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13/47 overall and 7/18 in 40-49 age group. I would have podiumed any other age group. Ah, well that's what I get for starting this whole tri thing in my 40's. I was 56 seconds slower than my personal best on this course but overall I'm pleased with the results.

The swim was awesome. I have never tried to go out hard right off the start on a race swim start before. With only 18 men in my wave I figured this was the time to try it. At the horn I went full (reckless) sprint for the first 75 to 100 yards. At about 60 yards I realized I was elbow to elbow with another swimmer and we were alone. I could see a couple of swimmers close together maybe 5 yards ahead of us when I sighted. I kept motoring on and the other guy faded a bit. At the turn buoy at about 200 yards I glanced back and was a few feet ahead of him and pretty solidly in 4th. I held that position and exited the water 4th in my wave.

I think I had faster transitions than in my previous race on this course, but I did make a mental error that cost me on the run. I forgot to put my water bottle on the bike when I set up transition! I didn't realize until I was already out on the bike course. It was only an 8 mile sprint on the bike, but it was very dry and also a bit smoky from the Yosemite fire (only about 50 miles away from the race location). I would have been able to keep my throat wet during the bike and that would have helped my run. I hammered the whole way on the bike anyway and I think I was a bit faster on the bike than I was last time. I still have to check my bike computer for verification on that.

I had to get water for a very parched throat at both aid stations on the run (run start and just after the turnaround). My throat is very sore today.

In the end I did get a small trophy for second place for best costume.  I'll post a couple pictures once I get a chance tonight.

13/47 overall and 7/18 in 40-49 age group. I would have podiumed any other age group. Ah, well that's what I get for starting this whole tri thing in my 40's. I was 56 seconds slower than my personal best on this course but overall I'm pleased with the results.

 The swim was awesome. I have never tried to go out hard right off the start on a race swim start before. With only 18 men in my wave I figured this was the time to try it. At the horn I went full (reckless) sprint for the first 75 to 100 yards. At about 60 yards I realized I was elbow to elbow with another swimmer and we were alone. I could see a couple of swimmers close together maybe 5 yards ahead of us when I sighted. I kept motoring on and the other guy faded a bit. At the turn buoy at about 200 yards I glanced back and was a few feet ahead of him and pretty solidly in 4th. I held that position and exited the water 4th in my wave.

 I think I had faster transitions than in my previous race on this course, but I did make a mental error that cost me on the run. I forgot to put my water bottle on the bike when I set up transition! I didn't realize until I was already out on the bike course. It was only an 8 mile sprint on the bike, but it was very dry and also a bit smoky from the Yosemite fire (only about 50 miles away from the race location). I would have been able to keep my throat wet during the bike and that would have helped my run. I hammered the whole way on the bike anyway and I think I was a bit faster on the bike than I was last time. I still have to check my bike computer for verification on that.

 I had to get water for a very parched throat at both aid stations on the run (run start and just after the turnaround). My throat is very sore today.

In the end I did get a small trophy for second place for best costume.  I'll post a couple pictures once I get a chance tonight.

What do you all know about blisters? I have a huge one on my heel which I think is from when I iced it too much and kinda gave myself frostbite.....

Anyway, it is not full of fluid and it does not hurt. It is just loose, white skin covering the bottom of my heal. I don't know if I should just leave it or try to take that loose skin off?

I usually trim the skin away once the fluid has come out (which is almost immediately after it forms).  The only thing is that it will probably burn the first time you put water on it.  Sometimes it burns like mad (but I'm kind of a sissy when it comes to pain), but it's usually over pretty quickly.

What is next Matt?

Take it from me, don't forget to recover!

I keep checking the Ironman site to see if they have been trying to screw with me.............The registration page still says they'll open next Monday.

Does someone have a number for the suicide prevention hotline??

13/47 overall and 7/18 in 40-49 age group. I would have podiumed any other age group. Ah, well that's what I get for starting this whole tri thing in my 40's. I was 56 seconds slower than my personal best on this course but overall I'm pleased with the results.

The swim was awesome. I have never tried to go out hard right off the start on a race swim start before. With only 18 men in my wave I figured this was the time to try it. At the horn I went full (reckless) sprint for the first 75 to 100 yards. At about 60 yards I realized I was elbow to elbow with another swimmer and we were alone. I could see a couple of swimmers close together maybe 5 yards ahead of us when I sighted. I kept motoring on and the other guy faded a bit. At the turn buoy at about 200 yards I glanced back and was a few feet ahead of him and pretty solidly in 4th. I held that position and exited the water 4th in my wave.

I think I had faster transitions than in my previous race on this course, but I did make a mental error that cost me on the run. I forgot to put my water bottle on the bike when I set up transition! I didn't realize until I was already out on the bike course. It was only an 8 mile sprint on the bike, but it was very dry and also a bit smoky from the Yosemite fire (only about 50 miles away from the race location). I would have been able to keep my throat wet during the bike and that would have helped my run. I hammered the whole way on the bike anyway and I think I was a bit faster on the bike than I was last time. I still have to check my bike computer for verification on that.

I had to get water for a very parched throat at both aid stations on the run (run start and just after the turnaround). My throat is very sore today.

In the end I did get a small trophy for second place for best costume.  I'll post a couple pictures once I get a chance tonight.

It sounds like you had a really good effort for this race.  That's one of the things I like about sprint races.  You can really hang yourself out there and try to blow yourself up.  One of the things I hate about sprint races through is, you can really hang yourself out there and try to blow yourself up.  Oh how it hurts!!

You had a solid race regardless of adding time to your PR.  Adding time can be for any countless number of reasons;  Warmer temps, wind, not begin rested well..........

BTW, pics of the Superman kit or "it didn't happen."

I usually trim the skin away once the fluid has come out (which is almost immediately after it forms).  The only thing is that it will probably burn the first time you put water on it.  Sometimes it burns like mad (but I'm kind of a sissy when it comes to pain), but it's usually over pretty quickly.

Glad you made it safely home, IRONMAN TONY!   I assume you took the rest of the week off work so you can get caught up on sleep.  How's your body feeling?   I'm looking forward to your race report and your insight report of the course.   I woke up around 3:30 this morning in a cold sweat thinking of biking down and then up the helix.   I'm in real trouble if I'm already starting to worry about that with a year to go!    I'm already putting dibs on being part of the Junkie group through all of 2014 whether you want me or not.   Can't imagine taking the journey without having the support of you all.

What an awesome weekend in Madison with getting to meet IRONMAN TONY and JOANNE!   Volunteering just makes me the happiest ever.  When I grow up I want to do it full-time. 

I've read VERO, MATT and WARREN'S race reports.   Good job, guys!

I'm spending the day recovering from a tooth extraction I had to have yesterday. Ugh, ugh.  I inherited bad teeth and have constant problems even though I do all the brushing/flossing and preventative stuff possible.  I can't do any physical activity for 48 hours and I'm a bit jittery wanting to get moving.  Oh well.   I plan on standing over my kitchen sink and stove canning some tomatoes from my garden. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!