Ironman New Zealand - Triathlon

Was apprehensive about the mass start but didn't want to under-seed myself lake last time so hung around the middle. It was a scrum and I got an elbow in the mouth and lots of smacks on the head but this fired me up and got me swearing. I normally avoid swimming in the middle of the pack but I coped OK and benefited from the drafting.

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The run up from the lake is 400m, a bit hard to get past people sometimes. T1 was in tent with volunteers helping. I was ready with instructions so it went pretty smoothly. Had toilet stop on way to pick up bike.

Reapply sunscreen to face.

I thought i would be faster but looking at the splits I may have gone out too fast. Nutrition and hydration were spot on. Nutrution - one gel, 2 SIS bars and one moonbar and iso/water every 15/20 mins.

Go out more slowly.

Again T2 in tent with volunteers. Ready with instructions and all went well. They reapplied sunscreen on arms and legs.
Toilet stop and half banana on the way out.

Reapply sunscreen properly to face.

Seems I ran the first lap the fastest which i didn't mean to do. Managed to keep running, no walking. Had to stop twice for the toilet as stomach a bit upset. Didn't eat much solid food as it seemed to give me a stitch. Stuck to gels with ice cubes, water, iso, coke.

Try and work out why my stomach gets upset on the run, this happened last time too. Try and start more slowly.

Went down to the lakeside and did stretches gently. Foam roller before bedtime.


Probably too eager and going out too fast on the bike and run legs. Strength on the bike again - need to look into this.


This is an excellent race and the weather on the day was perfect (this doesn't usually happen here). The volunteers were really good, the local supporters very enthusiastic and the organisation top notch. Would love to go back next year.