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Harvest Moon Half-Ironman - Triathlon1/2 Ironman
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Comments: I opted to wear the polar cap as well today. This was one of my best swims ever. I beat my friend Paul out of the vater by 15 seconds. I have never been this close to him. Very happy. I could not see anything on the way out. the sun was right there. So I just kept drafting on people around me. Coming back was much more wavey. Found some feet and sited well. What would you do differently?: nothing.  Transition 1
Comments: This was long because I put on a jacket, wool socks, cycling beanie and gloves. It was cold out there. So decent T1 considering. What would you do differently?: nothing  Bike
Comments: It was nice heading east witht the tail wind. But going west was a bear. The wind was steady and right in your face. this course was also very hilly. alot like nationals only longer.I had a couple guys pass me on the bike. Overall it was a good ride. Peed on the biek twice while moving. What would you do differently?: nothing Transition 2
Comments: Changed socks and took off all my riding clothes. So it was decent. What would you do differently?: nothing  Run
Comments: this is where the wheels fell off. I was feeling poor from the start and knew I would struggle. First 6 miles were on pace to hit 1:35. Last 6 were torture. At mile 11 I thought about not finishing with running. I took 2 endurlytes and began running again. Felt a bit better and brouht it home. my buddy Paul caught me at mile 11 and went by me. What would you do differently?: Drink more on the bike . I think I didn't drink enough gatorade on the bike. Post race
Warm down: Sat in a daze, my wife and kids came out to cheer me at the finish, that was nice. I just felt like crap afterwards. I think I was getting sick. I am home today with a 103 degree temp. Don't know if that had anything to do with it. I think I was dehydrated as well. What limited your ability to perform faster: Dehydration and lack of run distance in the last month. Event comments: great race put on by Darrin and Racing Underground. Last updated: 2006-05-02 12:00 AM
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 2006-09-19 9:05 AM |
Official BT Coach  2210   Englewood, CO |  Subject: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman |
| 2006-09-19 9:29 AM in reply to: #545521 |
| Westminster, CO | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman Great job Mark!! You're the man! I thought about you Sunday when I went out for a jog wondering how all of you racers were fairing. We've had some cold mornings - that would have made it extra difficult!! what's next? |
| 2006-09-19 10:23 AM in reply to: #545521 |
Veteran 308 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman Good race, especially considering that you were almost definitely already sick. I think I've heard or read that it takes a couple of days for the symptoms to show up after you get the bug, so you were almost definitely already fighting something off at the race. Plus cold weather, plus dehydration, that's an impressive time. I'm sure you're not feeling great about the race right now, but if you put it all in perspective I think you had a really good outing. |
| 2006-09-19 10:39 AM in reply to: #545521 |
Expert 683  Denver | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman Good job with the race in general, but especially with the swim. Seems like you've been putting in some more time in the water this past month and it paid off. Now rest up and get better! |
| 2006-09-19 7:04 PM in reply to: #545521 |
Elite 3489 Lakewood, CO | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman Great race and way to hold it together on the run. |
| 2006-09-19 9:32 PM in reply to: #545521 |
Veteran 170 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman You've had a very impressive year already and now another solid peformance. After completing a race of this length I can appreciate all the time and effort that goes into the training required to post a time like yours. I was surprised by how many people went out on the bike wet and without a jacket or at least arm warmers. When that wind was blowing in your face it was a little chilly. |
| 2006-09-20 6:48 AM in reply to: #545521 |
Extreme Veteran 398 , Queensland Bronze member | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman Great race considering the cold and the fact that you were sick! Well done!  |
| 2006-09-20 11:19 AM in reply to: #545521 |
Master 4101 Denver | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman Great job. Its hard enough to perform well when you are sick and in bad conditions but to be able to find the motivation to push yourself to stick it out and finish well to boot under tough conditions is very impressive. Congrats on a great race and great season. |
| 2006-09-21 11:49 AM in reply to: #545521 |
8763 Boulder, Colorado | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman Rock on! Very nice race. You were sick, and you did AWESOME. You know there is a reason I don't do this race every year- it's hard on the body! It's like Buff Springs, I can only mentally prep myself for it every few years. Great swim too! Now that swimming you have been doing has paid off big time! The bike was solid and the run was good - just need to not be sick next time. Great race, great season! |
| 2006-09-22 2:08 PM in reply to: #545521 |
Master 1946 | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman Ouch...definitely sounds like you were sick...go figure. You really managed to have a good race & finish well...Imagine what you would have done had you been well! Congrats...and feel better! |
| 2006-09-22 3:51 PM in reply to: #545521 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Harvest Moon Half-Ironman GREAT job!! I mean, sub five while being SICK? Rock on!!!! |
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Age Group = 40-44
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Slept in a bit and got up at 5 and ate some breakfast. Drove out to Aurora rez and the gates were closed still at 6 A.M. Got in and was second in transition near the bike in and out. It was very cold this morning around 38 degrees.
Dynamic stretching and a short run. Got in the water to get acclimated to the 58 degree water. It was warmer than the air temp.