Racing
2011 Year in Review
Nov 16th
I had a great year.
Some highlights:
I got to race in Abu Dhabi, this was my first race overseas and first trip to the Middle East. It was an incredible experience, while I did not place as well as I would have liked it was a very good trip. I did however catch some sort of bug that hit when I got back and sidelined me totally for about two weeks post race and set the rest of the season back a bit.
Multiple age-group placings. I outright won my age group in a large 5k outside of Chicago, I took two 2nd place podiums in triathlons, and a 2nd place in a local 5.5mi road race.
Riding with Tom Danielson. I got to do a 50mi ride with Tom Danielson, speak with him during the ride and get some good pack riding in.
Working with Gordo Byrn and the folks at Endurance Corner.
PRs at both Rev3 Quassy and Patriotman. These races are two weeks apart, I raced them both last year and this year. I improved overall my overall placing and time at both races.
By the time Patriotman was done I was burned out, by August I was ready to race again. I started my season early with Abu Dhabi in March and finished on July 3rd with a 5k. I then took some downtime and raced a few local races.
I struggled throughout the year to accept my placing at races, regardless of how well others told me I did. I certainly have different standards for myself than others have for me. So when I placed 11th overall at a race, I was upset that I did not break the top 10. While I set PRs at two major races, I was upset that my times did not improve more.
Looking back over the year, I am content. I have nothing to complain about; I rode outside more this past year than I did the previous two years combined. I started coaching my first athlete and then a few others. While most are new to running, all are running frequent, uninjured and enjoying themselves. Another win.
I also had the opportunity to meet some great people, interact with people at the highest level of my sport and learn a ton of new things.
Remember, tomorrow is always easier than today was.
Peter Reid & Jordan Rapp Interview
Apr 5th
Really an awesome video with Peter Reid the greatest ever at the Ironman distance and Jordan Rapp. Really great tips on motivation, racing, sponsorship and dedication.
Really a great video.
2010 Bimbler’s Bash 10kish Race Report
Apr 12th
This was my second trail race. This was the first time I was worried about greatly hurting myself during a race. In the week leading up to the race I studied past results and looked to see who was registered this time. I could not understand why all of the times were so slow. I expected to finish in just under an hour. It was not until the race finished that I understood why the times were so slow. For some reason I should have better understood the following quote from the race’s official site, “… at the end it isn’t over…”
There was a false finish at the 10k mark. The actual race length is about a mile long. In addition to that the course is very technical. LOTS of mud. Well over the top of my shoes multiple times. The course is a constant up and down with areas that are straight vertical in which you must stop, walk/climb up boulders and the side of hills.
Aaron at the finish line, I am in the back.
So who did I beat?
- All the women
- 1 mDot tattoo
- 8 Pairs of compression socks
- 2 Guys in tri-club jerseys
Who beat me?
- A 12yo kid.
- A bunch of old men.
- Some guy in tights and an awkward white shirt
As you can see in the photo, I was just edged out. I really came in 20th place, and not 19th. Yesterday at the race I was listed as 6th for Men’s Open, not sure where I got bumped down.
Awesome race, I am happy with how I did. I lost two places when my shoe came untied and another two places when I went off course. Outside of that decisions were well made and I was happy with a top 20 finish that would have netted me a top 10 two years ago.
Start of Bimbler's Bash
Brooks Cascadia Post Race
| 19th OA | Aaron | Davidson | Groton | CT | M | OPEN | 1:04:40 | 7th AG |
Updated 2010 Race Schedule
Mar 29th
Race schedule now includes a Google Maps, map.
View 2010 Race Schedule in a larger map
2010-03-07 WPLR Shamrock & Roll 5K
2010-04-11 Bimblers Bash Trail Race
2010-04-18 Wrentham Duathalon
2010-06-06 Revolution3
2010-06-19 Pat Griskus Triathlon Series – Olympic Distance
2010-07-10 Black Fly Tri Lord of the Flies
2010-08-08 Amica Niantic Bay Sprint Triathlon
2010-08-22 Timberman – Half Iron
How Far Will You Go?
Mar 8th
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
– T.S. Eliot