Subject: RE: Oil Man Texas Triathlon - Formerly Iron Star Triathlon : Official ThreadDid that race last year. It's a really nice venue for a race. Stayed up late the night before watching LSU/BAMA. Woke up tired and was surprised that the bike course was Way more hilly than I expected, my bike dropped the chain three times in the first 25 miles. On the third chain drop, I somehow simultaneously got a very bad cramp in my hamstring and ended up going down in the ditch. I waited for 15-20 min when bike support came by, they got me patched back up after a while and I ended up limping to a 7:10 finish. It was a long, hot, miserable day for me, but at the same time it was an enjoyable place for a race. Oh---I also got kicked on the swim and lost my wedding ring!!! NOT GOOD!! Lost my timing chip in that battle as well. I'd like to do it again as redemption b/c pretty much nothing went right for me there. |