Due to the two entry points, the swimmers entered the water at a very fast pace. I was surprised how crowded it was. Even in the main channel I was bumped alot. I had some early goggle problems but overall I tried to relax the best I could. I was pleased overall.

Relax a little.

Just took my time. It's a long bike after all.

Nothing

The 1st 45 or so miles felt great. I took my time up the hills and ate well. Until mile 85 I struggle a bit but kept my nutrition OK. I got in to a nice grove from 85 to the end and finshed strong.

Nothing.

I was surprised I took this long but oh well.

Probably nothing.

Started off great. I tried to slow myslef down by found it diffcult. I hit the half at 2:05 but I figured 4:10 would be tough. My stomach felt so-so and by 19 that was I puked. I held on the best I could until the end but I tink I puked 3 more times. I hit every water stop and had water and cola. I did have chicken broth once the belly went out. I did run under 10 min miles which was my goal so I was happy.

Not sure.

Got my finisher's stuff and went back to room to puke some more!! I felt like a bad college hagover.


Just my stomach giving out toward the end.


I came back to L'ville to exact revenge on the course and that's what I did. I bettered last year's time by 1h 56m. The race was great and well organized. Plus it was great to hear Mike R.tell me I was an Ironman!!