I raced on Sunday on a tri bike and would again, for sure. There were plenty of sections to spend sustained amounts of time in aero, and would have been more if not for the conditions (I found myself sitting up a bit more on some of the rougher road sections just due to worries about potholes, etc. that might be submerged). Many of the roads were repaired/ repaved for this race and rumor was that more will be repaired and improved before next year's race.

I rode up Windmill Hill twice with a 12/27 and standard crank. A 28 would have been nice, but I got up just fine -- the phenomenal crowds gave quite the energy boost.

This was my favorite Ironman I've done, and I've got a lot of love for my experiences at amazing venues like Mont-Tremblant, Wisconsin, Hawaii, etc. Something about this race, and the amazing support of the Irish people, just made it feel above and beyond for me. The conditions made it difficult, yes, but also more epic, in a way. I'd you're wavering, I'd definitely suggest signing up.