This is a quick,short race report for Xterra Euereka Springs.
First I should start with a little history of me and my race here last year. It wasn't a good race for me, I got beat up on the swim, had a slower than expected bike and cramped on the run. This race kicked my ass last year. So, understandably, I was a little nervous going into this race.
I got great advice from my coach the day before, he told me to remember that I have done the work leading up to the race and to smile and enjoy the day.
Swim:
Really, I had a great swim. Way different from last year. I was able to pick my starting spot, get to the right of the main group and swim at my pace. Finished the swim about 20th 15:30 for the 880yds. Most importantly, I wasn't fatigued coming out of the water like last year. Big plus!
Bike:
The bike course is 13 miles in length, it is a rough 13 miles. Three big climbs and many technical sections make this course one of the toughest on the Xterra circuit. That being said, I went out cautious. I was riding the course very well, cleaned all the major climbs and only had to walk one technical section on the backside of the lake. The only major mistake I made was forgetting my nutrition at T1. I rode strong up to about 1hr40 min, I think I found my limit. I have to take on some kind of calories before this point. Finished the bike 1:30.
Run:
It's really sad that I had no fuel on my bike because I really think I could have put together a great race. I came out of T2 surging, I wasn't going to let this race beat me again. However, half way through the first climb of the run I knew it wasn't going to be my day. My time was faster than last year but not what I was hoping for. Time 1:12
Overall I am really stoked about my race. I beat last years time by 35 minutes. I was properly fueled to start the race, but I failed to put enough calories in my body during the race. Lesson learned, on to the next race.
First I should start with a little history of me and my race here last year. It wasn't a good race for me, I got beat up on the swim, had a slower than expected bike and cramped on the run. This race kicked my ass last year. So, understandably, I was a little nervous going into this race.
I got great advice from my coach the day before, he told me to remember that I have done the work leading up to the race and to smile and enjoy the day.
Swim:
Really, I had a great swim. Way different from last year. I was able to pick my starting spot, get to the right of the main group and swim at my pace. Finished the swim about 20th 15:30 for the 880yds. Most importantly, I wasn't fatigued coming out of the water like last year. Big plus!
Bike:
The bike course is 13 miles in length, it is a rough 13 miles. Three big climbs and many technical sections make this course one of the toughest on the Xterra circuit. That being said, I went out cautious. I was riding the course very well, cleaned all the major climbs and only had to walk one technical section on the backside of the lake. The only major mistake I made was forgetting my nutrition at T1. I rode strong up to about 1hr40 min, I think I found my limit. I have to take on some kind of calories before this point. Finished the bike 1:30.
Run:
It's really sad that I had no fuel on my bike because I really think I could have put together a great race. I came out of T2 surging, I wasn't going to let this race beat me again. However, half way through the first climb of the run I knew it wasn't going to be my day. My time was faster than last year but not what I was hoping for. Time 1:12
Overall I am really stoked about my race. I beat last years time by 35 minutes. I was properly fueled to start the race, but I failed to put enough calories in my body during the race. Lesson learned, on to the next race.
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