Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas
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Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas - TriathlonFull Ironman
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Comments: Swim was a slug fest the whole time. Once I made the mistake of following buoys instead of cutting a corner (legally) but felt like I swam straight. What would you do differently?: Get away from the buoys. I started in the rear but a lot of people entered the water after the start and caught me. I didn't want to be in the crowd but was. ![]() Transition 1
Comments: Had to put my shoes on in the changing tent. Did not like that. Prefer to have my shoes on the bike. What would you do differently?: Nothing that I can control. ![]() Bike
Comments: I felt really good on the bike. Got tired of it around mile 90. The overcast conditions really helped. What would you do differently?: I could've pushed more on the bike. I felt like I was holding back more than necessary. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Had to change in changing tent, so not much I could control. What would you do differently?: Nothing. ![]() Run
Comments: My back spasmed on me, forcing me to walk the marathon. I had taken salt tablets on the bike to prep for heavy sweating that didn't happen on the run, so swelled up like a balloon. I had to make adjustments in my fluid intake to stop the swelling. Around mile 15 I tried to run again and my heart rate was going sky high immediately. My body had nothing more to give. What would you do differently?: Need to continue to improve my core strength. This is the 2nd time my back has caused running issues. Also, need to lose weight and run more. A foot injury (turf toe) had shut my running down toward the end of my training, so I am not surprised at how the day went. ![]() Post race
Warm down: Walked around with family. No realy warm down at that point. What limited your ability to perform faster: My surgery recovery. Last updated: 2011-05-23 12:00 AM
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Age Group = M 40-44
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Woke and had breakfast at 2:30 a.m. of peanut butter and oatmeal. Tried to go back to sleep but really never did. Got up at 3:45 to prepare for the day.
Walking 0.8 miles to the swim start.