Ironman Coeur d'Alene - TriathlonFull Ironman

wind chop was insane !!! white caps, maybe 2 feet. Race director gave option of atheltes to back out and do duathlon. Crowded for all of first lap and most of 2nd lap. stayed focus on form to make sure I was as effecient as possible throught the chop. tried to sight at top of swells so I could see. marginally effective.

nothing.

long transisiton. put on suncreen myself using spray bottle and had to put on long sleeve jersey and gloves. That took up a lot of time.

race in warmer weather :-)

hills were tough, but I feel I did a good job of hard, but not too hard. I don't think I needed as much fluid since it was cooler than what I am used to in Florida. I had to stop and pee 3 times on the bike alone.

not drink so much in cooler weather and make sure to not drop my power bar at special needs.

helpful volunteer put allof my stuff back in my bag as I was changing. saved a lot of time. vaselin between toes worked well to prevent blisters. Well worth the the extra few seconds.

nothing.

This is where the race started for me. Felt good for the first 10. struggled back through transition past the family. reduced to a walk by mile 15. Attempted to run several times, but walked most of mile 15-18 while taking in nutrition. started running again at mile 18 walking only the aid stations. Felt like I was floating the last 5 miles.

more run training. I knew I was a little light cmoing in due to injury and missed workouts, but happy with my result in hnd sight.

hug wife, take pictures, put on warm clothes.


hill work and longer run training.


Incredible experience !!!! volunteers and fans were incredible. Family was excited because the race was very spectator friendly. They said the day went by very fast. I am an IRONMAN and it feels damn good !!!!!