White Lake Half II - Triathlon1/2 Ironman

Felt really good about this swim, especially since I did not perform well in my last race on the swim. Glad to maintain a sub 1:30/100m pace for a 2000.

Nothing.

Slow and steady. Tried to be calm and work through it methodically since a couple extra seconds wouldn't kill the race for this distance, but forgetting something could.

Not much

Good ride overall. The first 40 felt strong, but I could feel the couple hours in aero and the wind starting to sap the energy at that point. Pleased with being able to keep the ride almost at 20mph in the conditions. The average HR about says it all. Didn't push too hard because I pushed too much at Steelhead on the bike and lost it on the run.

Put in more miles on the bike to keep getting stronger.

Took a little extra time here as well since I was a little stiff getting off the bike. Took the time to get the shoes on and walk out the legs leaving transition. Pretty average, but not bad.

I guess try to stretch the legs out a little more on the bike so I didn't need to in transition.

Holy cow was it hot. The mercury was hitting 93 by the time we got to the run and with no heat training in ATL, this was tough. Almost puked during the first mile. Guess my body was ready to run yet. Just walked it for a couple minutes to get it under control and cool down. After about mile 3 I had a pattern. Stop, cool down and drink at the water stops and walk while drinking, then run the rest of the mile. Running pace was around 8:30s while going, it was the stopping that killed the time, but I wouldn't have finished without it. It was a pretty ugly scene out there with people puking and walking all over the place. Happy with this performance considering the conditions.

Find another way to keep cool, or do a little rain dance to bring in some shade and rain.

Food, check results, stretch, and then a shower in the room.


Heat and wind. Was trained for a cool race, but oh well.


Good race. Well organized and nice course.