My first Ironaman took place in Otrokovice 22.6.2013.
I was expecting time around 11 hours , but goal was to finish and survive :) . The day before the race I decided, that I will eventually try to ride time trial special, which I borrowed from my friend. I was a little bit worried about back pain, as posed is very low and the neck and back might suffer little bit :). However, I decided to take a risk .
The race started with a swimming part. I felt very well, despite the fact, that I have been swimming just a little bit, but I was hoping that as a fromer swimmer some skills just never disappear :) . After a long transition, where I was changing into triathlon suits I started the 180 km long cycle track. I have never ride 180 km before, my longest ride was about 130km , so uncertainty and expectations were in place . Bike part was built in 4 laps slightly undulating profile and a small hill with a steep climb . The whole time we were accompanied by fairly strong wind which was small cycling challenge. In the final lap of the bike I was preparing for thought, that I will run a marathon which was unimaginable so far. I ran a marathon in Stromovka last year ( 3:17) . It was so hot throughout the course and the wind was noticeable compare to the bike part. Of course, the crisis came on me on the 30th km, but thanks to the encouragement of my friends , I ran the last lap and finished the race in time 10:36, 59. I won the race and became the National Champion in long distance triathlon.
