I focused my training this year on my Ironman70.3 coming up in three weeks. I figured I would to do better on the swim as I trained a lot more this summer on the swim, and I did and am feeling more confident and ready for the longer triathlon swim.
I hoped to do better on the bike, some tech challenges getting my watch/timer working threw me off, and I think I need more time to get used to my new seat position and using the aero bars. My run was slightly faster, unofficially, the official time got mixed with my transition time, and no distance markings on course made me have to check my watch more often and delayed my final burst to finish strong.
Anyhow... results over the years:
| 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | Target | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 12:21 | 16:39 | 15:17 | 12:00 | 11:24 |
| Bike | 53:32 | 54:18 | 51:20 | 50:00 | 53:17 |
| Run | 27:29 | 25:40 | 25:37 | 25:00 | 24:25 |
| Total | 1:37 (4/4) | 1:40 (3/7) | 1:36 (2/5) | 1:27 | 1:33 (3/6) |
I do feel bad about the bike... I thought some new gear, more long distance training would help, but I honestly have not been trying to push myself faster. So I won't give myself too hard of a time, especially since my run broke under 25 minutes, so that is good! All in all... good day, and while I missed Cruz's first JV Football start (I didn't know he was starting!), this was a great tune up for my Ironman70.3 in September. Special thank you to Jennifer for being patient while I train, my kids and family for understanding on my scheduling and meals, to my triathlon helpers, Jason, Maureen, Ric Z, my friends at the Twyckenham Community Pool, and to my Pro Form Friends... I'll improve on this bike, that work was not for nothing (at least not yet).
Some overall results break down:Total Times
Anyhow, water confidence is up, bike I know I can improve on, so its on to the big(ger) one!
2019 1:37:31 for 47th of 65 (72 percentile) weighed 153
2023 1:40:04 for 35th of 60 (58 percentile) weighed 155
2024 1:36:29 for 21st of 50 (42 percentile) weighed 151
2025 1:33.22 for 26th of 62 (42 percentile) weighed 150
2025 1:33.22 for 26th of 62 (42 percentile) weighed 150
In 2025 I ranked 35th in the swim, 33rd in on the bike, and 11th (!!) in the run (adjust time, not the official time).
The water was cold enough for wetsuits, so some of the swimmers who wore them had a major advantage and you can see it in the overall times getting faster. I also think the official swim length was shorter, at least according to my watch.
Swim
2019 12:21 for 55th of 65 (85 percentile)
2023 16:39 for 45th of 60 (75 percentile)
2024 15:17 for 37th of 50 (74 percentile)
2025 11:24 for 35th of 62 (56 percentile)
2025 11:24 for 35th of 62 (56 percentile)
Bike
2019 53:32 for 50th of 65 (77 percentile)
2023 54:18 for 39th of 60 (65 percentile)
2024 51:20 for 19th of 50 (38 percentile)
2025 53:17 for 33rd of 62 (53 percentile)
Run
2019 27:29 for 38th of 65 (59 percentile)
2023 25:40 for 20th of 60 (33 percentile)
2024 25:37 for 13th of 50 (26 percentile)
2025 24:25 for 11th of 62 (18 percentile)
2025 24:25 for 11th of 62 (18 percentile)
I feel like I had more left at the run and didn't push like I wish I would have sooner (started my burst late). So man I really think I could have gotten under 24 minutes and been top ten in the run! That also feels good for this year.