I did not do as well in the duathlon in the morning.

For the TT, you signed up by estimated pace, so I was in the 22-24 pace. After the morning event, I thought I was going to be severely humbled. I was not feeling like I could do even 22 on a hilly course.

I am a clydesdale. This is relevant here because of the announcer. Given my pace group, absolutely no one else had even a hint of a gut. Except for me.
I am on the start ramp and the announcer look sat me and says over the speaker, "This is the 22-24 mph group." I just looked right back at him and said,"Oops."

Now I was p..sed and my legs suddenly did not feel so sore. So I don't look like the rest of the guys who can ride a bike. So f-ing what?

I could have signed up for the next speed group down (17-22) and probably placed. But that would have been a hollow placing for me.

Also, this was my second race of the day. So really this was just about seeing what I could do.

Short, easy spin.


Second race of the day.

Also, my cleats were worn out. One foot kept coming out of the pedal. The cleats have already been replaced this morning.