Redman Half Distance Triathlon - Triathlon

This was my first half distance race so I took it easy on the swim. My job was to get out of the water in decent shape and I did that. Each wave is called out to the ramp and then ordered into the water. Basically, you swim out to a buoy and wait a couple of minutes for the horn to blow. Having learned to swim just a couple years ago, I'm happy with 50min.

Not much, with my next half I'll probably push the swim a little harder.

Ate a GU pack, sprayed sunscreen, and I was off.

I took off wanting to be patient and not go out too fast. That didn't happen. At the half way point I was averaging 19.5 mph and for me, that's great. And then, I slowed and hit a bit of a head wind. I alternated drinking water and gatorade every 15min and ate GU, Chomps, and one snickers bar. Energy was good but towards the end of the ride my neck was sore from the tri-bike.

I biked a lot here in New Mexico but I need to do more. More saddle time.

Had to use the restroom (which is good).

My fastest half time is 2:00:02 (yes, I missed breaking 2hrs by 2 secs). With this race I didn't run fast (obviously) but I ran the whole time. I walked when I got drink/food but that's all. I am proud of that. I stuck to my drinking and food plan and it worked for me. I need to work on more bricks to get my legs prepared . It took 3 miles for my legs to come around.

Run more!

Walked around, got a drink and some food.


This being my first half, my goal was 7:00hrs and I beat that. Obviously, I know where I can improve.


I have to say, the volunteers at this race are absolutely the best I have ever encountered in a race. Hands down! Everyone was great and supportive. Seriously, these people deserve a lot of credit for what they did all day.