thanks! Feeling quite tired this moring but the focus for the Ironman is coming back. I'm looking forward to getting back to training in another couple of days.

cheers,
brad.

Congrats Brad! Glad to hear you were more comfortable with the swim. Hopefully you can work out the eating - this will probably help you avoid the bonk. Your swim and bike are really strong. How was the race overall - would you recommend it to me for next year?

Race was awesome actually. Very well run, AMAZING volunteers and fans.

Swim - lake was much warmer than arbour thus no breathing issues when first in there. ALOT more people and I positiioned myself in the middle about 4 rows back of people to see what the big one will be like. It was hectic but not as bad as I expected. The turn on the first buoy was scary as people will climb on top of you and pull you down on the turn.

Bike - good course other than the construction areas. Well marked and well supported. It's relatively flat but does have alot of rolling hills. Two major climbs that lead up to and down from the turn around point. You can cook along pretty good on the course.

Run - route needs some work as it is a back and forth on the path 3x. It's good in the sense that you have a perspective on where you are but it lacks imagination and variety. More mileage markers would be nice. Aid stations and volunteers there were awesome.

Conditions are good training as well as it seems to be usually hot and sunny for the race. Sunday was no different, Nic said the thermometer on her car got over 30 during the run.

I would totally recommend it as a 1st 1/2 iron race. The transitions are smooth and volunteers everywhere to help you. I even was asked "would you like water or gatorade sir?" during the run.

brad.