Sourdough Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Hard to get a good rhythm going w turns and shallow bar on 3rd leg. Water temp was good, weather great.

Overall, had a good swim. Perhaps longer swim warmup to better acclimate to water

Came out of swim same time as Bob Baker. Had a good T1 but Bob blew threw T1 and got a good 20 - 30 s lead.

Nothing much - setup and execution was pretty tight

First lap went good - kept pace at or just below 20mph. During 2nd lap back started aching and had to situp frequently to relieve pain. Became difficult to stay in tuck and concentrate.

Nutrition on bike was 1/2 peanut butter sandwich, health bar, and gu. Drink was accelerade.

Get a bike that fits better. Do more longer bike rides.

Went very well - got out quickly and legs felt good

Got out good and started at 8mpm pace for first 2 miles then slowed down. Sun came out miles 5-10 and really struggled. Also, stomach became very queasy likely because of gu gels taken. Last 3 miles picked up pace and finished strong.

Eliminate/reduce gu gels. Keep doing speed work - felt I could have kept up pace with better conditioning.

Washed in lake and drank beer.


Bike was limited to due to aches, run due to stomach pains (although was able to run them) and conditioning.


Awesome race, low key, good support, great fun.