Ironman Lake Placid - TriathlonFull Ironman

Pretty solid swim here. Given how up and down it's been this season, I'll take the result. Pretty good rhythm first loop, not too much contact, had some draft opportunities, and generally just felt good. Came out at 32. Second loop much more challenging, as right away was running into people on their first loop. Was really hard to find consistent space, even on the inside of the cable. Did my best to weave without adding too much time, drafting much more difficult.

I would say they need to get everyone in the water quicker, I'm sure the BOPers hated it more than me.

Maybe starting a little further up would've given me some faster draft opportunities, but can't complain too much.

Nothing spectacular here. Love the wetsuit strippers. Made my way quickly down to transition, no issues finding my bags. Dried my feet well and grabbed all my loop one nutrition. Found my bike right away, and off to the mount line. Took two tries to clip in, but not much time lost.

Not sure why I've lost confidence doing a flying mount these days... maybe should practice some.

I cannot believe how fast this was. I figured if I could hold my goal 193W, I'd be between 5:30-5:45. Blew that away.

First time down Keene it was soaked, so that was a bit nerve racking, but after that the weather cleared up, and it was a really nice day. Settled into the pace, which felt firm, but appropriate. I was nailing my nutrition plan (full intake on Strava). Being cold at the beginning, maybe I didn't need so much fluids (urinated a lot), but matched the sodium so I tried not to worry about it. Somewhere around 550g carbs for the ride. Once it warmed up I was spraying myself with water at every aid station. Able to hold aero pretty much the entire time I wanted to.

When I got to BPN, I couldn't believe the time, and was worried I was overcooking it. But I was 1 watt off from my target, so I just had to trust the training and go with it. Saw Liam heading to Van Ho, did not expect to pass him on the bike, so I knew I was having a day. Things started feeling not great around mile 90, again worrying me, but I reminded myself it’s Ironman, you always feel like shit by mile 90.

So happy climbing the Bears and heading back to town to finish up. By far the most fun I've ever had on this course.

Power = 192/200
TSS = 273.2

Nothing. Couldn't have dreamt up a better bike ride.

Happy not to cramp getting off bike (you never know until you're off). Got shoes on and made sure the tongue wasn't bunched up (common issue with the Vaporflys). Had hat, nutrition, and sunscreen in hand running out, so I could deal with all that on the go.

Nothing, very good transition here.

Coming out of transition I quickly calculated a 3:30 would do it for sub-10… but I didn’t come here to run a 3:30. My entire training was focused on being able to drop a devastating marathon on this day, so that's what I set out to do.

Once down the hills, I settled into my pace. It was hard, but I felt very in tune with my body and what it could handle, so we kept it going. Had to be smart about nutrition, as stomach wasn't accepting large amounts of carbs anymore. Got in 9 Clif Blocks, one PF Gel (I think), and took water and Mortal at most aid stations, adding in Cola during the second half. As the miles rolled on, it certainly began to hurt, but in a manageable way.

Getting age group updates from the Empire tent was exciting, I was chewing through the field. Got emotional at times, even pretty far from the finish, had to keep that in check until I actually got there.

Hitting the oval was just incredible. Couldn't believe the performance I had. Soaked it up, high fived everyone, and let Mike Reilly call me in!

Absolutely nothing, this was incredible!

Got my shoes off right away, my feet were really hurting the last few miles. Tried not to sit down immediately, knowing I wouldn't get up again. Had a couple sodas and ate some salty food. Waited for Joe and Liam to finish and loved sharing the moment with those two.


Nothing - blew away expectations!!


Such a beautiful course. Nothing like Ironman. Undecided if I want to take a break from IMLP after this performance... time will tell.