Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

took my time. i did a very slow swim because i wanted to be fresh for bike. 1st HIM did not know what to expect. followed coaches advise. Lots of people swimming on top of me. over aggressive swimmers. I stayed to the outside.

nothing, went as planned

I was fresh coming out of swim. plan was working, felt great. there was a lot of mud in transition. Bike looked like a mountain bike

nothing, took my time

great course. I wanted to get my heart rate down to a low z2 for the first 1/2 hour staying with my plan. lots of people passed me. after first 1/2 hour picked it up and had a great negative split. Held back to save legs for run. I think I could have pushed maybe 20 mph and still felt the same. lost speed & distance info on garmin. was covered with mud. went just with HR

Nothing

BIKE STUCK IN MUD!! feet were drenched had to change socks. took longer then i wanted to

go faster

This is where it fell apart. I wanted to stay at a 10:30 pace the first half then pick it up the second half. I felt great off the bike my plan was working. My feet were still damp and I got the biggest blister on my left foot. I thought my PF came back. it was like running on lava. It was so painful I just kept going. Then the heat and humidity kicked in. tough run for me. I am embarrassed of this run

lube feet? I don't know? will take suggestions

met Andy Potts when crossed finish line. He gave me my finisher medal and took a picture. It was great!! Waited for my wife to cross


blister on foot


Volunteers were great. The announcer was fantastic. Ran into Tri Warrior at my hotel and he gave great advise and tips to my wife and I. First class guy all the way. Thanks Tri Warrior!!