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Sandy Cheeks
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 Posted: 04/14/03 - 00:39 Post subject:
That's fantastic! 
Great job and a great report. I felt like I was there with you!
I hope your legs feel better, too.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 04:54 Post subject: Re: Lake Lanier Duathlon - I WON!
| cjay wrote: | | So what is the pucker factor like going down a hill at 42 MPH? I know I would probably have a hard time breaking the suction on the seat during the transition......... |
I've gone faster on my other bike. I hit 45 MPH once when I was actually brave enough to pedal down a hill like that. I'm getting old or something. The thought of repaving the asphalt with my skin if I should fall off just doesn't sound appealing any more. 
| Soginieur wrote: | | Are your hamstrings always really tight or was it just post this race? Can you bend down and touch your toes? |
My hams are always tight and no I can't touch the floor (or even come close). It's just the way I was put together. I do stretch them everyday and I'm still tight in that area.
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copteacher
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 09:24 Post subject:
you need a road trip to NZ to get that hamstring thing worked out
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purple hayes
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 09:26 Post subject:
| rtpd113 wrote: | | you need a road trip to NZ to get that hamstring thing worked out |
No offense to Rachel, but I'll stick with the lady that did it on Sunday. 
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robp
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 09:37 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: | that completely and totally ROCKS 
Congratulations! Great race and report.
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What the rock said! Good job!
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 09:46 Post subject:
Great Job John! 
Excellent report and effort.
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 09:51 Post subject:
Well no wonder you've got tight hammies.. having Godzilla Quads and all!! Good goin' John! With all the training you do, it's hard to imagine you're a newbie.. race-wise maybe, but you've done your time on the roads. Congrats again!
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 10:12 Post subject:
Great Job!!!
Dosen't it feel great to have a goal and do a bit better!
Were you able to stay in the aero position most of the time?
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purple hayes
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 10:29 Post subject:
| Dancer wrote: | | Were you able to stay in the aero position most of the time? |
Except for cornering (which I need to work on) and passing on one of the larger hills, I stayed tucked in the whole race. I used one of these :: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=1635&sku=2595&storetype=&estoreid= and except for hitting a large bump early in the race and spilling Gatroade all over myself, was really happy with it. I didn't see anyone else using one though.  I never had to reach for a water bottle and was able to stay hydrated on the whole bike and never needed a drink on either run.
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Dancer
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 10:36 Post subject:
It's like an adult sippie cup! I see people using them all the time.
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 10:48 Post subject:
| Dancer wrote: | | It's like an adult sippie cup! I see people using them all the time. |
I loved it and couldn't believe that I didn't see anyone else there with one. I did see a lot of back-of-the-packers riding with Camelbaks though. I thought that was a little excessive for a 16 mile ride. Maybe they were just really, really thirsty.
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Posted: 04/14/03 - 11:16 Post subject:
Wow!! Congrats PH! Awesome report on what sounds like an awesome first Du!! I thought of you a bunch this weekend, every time I was ready to whine I thought "PH is doing this AND getting off the bike and running...." 
Oh and um, 42 mph???? !!!!
You rock! Congrats!
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