Pure One Omega-3 Iron-Man Field Report
May 10, 2010
"I was really happy with a run split of 3:09 h (10th fastest of the day)." - The Iron-Doc
New Orleans 70.3:
I used this as a final tune up race for the big Ironman of the spring, Ironman St. George, more on that below. My goal at New Orleans was to bike steady and run a solid half marathon off the bike, something that I had not done since before my stress fracture last year. I had a tough swim in a very chopping rough lake, biked a 2:11 on a windy course, but then I laid down a 1:18 run split. To add a little drama, I missed 10th place, but just 7 seconds. I was reeling him in the last 3 miles and just ran out of room...barely!
Here is a link to the race report.
Ironman St. George
The main focus of my early season went pretty well, not perfect, but I finished top ten on a VERY difficult course, also my first Ironman coming back from injury! I got caught in a slower swim group, but took it really easy knowing the rest of the course would be really tough. The bike was hard, but beautiful and I simply kept my pace and power consistent and conservative to save it all for the run...and I did. I was really happy with a run split of 3:09 (10th fastest of the day) on a ridiculously difficult course that included over 1,500 feet of climbing. I left it all out there on race day and literally collapsed at the finish line.
A few days out from my race I am left with a feeling of satisfaction, but still a part of me is disappointed and knows that I can and will have better performances in the future. As many of you know, this is pretty common in athletes, but never being truly satisfied is what continues to drive us. However, the most important thing I walk away with is knowing that I am back to Ironman racing! Recovery is going pretty well, I have been on top of all the "details" of recovery. On sunday I was walking, well...hobbling around Vegas with swollen ankles, but my compression socks helped with the edema. Monday I sat on a plane all day and today I'm feeling pretty good. I have no desire to go out and run, but moving around the house is no longer so painful. I'm even considering doing some yard work later this week...but we'll see about that.
As always I really appreciate all the support you and Pure One provide, I am very proud to represent you guys.
Thanks,
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Alex M. McDonald, MD
Timex Multisport Team
