Race Reports for Triathlon de Lévis

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Race rating (5)

Comments: Well overall I'm happy of the results. My first Ironman and I finish 5/17 and under 13 hours is really great. Especially the fact that I slowed down to help friends and thanked my fan club. I also accomplish another goal, which was to take the time and thank at least 10 volunteers. Now training for the double begins! ;)

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[2]

Race rating (4)

Comments: Right after my first half-ironman in july 05, my main goal was to train for the Iron distance triathlon which would take place a year later. My training unofficially began in the autumn (mid november, after parental vacation) as I was training for cross-country skiing. The real program for Ironman began late january for a long 20 weeks. As for the program, this is one I did myself based on the experience I got while training with a coach for mountain bike races. The training for IM is rather different though (less intensity, more endurance...). In January, I began having troubles with my brachiis, probably from training too hard outside at very low temperatures. I had this condition for almost all winter long but I was able to manage it so I could keep training. Doctor also helped me with aerosol corticosteroids. Training was ok and a 50km x-country race mid march confirmed that I was in shape (same time as previous year with a little less effort). By the end of april, I was quite in shape

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