Ironman 70.3 Kansas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Much better swim that I thought I would have. Training was focused on Bike/Run, but the swim was a nice start to a great race. Light chop from a breeze, much easier coming home.

Buy a new wetsuit. The Velcro rubbed the heck out of my neck.

KS 70.3 has a narrow and long T1. I was in a spot right out of the swim. Trying to get through the rest of the transition with my bike was a challenge to do quickly.

I dropped food running out. In the future I'll tape it to the bike and then once I get rolling on the bike I'll rip it off and put it into my pockets.

Fantastic bike for me, lots of room on the roads. If you're new to triathlons, please remember to ride on the right and let people pass on the left. Lots of people riding in the middle to left of lanes for some reason.

At the time I didn't know it, but hydrate better. Took in my 20oz of 3Fuel throughout the ride, but not enough water.

Good T2. easy to move through.

Nothing

As noted on the bike I didn't drink enough water. Started cramping in the hamstrings and quads in my right leg on mile 2. Stopped for a few seconds to compose myself, just started running again and pushed through the pain. Eventually got some sodium in my body and got the cramping under control. Tried drinking cola for the first time on a Tri and felt like it had a positive effect. Drank it on miles 3, 6, 9.

Drank more water on the run and/or used salt tabs.

Chowed down


Missed my mark on good hydration.


Fantastic race. I'll recommend this one to anyone. I loved it.