IRONMAN Texas | Race Day

2.4 Mile Swim, 112 Mile Bike, and a 26.2 Mile Run. I didn't quite have the race I was hoping for but at the end of the day it doesn't matter what the time was, I was just so happy to get to the finish! I did secure my Kona Qualification which was the main goal and I have already signed up for another Ironman! I will keep trying to tackle this distance until I get it right! Sorry for the delay getting this video out, I have been in and out of the hospital since the race dealing with some pretty serious breathing issues. Anyway, thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy!
Ironman Stats:
Swim - 49:05
T1 - 2:38
Bike - 4:36:12
T2 - 2:36
Run - 3:46:22
Final Time - 9:16:52
Strava Workout Files:
Ironman Swim - / strava
Ironman Bike - / strava
Ironman Run - / strava
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[@TriathlonAF]

You did it! For them! (The chickens!) 😂 You earned my respect fully with this race. Despite the fact that your swim contended with some of the best professionals in the sport, and you gained more of a gap on the bike, you are so damn humble about it. Then you even posted about your struggle, and posted a video of yourself in full labored breathing. This was one of the most respectable Ironman videos I’ve ever seen. You didn’t include anyone in the video that didn’t want to be there, you kept the video about your journey despite having permissions to do so freely….beyond EARNING (with a LOT of grit) that spot, you deserved that Kona spot. There are a lot of lessons that you taught here, and people of all experiences and paces can learn from your VERY solid race. Congratulations man, Can’t wait to follow your next race.

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I really appreciate you saying that and it means a lot! Sometimes the best races aren't the ones that go perfect from start to finish, but the ones where you have to adapt and find a way to finish. As much as I would have liked to have had the perfect race, I learned so much from this one and still managed to have a good time!

[@marklee3248]

Good work bro. So many people quit in Texas this year, rewards for grinding it out! 👍

[@BenTolliday]

Thanks you! I so nearly joined that list haha

[@thirenderis]

Good stuff Ben, I cannot imagine the determination it took to finish the race!! You are an animal

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you! Sure was tough but well worth it in the end!

[@mr.f8420]

Great video. An Ironman is def on my bucket list. Good job. 👏

[@BenTolliday]

Thanks!

[@ADuckOnQuack97]

“Did you make race weight?” Probably the most important part of any Ironman 😂. Great footage! Much better than the official livestream lol

[@BenTolliday]

Haha 🤣 agreed! Thank you!!

[@waynemar11]

This was your best VLOG yet, documenting 1st hand your suffering on the bike and run was very special and thank you for sharing this with us. Podium place and Kona qualification after a mid race "heart attack", flip!

[@BenTolliday]

Ahh thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@MJSahlberg]

Love the depth you go into! Keep up the videos

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you! Will do!

[@paulnevelos3923]

Outstanding! What an inspiration Ben, thank you. Thank you also for sharing the grit and determination…this is a tough sport and needs more people like you sharing the ups and especially the downs. See you out there soon.

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you Paul! Awesome job last weekend! Was great to see you out there!

[@iantuono1]

Well done. Great video. Good luck in Kona!

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you!!

[@happydancefeet]

You are amazing Ben!

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you so much!

[@willallen7361]

Congratulations!

[@BenTolliday]

Really appreciate it!

[@bettyjanelle-kg8ds]

Awe! Your GRIT and Coach Becca and your parents were amazing! Kona BT! 🙌👏🌊🌈☀️🌺

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you! I truly have the best support team!!

[@Mef637]

Fantastic job. That headwind was just brutal. Curious what your thoughts are on the headband. Is is helpful?

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you, it sure was brutal!! To be honest I am not sure about the headband. I usually do not like running with things on my head but I do not mind this one. Does it keep me much cooler, probably not but I am sure it helps a bit. I wish i had a better answer for you but i think the fact that so many people are using them has to be a good sign!

[@Gui_Othon]

Leet’s goooooooo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tombinley9994]

👏👏👏

[@HARSHBENIWAL23]

Congratulations Ben, super happy for you!!! Go Kona Go!!! Btw, did you figure out what happened to you during final phase of bike and staraling run? Was it just a cramp or something else?? Take care

[@BenTolliday]

Than you!! I have been to the ER twice since the race and had lots of tests done. Still not quite sure what caused it but as soon as I know I will be sure to explain!

[@johncoleman8555]

I think you can win the over all at Chattanooga! hopefully your still going

[@BenTolliday]

Ahh thank you! Unfortunately I have had to pull out per doctors orders. I will still be there to cheer everyone on but so sad to missing out on the fun :(

[@johncoleman8555]

@@BenTolliday I will there if I see you I will say hi

[@JPL-ld1ug]

Still going to Chattanooga? Best of luck!!

[@BenTolliday]

Unfortunately not. So bummed but health must come first. I will still be there to cheer everyone on but It will hurt to be standing on the side :(

[@JPL-ld1ug]

@@BenTolliday thats really unfortunate, but health always first. Heal up, really bright future ahead. Stoked to follow along

[@BenTolliday]

Thank you!!

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

How did I get subscribed to this

[@BenTolliday]

Haha maybe clicked the wrong button?? But welcome!!

[@frontierlandfrank5314]

Welcome 😂

[@ceheck]

That's what happens if you abide

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

Why would I care about a channel where a grown man rides a bicycle? I'm not 10 years old

[@BenTolliday]

Yea no that’s fair haha

[@angelfrancozuritajimenez1173]

Do you know what happened to you in the bike?

[@BenTolliday]

Still to this day I have no idea. It is still bothering me but It seems to be gradually going away now which is good!

[@DennisMedvedve]

what's on your nose

[@BenTolliday]

It helps to open my nostrils which allows me to breath better!