That was not what I was expecting. I think I have realized that I'm not at draft-legal triathlete. Let me tell you about my race from the start:
Swim 1500m.
I was feeling great about my swimming going into this triathlon. I had a good warm-up with a few pick-ups before the start. I got placed in the middle of everyone on the start line. Which at 1st I was fine with. Until the gun went. I have never been kicked or crawled over so much in my life. It's no ones fault, it's what happens when you get in open water and everyone wants to get to the front. About 250m in I finally gave up and stoped so this pack I was in could leave me alone. Once I got some open water I passed the one group and got on the feet of the 2nd pack. The rest of the swim went great.
Bike 40km.
My T1 was horrible. I'm not even going to talk about that. I got in the 3rd pack and I stayed with them for one lap. And to be honest they dropped me. They were going to fast for me. I'm a strong biker, but I only think I'm strong when I'm setting the pace. I finally got into the 3rd pack and stayed with them till the end.
Run 10km.
At this point I was so far back that I almost dropped out. But I remember this one time my best friend Ryan Krook told me he dropped out because he was hurting and he said he will never live that down. The only reason to stop is if you need medical help. So I started the run with my boy HewDog. I ran the 1st lap tempo and I saw the leader coming. I thought I would see how long I could stay in front. I stayed in front for about 1 mile when he finally blow by me. then it was back to tempo. Then I saw AP. Once again I thought I would try the same thing. I stayed with him for about 800-1000m. Then I slowed to a very slow tempo. Then it was Yorke...... So I said in my head lets see if I can do this again. I hung with him for about 500m. Then it was game over for me. I tried to keep the tempo high, but it wasn't working.
End of the day:
I wasn't to happy after the race and I just wanted to leave. I have had time to think about it and I don't think I should be racing ITU races. I need to stick to the non-draft legal races. I'm going to talk to my coach Barrie about and see what he says. Maybe I will finish off my season with a 70.3? I have a bunch of time off work in July and August.
Dave
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4 comments:
keep your head up bro.
we'll ironman together in a year or two!
David, I am proud of you no matter what you decide. I think draft-legal races are too intense; it is almost like a "team sport" instead of individual. You have always been more of a "loner" type of sports guy. You like to do it all on your own. I fully support you no matter what you decide but doing the longer distance races are what I think you should work towards and I can breathe a sign of relief as you know how worried I get.....I still think you did a great job this weekend and I was proud of you for finishing the race safely. Luv you, mom.
David you are my hero I look at a picture of you every day to get me going(non gay way haha)...your a monster still
;) your assistant
Karsten
One race means nothing - you are still a great athlete and like you always do, will come back stronger in what ever distance or type of race you decide to do. As they say "you learn more from defeat then you do from victory".
Your Dad
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