Garnet Valley Fun Run

Gorgeous day for a run.  I successfully defended my title and had a lot of fun.  I think next year I will be able to convince my whole family to join in.

Ironman 70.3 Pocono Moutains Photos

Photos are here.  I am bib 891

Run 111004

Did a nice easy run of 2.9 miles with Jim.  While I feel fine in general, once I was running I could tell my body is still recovering from the race.  We ran at about a 9:24 pace.

Ironman 70.3 Syracuse

I signed up for next year's Ironman 70.3 Syracuse before reviewing this year's Poconos race so I can't reconsider.  Only 9 months to go!

Ironman 70.3 Pocono Mountains - My results

My results are below, keep in mind the bike was only 55 miles so the speed was ~17.8 mph not 18.2.  

my Ironman 70.3 Pocono Mountains - Overall results

Swim - Canceled
Bike: 3:04:41
T2: 4:54
Run: 2:06:45(9:40 split)

Total: 5:16:20

I will log a full race report later.

(I was mid-chew on a Cliff bar in this photo)

Ironman Poconos 69.1

Just got the disappointing news that they canceled the swim portion of the race due to high water, fast current, and debris floating down the river.  In the past I would have been thrilled to not have to swim but after training for the swim for so long I want to do it.  Now I have to sign up for another race to officially complete a 70.3.  I am thinking of the Syracuse one next year - Ironman Syracuse.

Countdown to Ironman 70.3

So only three days left until the Ironman 70.3 Pocono Mountians. Butterflies hit every time I see the word Ironman.  There is speculation that the swim might be canceled, I really hope it isn't so I don't have the first time nerves again.  On the positive side the weather is right up my alley - low 50's.

Bike 110925

Rode 18 miles in 1:05.  Good last warmup ride before the weekend.  I really hope the weather cools, On Sunday it was hot and humid.

Ironman Poconos Athlete Guide

They released the athlete guide and when reading it last night I noticed they listed the following item under the running section:

"1. No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed. "

I love how crawling is listed as an approved method of traveling the course - here is hoping I don't need that one.

Swim 110921

Warm-up
50/100/200

1000 yards in just under 20 min.

Daytime workout threw me for a loop but felt good once I got going.