Ironman 70.3 Florida - Triathlon

This was a decent swim by my standards. I was swimming 34 for this distance last year, so I made about a two minute improvement over the course of the winter. It isn't great, but it's progress. I sighted very well and swam straight, so no time wasted there.

Keep working on my swim.

Good transition. It was a really long run with the bike.

I biked hard, but smart. I monitored my power meter and made sure not to overdo it, which would have been easy to do on such a fast course. I held a pretty consistent pace throughout the bike split. I also stayed on top of my nutrition, salt intake, and fluids which set me up for a good run.

I probably could have pushed a little harder

Another long run with the bike. I also dropped my gel running out so I stopped to grab it.

The run was all about maintaining pace, staying hydrated, and keeping the body cool. People were suffering badly on the run and so many people had to walk the hills. It was really hot at this point in the day and knowing I had the lead I just wanted to hold the gap. At every aid station I took Coke, water, and dumped as much ice as possible down my shirt. I also kept my salt intake up during the run, which I think really helped me. It wasn't the fastest run, but it was the best split of the day in my AG, so I know the heat was effecting everyone.

Lots of water and sitting in the shade.


This was a fantastic race. The race site is great, the activities at the village were awesome. There were so many great volunteers and aid stations were well supplied. Everything was extremely well organized and timely. It is definitely a race I would recommend and would do again.