Ironman Louisville - Triathlon

Water was pretty choppy. I swam away from buoys, more out towards the middle of river hoping for better current. Don't think was the case, very choppy. But no cramps so a win in my book!

Not sure, felt I should have been faster here but I wasn't overly focused on the swim.

Volunteers were on their game! My zipper was down before I even got up all the steps lol. Strippers had wetsuit off fast, no cramping (yeah), and I carefully made my way to my bag and changing tent (toe still bothering me from Wisconsin).

Faster! Stopping to pee on way to bike didn't help but still.

Saw Tom on 2nd loop (he didn't make it out for first loop - I was so disappointed) as well as SFTC crew, TP crew, & Rhonda. Always nice to hear people cheering for you.

We dialed the watts back from what I rode for Wisconsin to see if that would help with my stomach issues. This ride was so much more relaxed, I didn't worry and obsess about watts, just rode my bike!

Wind was bad in several places, but I just stayed in aero and powered through. On the ride back in the storm moved in and it got really bad. Lots of debris in the road, rain, and potholes. Just kept my head down and rode.

Nothing, watts were right where we planned and set me up for a good run.

Slow again, took too long to get myself together. I stopped to pee again but it was either in T2 or out on the run somewhere.

Speed it up!

Made it to the run with pretty much a well executed race. Same as Wisconsin (sort of), except there it all fell apart early into the run. My only goal for this race (which I signed up for 10 days out) was to not walk the marathon. I did everything I could going into this race (no brewery tours, more rest) and dialing back the bike, to have a successful run. I wanted/needed to end the season with a final good race.

Happy that this went as well as it did. It was no where near perfect, I struggled out there at times, and the last 6 miles were a balance of convincing my legs that they really could do another 6 miles. But I made it to almost 20 miles before my stomach got upset, and pushed myself through to the finish. Such a dramatic improvement over Wisconsin and more in line with what I know I'm capable of on a good day.

Learned so much between these 2 races back to back. As much as I say I'd like to forget Wisconsin happened, I think it was a great learning experience and reminder of what's important when it comes to racing.

Build more strength & endurance running. Been injured for what seems like 2 years with multiple injuries, so I have not really been able to run much. Otherwise very happy with this run.

Met Andy and eventually Tom (he was late to the finish from being out on the run course cheering - first IM of mine that he has not been at the end for.), quick shower back at hotel, back to finish for a couple beers and food!


Louisville has the best finish, hands down. I forgot how great it is (did as my first back in 2010), the hands banging on the finish chute, everyone cheering, and those lights....awesome awesome finish!

Fun town, some great places to eat and grab a beer. Overall great venue for a race.