My Second Half Ironman | Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania

[@RobHale81]

Solid race buddy.. It pained me to withdraw from this race, but glad everyone that raced had a great time! Keep pushing for Placid!

[@ashtontrains]

Thanks my man! 💪🏼

[@DS-uo1zy]

XD "who's gonna carry the boats" my friends and I always say that for motivation & somehow it's so funny. We all love goggins! Greetings from Germany.

[@teddymarines8045]

awesome race! I was there as well! I am from here as well so thank you for coming to town

[@DS-uo1zy]

Wowwww can't believe I found you a few days before your first Ironman!!! Best of Luck :) and I can't wait for your vlog and reflections.

[@GregJC]

Congrats on the great race, I bet you’re ready to get the full done with

[@jonahcasella6941]

I completedthis 70.3 as well! It was my first triathlon. Congrats!

[@Trihrdrgrl]

Way to rock! 🎉 Congratulations

[@ashtontrains]

Love it! Was a tough one for your first one so congrats on the finish 💪🏼

[@the_silver_liningg]

Nice Job!! Congrats on the Finish! Congrats on the 2k subs! Keep the videos coming!

[@Adamcycles]

Congrats man! Im 10 weeks From doing my first 70.3. Nervous! Haha

[@ashtontrains]

You got this!! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@rasher331]

Well done, you're doing great. Looking forward to seeing you successfully complete your Ironman.

[@ashtontrains]

Thank you! You and me both! Lol

[@JoannaNoelle-se3sq]

Looks like a beautiful course and you always just look like you are having fun, I envy a bit, I am usually very nervous. Looking forward to your Ironman video!

[@ashtontrains]

Definitely still nervous at times but try to make it as fun as I can because what’s the point otherwise. Just trying to enjoy the journey 😊

[@Trihrdrgrl]

Heard the bike there is killer! Way to rock it! 💪🏼

[@ashtontrains]

Yes it hurt a little 😅

[@jackholme5239]

Happy Valley made my bucket list for sure, had no clue yall finished at the stadium that's sick as hell.

[@ashtontrains]

It was! Was one of the reasons I signed up in the first place lol

[@janesworld1577]

I'd use the wetsuit no matter what too -- especially up in Lake Placid ... the extra buoyancy is needed for 'speed' ... I'm not planning to win, an age group awards, or a championship slot ... so to me, there's no question about using it or not - regardless of whether or not it is 'wetsuit legal'

[@ashtontrains]

My mindset is the exact same!

[@janesworld1577]

@@ashtontrains Good luck in LP!!!! I'll be up there too ... getting my redemption - I DNFd in '22 ... but this year I WILL Cross that Finish Line!!! Missed the swim/bike cut off by 22 minutes!

[@janesworld1577]

@@ashtontrains YOU DID IT!!! Congratulations!!!!! What an incredible journey ... It was truly an amazing, joyful day!!! I loved every minute of it ... and the smile hasn't left my face!!

[@chriswilliams2962]

Great job 👍👏

[@ashtontrains]

Thank you!

[@99cya]

can you post some stats about your race? pace, splits, power, would all be interesting to see.

[@ashtontrains]

Most of the data is on my Strava but feel like my power is probably off since I don’t have a power meter :/

[@TylerSinden]

Congrats dude! How much elevation gain was there on the bike? Was it half of what's going to be at Lake Placid? I'll be at LP as well, getting pumped!

[@ashtontrains]

Thanks Tyler! My Strava says it was around 3300 feet total but felt like a lot more 😅 I think it was closer to half of placid. If you see me at Placid, say Hi - would love to chat! If I don’t see you, good luck man. Should be a long but good one 💪🏼

[@TylerSinden]

@@ashtontrains Oh dang, that's probably a bit more than what we'll see in LP.. at least I hope 😅 Awesome, will do and good luck to you as well!

[@elcid_1324]

Bro, race kit can use some serious improvement. I upsize to XXL for the top and plan to use black zoot bottoms. Races are too long to be uncomfortable, even if it’s to rep a good cause. #2024StrawberryClub

[@ashtontrains]

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