Yesterday was a solid day! I was feeling good going into this race after a good week of training. Muskoka went well and now it was time to work on the speed. I haven't competed in an Olympic distance triathlon in a couple years so it was sort of exciting..haha
The swim went well ok. It was a double loop course and a mass start. I got my ass handed to me in the first 500 m but once I got out of that mess I found my rhythm. After the first lap I was able to see I was sitting around 20th position in the water and had to work the 2nd lap to keep my speed up and stay in position!
Out of the water I was...like always...excited to get on my bike. I was feeling a bit flat on the bike until Johnny caught up to me, I wasn't letting him beat me on the bike and stayed my distance away and we pushed each other to some of the fastest bike splits. It says 42.4km on the bike but I think it was more like 40..that is what my power tap said. I have to say great work to Johnny on that ride. I averaged 290 watts, which is were i usually am!
Onto the run I was excited my game plan was to stick 6min miles and try to get under 37min! I ran my ass off and felt good. I came in at 37, but had to stop and pee..didn't want to cramp up!
Happy with the day and finishing 5th overall, 3rd in the Pro Field.
Good work John!
3 comments:
I hope you push 290w+ in Pboro! Get those legs nice and tired for the run.. ok?
Nice work out there yesterday.. you just *had* to pass the 'old guy' didn't you? :)
Cheers,
Darren
Sounds just a wee tiny bit like sour "old man" grapes, still bitter about getting passed on the run.
Haha. Now I just have to keep up to you in the water!
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