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Last Post 09/09/2014 05:26 PM by Cosmic Kid. 39 Replies.
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ChinookPass

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09/08/2014 11:10 AM
CK, do you have any splits for that first 9 miles or so of the run?

Impressive race but, as you know, room for improvement!

You must have some good stories to tell.
Serotta94

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09/08/2014 12:36 PM
Don't be too disappointed. Those races are really complicated and hard to get right - even for experienced racers. Back in the early 90's I helped train a guy who went on to do a 9:25 @ IM Canada and it took him 4 trips there to finally put together the perfect race on the day.

I know you said you would not do any more IM's, but know that you're off to a good start if you change your mind.
huckleberry

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09/08/2014 01:03 PM
Congrats, CK!!!
Cosmic Kid

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09/08/2014 07:21 PM
CP, see below. Net - net: I started out way too fast. My fastest goal pace was 9:00 / mile and even 9:30 would have had me close to 11 hours after my swim / bike splits. But I had zero perception of how fast I was actually running. Lesson for the future - learn to run correctly w/o a Garmin!!

Total Split Time Total time Pace
3.7 mi 3.7 mi 37:32 7:29:14 10:08/mi
5.9 mi 2.2 mi 19:45 7:48:59 8:58/mi
8.8 mi 2.9 mi 22:50 8:11:49 7:52/mi
9.9 mi 1.1 mi 9:16 8:21:05 8:25/mi


Those splits included me executing a run / walk strategy, where I walked every aid station (about every mile) for one minute. Like I said....WAY too fast. Lesson learned.

Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
Cosmic Kid

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09/08/2014 07:24 PM
S94, thanks. I'll probably give it another shot, but not next year. Gotta pay the family back for all the support and patience this year. . Next year is golf and just a few shorter races.

I know I have sub-11 in me....just gotta work out a few kinks now!
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
ChinookPass

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09/09/2014 10:35 AM
smokin' fast for a while there. Do you think the pace contributed to blisters? Does swimming contribute to blisters (I'm thinking about skin softening up from being in the water)? Just curious.
Cosmic Kid

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09/09/2014 12:13 PM
No, I think the blister was the result of walking vs. running. I *think*. Who knows....

I'll just add that I have been very happy for the Americans with Disabilities Act the last 2 days. Handicap Accessible ramps are a godspend right now.
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
SideBySide

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09/09/2014 01:45 PM
Congrats. Finishing is an accomplishment, There is always next time...
BuffFan

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09/09/2014 05:09 PM
The Wisconsin course is super easy to go out too fast on, the crowds are CRAZY!

How did you like the fans on the 3 sisters hills?
Cosmic Kid

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09/09/2014 05:26 PM
Fans were great out there....hell, everywhere on the course. Really is impressive the amount of support the community gives to the race.

Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
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