Ironman 70.3 Boise - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I survived the swim!!! It was very windy and created a situation where the first 1/4 was into a head wind, 1/2 had cross winds, and the only part without wind had a very happy go lucky sheriff in his support boat going too fast in his excited frenzy causing a wake the whole time on that side. However - I survived the very cold swim!!!

Like always I need lessons and to learn to swim. However, I am pleased. No back stroke and even if slow, no panic!

Clean transition meant no gear was out. All the bike gear in a colored bag and I did not set it up as smartly as I could have. Also, I chose to unclip my shoes from bike and run in them as I had not practiced getting into the shoes while riding.

Set up transition better and practice packing skills includeing condom rolling my socks.

Loved the bike even if the last 20 miles was in pouring rain. Just more incentive to finish earlier to avoid "getting caught in the rain"! :)

Always need more hill work and need to up the cadence on my bike to spin up some of the rollers.

Very wet transition, but as my newest avatar will attest - I was smiling as I left.

need to put the ynks in my new shoes and need to wear one shirt for bike and run instead of changing.

Second loop was hard as you go into town through crowds cheering those heading down the finish while you run across a timing mat in turn around to go back to the park.

run more miles in training. Did not run enough overall training miles. However, did not walk and kept forward motion all day. Was ok with the run as i loved the first HIM!

Chocolate shake and walk-about as I hung at the finish to cheer on others and wait for buddy Rick.


Hmmmm . . . lifestyle the last 40 years probably contributed. I had a great first HIM and would recomend Boise to any and everyone!


So far the most enjoyable race I have ever attended. There was even a point on the bike course where I was passing a correctional center complex and the weekend community service people (chain-gang) stood on the side of the road to cheer us on. now that is a community that is glad to see triathletes! :)

I so would recommend this to anyone thinking about a 70.3 or just adding another race to the year. The town is beautifule, you can adjust to the cold water, the scenery is awsome, and the race is well put on!