Ironman 70.3 Florida - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

In the first 1/4 mile, I thought this just didn't feel right....but just kept on...by the first bouy I was in my slow groove

Get to the water sooner for a good warmup

I was at the back of the transition and had a long run to the start line.

Put my shoes on my bike. The instructions said you had to have shoes in your bag. I saw a few shoes on bikes and all the pros had shoes on thier bikes. I opted to follow the rules....if that really was a rule.

I guess I really need to bone up on the bike. Every race I do, I seem to be farther back in the overall bike ranking than I think I should be. Guess I have to train to go faster

Ride a little harder

This transition went pretty well.

Take my fuel belt with me....opted not to and spent to much time at aid stations.

Muscle pain hit me around lap two, but I don't think it slowed me down. I was just worried, I thought I might start cramping.

Not spend time at each aid station, wear fuel belt and just grab a water to cool off.

I walked down to the lake for a long soak. I was thinking I never want to do another HIM. This was my first. Now several days later....I am ready to go again.


First race.....so I will train and race harder next time.


They need a little more food than just pizza.