White Lake Half - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Satisfied with my longest competitive swim; breathing and HR were good

Sighting and drafting could have been better

Put shoes on in transition; took time to ensure I had everthing before long ride

Learn to ride sockless and with shoes already in pedals

Good, steady performance (leaving something in the tank for final 24 miles) for first 32 miles; last 24 were difficult; developed servere GI problems last 20 miles; wanted to finish in under 3 hours.

Gone to the bathroom!! Ruined the rest of the race because I didn't.

Took time in T2 as the GI problems were taking a toll

Gone to the bathroom

Had to walk/run first 4 miles due to GI problems; found port-o-john at mile 4 and used it. Started feeling better about mile 5 so started running more and walking less; started feeling nauseous at mile 10 - had to walk more; last 3 miles, developed painful blisters on feet

Gone to the bathroom sooner

Sat in shade to cool down; not feeling well at finish; 20oz of Recoverite, water, gatorade, carbs


GI problems developed on the bike; blisters at end of run


Great race and will do it again when last 24 miles of road is paved - road condition too lousy to enjoy; will use bathroom when needed and not try to hold it; goal was to break 6 hours in this first 1/2 IM; overall pleased with time but know I can break 5 1/2 hours in same conditions with no GI problems.