PrairieMan - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Swim was great. I didn't hit that many people and I didn't get hit by that many. I found myself completely alone about M past the first buoy. I got passed by a couple of people at the last buoy and the during the cruise in.

Maybe push a little harder, but overall happy with the swim. I swam almost the exact pace I was expecting

Just took my time. At least I didn't forget anything this time

Maybe go a little quicker, but hey!

Bike was OK. I felt like I was fighting a headwind and going uphill the whole course except Hwy 360. Really tried not to push it to hard I wanted to save some for the run. I felt good, nutrition was (I thought) going great!!

Not drink as many calories. I took in WAY to much. I think I took in about 2000 during the ride. I paid BIG TIME on the run!

Again, just took my time. Realized my sunblock had failed me, I was already toast. The dude next to me offered some I accepted. I sucked down a hammer gel (mistake) and I was off like a herd of turtles!!

I ran out of T2 and almost made it 1 mile before I had to stop. I was having severe problems. My stomach was in revolt! I couldn't stop burping and I had stomach aches/cramps. I thought maybe I had to many carbs and not enough water. So, I drank water at every aid station, it didn't help. I progressed the entire way with a run for two or three minutes and walk 5 or 10. It wasn't pretty. But, I didn't quit!!

Adjust my caloric intake on the bike to a normal level so I don't have such a heavy stomach coming into the run

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GI problems due to a poor nutrition plan during the bike.


In hindsight, Wow I completed a HIM. The swim and bike went well. My nutrition plan let me down and my run turned into a walk. The good news is that I wasn't sore the next day, or even the next. I guess trial and error are how you figure out nutrition. I am glad I made this mistake here and not in Nov at IMFL. Initially I was bummed, but I am over it. I had fun, I learned a ton (my 3rd Tri) Had a great run today and have a long ride planned tomorrow. IMFL look out!!