Ironman 70.3 Steelhead - Triathlon

I thought I had the best swim I've ever done despite the conditions, but still had a terrible time. Conditions were killer and despite swimming in open water a lot to train I've never swam in any thing near that rough. Solid 4-5 rollers. I'm still happy with my swim first time I've swam the entire coarse with out breath stroking or doggy paddling. Conditions did kick my rear because of lack of experience on that big water.

I'd say train in that type of water, but I have no where to simulate that in Oklahoma.

Felt I did better but still slow. Need to eliminate some movements to get better.

Move quicker prepare more. Missed my goal by 39 seconds. Transition is free time.

Loved the bike, Scenic and nice rolling hills, better than average roads, good traffic control. Only complaint is my age group start almost last and lots of bike traffic to get around. Tons of unintentional blocking and rider 3 abreast at time. Lots of inexperienced cyclist wildly riding all over the road or staying to the far left prohibiting passing. Cost a lot of time hitting brakes frequently.

I think I left a little too much time on the bike. Felt really strong, but held back to have a good run. I could have hit it a little harder and still had the same run. Overall happy though. PR'd my time by 6 mins

Was having a great tradition, but had to use restroom I was dying second half of the ride. Cost me a minute I'm sure, but would have cost me more on the run being that uncomfortable.

Not need to go take a piss if possible

Felt pretty good, comfortable pace, wish I would have pushed a little more into my uncomfortable zone. My goal was to run a 1:44 and ended up 1:45 so I'm pretty happy with that result.

Maybe push slightly harder as I wasn't suffering much, but overall happy. PR'd my run by 24 minutes.

Poor two ice chest water over my head, drink two more, Find wife, get bike and gear, walk to car, drive to hotel and rest. Eat Ruth Chris for dinner and drink a few adult beverages.


Really rough swim water. I'm inexperienced in big water and it really took it out of my swim. I trained really hard for swim this year for the lackluster. I was completely intimidated by that level of chop. Saw lots of people getting pulled out. First time I've seen that in a race. I also need better transition and to work on fine tuning my pacing so I leave nothing out there.


I'd do this race again, heavenly temps, good support, pretty surroundings. I'm scared to death of the water, but fears are to be conquered.