Ironman Texas

Miranda’s first race at Ironman Texas was a test of endurance, strategy, and resilience, and she delivered a solid performance, finishing 13th among the 24 female professionals who started.

Her race began with a strong swim, emerging from the water in 11th place. On the bike, she executed her race plan with precision, holding back intentionally to keep her heart rate low. That calculated approach paid off with an impressive 4:59 bike split, a result she was pleased with given the controlled effort. The marathon presented the greatest challenge, with 30°C heat and full sun making temperature regulation difficult. While managing core temperature for an event of this length in such conditions remains an area for refinement, Miranda fought through the grueling run, climbing in the standings and leaving everything she had on the course.

A personal highlight: she was the top female finisher over 39 years old, a milestone worth celebrating!

Eagleman 70.3: Another Step Forward

On June 8, Miranda took on the Eagleman 70.3 with the goal of securing a spot at the 70.3 World Championships. A choppy swim saw her emerging in 8th place, setting the stage for a challenging solo bike ride. Without competitors at her ability level to work with, she found herself locked in a personal time trial, focusing on maintaining a heart rate of 145–150 bpm to set up a strong run.

Despite riding solo, Miranda delivered her highest-ever bike power for a half-ironman, keeping her effort controlled and steady. She was thrilled with a 2:22 bike split, a performance that reflected both strength and strategy. Coming off the bike, she aimed for another calculated effort on the run, keeping her heart rate below 162 bpm until the final third of the race. With a 7th fastest run split among the female competitors, she crossed the finish line in 9th place overall—just one spot shy of her World Championship qualification goal. While this was disappointing, it was a closer finish than she ever expected, proving that she is right on the cusp of breaking through.

Currently, Miranda holds an impressive ranking of #8 in Canada and #156 in the world, a testament to the progress she continues to make.

What’s Next

With Ironman Texas and Eagleman in the books, Miranda now turns her attention to the next phase of her season. She’ll be racing in a series of local events, including Welland on June 21, the Toronto Triathlon Festival on July 27, and Wasaga on August 25—each an Olympic-distance challenge. To close out her season, she plans to compete in one or two additional 70.3 races, with final selections still to be determined.

For Miranda, every race is an opportunity to learn, evolve, and push new limits. Ironman Texas and Eagleman were tests, but more than anything, they are fuel for the journey ahead. OE is happy for the opportunity to cheer her on!