Rev3 Quassy - Half Rev - Triathlon

Sighting into the sun on after the first turn was definitely challenging. Other than that - I've got to work on drafting and picking up the pace.

Feet got stuck ... needed to pull off w/hands. Tried to step on it ... didn't work.

Great bike course! So scenic. Lots and lots of rolling hills - with a few grinders. Tried hard to keep something left in my legs for the hilly run. Could feel a bit of leg fatigue creeping in around mile 45.

Fast T2 for me. Happy with my new speed laces.

Pain. Walked every aid station for water and some coke. Legs gave up around mile 10. Had a few walking moments in there. Dropped to a plodding jog for the last 2 miles.

This was my first attempt at the Quassy Half. There's no getting around it - this race is brutal. Hills. Hills. And more Hills. The bike is a stunningly beautiful course through farm land and fancy homes. Lots of hills there too - with some frighteningly fast descents - but all manageable. The real pain starts on the run. The first 3 miles lull you into thinking it won't be that bad. Then the dirt road hill hits at about mile 4 - and all hell breaks loose at that point. On the upside, there are tons of aid stations on the course - and each was stocked with super-enthusiastic volunteers that really helped mask the pain for a moment.

All told - rev3 puts on an amazing event at Quassy. Results are available instantly - there's a huge family-friendly finish - and the volunteers and staff are top notch. The only down-side I would say is the post-race food is carnival food (burgers, dogs, and pasta salad) - so if you're looking for something more healthy - bring your own.