So I'm training for an ironman, putting in alot of miles in training, so what's a sprint tri to me? Let me tell you, it's not easy, sprint racing is it's own unique animal, especially when you are building an engine for distance...As soon as you start to find a rhythm in the water, it's time to get on the bike, as soon as my bike legs were warmed up, it's time to run...I don't even wear a watch for these races because who cares about heart rate or what time it is?!! I just push myself as hard as I can go, there's no strategy, there's no pacing, there's no "I need to keep my heart rate at 75% through the first seven mintues of the bike, and then increase it 2.3%percent over the next 25, or whatever, you get my drift..." For me, right out of the gate it's just go, go , go, go, until they rip the chip off your leg!
Having said all this, I enjoy the danger of a sprint race, where every second is magnified, where if you slow your pace just a fraction, your pursuers will be all over you and then by you quickly...
So I finished in 21st place today, 8th in my age group...Damn this town, you could have the race of your life (which, of note, I haven't had yet), and 10 guys will still beat you...I'm kidding, I love Boulder, the competition can only be good for me, and after all, let me repeat one of the oldest sports cliches known to man, "that the most important thing is to have fun". I'd like to add, "and do well" to that line that seemingly drops out of my mouth without any meaning...However today I believe I did well and had fun, so there you have it, success!
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