Friday 11 December 2015

Ironman Cozumel 2015

Ironman Cozumel 29-11-15

Swim 57:04
Bike 05:12:50
Run 03:11:57
Overall 09:28:24
Position: 3rd M40, 26th OA

Summary:
Swim was fine, rolling start meant less energy wasted. Bike felt strange from start, high hr, low power, similar to last year, heat/humidity issue. Was alone for the most of the bike, kept an eye on power in to headwind on north section. For 2nd and 3rd lap started to feel a little stiff, shoulders tired on 3rd lap, the flat course meant TT position for 5hrs. First 10mins of run felt uncomfortable, but then got going well for 10-15k. Had issues with stomach for 3 days before race, this now started to bug me from 15k in. 3 portaloo stops and a lot of discomfort meant I lost some time. Recovered with 7k to go and paced well to the line. Wanted to stop and walk often from 15k, just managed to avoid it, mentally one of the toughest races I've ever done.


Friday 13 November 2015

Kona 2015

Ironman World Champs 10-10-15


Swim 01:06:06
Bike 05:02:10
Run 03:13:38
Overall 09:30:39
Position: 7th M40, 107th OA.


Summary:
After a crash in April, got CTL back to a decent level, arrived in good form race day. Struggled in swim as usual, felt better on bike than previous years though heat was apparent from climb to Hawi. Struggled from start of run, slowed down and walked early aid stations for ice/energy, felt better from 1/2 way on Queen K. Very hot day!

Ironman South Africa 2015

Ironman South Africa - 29-3-15


Swim


01:02:40
Bike 05:34:57
Run 03:12:13
Overall 09:57:09

Position: 5th M40, 59th overall

Summary: felt ok race week but some stomach trouble race eve and race morning. Good start but possible zigzag on swim, stayed easy on bike, espec in hills. Felt good start of the run, got tired 30k in and tried to hold on til finish. CTL not great coming out of winter, enough to get through.