White Lake Half - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I seemed to stay on the outside of the group, making the swim actually longer. The triangle shaped course made turns interesting and I didn't turn enough on the first one and swam off course a bit.

Hold tighter to the buoys, it probably cost a few minutes on my time. Otherwise I was happy with my performance.

took time to dry off and apply sunscreen (good thing I did because I would have completely burned if not) and to put on socks.

probably nothing. although the times were higher than usual I felt it was important for a longer race to get these things done.

had a gel every 30 minutes or so, and went through 3 bottles of gatorade pro. took the ride nice and easy so my run would be faster. I'm glad I did.

work on staying in aerobars. had to get out of them for maybe 30 minutes total due to saddle pain.

could not find my running socks. would not have been a big deal except my cycling socks give me blisters (did not wear the running socks on the bike because I prefer thicker socks for a longer ride) finally shook them out of my towel and everything was fine after that.

next time bringing a second towel. hadn't planned on drying off in t1 and my towel had everything on top of it...oops.

passed a lot of people on course walking. that was why I took the bike easy. I ran from aid station to aid station and tracked my time with the gps watch....averaged about 9 min/mile until about the last two which were just a little higher. I walked at the aid stations and got ice water and a cold towel. a few stations i got coke or heed and some oranges. took a gel early on before the oranges were out.

nothing. run was went as planned.

crossed the line and walked a little bit, drank some water and sat down. after I recovered a little I stretched and got in the lake.


bike and run base. I was very happy with my times and that I made it about 9-10 miles before hitting the wall where the run became a mental game. First HIM so the next ones should be even better with more training!


The event, the aid stations and the post race were very good. The only thing that i might change is having port-o-jons on the bike course.