Ironman 70.3 Boise - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

First open water swim at this distance. Clean crisp fresh water - makes a welcome change from the Hudson!! The swim overall was not too fast, but did feel comfortable. I suppose it was because I took my sweet time. My average in a pool is 1m55secs (compared to 2m10sec). I also failed to keep find good toes to draft off... However, this was my first long swim. Happy to finish.

Put more effort in. Took it way too easy.

This was a "Clean" transition. We had to put everything in bags. Again - I took my time drying off. Also, because of the cold water I left my tri top on the bike, so I can start with a dry one. All took time.

Keep top on. Move faster.

Legs on the bike did burn, but could have pushed harder. Hydrated v. well on the bike - had to stop and pee 3 times. There weren't enough portaloos unfortunately.

Would push harder. Legs still appeared good after the bike.

Slow T2. Could easily save 2 mins here.

Need to learn to dismount bike with shoes still clipped on.

Run hurt. Course was great though. Found pacing much harder that on previously run half-marathons. People in the half-iron are generally much fitter and faster, and pulled me along.

First lap ran faster than I should, and second lap really hurt.

better pacing.

No real warmdown. Walked around a bit. Had a beer and some food. Could not eat any solids for about 1 hr - stomach seemed to have shut down.


I am pleased with the overall result - this is my first half-iron distance. To go faster, the shld put more effort in the swim, and on the bike. I don't think I can shave off much from the run.


This is my first half, so I don't have much to compare against. Not enough portaloos on the bike course. Else all seemed good.