2014 Ironman Langkawi Triathlon, 27 September 2014

It is 1 of the important event in my life.  IRONMAN Triathlon.  I had given a chance to claim the titlle back in 2001 where the 1st edition of Ironman Malaysia was held in Langkawi. 

    The story back to 2001, at that time, in terms of physical fitness & mental strength, I was well prepared at all time as I was racing regularly as well as under an extensive training program fully sponsored (and get paid).  I got DNF at the event (long story to tell).  Since then, I got regretted.

Photo by FinisherPix. Taken during the U-turn after loop 1 (90km)

    Signin up race is easy as the race is now a global movement, the commitment of training is the main criteria to decide.  As time flies, it is even take longer & harder considerations to take part in such long distance races.  Due to factors of family, work commitment & etc.  

    In this 2014 IMMY, I am actually taken a risk by using the minimalist training method which train in a structured program which is shorter training time but higher intensity, regularly (if not daily basis).

   Here's my training for the individual disciplines.

1. Swim 900m - 1200m 
2. Bike trainer 45mins - 60mins
3. Run...  15km per week (this is seriously low mileage which I need to revise it in my next IM challenge)
4. Sunday MTB fun ride with buddies : very important as you spend hours outdoor without tiring yourself.

After work, bike trainer session...

   For the outdoor ride, it is almost ZERO.  The actual outdoor distance logged on bike-leg are only 125km.  (CFAL Penang 85km & a trial ride frmo Ulu Langat Bt 18 - Perez total of 40km)

  

Race itinerary

25 Sept 2014, Thu - Flight from KUL TO LGK.  Race Check-in

26 Sept 2014, Fri - Pre-Race Swim Warm Up

27 Sept 2014, Sat - 7:30am Race Starts!

28 Sept 2014, Sun - Family Holidays

29 Sept 2014, Mon - Flight LGK TO KUL. 

Bicycles are unloading from aircraft.  Well protected by Scicon AeroComfort bicycle bag.

My little fan accompanying before Swim Start.

Swim finished..  rushing to T1

T1 shower after ocean swim before chaging for bike leg.

Bicycle loop 1

Drinking coca-cola at the aid station. 

Bicycle heading for loop 2. In the photo, Ms Lily all the way from KL.

Busy transition area

Finishing... 

Finishing...

Finishing.... 

Hard earned medal

::MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO::

Last but not least, the official motivation video clips.. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

The same video as broadcast during the IMMY2014 Pre-Race Dinner.

IRONMAN is a statement of excellence, passion, commitment.

Race uniform.  2-piece design. 

TOP : Non-zip DeSoto Carrera top WHITE. 

Bottom : DeSoto Riviera Forza Compression tri shorts

** With customised printing.

Race marks.  But no sun-burn

Chats at the T1 transition. 

Heading out T1.  Armsleeve with Zensah Compression ArmSleeve & Rudy's Wing 57 helmet.  On a Quintana Roo's Illicito Camo version.

Garmin 910XT Race Data

  

Finish... STRONG!   

Checking in during the race-kit collection day

Pre-Race swim warm up with Mr Ling. An experienced Ironman.

Busy transition area.

Post race : Checking out bicycle from transition. 

The tag that  idendify you as participant.  Also an access to the transition & race areas.

Post Race : Holiday boat ride

Pre-Race dinner + Race briefing.

Race plan.  hydration systems as well as the accessories needed during the race.

XLAB Rear Hydration - Carbon Wing

XLAB Torpedo front BTA system

Garmin 910XT Quick Release Kits (Spares tubes, CO2, Tyre levers)

XLAB Mezzo pod for repair kits

XLAB TT Wing System on the bike frame

XLAB Stealth Pocket 400 to keep gel packets during bike

SaltStick Dispenser x 2 (big & run)

SaltStick Caps - 14 pcs

Ronhill Fuel Bottles to store Gels during run leg

Hilly Elastic shoe laces

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