Ironman 70.3 Racine - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Didn't get beat up too much, had a few fast swimmers from the waves behind me run me over but mainly passed the waves in front of me.

I could actually do some swimming other than just at races. I took 4 minutes off last years time--I assumed the course was short since I have done NO swimming other than races, but Janel's swim was slower this year so the course was pretty accurate.

There is a long sandy stretch to get from the water to transition. Sand was pretty deep. Kinda half walked, half jogged. Then you get taken all the way to the run out. I had to come all the way back up to get to my rack. Feet very sandy, spent a lot of time cleaning, drying, and body glide-ing them. Maybe after my surgery I won't have to waste so much time on this!?! Also sprayed on sunscreen.

Could jog a little more coming in. Not spend so much time on my feet as noted above. Was 45 seconds slower this year so need to figure out something!

Felt like I was going pretty hard but trying not to overdo it. Legs took until mile 21 to 'warm up', then they felt really good. Low back was pretty stiff. Probably shouldn't have done the loop in Madison on Wednesday before this. Nutrition was good. Really hot out, went through 2 tanks of water and one Gatorade. Had 5oz Gu. Ate salt x3.

Need to get in more hills and time on the bike in general. I think Wednesdays hill ride hurt me--bike was 4 mins slower than last year but effort seemed the same. Tried to increase cadence instead of pushing big gears--I know that slows me down as well.

Ran right past my rack! Took a few seconds to back it up! Stopped in the Metro and by the sunscreen people, so that cost me a couple of minutes. Was 25 seconds slower than last year.

Pay closer attention to my rack. Wish I could pee on the bike to save me the time in T2 but that's just something I'll never do!

Hot hot hot! Thank goodness for the community members who shared their hoses! At every aid station I dumped ice water on my head, drank a cup, drank a coke, and stuck ice down my top and shorts. Took salt tabs twice. Walked the water stops since I was juggling 4 cups but otherwise ran the rest!

I guess run a little faster? Idk, I think I rocked the run. I musta passed a couple hundred people who were walking. I didn't walk any of the course other than the aid stations and maintained a decent pace despite the heat. Was pretty pleased with my effort. Took 8 minutes off last year's run!

Stopped in medical to VISIT my coworkers. Lots of athletes getting IVs! Was great to hear everyone say how good I looked--I guess upright was pretty good for what they had been seeing all day! Dropped of my medal and hat in transition then went down to the lake to soak my legs and low back for a bit. Ate a turkey and ham sandwich while standing in the water, had a banana and 2 bottles of water as well. Hobbled back to transition to get my stuff, packed up and walked back to the car. Bit of stretching. When I got home, had to pick up Drew from Ryan's, then we got Grandma and walked up to Frozen Ladle.


The heat, but that got everyone. I was pleased with how well I did despite it. Again, probably shouldn't have done the Madison hills so close to race day.


I love this race, ever since it was Spirit of Racine. Great course. Wish some of the roads weren't so bumpy on the bike, but what can you do? I like the out/back double loop run--you have a good idea where you are in regards to everyone else. I love passing all those people on the run that passed me on the bike!