Miami Man

So where have I been? I am way late on this but just seem to have gotten busy. The Miami Man Half Ironman was a blast, and turned out to be a better race than I had thought it would be. I ran a PR that day in 5:12:18, overall was 88/683, Gender 82/464 and Age Group 18/73. Much better then I thought I was going to pull off. The swim was great, clearest lake ever and was 2 laps. All was going good till L calf and hamstring both charlie horsed at the same time with under a hundred yards to go. Soon as I got to bike put down some Enduralytes and Anti Fatigue Caps and hit the bike. Fast was the bike on the way out, really till mile 30 then winds kicked up and started to slow the field a bit. Needed a faster bike split which came in at 2:39:10 after a 37:32 swim with 2:44 spent in T1. Run was also 2 laps , through the Miami Zoo. First 7 miles I was unstoppable then cramping came back, even with every hour taking what I needed. Reached in back pocket and ate the rest of the Anti Fatigue and Enduralytes I had and they put the craps at bay for the rest of the race. Temps was reaching 80* out on the run and it was getting close to be needing more but finish was right around the corner. In all it was a good day and a good effort , I think. Looking at the HITS Triathlon Series HIM on Jan 8 here in Naples. Followed the next week with the Naples Daily News Half Marathon , then its off to the ING Miami Marathon.