Did the Vineman 70.3 today. Decent swim and bike, then it all fell apart on the run. It was a great course, but probably 90 degrees. As DH said, it was like a death march, everyone barely running or walking.
No spots to the 70.3 worlds, but that's probably just as well. Three 70.3's in 5 weeks has taken its toll!
Race report will be coming at the end of the week.
i can't imagine doing a half as a standalone run in that weather, let alone after a bike and swim! Way to tough it out! I'm very impressed with your whole season. Enjoy your time off.
I'm sorry that it wasn't what you hoped, but ditto everyone else. Such a badass! I once did 3 HM is 10 weeks, and that was enough! Racing takes a lot out of you. Mentally, I was just over it by the third race, and that was only for half marathons!! Congrats on an amazing 5 weeks. Enjoy some rest!
You're awesome! SOrry about not making it to worlds, but you should be seriously proud of yourself. 90 degrees on the run after all that sounds horrific, death march sounds pretty appropriate.
Living in the deep south- I know what it's like to race in 90 degree temps- and it sucks. I'm not sure you ever get used to it. You are a machine pushing through that period. THEN you also ran 3 races in 5 weeks, that's straight #FSU status. Sometimes the race results/outcomes don't reflect the effort.
I'm sorry 70.3 worlds didn't work out for you this year, but damn what a season you have had. Talk about mental toughness. Super impressive. Enjoy the rest of your trip!