I did Ironman St. George 70.3 as my first half Ironman in May to get ready for my full. That was a really tough race and super hot. I also had a case of low Iron 3 weeks prior to the race that interrupted my training, so I was really proud that I was able to finish.
I did the Vineman in California as my full on July 28, 2015. I unfortunately got really sick the week of my race and showed up to the start line with a raging case of bronchitis and a sinus infection. I made it through the 2.4 mile swim fine, and got through the 112 miles of the bike barely, but just missed the cut off by a few minutes for the marathon. I just took too long on the bike blowing my nose and stopping to catch my breath. I was devastated at the time not being allowed to finish, but in hindsight it was for the best. I know now that there is no shame in my DNF. I was really sick and made it really far for a girl who couldn't breath. It was no reflection on my ability, it was just an unfortunate circumstance. I decided to get off my pity pot and sign up for another Ironman.
Three weeks later, I did the Toughman Utah Half Ironman, and then 6 weeks after that, I finished the Bear Lake Full on September 19, 2015 and became an Ironman. Here are the pictures from my journey.
Ironman St. George 70.3 May 2, 2015
Vineman
I will post my pictures when I can find them.
The Toughman Utah Half Ironman
Bear Lake Ironman
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