Why I will never beat Macca...
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burnman posted 9 weeks ago.
I'll never beat him either. But it's logical to emulate him. At the risk of sounding cheesy, I try to mimic him when my legs are wasted. As my form degrades, I'll picture him passing by the other pros in Kona last fall. He's running tall, his head is on a frozen rope, and the turnover is smooth, even at mile 25. That usually helps me straighten myself up, and generally provides some relief to my legs. You can never fully understand the importance of form until you've beat the pavement for 2-3 hours on dead legs.
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stewarba posted 9 weeks ago.
Crap, the last time I ran down a hill half that fast my knees hurt for a couple of weeks!
Goals in writing are dreams with deadlines – Brian Tracy
2008 Sprint Tri A race goals
S: 500m in 10:00 – FS Stroke only
B: 22mph avg over course
R: 5K <= 25:00
Place top 50% for my age group
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TriSooner posted 9 weeks ago.
3:45 to the end has the payoff. That even sounded painful. If I tried that stunt I'd fall right on my face. Great commentary.
So 325 hours a year of training and a 13hr finish gets you into the 16th percentile at Ironman Germany? Dude, wait, what?
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Sully800 posted 9 weeks ago.
I run sooooo fast down hills, very similar to that I think. I have a long stride, a quick turnover and not many joint problems on the downhills so I always seem to pass people....but the transition back to the flats always leaves me hurting!
I won't beat Macca because he is an animal in every other aspect of the race too ;-)
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PrinceofClydes posted 9 weeks ago.
That's what it is to be 25 years old and at the top of your game.
Remember Simon Whittaker at the first Olympic triathlon, the way he sprinted down the hill to the finish in the same fashion passing several other guys just like Macca did here. Fantastic finish.
Thx for sharing that video.
PoC
"Pain doesn't last, chicks dig scars, glory is forever!"
- Shane Falco.
... because he's a freaking animal...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTUO_0ynQng
Having been on that course and knowing that hill, I would never let it all out for fear of hurting myself.
Oh yeah... let's not forget about that I suck. That's a good reason too. :)
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