistance from medical. I felt like there was no excuse other than my own ability for completign the race.