DASH on Ironman 70.3 Poland (private initiative) :)

[tomasz.ludek]

// Update 2018
// Episode 3: IronDash - the final countdown (my way to Ironman Triathlon with Dash behind)

Hello Dash people!

This upcoming Sunday (August 6th) I will compete in 70.3 Ironman Poland (half-ironman triathlon) and I'm taking DASH with me once again!

This is episode two of the IronDash initiative, started last year with DASH on ETU Challenge Poznan 2016 (private initiative) thread. The final goal is to take Dash to the full-distance Ironman, which I'm willing to accomplish in next two years becoming the Ironman

Distance:

• 1.2 mile (1.9 km) swimming
• 56 mile (90 km) biking
• 13.1 mile (21.1 km) running

The main goal:

• Accomplish the race and beat last year personal best - 5h 37m 46s

Wish me luck, I will do my best!

 

[joemoraca]

Awesome. May the Instantsend be with you.

 

[splawik21]

Tomek if you go under 5h30min I will send 1 dash your way to get you yet more motivated!
Go go go our polish IronDASHman!

 

[tomasz.ludek]

Sounds good @splawik21

Day 1 - Equipment preparation

 

[tomasz.ludek]

Day 1 - Welcome Gdynia

Iron countdown

Starter pack

Carbon loading

 

[alex-ru]

You are already our Champion!

 

[tomasz.ludek]

Day before - just a quick update (need to wake up early tomorrow)

Open water training

Contemplating the power

Finish line (behind) - see you tomorrow!

Helmet of power

Time is ticking away

Transition zone

10 hours left - excited!

 

[tomasz.ludek]

@splawik21 you owe me one Dash! More details shortly

 

[tomasz.ludek]

I did it again! 5h18m15s !!!
No surprises during swimming calm, even pace. But biking.... Biking route was very demanding, started with about 18miles (~20km) of steep climb. The voice inside my head said "you will not make it", and so I answered "Shut up!"
I decided to make up losses during the downhills, this resulted in the fastest mile at 39 miles/h (~63 km/h) and max instant speed above 42 miles/h (68 km/h). A lot of self-denial was needed during running, but the time wasn't bad (~1h50m/half-marathon).
Anyhow, I did it, and am very satisfied and happy!
Thank all of you, you belived in me! Thanks for all tips as well

Morning coffee (and breakfast) of Java programmer

Starting number tatoo

Holding the IronBaby

Few minutes to go, God, please give me the force!

I'm a finisher

With faithful fans

 

[splawik21]

We are proud of you Tomek.
Great job!
Will send the tip shortly.

@splawik21 you owe me one Dash! More details shortly

409568.....

 

[tomasz.ludek]

Thanks @splawik21, got it!