Ironman Cozumel - Triathlon

Left leg started cramping around the 2-mile mark, which really scared me. Couldn't get the cramp to let up so I had to float and stretch. May have been dehydrated??

Drink more sports drink while in Mexico. Weather was warm and I avoid tap water for GI issues. I just didn't take in my usual amount of water.

Made a full change in case of chaffing from saltwater. Not sure I would do that again.

Very rough bike ride. Coming off of Ironman Florida on November 1 with little rest and then having to ship my bike on November 12 really hurt me. I was not in the same shape that I was before Florida and may have still been slightly fatigued. I was very unhappy with my bike performance, but it was just TOUGH out there.

Not much I could have done. I would NEVER do two Ironman events back-to-back in a regular situation. :)

I was shaky and felt completely exhausted. I took longer than I wanted and, again, made a full wardrobe change. I knew I had some tough miles ahead.

Struggled about the same the entire course, so I guess I was consistent. Would try to get my pace up to 8:40-9 minute miles and just couldn't. UGH! Felt decent cardio-wise, but legs were just SHOT.

Not much...maybe try to drink more on the bike regardless of the wind.

My legs just were not ready for another race and that amount of down time. I think I will do better next time around.


This race was a little unorganized and getting to and from the registration area from the resort I stayed at was tricky at times. I was worn out by the time the gun went off. If I do this race again I will sign up earlier and stay closer to the race finish area, which is near registration/expo. The bike course was a little bit long, the swim started late, and there wasn't anything to eat after the race really.