ToughMan Indiana Half - Triathlon

Race started with a winners wave cannon start, with all others going time trial. Not wanting to wait for a time trial, and wanting the atmosphere of a group start, I went for the winners wave. Strange to get that opportunity, but I"ll take it.

Train more. Water was warm, almost non-wetsuit warm. Storms earlier in the week had left a nasty manure taste to the water. Guess that's what you get being in a rural reservoir. Glad I didn't see the E.Coli count before the race.

Second fastest T1 in age group, 7th fastest men overall.

I ran out of gas on the return of the second loop. Turned south and hit the headwind and I was done. Drank too much and had to stop at the portolet twice on the second loop.

Only water was available at the aid stations, that sucked, though I made do. Turns out I could have gone without due to the cool weather for the bike.

The bike course itself was great. Roads were great, smooth, and great countryside to ride in.

Drink less for the conditions, which is tough because it got sunny and hot later so I'd be drinking a lot.

I wasn't in a hurry, as I'd sort of given up on the race.

Train

Sun came out blazing on the run. I had over hydrated, and needed a port o let. Missed the one in transition, and they didn't have one on the run course until mile 6 at the park. That sucked!

The runs up the hills sucked, but the rail corridor was nice and flat, even though I was out of gas. Nice scenery.

Train

For an inaugural event, it was ok. Not at all the Ironman atmosphere, but still a small local race. Pre-race communication was lacking, and it did seem a bit disorganized, but came together in the end. Shirt was nice, medal sucked.