Ironman New Zealand - Triathlon

Was the best ever.
1st time I ever swam more than 3kms. had plenty left in the tank.
Fresh water good visibility. 1st time drafting on 4 separate people. massive boost to confidence.
smiled all the way good sighting water temp good.

Nothing really I hoped for 1.20mins and got 1.23mins
The training program got me from 800m to 3.8kms in 20 weeks. It was awesome.

Ran to bike with shoes on as on grass

Nil

Was just what I had expected.
I had never cycled more than 120kms in one go in last 5 years. Or sat on the bike for more than 3.5 hrs.
Just stuck to the program .
I cant say enough about the positive mindset this program gives you.

Nothing as I was prepared for the sum of all 3 disciplines.

Nice easy transition

Nil

Felt very upright and legs came good very quickly. Got into a good rhythm early. Took on some water at each station. No food until special needs station at 21 kms. Ate apple turnover, jelly cup, peanut butter sandwich, snickers bar.
Always felt hydrated and had to ice left leg quad for 2/3 race while running. plastic bag under lycra shorts.

Not tear medial ligament 3 months out from race.
Not stop to help my mate who ended up ditching me 2 kms from the finish line. I dragged him through the tough parts of the run. he was 20mins in front off the swim. He lost 3.6 kgs post race???? me 800gms

10 min Massage and some food intake.
Was feeling really good.
No cramping at all.


Medial ligament tear left knee
3 weeks of no running prior to event start due to the pain.
Affected Bike also.


This program is amazing.
It concentrates on your ability to move forward over time, rather than dwell on speed and or metrics unless you want that.
Even with my injury I knew I would have an amazing day. It truly was. a great outcome.
I had so much confidence I could crack this after working through the program.
My friends and Family were surprised I did what I set out to do.