Overall, 2019 was a great year. I had a few important learning
experiences as well as some success. The goal is Kona, and my performances at
Muncie 70.3 and Ironman Wisconsin were great steps towards qualifying. With the
year behind me, I plan on using 2019 as a stepping stone towards qualifying in
2020. I believe with proper training adjustments and a well-executed race, this
is my year!
As for a recap on 2019, here are a couple significant events.
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| 2019 Mileage Totals |
Shout out to my dad
for completing his first triathlon in the late Spring! I am incredibly grateful
for the support he has shown me in my racing, and I’m exciting to see how he
progresses in 2020.
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| Dad's first Triathlon! |
At Muncie 70.3, I
successfully focused on faster transitions with an end of swim recovery and
flying mount/dismount. I hit my goal of a top 5 AG finish and came 31s short of
4:30.
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| 5th Place AG at Muncie 70.3 |
Ironman Wisconsin
was the best race I have ever put together. I hit just over 20mph on the bike
and ran a 3:15 marathon. With my goal of top 10 AG, getting 5th was
beyond what I expected.
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| Nothing quite like an Ironman Finish |
Ironman Louisville.
What was meant to be my best race and ticket to Kona turned into a tough day.
After the cancelled swim, forgetting bike nutrition at the hotel and bonking, I
just wasn’t having it. The good news is, I powered through the marathon in
under 3:30 because of a special someone waiting for me at the finish. Right
after finishing, I proposed to Ty where we first met and kissed. So
despite the race not being what I wanted, the day couldn’t have ended any
better!
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| She said YES! |
Plans for 2020
I have quite a few races planned for the first half of the
year, but I am leaving the second half open until after Ironman Tulsa. My secondary
goals are to BQ at the Illinois Marathon and qualify for 70.3 Worlds at the DSM
or Muncie 70.3.
4/25 - Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon
5/09 – Thunder in the Valley Olympic Tri
5/31 – Ironman Tulsa
6/21 - Ironman 70.3 Des Moines
7/11 - Ironman 70.3 Muncie
8/01 - DeWitt Crossroads Triathlon
9/13 - Ironman Wisconsin (if I miss Kona at IM Tulsa)
Happy new year all, and I can’t wait to see what 2020 holds!
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