Ironman 70.3 Florida - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

I hadn’t trained for a while so during the first lap of 475m I didn’t fell into a good pace. Changing between crawl and breast a few times. After the first lap I was into my race pace and everything fell into place. Good stroke, good breathing and navigation were perfect. The water was cold, but that didn’t bother me. Used my legs hard for the last 100m and wasn’t dizzy when I got out of the water.

Nothing regarding the circumstances, but I do need to follow my program and stay motivated.

Tried to do every thing correctly and not forget anything. More like training, than actually racing.

Don’t stop twice in T1 to kiss Jette, but I had the opportunity, which I knew would never be possible in a real race.

As the weather was cold and partly clouded, I was wearing a long sleeve jacket over my trisuit. This was a perfect outfit for that day. A bit cold to start with, while wet.
Did ride way to long time between the lake and the bridge, was home at 55km. Not really a problem, as the route was 90 km, but there were so many hill's at that part. Climb was 750m (2460 ft).
Felt strong, but missed my Zipp wheels. Was thinking about a full ironman, stupid thought. Reality hit me at 75 km where I began to feel tired. Held the pace until the end. My left foot fell a sleep after 10 km, and was felling strange for the rest of the ride. I tried to loosen the shoe but to no help. The wind did not bother me until the last 20 km. Had some paid in my shoulders and neck. I had 3 bottles on the bike, one in the frame and two behind the saddle. Just right, ended up with half a bottle left. I need to get used to the hydrotail, as I used to much time messing around with these two bottles.

Train more on the tri bike. Find out why my left foot sleeps.
And get a new set of race wheels.

Dropped my bike at the house, right where Jette and Isabella had made my transition area.
Changed jacket and socks, and shoes of course.


Nothing, but I took a little extra time to change socks.

Started out slowly, but had to walk up the first hill. My back was hurting after the ride. Stopped and stretched, didn't help. Continued running, walking up hills. My left foot still sleeping but didn't limit my run. Foot was ok after 5 km. My back was better after the first lap, but now I was really tired and motivation was low. I was running totally alone, thought about quitting, cutting the run short and such things. But I knew I had to continue. Jette was coming towards me on her bike and followed me for the last km.

Get some more guts. When the going gets tough, I start to walk.
Otherwise, just train more long runs after a long ride.

Jette was standing ready with oranges, water, smooties and bananas. Crashed in a chair in the garden and feel a sleep for an hour.


Lack of training lately.
Missed my racing wheels.
De-motivated on the run.
Bad excuses, I know.


A big thanks to Jette and Isabella
- for putting up with me for the last couple of days.
- for cleaning up in T1 and setting up T2 at home.
- for cheering on me as the only spectators.
- for helping me reach my goal.
- for my finisher T-shirt.