Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas : Official ThreadOriginally posted by Swimaway
How did everyone do? Overall it was a great day! Way cooler than last year!
It went way better than what I expected. Completed my first IM in 10:43!
I had a terrible swim: 1:19 - I entered the water 4 minutes after the canon went off (I totally didn't plan well the logistics to start on time ), my goggles fogged 400 yards into the swim, and both my calves started cramping after 1 - 1.2 miles, so I had to swim dragging my legs. Let's say I was happy to get out of the water...
Good bike: 5:14 - I had to hold off a little bit after a rough swim for my calves. I loved the course!
Decent Run: 3:58 - My watch broke, so I couldn't pace myself appropriately. I went off a little bit too fast and I paid it at the end. I had to run and walk the aid stations during the last 10 miles as my right calf started bothering again (I injured badly a couple of months ago and I never quite rest enough to heal it 100% ). I should've finished around 3:45.
Weather was perfect and I had no issues with nutrition/hydration (I guess it helps having a sister who is a sports nutritionist for elite athletes! )
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