From Ordinary to 70.3 | EP35: Phoenix Half Marathon Didn’t Go to Plan…

EP 35 of my Ironman 70.3 journey Phoenix Half Marathon | Bathroom Breaks, Hills & Gratitude

I lined up excited—and nervous—with the goal of running alongside the 2:10 pace group. But just a mile into the race, plans started to unravel. A bathroom stop, chasing pace groups, slowing miles, and that mile-10 hill all made this race a mental and physical test.

In the end, this wasn’t about hitting a time—it was about finishing, pushing through adversity, and crossing the line with gratitude. Seeing my wife at the finish reminded me why I started this journey in the first place.

Huge thanks to my wife, my dad, and my brother-in-law for being there and supporting me every step of the way.

Now it’s back to triathlon training—back in the pool and back on the bike as we continue the road to Ironman 70.3.

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🎵 Music Used:
"Switch It Up" by Silent Partner
"Parasail" by Silent Partner
"Drive" by Nicolai Heidlas
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