EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Did not think I went that fast. Could tell by labored breathing that I was going pretty hard, so I slowed down and tried longer strokes after the first 500. Tight pack for first five minutes. I did not jostle for position - just ceded when hit or squeezed. After that, had space to swim. Goggles got foggy which impacted sighting, so I used other swimmers rather than buoys. Can't complain about time!

Try to get in rhythm sooner.

Uneventful. Tight racks, but enough space to do my thing. No rush.

Averaged 20.75 first hour, 20.25 second hour, then got killed by strong headwind hit at mile 40ish. I chose not to push in hopes of saving my legs for the run, as I realized I would come in under 3 hours.

Train more on bike to get used to pushing harder.

Got to rack and there was no room for my bike. Had to gently overlap bars of a neighbor. Realized my race # was hanging on by one tie, as one ripped on bike. Stopped to secure it. Maybe lost 10 secs.

Knew heat could kill me so stuck to drinking plan: about 4 - 6 ounces every station. Ice in hat and water on head too. Ahhhhh...felt good. Mental plan was to try to take the first 3 miles easy, then push for 3.5, ease up for 3 and then grit it out for the last 3.5. Mile 1 @ 7:45 so I slowed down to about 8:20 on 2. Still tried to slow up and was about 8:18 for 3. Last 4 miles were hard - had to take it in 1/2 mile chunks and fight urge to stop.

Better mental plan for the end.

Drank A LOT and waited for friends. Got a massage (ahhhhh!) and ate everything I could get my hands on. Felt pretty damn good.


Power training on bike.


My only comment is to get better food. Cold pasta as the only main course? C'mon! Pizza? BBQ? I just busted my ass - gimme some *FOOD*!!!