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2012-06-24 5:18 PM
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Fun race. Water was nice (although it was no longer glass by the time we entered the water), bike and run course are great. Waconia is a real nice venue for a race.This one shoots up to become one of my favorite 3, along with HOTL and Lake Minnetonka.

The hot sun was a little difficult for me to deal with on the run, but I have learned to never wish away the sun. I'll take it any day, along with its ability to make me run a little slower.

Any see race results online? I can only find 2011. Thanks!


2012-06-24 6:08 PM
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Results are up. Ouch that was brutal. Two weeks ago at Liberty I improved by 18 minutes from 2011 to 2012; Waconia took me an extra 12 minutes compared to last year. Not sure why but I just didn't have it in me today. Frustrated!
2012-06-24 6:16 PM
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fbg26 - 2012-06-24 6:08 PM Results are up. Ouch that was brutal. Two weeks ago at Liberty I improved by 18 minutes from 2011 to 2012; Waconia took me an extra 12 minutes compared to last year. Not sure why but I just didn't have it in me today. Frustrated!

Where are the results? 

Sorry it wasn't your day! 

2012-06-24 6:23 PM
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2012-06-24 7:16 PM
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fbg26 - 2012-06-24 6:08 PM Results are up. Ouch that was brutal. Two weeks ago at Liberty I improved by 18 minutes from 2011 to 2012; Waconia took me an extra 12 minutes compared to last year. Not sure why but I just didn't have it in me today. Frustrated!

Perhaps because two weeks ago you were giving a PR-quality effort at Liberty?

CAN you race frequently? Sure. But it sometimes means that some races won't be great or that you'll have to dial back a bit.

I always found Waconia to be at a difficult place in my schedule. June was always Manitou 15k (or Pigman sprint), then Manitou, Grandma's Half, and Waconia. By the end of June, I just didn't have much left in the tank.

2012-06-24 10:32 PM
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mmrocker13 - 2012-06-24 7:16 PM

fbg26 - 2012-06-24 6:08 PM Results are up. Ouch that was brutal. Two weeks ago at Liberty I improved by 18 minutes from 2011 to 2012; Waconia took me an extra 12 minutes compared to last year. Not sure why but I just didn't have it in me today. Frustrated!

Perhaps because two weeks ago you were giving a PR-quality effort at Liberty?

CAN you race frequently? Sure. But it sometimes means that some races won't be great or that you'll have to dial back a bit.

I always found Waconia to be at a difficult place in my schedule. June was always Manitou 15k (or Pigman sprint), then Manitou, Grandma's Half, and Waconia. By the end of June, I just didn't have much left in the tank.

I also think this was a tough year for Waconia.  No records broken and the AG times are quite a bit higher.  Sometimes stuff doesn't align.



2012-06-24 10:34 PM
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Jedd325 - 2012-06-18 11:24 AM I'll be there. I like this one as I can sleep in, the start is less than 1 mile from my house!

Nice work Jedd!  8th Overall!  I spotted your Planet X bike and kit and I think Jerry (SoberTriGuy) got a few good pics. 

2012-06-25 8:27 AM
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Thanks Emily! I am very happy with my results. I agree with everyone else though that it was a tough race. For some reason this year seemed much harder than last but still a fantastic day to be racing.
2012-06-25 9:07 AM
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Well, I was terrible, but I finished and I didn't throw up! That was the goal! I had fun and I would do another one again, but probably one a little less competetive than Waconia. I am a slow swimmer (apparently), and a slow runner, and I had to walk most of the run. But- again, I finished! I know now what to work on for next time!
2012-06-25 9:20 AM
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Excellent work DandyGirl!  and the rest of you racers...

I have about a billion pictures of the event.  I will have them posted to my website today I may or may not have photographed you.  I was there to shoot a few friends, and the race organizers asked me to take a bunch of pics for them.  I''l post the link here when they are up-loaded...

2012-06-25 11:34 AM
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SoberTriGuy - 2012-06-25 9:20 AM

Excellent work DandyGirl!  and the rest of you racers...

I have about a billion pictures of the event.  I will have them posted to my website today I may or may not have photographed you.  I was there to shoot a few friends, and the race organizers asked me to take a bunch of pics for them.  I''l post the link here when they are up-loaded...

I can't wait to see them. The few pics I took of the LUNA chix were very far away.  They will do, but I am sure you have better.



2012-06-25 4:33 PM
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here's a link to my gallery...

Wac Pictures

2012-06-25 8:13 PM
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I don't see the price for single hi-res file. How much?

SoberTriGuy - 2012-06-25 4:33 PM

here's a link to my gallery...

Wac Pictures

2012-06-26 7:26 AM
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The hot sun made this a more difficult race than normal. I, too, was scratching my head as to why my times were not great on such a beautiful day. Not an excuse, but I think part of it also was that the one bike straightaway where most people could really hammer (Hwy 7) happened to be right into the wind, which had built up to 6-7 mph pretty quickly.
2012-06-26 8:28 AM
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Me XMan - 2012-06-25 8:13 PM

I don't see the price for single hi-res file. How much?

SoberTriGuy - 2012-06-25 4:33 PM

here's a link to my gallery...

Wac Pictures

Which file I'll send it to you for free,,...  P.M. me your e-mail...

2012-06-26 2:45 PM
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This is is the best to date!

 





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2012-06-26 3:16 PM
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Looking good Me Xman!  This was on the last turn into the finishing stretch.  A very strong finish after a four mile run!!
2012-06-26 4:53 PM
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Great Pic!!!

 

and look carl.  you dont look all slouched over like your going to die, like Dave said after the race.   well done

2012-06-26 10:41 PM
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You've got PM.
You've got plenty of great pics!

 

SoberTriGuy - 2012-06-26 3:16 PM Looking good Me Xman!  This was on the last turn into the finishing stretch.  A very strong finish after a four mile run!!

2012-06-26 10:47 PM
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Old geezer like me, being looking good is half the battle buddy!
The other half is trying to keep up with you. Laughing

peteweb55403 - 2012-06-26 4:53 PM

Great Pic!!!

 and look carl.  you dont look all slouched over like your going to die, like Dave said after the race.   well done

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