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.

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.

Had to put my shoes on in the changing tent. Did not like that. Prefer to have my shoes on the bike.

Nothing that I can control.

I felt really good on the bike. Got tired of it around mile 90. The overcast conditions really helped.

I could've pushed more on the bike. I felt like I was holding back more than necessary.

Had to change in changing tent, so not much I could control.

Nothing.

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.

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.

Walked around with family. No realy warm down at that point.


My surgery recovery.