Marquee Triathlon - Half Iron Course - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

One of my better T1's, thanks to wetsuit strippers! Pretty long run into transition from swim, but I was near the bike exit, so run out was quick.

Good hard effort for the whole distance. Didn't take in enough calories. The first hour just didn't want anything, then was playing catchup after that. Got down one bottle of Perpetuum and most of a second, but only about 1/2 a Honey Stinger waffle. Very little water- it was still pretty cool and I wasn't sweating much. Left about 300 calories on the bike. Did take some Hammer supplements twice- Endurolytes, Endurance Amino, and Anti-Fatigue.

Force down some Perpetuum in the 1st hour; try to stick to the plan.

Got off the bike and tried to run, but legs didn't work! Felt like rubber bands. After a few yards, managed a slow trot. Long run to my rack, then I went down the wrong side and had to come out and go around to the other side. Got .1 mile out on run course before remembering race belt (with bib and nutrition), and had to turn back.

Put a small laminated checklist on my towel to refer to when brain fade sets in!

Paying the price for going hard on the bike. Never felt very good, and starting going downhill around the 4th mile. It was just a death march after that. Making bargains with myself to just keep running until the next bridge, the next aid station, whatever. Didn't walk until the last 1/2 mile, and then couldn't decide if it felt any better than running, so just ran it in. Got down 3 of the 4 Gu packets I had intended; the first three on schedule every 3 miles, and just didn't feel like any more after that. LOTS of water; it was getting warm. At every aid station, I poured one cup on my head, another down my back. Refilled handheld water bottle every couple miles. Took Hammer supplements about 20 minutes in. Time includes the extra .2 I ran due to forgetting race belt.

Go a little easier on the bike, and get more calories in on the bike. I did more than enough run training; I just didn't have any legs left to run on!

Trying not to pass out! Had to sit down and examine my shoes for a minute until the cobwebs cleared. Felt better after drinking some fruity coconut water they were giving out. Got a rubdown from the PTs who were there. Had my Recoverite a little while later and felt pretty good after that.


Pacing and nutrition on the bike; live and learn! I'm glad I pushed it, though, to see what I could do.


Red Rock did a great job- well organized, good support, enthusiastic volunteers, LOTS of porta-potties! Didn't need one, but sure was glad to see how many there were, both at transition and all the aid stations.