A short recap of the half iron distance at White Lake --
Swim -- 27:33 (Fastest Swim)
Bike -- 2:08:49 (Fastest Bike)
Run -- 1:24:44 (2nd Fastest Run)
The Electric Bananas were out in force today, going 1, 2, and 4 at the White Lake Half Ironman. We threw down some of the fastest swims, bikes and runs, and even picked up a few Strava top 10s.
I had a great time and a great race. As shown below, I had a great ride and set a new PR for 56 miles:
However, the main reason for the post is to write about how lucky I am to race and train with such good teammates. You guys make me faster. If it's hanging on during a TTT, slaying myself on the slay the dragon ride, riding the p ride or doing a run/swim workout, I couldn't get it done without the motivation to hang in there.
For example, last weekend, Mark, Z, Josh and I met up at 7:30 on Sunday morning to run 20 miles. Mark and Z rode a Benjamin on Saturday but they looked fresh and energetic. I wasn't feeling great. I looked so disheveled, Mark asked if my son kept me up all night? The answer was no, I'm just beat.
About mile 12 I thought, how am I going to run the next 8? I began making a deal with myself to quit at 15 and call it a day. 15 miles was good enough.
However, having teammates and training partners makes everything better. At mile 13 I asked for a gel, and Z, Mark and Josh all offered me one and with flavor options. What great and well prepared training partners. After taking in a gel I decided to turn off my mind for a few more miles. Soon enough we were running through mile 17 and my legs were feeling better. We all picked up the pace for last 3 miles and we finished off the the 20 miler with a 6:20 final mile.
I felt tired but great, and recognized immediately that this training effort would provide a great deal of fitness. I also realized I am way better athlete because of the team. My result today was a representation of that, it was team win on many fronts and it's great to be a part of it.
Hope you all are having a great weekend.
Swim -- 27:33 (Fastest Swim)
Bike -- 2:08:49 (Fastest Bike)
Run -- 1:24:44 (2nd Fastest Run)
The Electric Bananas were out in force today, going 1, 2, and 4 at the White Lake Half Ironman. We threw down some of the fastest swims, bikes and runs, and even picked up a few Strava top 10s.
I had a great time and a great race. As shown below, I had a great ride and set a new PR for 56 miles:
However, the main reason for the post is to write about how lucky I am to race and train with such good teammates. You guys make me faster. If it's hanging on during a TTT, slaying myself on the slay the dragon ride, riding the p ride or doing a run/swim workout, I couldn't get it done without the motivation to hang in there.
For example, last weekend, Mark, Z, Josh and I met up at 7:30 on Sunday morning to run 20 miles. Mark and Z rode a Benjamin on Saturday but they looked fresh and energetic. I wasn't feeling great. I looked so disheveled, Mark asked if my son kept me up all night? The answer was no, I'm just beat.
About mile 12 I thought, how am I going to run the next 8? I began making a deal with myself to quit at 15 and call it a day. 15 miles was good enough.
However, having teammates and training partners makes everything better. At mile 13 I asked for a gel, and Z, Mark and Josh all offered me one and with flavor options. What great and well prepared training partners. After taking in a gel I decided to turn off my mind for a few more miles. Soon enough we were running through mile 17 and my legs were feeling better. We all picked up the pace for last 3 miles and we finished off the the 20 miler with a 6:20 final mile.
I felt tired but great, and recognized immediately that this training effort would provide a great deal of fitness. I also realized I am way better athlete because of the team. My result today was a representation of that, it was team win on many fronts and it's great to be a part of it.
Hope you all are having a great weekend.
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| Mark C., James, and Eric R. Friends taking all the podium spots. |
