Vineman - TriathlonFull Ironman

Felt strong, never nervous or panicky!

Just take more swim lessons...can always improve form.

Fine transition...ran up the first steep hill where some people inevitably fall.

Did not go as fast as I would have liked...but often when I thought of pushing, I didn't because I wanted to finish! I also stopped to help a girl on the course who was really sick. Probably cost me 20 minutes or so.

I had my bike placed in aero position only 1 month before the race...I think this slowed me down because I didn't train this way.

Fine! Changed shorts because I did NOT want to run in my bike shorts. Probably should have changed my top too...not as supportive as I would have liked!

The first 8 miles I was smokin'! Felt great. The second 8 mile loop I was starving, so I ate some chips...bad idea. I got sick. Then picked it up for a while. The last 8 mile loop my stomach was done. I was nauseous and couldn't get any nutrition in. Ended up power walking a lot of the last loop. It was pitch-dark, and all I could see was my glow stick, and the middle white line in the road faintly.

Find a better way to fuel for the run.

Shower and bed!


My stomach, the heat, and not being able to train properly for the run (based on old stress fracture).

I was hoping to finish in 14 hours, but I am still proud to have finished. Being my first ironman distance, and being so "little" as my parents put it (I've never had a lot of body fat), I think I did well.


The 1,000 volunteers were awesome! The race was extremely organized. The 2 transition areas was a bit of a hassle. Beautiful course, but also challenging enough. My tri club peeps were amazing! Great athletes AND very supportive.