The Blogger
November 14, 2009: It’s been one week since Ironman Florida 2009 and I’ve had a chance to process the race and figure out what went right and what went wrong. That’s an important distinction. Often when we face defeat we only see the mistakes. If I made it to mile 18 on the run with several hours to go before the cut-off, obviously there were things that went well.
1.) If you are going to even contemplate doing a race-walk during the race, you need to train for that. This was a costly mistake. My heels were just not used to that pounding.It’s a different set of movements than running.
2.) I need to lose a good 15 pounds. TT gave me some pictures that his wife Kelly had taken in Florida. I was stunned to see how big my gut was. (I’m sure she did that on purpose.) What’s the purpose in getting the lightest equipment when there are pounds of excess weight on the rider.
3.) I need to swim more. Despite only swimming 3 or 4 times during the training season, I felt pretty comfortable on the swim. Think how much better I could have done with more training.
4.) Carry some wet-wipes and have a change of clothes in the Special Needs Bag. ‘Nuff said.
5.) Practice changing a flat and using the frame pump.
6.) Mentally, I’m still tough as nails. Despite numerous set-backs during the race and in the training, I still can focus and push forward.
7.) I’m ready for another! Not next year, but 2011 is looking good. I plan on doing the Muncie Endurathon and Terre Haute next year.
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T1- Ready to ride. Little did I know the surprises ahead.
The Blogger and wife. Nice day at the beach.
Seth: future Ironman
The Blogger on the run.
Open a Can, Dan! Unfortunately, the can of whoop-ass was not what I expected!
Seth and Lilly dancing on the beach.
Reasoner and Thomas children playing on the beach.
Sunbury Brothers prepare to open a huge can...
The mighty TT exits the water.
Seth and Lilly show support.
More beach playing.
The Blogger and Family with triathlete Amanda Forrest, daughter of Henry Forrest, one of the original Ironman triathletes from 1978.
The Blogger's family shows support.
Day after the race party: Ironman war stories being told.
The Blogger and Steve Sunbury compare tans.
Joanne Sunbury, Kelly Reasoner and Eli Reasoner at Day After Party
Tim Trimpe, Joanne and Larry Sunbury enjoy the Day After Party
