Ironman Arizona - TriathlonFull Ironman

Had a pretty good swim overall. I got kicked in the face once pretty hard but the rest of the swim went well. Didn't push it to hard just tried to be smooth through the water.

Not too much, this swim felt pretty good.

I wasn't in a big hurry and wanted to make sure I had everything ready for the bike ride.

I had a terrible bike ride. The wind was kicking my ass as soon as I left the transition area. About halfway into the second lap I knew any time goal I had was out the window and I just wanted to finish.

Be a stronger rider!

My legs didn't seem to be working so well when I came into transition so I took my time getting ready for the run. Drank some ice water and gatorades in the tent. Finally got ready to move out.

Headed out of transition at a slow run and felt pretty good, for about 200 yards, then my calves started to cramp up really bad. That’s was how it was for the rest of the time, every time I would start to run it hit so I just walked at as fast of pace as possible. In the end this strategy (and some great support from friends and volunteers) got me across the finish line. At my constant quick walking pace I was keeping up with people who were running and then walking and it left my with enough energy to run the last little bit across the finish line.

This race did not go at all how I planned. The wind really tore me up on the bike leg and the marathon was a walk-a-thon. That said, overall this was an incredible experience, from the energy of the race to the fantastic volunteers I'm so glad I entered and finished this race even if it was many hours longer than planned. A special thanks to the AZ Tri Club and ESCKTC people who were out there all day and night and helped motivate me to finish.