Aurora BayCare High Cliff Triathlon - Half Iron Course - Triathlon

Better by a few seconds over last year but much calmer and was able to breath both sides when needed

Continue to swim yardage and work on stroke

Moved slow and with purpose. passed a few in the T1

More bricks, I slipped a little on this due to lack of running.

Great satisfaction when I passed 2 bike with disc wheels and many others with way more money than time in their bike than training. My back was a factor the entire race but no excuse for a slower ride this year.

More riding and maybe the next step in bikes. I will hit the weights harder that ever before in the next off season. Bike fit will also help.

smooth through here

Bricks, more running will help this

Calves were on the edge of cramping and hamstring did not the decent to the finish. Wanted to finish under 2 hours. Maybe next year.

Run more, I knew going into it that I had not run a lot and relied on swimming for the cardio needed to complete the distance.

Short walk and light stretch


The swim was basically the same this year as last, the bike I had a little issue with wind. The set up of the bike may have a little to do with speed but for sure was a factor with my sore back. Bike fit may not speed me up but comfort would help. The run I fell apart at the end, probably a factor of not enough to drink on the bike. I was also very hungry at the end of the race so next year I will add some type of solid food to the race plan.


For those looking to step up to a 1/2 ironman this is big enough to get you excited and small enough to be personal. Great venue, for me close to home. I will be back again next year, I hope that race to be a stepping stone to the next level.