IMC Race Report

Sat. Sept 5th
15:08, but at least I finished. Swim: QR quick release zipper broke 1/2 way into the swim. Took in water, did a 1:22. Bike: Felt great the first 85 miles, then started to bonk up Yellow Lake. Stopped nutrition and drinking. 6:42 Run: Legs were ok, but nothing left in the tank. Couldn't eat or drink, except water and ice. Shuffled/walked, until I realized a. I couldn't shuffle for more than 40 seconds, and b. I didn't care, I just wanted for it to be over. Time, close to 7 hours!

I should have heeded the mantra from Friday night carbo load, "Suck it up, Sissy!". But a finish is a finish, that makes 11 in a row for me.

What went wrong: Not enough quality workouts. Didn't have a plan B for nutrition.

Focus for next year: Quality. Forget all the workouts of mile after mile of slow running / slow biking. I have enough base, now I have to get back my speed. Lots of 2 mile runs at full tilt. Lots of tempo and time trial biking. Increase HR and speed. More weight work on leg strength. And continue to lose body weight.

As always, I enjoyed Penticton and seeing friends. I'm stoked about next year, and can't wait to start training. (Rode Th, and ran yesterday)
Got a 20 mile run next Saturday, then Twin Cities Marathon Oct. 4th.