Age: 51 Town: Bethesda Previous participation: First time Goal: Under 11 hours, with split goals for a 1:15 swim, 5:45 bike leg and 3:30 marathon.
What are you dreading? The crosswinds on the bike leg — they sometimes blow you over (I’m told).
What are you looking forward to after the race? Recovery is always nice, but it will be short. I have the 70.3 (Half Ironman) World Championships Nov. 14 in Clearwater, Fla.
