Ford Ironman 70.3 California - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I ended up chewing up my shoulder with the breathing and lack of shaving my face, but didn't realize until the end of the day

I need to work on my speed

Being my first Half I told myself to relax in transition and get everything taken care of and not rush out like I would in an Olympic or Sprint. Felt great leaving onto the Bike.

I probably could go faster in the future.

I hate that I walked the bike, but I was shuttign down at that point.

Need to work on base training with hills and getting my nutrition timing down, so I can hit hills with the max energy possible.

I was wiped out at this point. All I could think about was finishing.

Work on jumping off the bike and running through transition.

Not a strong runner by any means, but I know I what I can and cannot do, and with the right training I can run this whole thing.

Long runs and speed work will make a huge difference into the future

Walked a lot to keep the legs warm. Even walked the mile back to the Car. I was feeling much better than I thought I would be. Days later I still haven't gone through the soreness I have felt in the fast. Maybe sitting in the cold bath tub that afternoon helped.


My Leg stamina was done. I just didn't have the life in my step


On the course you couldn't ask for anything more. Marines are the best volunteers ever. When you are crusing through and aid station at 20MPH and they are running with you yelling, "You are doing great Sir, keep it" it feel great. Ironman knows how to put on an event, I only wish I could have gotten the message, the wait was well over an hour.