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Comments: Started out at a fairly hard pace and tried to hold it throughout. Started to get into a rythm on the way back and then it was over. Tried to find some feet but couldn't catch the 4 or 5 guys that were about 30 feet in front of me. What would you do differently?: Nothing...I used to sprint out of the gates but stopped doing it this year and it really has helped me stay strong and controlled then getting gased right from the gun ![]() Transition 1
Comments: 2nd fastest in AG. Satisfied with that. What would you do differently?: Nothing ![]() Bike
Comments: As I started the bike I was trying to push the pace. After having a decent swim and being the second wave off after the elites I felt like I was alone out there. Tried to keep the head down and eventually caught a couple of riders. By the time I hit the business park I could tell I was having trouble pushing the pace because of lack of people. Finally a couple of folks passed me and helped get me back on track back to T2 What would you do differently?: My bike computer wasn't working and went by feel. Ended up 35 seconds slower than last year and I thought I am in better bike shape now. I think not having anyone out there to really push me hurt my performance. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: 4 in AG so happy with this one as well What would you do differently?: Lost a couple of seconds getting one shoe on and the tongue got stuck but was no big deal. ![]() Run
Comments: Ok...This is where things fell apart. I pulled my calf two weeks ago and have not been able to run at all. Started running and immediately could feel it. I knew this wasn't good but kept going. Was following a couple of my bike buddies out of T2. Went down the first hill no more than a half mile in and my calf exploded. Felt like someone took a knife to it. I pulled off to the side and had to make the decision. Try to hobble the run or walk it back to T2. Told myself it is only a 5K and to try it again. Started out hobbling and was able to eventually get it going. However just couldn't open it up the way I wanted to. Ended up getting passed...and getting passed. It was demoralizing but tried to keep it together till the end. My run split suffered but was actually better than what I thought it was going to be. I definitely lost a couple minutes here and at least one AG position. What would you do differently?: Not be injured ![]() Post race
Warm down: Iced calf. What limited your ability to perform faster: Calf pull Event comments: This is a great race and a good indicator of where you stand in regards to the local talent. There were some fast dudes out there. Last updated: 2013-01-04 12:00 AM
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United States
Set Up Events
Overall Rank = 39/600
Age Group = M35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/37
Yogurt and Banana
Swam for about 10 minutes to loosen up