Countdown to the Ironman

Welcome

I started this blog in 2010 when there were 11 weeks to go before my next Ironman triathlon. People have found it interesting (mainly my Mum!) so I continue to write.

The Ironman is a long distance triathlon; Swim 2.4miles, Cycle 112miles, Run 26.2 miles (marathon). I have competed in one every year since 2004. I hope this blog can help others see what is involved. I find the process of writing it makes me more accountable and motivates me to do the harder sessions when i'm not feeling like it!

Sunday 1 August 2010

Race day

Result;

44th overall (out of about 1200), time 10hrs 22mins 39sec

Swim 59m 52s
Transition 1# 1m 2s
Bike 6h 01m 32s
Transition 2# 2m 17s
Run 3h 16m 27s

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Cycle: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43047164
Run: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43047170 (was using the "foot pod" for distance which has under read a little - mainly on the downhills)

Pleased with that, had crash on the bike right at the beginning so didn't get anywhere near the 5hr30 I thought I would get. Really happy with the swim - beat last year by about 15mins. I'll be in the 40-45 year age group next year and that time would have qualified me for the world championships in Hawaii.

Everyone nervous in anticipation of the swim