Ironman 70.3 Boulder - Triathlon

I left in the 36:00- 37:00 swim group but ended up going much quicker than I anticipated. My goal was 36:00 based on my training but I ended up swimming 34:33 so I was way happy with that. I felt great too!

Not much different. I felt like I swam great.

I had a good transition. Suit was down and goggles were off way before I reached transition. My only issue was that I almost took off out of transition without my Garmin. Luckily I noticed that right before I tried to leave the rack. I stopped quickly and put on my watch. That probably added 20 seconds or so.

Other than almost forgetting my watch I felt pretty quick on the transition.

Overall a pretty good ride. I exceeded my expectations here on the bike leg too but still felt good. I drank and ate plenty and felt comforable the whole way. Hill climbing was good and I enjoyed the downhill portions too as I used that to catch a few guys. I was able to drop most of the more aero bikes on the uphill with my P1 believe it or not.

Not much, I felt like I rode pretty well.

T2 went really well. I felt like it was fast and I didnt make any mistakes. I still ride with my Mtn bike shoes so I just unclip and run in to transition. It seems to work well for me.

I really didnt know what to fully expect on the run given the conditions we all faced. It was already about 90 degrees, the sun was beating down on us and there was absolutely no breeze to speak of. My goal pace was about 7:40 per mile which I nearly maintained for the entire first lap. I passed a lot of people on the run. It was mentally challenging and I had to work hard to stay cool. Lots of ice sponges and water to stay cool. I drank a cup of perform at each aid station.

Not much other than I could have pushed it a bit harder on the second lap but I was afraid that I would hit the wall early so I didnt push much harder. I could have trained a bit more with mileage in the hotter temperatures to prepare further.

The heat.


I was absolutely surprised too break the 5 hour barrier on my first 70.3 and only my 3rd triathlon ever. I loved it! A very well organized event by Ironman.