year 4. I know this course well.
I was scheduled to run the pikes peak ascent this weekend, but, my plans changed, and, as a result, I was a late sign up for OCT.
This is a fun race coordinated by Dallas Athletes Racing. 250 yard swim, 12(ish) mile bike, 5k run that ends on the football field with a 40 yard dash.
Swim: I posted a 4:57 last year and figured I'd be faster this year, as I've spent quite a bit of time in the water. I set 4:45 as my target time during registration. As we were staging for the swim, a group of guys were calling a couple of their buddies to join them in line ahead of me. I was hoping it wouldn't be an issue, but...it was. I hit the water and felt great for the 1st 75 or so. I passed a couple of swimmers and felt good. Then things got congested. One of the guys that moved up was slow, and I actually swam under him with quite a bit of contact as I passed him heading into a new length. frustrating. The swim continued to be congested, and I posted a mediocre 5:07.
T1: uneventful. 1:37.
Bike: this would be the 1st time to race this race on the new bike. It was rolling really well, and I wanted to mash the pedals for this one. I pushed hard for the 1st 5 miles, and averaged 21.4 mph. I was passing lots of cyclists, felt great aero, and was really pushing the pace. I made the turn a little after 6 miles, and, per usual, slowed a bit, as there are always hills and wind on the return trip. That said, my 2nd 5 miles was still at a 19.4 pace. I slowed slightly for the last 2.6, but, felt really good about my bike split. A 19.7 mph average per Strava, but 18.7 per the results, based on the advertised 12 mile course (I posted 12.6).
Run: I wanted to be in the "8's" for this one. I got out to a good start and booked 8:42 for mile 1. I wasn't sure that I could maintain that pace, but, was able to book 9:00 and 9:09 for miles 2 and 3, keeping me in the 8's for my average. A PR for me on this run course. I'll take it.
Overall: 1:14:25 - my best yet on this course. (even with longer bike course)
2017: 1:14:25
2016: 1:16:30
2015: 1:15:19
2014: 1:21:20
Like usual, I was in the middle of the pack, placing 18 of 34 in my AG...that said, I was happy with my day.
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