Just haven't had time to write anything about this race. I was happy with my performance although I did not defend my title. Jay Cech showed up again (after a little smack talk between us), and clearly was a better, faster athlete than me than he was last year. Congrats to Jay, and I look forward to our "rubber-match" in 2011!
Coach says I'm not supposed to be Fast right now, because of so much bike focus on long long rides in hard gears training my Slowtwitch muscles for Ironman. But still, hate to lose and I showed up to win (especially this race which favors my strengths). But if I'm going to lose to anyone at this race, I'd rather it be Jay who holds the course record from 2006.
I was able to bust out a 16:29 first 5k and a 17:33 second 5k. Bike times were slower for everyone due to constant winds and rough roads on the bike course. My time was slower than last years due to this and due to some mental errors, that I dont usually make in transitions....lost me about another 20seconds. Oh well, I feel good about my effort and am satisfied, but still hungry. I'll save the big feast for my big race in June.
Fellow Triathlete Dave Campbell did another writeup on the race this year HERE (he got a little mixed up with the first names, but no biggie Dave. We appreciate your race reports!)
I've now gone over 7 weeks without drinking, so no late nights on the weekends. This has been huge for me, since I am rested, hydrated and ready for my big weekend workouts. I really have dedicated myself in training and recovery more than I have my previous four seasons doing this sport. Looking forward to showing everyone what I can do.
Also, I want to thank Chris B. (co-owner of Athletes Lounge and pro triathlete) for setting me up with an Athletes Lounge race kit this year. Looking forward to representing the shop with class. All the employees at AL really do a great job of taking care of all the Triathletes in the area, and Portland is lucky to have a Triathlon dedicated store. The bike mechanics are actually very friendly, helpful and thorough. I lean on them a lot and they always come through!
Three weeks to go before the next test Wildflower Half Ironman......stay tuned!
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