Grand Rapids Half Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I was happy with my swimming results. I have only done this distance in the pool. I found my groove in the first 200 meters and kept going.

First time doing this distance non-stop. I have done long rides with FAST but there was a stop usually at mile 35.
The only real issue I had started just before the turn around point. I was uncomfortable in my saddle. IMO, I hindered me from doing my best since I could never get comfortable

New bike saddle, a must!!

With trying to get 8 bikes on a 10 foot rack made it difficult since I had to move other bikes to get on.

I just sucked it. I was trying to run/walk for 9 minutes but my legs wouldn't allow it. By mile 5 I was done. I couldn't do anything but walk the rest. I forced myself to obligatory jog in the last .1 mile.

More running, longer running.

Continued to walk around. Got more fluids into me. I had a slice of pizza and some pop.


My knee, which prevented me from running as much I as should have.


Great race. I will be doing this next year with nothing but revenge in mind. I know I can do better, much better. Just need to make some changes.