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2008-05-18 9:34 AM


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Subject: To Clyde or Not to Clyde
Did the last two races in the Clydes division and feel real good about finishing towards the top (5th in a HIM and 1st in local sprint). The dilemma is I really have a hard time dropping below 200 and maintaining that weight. I can stay at my current weight without much problem.

I know drop an additional 10-15 would enhance by run and bike performance, but then I just MOP age grouper (40-44).

My ego and the feeling coming from finishing up towards the front is fighting my desire to drop these last few pounds.

Advice? Anyone been in this position before?

2008-05-18 3:03 PM
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Subject: RE: To Clyde or Not to Clyde

To be blunt, I'd rather compete at the highest level of which I am capable, primarily against myself, than to do well within a contrived sub-segment at a lower level of performance.

YMMV.

2008-05-19 12:19 PM
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Subject: RE: To Clyde or Not to Clyde
MagicNC - 2008-05-18 10:34 AM

My ego and the feeling coming from finishing up towards the front is fighting my desire to drop these last few pounds.



You aren't really closer to the front are you? I know what you meant but if my kids come to a race and see my big a$$ roll in 30-40th overall they still aren't real impressed when I tell them I won the Clyde Division. If I tell them I improved by 5 minutes over last year because I lost 15 pounds and trained real hard they still wouldn't be impressed, but I and others in the sport would be. In my opinion Faster = better in this sport no matter the groups, awards etc.
2008-05-19 1:12 PM
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Subject: RE: To Clyde or Not to Clyde

I think I am in a similar situation.

I'm a solid 220 and do pretty well in the Clydesdale division (FOP'er the last couple races).  I don't mind competing in that division as long as I qualify for it.

However, I would NOT avoid losing weight to stay in that division.  If I ever dropped below 200 (doubtfull for my height), I would be just as happy competing in my AG.  To me, being healthy, looking good, and getting faster is the most important thing to me.  Not podium spots.  I will compete in any division I qualify for at the time and not make adjustments to my weight to do so.

2008-05-19 4:27 PM
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All good points. I know the right answer is get faster and perform better relative to my established fitness level regardless of weight. I fundamentally know that getting lighter will benefit my performance, but it sure did feel good to win something after all the hard training.

Next race is four weeks away and I should be a solid age grouper and a solid MOP. I will savor the extra minutes I peel off my time.

thanks

John
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