This year was my fifth year competing at Ironman Canada.  I love this race as I usually have so many other friends who are either racing, volunterring or watching.  It was great to have the support of Tristan and the Falcon out there.  I always get a little jittery before the races, so knowing that I could go to Tristan with any last minute concerns was comforting.

I had a consistent race, making my way up through the field as the day went on.  I came off the bike in 14th place. I started the run off conservative but was soon passing people. I ran well until mile 15, where I started to fall apart.

Actually… funny story. I fell apart right when I passed Mark Van Akkeren (who led for much of the race). I jokingly said “Great swim” as I passed him. It was about half a mile later when I hit the wall. Karma is a bitch.

The out and back run course at IMC is great as you get to cheer on your friends as you are coming back into town.  The last three miles of the run course are quite noisy as there are so many cheering spectators.

I held 6th place from about mile 15 to the finish. I made it to the beer tent within 5 minutes of finishing and took a Kona spot the next day.

Thanks to all my friends and Timex Teammates who sent me well wishes before and after the race!
Men:
1. BRYAN RHODES (#9) at 8:30:12
2. BERNHARD HIEBL (#35) at 8:34:34
3. .JASPER BLAKE (#1) at 8:36:08
4. ANDRIY YASTREBOV (#4) at 8:37:11
5. JUSTIN DAERR (#14) at 8:37:34
6. KYLE MARCOTTE (#5) at 8:44:30
7. MATT LIETO (#10) at 8:45:42
8. COURTNEY OGDEN (#17) at 8:47:04
9. NIGEL GRAY (#26) at 8:50:35
10. MATT SEELEY (#22) at 8:51:17
 
WOMEN:
1. BELINDA GRANGER (#67) at 9:17:58
2. ALISON FITCH (#68) at 9:26:15
3. HEATHER WURTELE (#66) at 9:39:51
4. SARA GROSS (#51) at 9:41:31
5. LISA BENTLEY (#50) at 9:42:37
6. DESIREE FICKER (#53) at 9:56:09
7. TRACY ROBERTSON (#59) at 9:59:27
8. JANELLE MORRISON (#1856) at 9:59:54
9. RACHEL KIERS (#57) at 10:04:47
10. CATHERINE BROWN (#1822) at 10:10:36