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 Twykenham Community Pool, and to my Pro Form Friends... I'll improve on this bike, that work was not for nothing (at least not yet).
On to the next one!