Mission Accomplished but so far away from the full Ironman

Quick update, more details tomorrow. I had a personal best today beating last year's time of 6 hours 58 minutes by 35 minutes. I had to do it all on the bike and run as I had a wide, slow swim-disappointing. Could I have doubled my distance today? Not a chance. I would have been left on the shore crying, refusing to enter the water for a second lap. The swim was physical the entire way today and I hated every minute of it, including my toe cramps. To say I am worried about Lake Placid is an understatement. On a brighter note, I was pedaling with and passing the boys today. Imagine if my hip were better.