1/2 Ironman

les welch

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Been stinking busy, but thought I would post up some results. It was a 1.4 mile swim (42:12) 57 mile bike (2 hrs 56 minutes) and a 13.18 mile run (2 hrs 2 mins). The swim felt good, but it was in some rough water, up to 14" waves.....doesn't sound like much until you are getting pushed around by them :D. The bike was awesome, I felt strong and trained within my zone, keeping my heart rate around the 158 range. ( I max out at 181) The run.....the godawful run :rolleyes:. I used to be a runner, now I run because I have to. Prior to this race I hadn't run longer then 7 miles in over 3 years, I knew it was going to be tough. I hit the wall pretty hard at mile 7, and from there it was just survival. My time was under 6 hours, so it was ok. I made the goals I set. Now I am training for a full IronMan in 2014. If I remember I will post some pics tonight.
 
Good job! Ive never been a runner but I ran in an EPIC relay from Logan Utah to Jackson Hole Wy, and can't wait to do it next year.
 
If you like the distance you should come out to Wine Country and check out the Vineman.

Plenty for a spouse to do and make a vacation out of it too.
 
I had plans to do Vineman 70.3, but it sold out before I could sign up and I was waiting one minute after it went on sale! My wife is from Cali so that was going to be a good trip for me and her. I am doing Kansas 70.3 and Muncie 70.3 this spring/summer.
 
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