Tauranga Half Ironman

I am not sure what to think about my race at the Tauranga Half Ironman.

I finished in 17th place overall, same as last year (average), but 2min slower (negative). I was 3rd age grouper, same as last year (average), but won my age group, was 2nd last year (positive).

picture quality (average)

I swam about the same time (average), despite this year’s awful currents and a mean out-going tide (positive); I rode about 8min slower despite riding a tri spoke front wheel and a disc on the back (negative), but I did manage to run 7min faster (positive), but probably cause I didn’t ride as fast (average)...

3 x positive

5 x average

2 x negative

I think that about sums it up....average, however I guess I shouldn’t be so blasé I am now the 2009 National Half Ironman Champion 35-39yr (positive)....the cheques should start rolling into my mail box any day now

4 x positive

5 x average

2 x negative

Slightly above average then...

Full results here

Probable DNS – Ironman NZ 2010

I am currently in a position where I won’t be doing Ironman New Zealand in March cause I literally can’t afford the $805 entry fee & the $1000 accommodation charges. I find it frustrating that a lack of money will exclude me from competing. I would have been able to compete if my car hadn’t broken down just prior to Christmas and is now going to cost me $3k plus to repair (fired turbo).

It’s an interesting position to be in as I really want to compete, and I still feel like I am going to be wading into Lake Taupo on race morning full of nervous anticipation, but the reality is I just can’t see how I am going to be able to do it...especially with the entries closing on the 17^th January. Right now I would say that there is about a 10% chance of me being on the start line.