I am Ironman! At last report ich mich. Habe ja schon gehört, dass es einige interessiert zu hören wie alles so war. Das es ein wenig Zeit brauchte lag nicht etwa daran, dass ich nicht in der Lage war zu schreiben, sondern dass ich erstmal ein wenig Abstand brauchte um das Ganze zu verarbeiten.
Hhm, wo soll ich anfangen? Über 10Stunden (leider) nach zu erzählen würde langweilig werden, also versuche ich einmal das für mich Interessanteste darzustellen.
"Der längste Tag" meines Lebens begann um 4Uhr morgens. Welch unchristliche Zeit. Nicht einmal die Sonne hielt es für nötig mich zu begrüßen. ;-) Doch keine Angst, sie kam noch reichlich zum Einsatz. Mit einem Energiebrot (Nutella mit Banane a là Benni) versuchte ich as many carbs to take to the track. Just in time for sunrise
we were at the transition area, so I was able to control at rest and get ready all over again. Then "say goodbye" once more and from the start. There was little time to get the right sectors at the start to classify. As I stood in my sector at the 55 'rear only turn I switched, because after I saw other athletes to the pros. Without warm-up or other warm-up program, I was there and was now behind the pros nervous by the minute! And then the speaker who really brought the mood to cook! Madness! I had a pulse before the start, which I later in the run also should participate. :-)
launched!
Rein in the rather warm Mediterranean! I came away quite well, but somehow I got the road before very long. But what a surprise, it's also an Ironman, which I tried here. When I saw
shore then my girlfriend Nati and was looking animal about it since I had really taken everything more relaxed not to tense up in order. Looking into the water saw my position does not look bad. And so I came with 5 'to the fastest swimmer of the day from the water. Perfectly fine.
was when I then change the time. Small talk with my sister and then go off it should. The first 20km were flat and I let it continue to take it easy. After about 7km was my former Team-mate Jens Borchardt range drive from behind and then we drove to nice discussions. On the first and steepest increase before then I went and saw that I had great legs. So I drove on and had to constantly pacing fear. Jens had given me on the way: "An Ironman begins at 120km! Maybe I'd better have heard it. The rise of the day with 20km length and 1000HM was great. I felt well and was not full but quickly high. Everything was fine, but when reached the top I lost my rhythm and had difficulty to continue. At km 100 I had a real low point. At the beginning of the last increase (7 km long), I got cramps in the quadriceps. So descending and loosening was announced. This mountain and the subsequent departure, I drove really damn slow. But the picture of my family and girlfriend at 120km remember I drove forward. I recovered and went not fully satisfied in the second transition area. But the head was all right, because I still knew that now the real "problem" was imminent. But I should start running before I had time, unfortunately, just to the side, which cost me about two minutes. Although 2min in an Ironman are nothing, but to the point I come later.
The first of four rounds was great. Controlled and full of energy and without cramps I started running properly. Actually, I thought I at least the second round as could continue but the did not. Just after the turning point somehow the oven was off. The second and final round was the most difficult. From the third lap I was able to resume can not gel anymore, so I ran out then, later, the energy. Another problem was the relentless heat / sun. The last lap I tried again and somehow my shirt over my burned to push points. It felt really hurt only. Unfortunately I was on the last lap when I saw that the time is not really good, from the head empty. I missed a lot further to run Committed so on as before. But well, something is one of them. And then the finish line came closer and closer! I enjoyed it. The last meters I was to take as much as possible. Reason emotions overwhelmed me.
was the goal then all over! 7havi preparation, training camp, the immediate preparation of the "holiday" before. And now you ask determines what I say to ...?!
Well, funny. After my marathon in Frankfurt two years ago I wanted to make a further marathon, but I want to do an Ironman again! It actually gave me a lot of fun (even though that sounds very good crazy)! Overall, my first Ironman is 10:24 (56'-5 :33-3: 44) taken at 10h and my goal has not been fulfilled. But after a few days apart, I'm happy and I see much potential in me (To come back to the exchange with more than 3 'loss, then the cramps with minute loss and many other small things that would be solved with more experience and no additional training). In so far as I'll sit back now, first, keep track of my friends in their Ironmen and I think in peace as it is with me this season still goes on.
I want to but before I stop now the same for many people to thank!
My coach Roman Tietze, has prepared me well and the confidence which I brought against him fully confirmed!
my sponsors who supported me well and allowed me the experience of Ironman!
my family, especially Lars and Julia, with whom I studied everything in advance in Nice and the time before, during and after enjoying the race.
And last but not least my friend who had to endure all the months with me, it was the training effort, the whims or the "strange" eating habits. She was a very strong hold and always gave me strength and optimism. I am very happy that I got you!
Thank you and we hear this summer provides a few more times, your Ironman Sascha
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