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Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic
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Comments: Overall, I am really happy with today's swim. I went a little off course at one point, but I think that was to be expected because it's been since the HIM in October that I have done an OWS. I rounded the buoy perfectly and really picked up a lot of speed on the way back in. I had plenty in the tank and I'm real satisfied with my swimming fitness right now. During the first 500 or so, I had some difficulty catching my breath. That has never happened to me before. I think I may have gone out a little fast, but I was able to get it under control and really settled in for a good swim.  Transition 1
Comments: Great T1. The most awesome part was during the run from the swim to the transition area, I ran by a bunch of my old students. They were yelling, "go Mr. Hall!!!" Great kids. I will miss them.  Bike
Comments: I went out hard on the bike again this year, but I knew that my cardio fitness is much better this year than in previous years. I was expecting to do better, based on previous performances here, but I fell short there. It is what it is. I knew that training for an early Spring Marathon (LI 5/2) would mean that I wouldn't be able to spend a lot of time on the bike training... I was slower than I have been in the past on this course, but I am still very happy with how I did, especially since I know the cause. Transition 2
Comments: I am going to make a real effort to learn how to put my shoes on/take them off while on the bike. Ultimately, I think that this was probably the best, all around, T2 I have had since I started getting into triathlons.  Run
Comments: I am thrilled with today's run. I don't think I have ever done this course w/o walking at least a little on some of the hills... until today. I felt great, great, great for the first three miles all of which were under 9:30 with the 1st being 8:46. I put everything I had into this run and it payed off with a very rewarding race regardless of what the official time (which hasn't been posted yet) says. My form was good, I felt strong and energetic. This run capped off an all-around really good (I hesitate to say "great") race for me. STILL, NOT ENOUGH AID STATIONS!!! I am happy I made the decision to wear my fuel belt with two bottles of Gatorade. I needed it. Post race
Warm down: Waked and talked. Packed up all of my stuff and headed out. Event comments: Really happy with today's effort. It wasn't a course PR, but it was a personal best nonetheless because I can honestly say that this is the first time that I raced a complete race. Last updated: 2010-02-28 12:00 AM
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 2010-06-12 2:12 PM |
Expert 1030   Miller Place, Long Island |  Subject: Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon |
| 2010-06-12 2:29 PM in reply to: #2917531 |
| Subject: RE: Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon Go Mr Hall!! Great Race, Mike. You've been focusing on your running, so you knew your bike may be a little off. You had a solid swim - and the standings showed that. I'm really glad you had a strong, consistent run from start to finish as the Run Course is definitely the most challenging part of this Race. Bottom line is you executed perfectly all-around given your current levels of fitness in all three disciplines. Now that's what I call a very Good Race. I'll practice flying dismounts with you if you'd like. Can't wait to do the Plymouth Rock Iron Distance Race with you next year!! Rock on Mr.Hall ....Rock on. . . |
| 2010-06-12 2:59 PM in reply to: #2917547 |
| Expert 1030 Miller Place, Long Island | Subject: RE: Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon thanks bro |
| 2010-06-12 3:16 PM in reply to: #2917568 |
Member 208 Holtsville, Long Island | Subject: RE: Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon Great race Mike-I was there too and loved every second of that race. I have to say that race always hits a spot deep down inside me. Just like last year, driving the last part of Rte 27, just before Montauk at that early hour is almost religious. Wrote this last year in my training diary and it felt the same this morning: 5:45 a.m. Saturday morning on my way to the Mighty Montauk Tri: As I drove east on the gentle shoulders of Route 27, just outside the quaint beach town of Amagansette, I listened to the Grateful Dead-- salty air screamed through my hair(or what is left of it) from the open widows of my car, and with the sun and the mighty Atlantic dead ahead, I wondered a loud,--"Besides the deep blue innocence of my children's young eyes, what could be more wonderful?!?" Isn't it funny where this sport takes us sometimes? Anyway, I had a fairly good race, I was hoping to go 2:13 and ended up at 2:16. Edited by Sevenride 2010-06-12 3:19 PM |
| 2010-06-12 3:35 PM in reply to: #2917596 |
| Expert 1030 Miller Place, Long Island | Subject: RE: Robert J. Aaron Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon Sevenride - 2010-06-12 4:16 PM Great race Mike-I was there too and loved every second of that race. I have to say that race always hits a spot deep down inside me. Just like last year, driving the last part of Rte 27, just before Montauk at that early hour is almost religious. Wrote this last year in my training diary and it felt the same this morning: 5:45 a.m. Saturday morning on my way to the Mighty Montauk Tri: As I drove east on the gentle shoulders of Route 27, just outside the quaint beach town of Amagansette, I listened to the Grateful Dead-- salty air screamed through my hair(or what is left of it) from the open widows of my car, and with the sun and the mighty Atlantic dead ahead, I wondered a loud,--"Besides the deep blue innocence of my children's young eyes, what could be more wonderful?!?" Isn't it funny where this sport takes us sometimes? Anyway, I had a fairly good race, I was hoping to go 2:13 and ended up at 2:16. You are 100% right. Love that writing (and the Dead). Great job today. 2:13 is an awesome time. |
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Got to the race at about 6 am, just as the transition area opened. I was way early, actually in Montauk by 5:30. I drove to the Lighthouse, just to check it out. I got a prime location, got body marked and took my time setting up.
There really is nothing like the hour before a race. You could feel the excitement; specially in a race like this, where there are quite a few first-timers. I used to love the hour before games in college... really loved and cherish those memories, but it's so different, because you're all alone and focused entirely on yourself, not opponents or teammates or coaches or gameplans. Just you and the course. It's so cool.