Race Report Archive
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Ironman St. George — The Preamble…
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentI sit here tonight a grateful man. I am so pumped – my race went extremely well. I never had any issues with my stomach, was able to overcome the small issues I had with cramping, and kept my attitude super positive the entire day.... -
Ironman St. George — Pre-Race or Something…
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentI took the family and we headed down to St. George on Wednesday. Registration was on Thursday, and it was nice to get there a little early to relax. We spent the time just hanging out. We have been down to the course twice specifically... -
Ironman St. George — Race Morning
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 Comment3:00 a.m. my alarm goes off. I jumped up and showered (I know, it is a weird habit, but I always shower before a race), shaved, and got dressed. I really took my time as on race morning I do not like to rush because... -
Ironman St. George — The Swim
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentTime: 1:18 :39 Pace: 2:03/100 M 35-39: 109/297 Overall: 880/1,634 The course was one loop and was well set up. There were turn buoys and site buoys, which was nice. At the first turn buoy I took a wide turn and just headed out towards... -
Ironman St. George — T1
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentTime: 9:15 This may have been too long. I came out of the water feeling all good and stuff, so I walked through the bags and grabbed mine. The wetsuit strippers were great and helped me pull the suit right off without any challenges. I... -
Ironman St. George — The Bike
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentTime: 6:35:51 Pace: 17.0 mph M 35-39: 100/297 Overall: 518/1,634 This may be my favorite result of the entire race. You will notice I started the bike in 880th place overall and ended up in 518th place overall. That made me smile. Real. Big. I... -
Ironman St. George — T2
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentTime: 7:17 This really did take too long. I took my time – I changed my shirt and socks but that was about it. I did not use my volunteer to pack my bag back up, which in hindsight was a mistake. I should have... -
Ironman St. George — The Run
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentTime: 4:55:20 Pace: 11:17/mile M 35-39: 128/297 Overall: 690/1,634 Oh my the run. My plan for the run was to go sub 5:00. My PR for a marathon is 3:58, which isn’t really fast. If I would have had just a little more in me... -
Ironman St. George — The Finish
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 7 CommentsTime: 13:06:22 M 35-39: 109/297 Overall: 561/1,634 Yes, I am now an Ironman. I loved the experience and the day. I put together a realistic plan and followed it all the way in. I never felt horrible or sick. I was stressed on the run,... -
Race Report — Echo 1/2 IM Distance 2005 — Intro through the Swim
Posted on January 5, 2010 | No CommentsIntroduction It has been a long, strange journey to this triathlon. Since my first race of the season on May 14, I have really focused most of my free time on triathlon training and getting to the point that I would be comfortable for the...