IM Kansas 70.3 (Page 19)

If you haven't already found it, they list the clydes in the age group listings down almost to the bottom of the results.

You can add me to the list of those doing a 68.3.  It is amazing how much your perspective on the day can change in a couple of second.  One second I was pushing as hard as I could for the finish, pretty happy with my performance given the conditions, only to be told to stop.  I would have continued, DQ or not, but it looked like they had already started taking down markers and cones for the last couple of miles, and with my limited mental faculties at the time, there was no way I could have figured out the course.  Besides, I didn't want to cause a scene with my wife and kids standing there at the finish line.

Hearing about VeganMan does add some perspective on the day.  I hope you heal fast.

I hesitate to criticize an RD who has to make a tough decision to try to keep everyone safe, but I would love to hear an explanation of his thought process.

 I heard that the awards ceremony was cancelled and they would be contacting the clearwater spot winners this week.

Unfullfilled.  That really seems to sum up my thoughts at the moment.  I can't believe I am considering this, but I think the only thing to do is to do another one.  I am seriously considering doing the 5430 Long Course in mid-August.  Believe it or not, despite the fact that the course is set in Boulder, Colorado, it would have less elevation gain than the Kansas bike course.

Anyone else thinking of doing another one?  I think we need a BT do-over and the 5430 people have a national reputation for putting on a great race.

I'll be in Boulder in August. I signed up 2 weeks ago and am glad I did.  I had a good day on Sunday and am looking to improve in August.  Will be excited to meet up with anyone who's there.

 No awards ceremony. You can find the preliminary results via the website. The results are short and don't be upset if that is a last you see of results. It is going to be a nightmare to sort it all out. I would imagine there won't be much more posted, as far as results go!

 Great time meeting all the BTers. You wouldn't believe how many people mentioned the outfit. Something must be said for the site. There were definitely lurkers doing the race. I heard "Go getum'. What's you screenname" numerous times!

Veganman update:

Talked to Ryan this morning, seems to be in good spirits and hopes to leave KU Med this afternoon. The RR just called his wife saying they figured out what they did with his bike (the weather thing probably messed that up). He say's he really isn't that sore and did some walking around this morning. He also said that a doctor doing IMKS stopped riding to start a tournequet (spelling ?) and made sure the bleeding had stopped before he started racing again. Ryan was happy his Garmin 305 survived the crash, his top speed was 40 something!

Monty

 Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear he's doing well.