Fred D and Jason's (Tri808) Half Ironman Mentor Group CLOSED! (Page 30)

Very good race for me. American Zofingen Duathlon Short Course and I was first in my AG: Men 55-59. OK, so there were only 2 of us, but I still had a good race. Weather was sketchy with temps in the mid 50's and light rain and some fog, but luckily not much wind. The run is a challenging trail run with 1200 ft. of climbing in only 5 miles. My 7th time here and I've found it best to power hike some of the steepest spots, and then let it rip on the downhills. The bike is also tough with 3100 ft. of climbing in 29 miles and some descents that are a little hairy for me even in good weather.

Matt- Congrats on the PR on a challenging course!

Steve- Nice job on your marathon with an excellent time even with your long pit stop.

Marshal- Sounds like a great day with the kids. Gets me really looking forward to grandchildren.

Matt- Sub 20 min. 5K. Very impressive!

Very good race for me. American Zofingen Duathlon Short Course and I was first in my AG: Men 55-59. OK, so there were only 2 of us, but I still had a good race. Weather was sketchy with temps in the mid 50's and light rain and some fog, but luckily not much wind. The run is a challenging trail run with 1200 ft. of climbing in only 5 miles. My 7th time here and I've found it best to power hike some of the steepest spots, and then let it rip on the downhills. The bike is also tough with 3100 ft. of climbing in 29 miles and some descents that are a little hairy for me even in good weather.

I didn't know who the guy in my AG was, but it turns out we were close the whole race. I first saw him on the first climb on the bike where I passed him. He passed me back on the following descent, and then I passed him again on the next climb, so of course he passed me on the next descent. I need to work on my descending. I didn't see him again until the last mile of the bike and he was about a quarter of a mile ahead of me. He was a couple hundred yards ahead of me starting the 2nd run and I was determined to catch him. Passed him within the first mile, opened up a nice lead, and was able to finish strong. 

This was my first race on my new bike (Kestrel 4000) and I was very pleased. She climbs very well and handles really well. Even though you climb 500 ft. in the last 2 miles on the bike my legs felt nice and springy when I started the 2nd run which was definitely a first at this race.

It's a small race and I always chat briefly with the RD before and after, and he made me laugh when he gave me my beer mug/trophy. As he handed it to me he said, "I didn't know you were that old". I'll take it as a compliment.

Here's some pics. This is me at the end of the bike:

The next 2 are not me, but give an idea of the conditions. The run course isn't all like this. Some is smoother, but some is even rougher:

 This is the top of the first climb on the bike. I almost wished I had left the lights on my bike.

Sorry for the long post. I should have saved it for the RR. Hope the pictures show up OK. I'm having a little trouble with the site upgrade.

Very good race for me. American Zofingen Duathlon Short Course and I was first in my AG: Men 55-59. OK, so there were only 2 of us, but I still had a good race. Weather was sketchy with temps in the mid 50's and light rain and some fog, but luckily not much wind. The run is a challenging trail run with 1200 ft. of climbing in only 5 miles. My 7th time here and I've found it best to power hike some of the steepest spots, and then let it rip on the downhills. The bike is also tough with 3100 ft. of climbing in 29 miles and some descents that are a little hairy for me even in good weather.

I didn't know who the guy in my AG was, but it turns out we were close the whole race. I first saw him on the first climb on the bike where I passed him. He passed me back on the following descent, and then I passed him again on the next climb, so of course he passed me on the next descent. I need to work on my descending. I didn't see him again until the last mile of the bike and he was about a quarter of a mile ahead of me. He was a couple hundred yards ahead of me starting the 2nd run and I was determined to catch him. Passed him within the first mile, opened up a nice lead, and was able to finish strong. 

This was my first race on my new bike (Kestrel 4000) and I was very pleased. She climbs very well and handles really well. Even though you climb 500 ft. in the last 2 miles on the bike my legs felt nice and springy when I started the 2nd run which was definitely a first at this race.

It's a small race and I always chat briefly with the RD before and after, and he made me laugh when he gave me my beer mug/trophy. As he handed it to me he said, "I didn't know you were that old". I'll take it as a compliment.

Very good race for me. American Zofingen Duathlon Short Course and I was first in my AG: Men 55-59. OK, so there were only 2 of us, but I still had a good race. Weather was sketchy with temps in the mid 50's and light rain and some fog, but luckily not much wind. The run is a challenging trail run with 1200 ft. of climbing in only 5 miles. My 7th time here and I've found it best to power hike some of the steepest spots, and then let it rip on the downhills. The bike is also tough with 3100 ft. of climbing in 29 miles and some descents that are a little hairy for me even in good weather.

I didn't know who the guy in my AG was, but it turns out we were close the whole race. I first saw him on the first climb on the bike where I passed him. He passed me back on the following descent, and then I passed him again on the next climb, so of course he passed me on the next descent. I need to work on my descending. I didn't see him again until the last mile of the bike and he was about a quarter of a mile ahead of me. He was a couple hundred yards ahead of me starting the 2nd run and I was determined to catch him. Passed him within the first mile, opened up a nice lead, and was able to finish strong. 

This was my first race on my new bike (Kestrel 4000) and I was very pleased. She climbs very well and handles really well. Even though you climb 500 ft. in the last 2 miles on the bike my legs felt nice and springy when I started the 2nd run which was definitely a first at this race.

It's a small race and I always chat briefly with the RD before and after, and he made me laugh when he gave me my beer mug/trophy. As he handed it to me he said, "I didn't know you were that old". I'll take it as a compliment.

I actually put mine on before my bib shorts, and I pull them waaaaaay up to my upper thigh (yes, it's quite a site to be wearing just those before pulling on the bib-shorts).  If I don't, they slip down over the course of the ride.

Not sure how, but over my sporting life I've gone from wearing a garter belt and stockings to wearing leg-warmers and spandex (hockey to tri - I'd say I miss my rugby getup, but truth be told I like geeking out on the gear!).  Go figure...

Matt