Ironman China account by Mark

Friday - test swim

First time swimming in river, experience was totally new to me. 1st time swim against such strong current ! Panic after swim.

Race day :
Swim
Manage to reach 1st bouy no matter how hard i try cannot reach 2nd bouy (only 2m away yet just cannot reach) also got sweep away by strong currents at 4th n 5th bouy. saw them walking on river bank quickly swim to bank and started walking too. 2nd loop wanted to give up. But thank GOD i tried. managed to make it.

Bike :
Basically it is the head wind and that is the most difficult part. Only abt 8 hills total. Felt climb like ntu and mt.faber not that critical.

Run :
Could not run for 1st 2km than slowly get into the run rhythm. manage to scrap thru.

Thank all crazy2tri guys for all the on-site and on-line encouragement. Especially for Andrew,Edwin,Joe for waiting for me in the run to the finished line. I am now a IRONMAN !

Cheers !