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Boulder, Colorado
United States
5430 Sports Corp.
80F / 27C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 25m 15s
Overall Rank = 51/1171
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 26/107
Pre-race routine:

Up at 3 am to make 3 pancakes and 3 eggs w/ a glass of water.
Event warmup:

Stretched and did some high knees and very brief jog on the beach. Then a 5 minute swim with some short harder efforts.
Swim
  • 14m 23s
  • 880 yards
  • 01m 38s / 100 yards
Comments:

At the start of the race I did one big thing that I think helped my swim. I started out on the left hand side of the pack at the front. While there was definitely some hands and feet to fight, it seems that the very fast guys tried to stay closer to the right hand side of the start. I knew that I had a good swim when I got out of the water, but it wasn't just good, it was a huge PR!! I've never swam a 1:24 pace and that included about a 50+ yard run up to T1.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Transition 1
  • 01m 24s
Comments:

The first thing I noticed when I got to my bike was that Ryan's 9 (Himself) bike was still there. I wanted out of there as quickly as possible.

What would you do differently?:

This should have been right at a minute but I couldn't get my wetsuit off of my right heal. I think it was caught on my timing chip. Maybe I should have used more Bodyglide around my ankle and heal area. Other than that it was a decent transition for me.
Bike
  • 45m 35s
  • 17 miles
  • 22.38 mile/hr
Comments:

This is where the race really began for me. I wanted to get out of the Boulder Res and out to Jay Rd without Ryan catching me. I felt that he would be stronger on the bike than me so I knew I had to push. I hung a right on Jay Rd and knew if I didnt' back off, I'd pop. It's a slight up hill for a couple miles out to 36 and while I backed off, my HR was still hovering around 176. We turned right onto 36 and guys in my AG seemed to be going by me like I was standing still. I was working hard but my HR was back into the 160s. Ryan was still nowhere to be seen although I kept expecting the next guy to be him. We took turned right onto Neva Rd, pushed down a nice hill and then carried the speed up the next hill. From there until we turned onto 63rd, I exchanged places with a guy on an orange Elite. There was a slower rider in between us when we turned and the lane was too narrow to pass her. I never saw the guy on the Elite again. The next few miles were small rolling hills out to the Diagonal highway and I was still checking behind me for Ryan. I took a couple Endurolytes and a gel as I got onto the Diagonal. I felt strong here even though it's slightly up hill. I continued to push and began to rehearse my transition in my head. As we turned back onto Jay Rd and then towards the Res, there was a clump of slower riders shuffling positions and I had to get hard on the brakes as we went around the corner. Felt like I lost some very valuable time and I checked behind me again. I rolled into T2, feeling good.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 01m 13s
Comments:

Swapped my helmet for my visor, pulled on my sockes and shoes, grabbed my number belt clicked it together on the way out.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 22m 37s
  • 3.1 miles
  • 07m 18s  min/mile
Comments:

As soon as I started running, I knew I'd be on guts because my legs that felt good on the bike did not feel good on the run. It's only a 5k though, and if I didn't cramp, which they've been doing lately, they might come around. They didn't. They hurt and didn't really start turning over on their own until the turnaround. On the way back in, I kept watching for Ryan but didn't see him. I kept pushing and just when the road turned from dirt/gravel to pavement again I began to think "He must've had a flat, or wrecked...hope he's ok. Maybe I can back off a little." At that very second, there was Ryan on my shoulder w/ maybe 3/4 of a mile to go. "What the F#$K????" was all I could think. As we went down hill I made my move and thought that either he's gonna blow up or I'm gonna blow up. As we went down the hill, I could see his shadow following me and I lost it...briefly. We made a tight right-hander towards the finish chute with me leading but I could feel him on me. I went to the right of a slower runner and Ryan went to the left. As we crossed the finish line, my stomach was already in the process of turning itself inside out. He beat my by a step or two. I couldn't have asked for a better finish!!!
What would you do differently?:

Maybe I should have started my push a little later?? But still, I'm not sure there was much I could have done. I honestly believe the Endurolytes kept me from cramping I haven't ridden that hard and then run that hard in a long time without cramping.
Post race
Warm down:

Puked...got a water chatted it up, congratulated Ryan. This is racin'!

What limited your ability to perform faster:

With the cramping issues I've been having with the run off the bike, I think that's prevented me from training as effectively as I could have. More than that thought, my training has been too sporadic.

Event comments:

I love this race. It's got a great feel to it. If I had one bone to pick it'd be the run course. It's exposed, the surface is rough and the heat seems to reflect right off the trail. Tough courses make for great races though, so would I change it? Probably not.




Last updated: 2007-06-08 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:14:23 | 880 yards | 01m 38s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/107
Overall: 239/1171
Performance: Good
Suit: Full Promotion
Course: U shaped course going straight into the sun on the first leg
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 01:24
Performance: Average
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:45:35 | 17 miles | 22.38 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/107
Overall: 123/1171
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Same loop as always. This course is just plain fast.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:13
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:22:37 | 03.1 miles | 07m 18s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/107
Overall: 178/1171
Performance: Good
Course: Out and back under the sun the whole time.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2007-06-17 4:55 PM

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2007-06-17 6:27 PM
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Sounds like quite a finish. Pretty fast all around, nice job!
2007-06-17 8:14 PM
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Great race and solid time. 
2007-06-17 9:41 PM
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Nice Race Ben!!!  It SUCKS to get edged out at the end when you hold someone off that long!  But still I think you should be proud - that's a solid time   Glad you kept the cramping issues in check.

Congrats

2007-06-18 12:10 AM
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Wow!  Sounds like an exciting race!  Fast one too!  I probably saw you come in but not knowing what you look like that doesn't really help much.  Anyway, congrats! 
2007-06-18 1:10 AM
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Ben,

NICE FINISH!! Damn you were fast overall! Excellent work. I need to keep training with you so some speed mojo will rub off on me...


2007-06-18 7:27 AM
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That run was brutal and being able to see all the way down the trail made it seem like it went on forever.  What an awesome way to finish though (except for the puking)!  Congrats on a great race.
2007-06-18 8:50 AM
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FYI, the official results online have you and Ryan with the same finishing time but with you a place higher... 
2007-06-18 9:49 AM
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Great race man!  That finish between you and Ryan was probably the best kick to the line I remember ever seeing.  That was awesome.  Congratulations on the big swim PR and a smokin' bike time.  All that half training paid off.
2007-06-18 10:48 AM
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Hard core Ben!  Congrats on the solid race!
2007-06-18 11:06 AM
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Great race out there from the swim all the way through the finish. More excitement than I was expecting, but now that I'm recovered (and you're not puking any more), it's definitely a memorable finish and race.  

juliapurr - 2007-06-18 7:50 AM FYI, the official results online have you and Ryan with the same finishing time but with you a place higher... 

Sorry, but I can't help clearing this up that I think it's because you're before me alphabetically. The actual standings are different. Looking at the overall, there were 4 people total (2 others) that had the same finishing time as us. Crazy how split seconds count for so much!



2007-06-18 11:11 AM
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himself - 2007-06-18 10:06 AM Sorry, but I can't help clearing this up that I think it's because you're before me alphabetically. The actual standings are different. Looking at the overall, there were 4 people total (2 others) that had the same finishing time as us. Crazy how split seconds count for so much!

I thought the same thing about the alphabetizing!  lol! 

Still nice finish....you and Ryan have a story for a lifetime on that one.  Tough AG....you know it's tough when you are 26th in AG, and still 51st overall!

2007-06-18 11:19 AM
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Great race Ben!  Cool to read about the sprint finish with you and Ryan.  I had the same finishing time as a buddy of mine last year at the Peak and he finsihed higher than me.  His last name is Pye.  Go figure.  Congrats!
2007-06-18 12:17 PM
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Way to go all-out and leave it on the course...well, most of it! 

I'm glad you filed the RR to tell the full tale.  Keep on having fun with it, and you will succeed in triathlon.

Cheers, -Sunny

2007-06-18 12:34 PM
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Awesome race! I loved reading it as the excitement kept building all the way to the finish. Good job!
2007-06-18 1:02 PM
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That's the race of a lifetime.. especially when it comes down to seconds.. or in this case, even milliseconds. Great race report and VERY impressive race, all the way around. I have nothing to say but great swim!, awesome bike!, and amazing run!

Great Work!



2007-06-18 5:59 PM
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Wow, what a great race for you. Congratulations.
2007-06-18 10:52 PM
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Great race Ben! It was nice to see you again and I am sure we will meet again soon. Until then GOOD LUCK !!!!
2007-06-19 8:58 AM
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Awesome swim!!

Way to push it all the way to the end!

ok, 3 pancakes and 3 eggs. ugh. It worked for you tho! 

 

2007-06-19 11:32 AM
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Great race, very balanced performance. Congrats on the swim and the flying finish!
2007-06-19 12:33 PM
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I wish I could have seen that finish. Getting pipped at the line, the puking - ahh, the glory of triathlon. I'm gonna look for the photo when they come out!! Great race, Ben! Congrats


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How did you get to be such a fast swimmer. can I touch you (no, not there!)? Great race. Wow.
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