I was able to hit the line warmed up for the first time. I always wrestle with what is a warm up versus am I burning energy which I'll need come race time. Got it right tonight. As soon as my start left, I hit the gas. Started in the 53x21, but quickly dropped down to the 15 or 14 and still maintained my cadence. I noticed gusts on my left-front and thought the wind was only extremely coastal. HR was maxed completely. I hit the far point in 11 something; cooking right along.

And then depression set in. I make the turn around and the wind hit you in the face. Strong and consistient from the west. Oh well, suck it up and try to stay low and out of it. I was able to keep my speed above 20 even up the 2 hills on the ride in. AT the town line, I really started dumping out the legs and putting anything in me to the pedals. Crossed the line and felt great.

When I got my time, it was 5 seconds slower than week 8. But, checking others who did week 8, they're all >25 seconds slower here on week 12, so I'm really happy.

It also reconfirms that my two previous tri splits of 18.6 and 19.2mph average speeds really were that bad. I can and should be faster.

Not much; I crushed it. Keep getting stronger and try to break under 24min flat next year.

Rode back to the parking and waited for Martin to bring our times. Straight home after mine was read; I didn't want to hang around all night.


Last one for 2008 for me.

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