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And, speaking of tris, AG did really well at IMTX, given that the bike course was only published a few days ahead of time (and was 18 miles short) and then the swim was changed the day before (increasing the bike to 95 miles), and then at about mile 20 of the run a signature Texas thunderhailstorm rolled in and, after 20 minutes of torrential precipitation and lightning strikes, they paused the race right when the storm was relaxing. For forty minutes, with people stopped at random places including standing in ankle-deep water with nothing but a garbage bag poncho to keep them warm. And lightning striking around while, again, they had the racers standing in deep water. They got started again and she finished well enough, but was cold and stiff after that. And cranky at the group that runs Ironman.
#1902
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#1903
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No need. But as a reference I think the last Olympic tri I did my bike speed was around 22MPH on a flat course (no drafting) and I think my run pace was somewhere around 8:30/mile for 10K, also flat. Next weeks event is hilly for both the bike and run so I suspect my times will be slower.
#1904
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And, speaking of tris, AG did really well at IMTX, given that the bike course was only published a few days ahead of time (and was 18 miles short) and then the swim was changed the day before (increasing the bike to 95 miles), and then at about mile 20 of the run a signature Texas thunderhailstorm rolled in and, after 20 minutes of torrential precipitation and lightning strikes, they paused the race right when the storm was relaxing. For forty minutes, with people stopped at random places including standing in ankle-deep water with nothing but a garbage bag poncho to keep them warm. And lightning striking around while, again, they had the racers standing in deep water. They got started again and she finished well enough, but was cold and stiff after that. And cranky at the group that runs Ironman.
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School project due Wednesday. Building was the first part. They didn't have this stuff when I was a kid. 1329 pieces.
#1907
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#1908
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#1910
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#1912
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Hi! Is everyone excited to go back to work tomorrow?
Had a great group ride today and thanks to some tailwinds and fast dudes pushing me I set some PRs, felt pretty good. Weekends are way too short.
Had a great group ride today and thanks to some tailwinds and fast dudes pushing me I set some PRs, felt pretty good. Weekends are way too short.
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#1914
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I am ready to put in for early retirement. It's not likely to be approved.
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Sure. Gonna work on bikes all day.
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I had to go to the LBS today for the first time in several months. I needed to get a couple gels for next week's tri. On bike rides I usually eat food or a bar, but in a hurry the gels make more sense. I plan to slurp one down at the start and end of the bike leg.
#1917
So it is
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The Airstream is money. It's the perfect length for the Tacoma at 23ft and light (5500lbs loaded no water). The s/c handles it fine, it can still squeeze into small Colorado sites, and fits nicely on the parking pad next to the house. We put solar panels on, so the three of us and Lewis are now an elite fighting crew. Three racks on the truck, although the Redline rides inside on our bed. Almost lost it on I25 last year so changes were necessary.
#1918
So it is
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#1919
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#1920
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#1921
So it is
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And, speaking of tris, AG did really well at IMTX, given that the bike course was only published a few days ahead of time (and was 18 miles short) and then the swim was changed the day before (increasing the bike to 95 miles), and then at about mile 20 of the run a signature Texas thunderhailstorm rolled in and, after 20 minutes of torrential precipitation and lightning strikes, they paused the race right when the storm was relaxing. For forty minutes, with people stopped at random places including standing in ankle-deep water with nothing but a garbage bag poncho to keep them warm. And lightning striking around while, again, they had the racers standing in deep water. They got started again and she finished well enough, but was cold and stiff after that. And cranky at the group that runs Ironman.
Well done, AG!
#1922
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Retirement is tough.
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