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Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon - TriathlonSprint
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 Swim
Comments: Had a great swim, 3rd overall I think. They were starting folks one every 20 seconds, so we were quite spread out. I managed to pass about 6 people on the swim. 3 of those were all on one wall, just sort of loitering. I didn't stick around to ask why. Anyway, I booked it into T1 and had a great T1. What would you do differently?: Swim 17s faster and get first out prize. :)  Transition 1
 Bike
Comments: I had a good ride, I knew that 19-year old Spencer was gunning for me in this race. I knew he'd beat me, but I really wanted him NOT to pass me on the bike. I could see him gaining on each loop. I dropped the hammer hard on the 3rd loop to hold him off. I'm glad I did. What would you do differently?: I messed up my hydration BAD on this one. For some reason I decided that instead of water in my aerobottle, like I normally run, I'd put double-strength-Cytomax, and bring no other bottles. Yeah, it was hot and this was a long bike course for a sprint. I was SO thirsty and all I had was HOT THICK sugar syrup. It was horrible I tell you. Horrible. I paid for this mistake on the run. Transition 2
 Run
Comments: I was a hot mess on the run. Immediately off the bike my stomach tightened up. It wasn't GI cramps like I've had, it was higher, and it sucked. I had to walk for about a minute. I really wanted this AG win, so I ran through it. It got worse. I hit the first water station and had a big cup, which tasted amazing. I did the same on the second station. It was getting hot at this point, and I think 5 people passed me on the run, including Spencer. What would you do differently?: I need to drink more WATER on the bike, for sure. Post race
Warm down: Jumped back in the pool and drank cup after cup of water. Then I went to in-n-out burger and had Iced Tea and a Shake. It was fanfuckingtastic. What limited your ability to perform faster: Stupid decisions Event comments: I love this race; it's a new regular for me. The cool weather up there and the facilities were nice. It wasn't crowded. We got there a little late and still got a parking spot right near the finish line. Profile Album Last updated: 2009-05-05 12:00 AM
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 2009-05-17 12:20 PM |
Elite  2645     Phoenix, AZ |  Subject: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon |
| 2009-05-17 12:51 PM in reply to: #2155901 |
Elite 3602 Mesa, AZ | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon 1 - NEVER a such thing as overcaffeinated...although I would like to see you in this state...and in a kiddie pool.  2 - MMM sugar syrup on the bike. 3 - 23 miles for a sprint? WOW! 4 - Kick Spencer in the nuts next time. 5 - Sorry about the crampys, I think it was still a pretty decent run all things considered. 6 - NICE WORK!!!! |
| 2009-05-17 2:46 PM in reply to: #2155938 |
| Expert 911 Somewhere over there in Az | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon ^^^What say said!!!!^^^^^ That was a freaky bike course..... |
| 2009-05-17 4:44 PM in reply to: #2155901 |
Regular 439 Tempe | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon Way to go Chad. I told you that you would bring home a medal! You just have to watch out for those stupid decisions  Prescott is great isn't it. |
| 2009-05-17 5:34 PM in reply to: #2155901 |
Extreme Veteran 435 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon Great job! Despite your hydration issues you still pulled in an AG first place. Nice work getting through it! Edited by travesty 2009-05-17 5:34 PM |
| 2009-05-17 8:59 PM in reply to: #2155901 |
Expert 1028 Chandler, AZ | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon Great race Chad. Way to stay mentally focused to get theAG win. Show off! Ya know, I could live in Prescott. |
| 2009-05-18 9:08 AM in reply to: #2155901 |
Master 1696 Surprise, Arizona | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon Soooo - not only did you win your AG, but you also learned a couple of things that you can apply and make yourself even better in your future races? Sounds like a PERFECT race to me. Great job - you are really kicking a$$!! |
| 2009-05-18 10:51 AM in reply to: #2155901 |
Expert 819 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon Great Race Chad! Strange to have a 23 mile bike on a sprint, and even with your difficulties on the run you totally rocked that course! |
| 2009-05-19 1:09 AM in reply to: #2155901 |
| Mesa | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon Great job! That looks like a cool sprint since it was bike heavy! The running through transition is strange though. Those Tri Family guys used to make you stop each lap to get a mark on your arm. Looks like they found a new way to do it. LOL Your swim was really impressive too. Fast! |
| 2009-05-19 7:00 AM in reply to: #2155901 |
Master 2411 Goodyear, AZ | Subject: RE: Chino Valley Sprint Triathlon Wow! You had an awesome race and it sounds like a great venue! I like the long bike, it was more than a sprint. You have really raced well this spring, keep it up |
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Overall Rank = 8/44
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 1/10
Woke up at 5AM, ate a banana and 2 cups of coffee. Mmmmm
I saw 7 deer in the parking lot of the hotel. I love Prescott. Actually, let me take this opportunity to say that Prescott is freaking beautiful. I love the hills out there.
Splashed around in the kiddy pool. I think I was a bit over-caffeinated, if that's even possible, AM I RIGHT?