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gotta run - 2010-06-07 1:17 AM Hey everyone! I don't have time to go back and read all of the last few pages right now, but I wanted to let you know that I am OK. I'm only a little bit bummed about my crash and burn this morning, which wasn't quite as horrific as it looks from my splits (below). I knew that my time goal was ambitious, especially after some problems late in training, but I went for it knowing it might not turn out so well. I was right on goal pace until about mile 21, and then the wheels started coming off pretty fast. This is about the time I saw a runner down and being treated by medical staff. It was getting pretty warm out there with unusual humidity and no shade. I thought to myself that this wasn't worth getting hurt over, so I just listened to my body and went with the crash.

As I shuffled along, realizing that it was going to be tough to make my B goal (PR), I saw a runner by the side of the path who was clearly in distress. He had one guy with him and another running off to get medical staff. It was a no-brainer - I stopped to help until medical arrived, which took a disturbingly long time. I don't know how things ended up for the guy, I hope he was okay. Once medical arrived, I was able to run the last 1.5 at a more reasonable pace and finish with a smile on my face - hard not to do when they're blasting "Eye of the Tiger"!

Thanks everyone for the inspires and for tracking me - it was incredibly motivating to know that you'd be tracking my splits!

gotta run - 2010-06-07 1:17 AM Hey everyone! I don't have time to go back and read all of the last few pages right now, but I wanted to let you know that I am OK. I'm only a little bit bummed about my crash and burn this morning, which wasn't quite as horrific as it looks from my splits (below). I knew that my time goal was ambitious, especially after some problems late in training, but I went for it knowing it might not turn out so well. I was right on goal pace until about mile 21, and then the wheels started coming off pretty fast. This is about the time I saw a runner down and being treated by medical staff. It was getting pretty warm out there with unusual humidity and no shade. I thought to myself that this wasn't worth getting hurt over, so I just listened to my body and went with the crash.

As I shuffled along, realizing that it was going to be tough to make my B goal (PR), I saw a runner by the side of the path who was clearly in distress. He had one guy with him and another running off to get medical staff. It was a no-brainer - I stopped to help until medical arrived, which took a disturbingly long time. I don't know how things ended up for the guy, I hope he was okay. Once medical arrived, I was able to run the last 1.5 at a more reasonable pace and finish with a smile on my face - hard not to do when they're blasting "Eye of the Tiger"!

Thanks everyone for the inspires and for tracking me - it was incredibly motivating to know that you'd be tracking my splits!

velcromom - 2010-06-06 10:07 PM Spent 2.5 hours this afternoon at the the LBS where they had to FIX their tune-up.  Had to do mid-ride repairs on the shifters yesterday.  Really thinking it's time that I learned some basic repair stuff, outside of changing a flat!  John, you could lead a course!!

Congrats to all of the racers.....what a weekend!

ashort33 - 2010-06-07 8:20 AM

Fatty watched me crack on a century ride - not fun!  Stopping to help that athlete shows the type of person you are!  Somethings are more important than the race.  Great job and I am still in awe of anyone who runs 26.2 miles...

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-07 8:20 AM

funny,  that's what lead to all this.  this was supposed to have been fixed at the tune up before lone star.  clearly it wasn't.  and even more evident when i pulled the barrel adjuster off the old cable.  the stuff caked in there was pretty heavy. 

so you have a great point, intentional or otherwise...  even if you don't want to do you own repairs, taking the time to learn a bit will help verify that work you pay a good bit of money for was done properly.  

but screw that... lets buy some tools!!!!!

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-07 8:24 AM

now way did you crack.  i was thinking about katy flatflands on the way into the office this morning.  maybe a short run following the ride this year. ;-) 

DougRob - 2010-06-07 8:41 AM The posts about doing repairs gave me some ideas. I will try to take some pictures tonight of some of the basic tools to handle the majority of bike repair, e.g., chain link removal tool brushes, 3rd hand, etc.For those of you going to Augusta we can do a get together clinic while we drink some beer and go through some of this. I truly think most people can perform 90% of their own bike work. I would leave truing wheels and repairing STI shifters to a trained mechanic.What is the rest of the MG's intrerest in this?Doug

SSMinnow - 2010-06-07 9:48 AM

Very interested, only issue is I won't be in Augusta

DougRob - 2010-06-07 9:41 AM The posts about doing repairs gave me some ideas. I will try to take some pictures tonight of some of the basic tools to handle the majority of bike repair, e.g., chain link removal tool brushes, 3rd hand, etc.For those of you going to Augusta we can do a get together clinic while we drink some beer and go through some of this. I truly think most people can perform 90% of their own bike work. I would leave truing wheels and repairing STI shifters to a trained mechanic.What is the rest of the MG's intrerest in this?Doug

DougRob - 2010-06-07 9:41 AM The posts about doing repairs gave me some ideas. I will try to take some pictures tonight of some of the basic tools to handle the majority of bike repair, e.g., chain link removal tool brushes, 3rd hand, etc.For those of you going to Augusta we can do a get together clinic while we drink some beer and go through some of this. I truly think most people can perform 90% of their own bike work. I would leave truing wheels and repairing STI shifters to a trained mechanic.What is the rest of the MG's intrerest in this?Doug

DougRob - 2010-06-07 8:41 AM The posts about doing repairs gave me some ideas. I will try to take some pictures tonight of some of the basic tools to handle the majority of bike repair, e.g., chain link removal tool brushes, 3rd hand, etc.For those of you going to Augusta we can do a get together clinic while we drink some beer and go through some of this. I truly think most people can perform 90% of their own bike work. I would leave truing wheels and repairing STI shifters to a trained mechanic.What is the rest of the MG's intrerest in this?Doug

dalessit - 2010-06-07 8:57 AM What an awesome weekend for everyone, going to read RR's now.

Anyone think it's bad form to crash an expo?

No one in this area sells Zoot or K-Swiss running shoes and they always seem to have them at expo's so I was thinking about crashing the DC tri expo in 2 weeks so I could try some on.

fattyfatfat - 2010-06-07 9:56 AM

you had me at hello.

DougRob - 2010-06-07 8:46 AM We are hoping to get our times for the Sprint we did saturday by noon today. I learned something from the humidity: It is taking too much out of me and I need to shed some serious weight. Weather like that does not affect the smaller racers as much.So my goal is still to be at my race weight by Augusta. I may post a bit more about my progress here to keep myself accountable. I am fairly confident that this is my biggest limiter right now (pun intended). So I will be looking to the MG to help me get there. Do be shy in sending me inspires to nag me to keep focus on eating right!Thanks!Doug

SSMinnow - 2010-06-07 10:03 AM Swimming people, talk to me about bubbles....if I am OWSing and I see bubbles pretty close in front of me is that a) a warning that I am too close to someone's feet b) that i am perfectly placed for drafting or c) none of the above.  typically when I see bubbles i slow up not wanting to get kicked, but this week I am determined to start really tight with my wave so need some advice.

Tony--I don't think it is bad form to go to that Expo.  I went to the IM WI expo every year to gawk and buy stuff of course!

Really happy for all the racers this weekend.  Julia very nice job in very tough conditions.

badgerintx - 2010-06-07 10:06 AMAccountability Call..........  

What is your "race weight?"  

The MG can't hold you accountable to what we don't know, we got your back.    

Dino 

badgerintx - 2010-06-07 10:06 AM Accountability Call..........  

What is your "race weight?"  

The MG can't hold you accountable to what we don't know, we got your back.    

Dino 

DougRob - 2010-06-07 8:46 AM We are hoping to get our times for the Sprint we did saturday by noon today. I learned something from the humidity: It is taking too much out of me and I need to shed some serious weight. Weather like that does not affect the smaller racers as much.So my goal is still to be at my race weight by Augusta. I may post a bit more about my progress here to keep myself accountable. I am fairly confident that this is my biggest limiter right now (pun intended). So I will be looking to the MG to help me get there. Do be shy in sending me inspires to nag me to keep focus on eating right!Thanks!Doug

badgerintx - 2010-06-07 9:06 AM Accountability Call..........  

What is your "race weight?"  

The MG can't hold you accountable to what we don't know, we got your back.    

Dino 

badgerintx - 2010-06-07 9:06 AM Accountability Call..........  

What is your "race weight?"  

The MG can't hold you accountable to what we don't know, we got your back.    

Dino