I raced IM Austria last year. Why is it "fast" IMHO.
1. Bike course is 2 miles short, and really well paved.
2. Run was hot last year but even in the heat, it had a lot of shade. This year with the cool temps PLUS shade, it was zooming.
3. Run is flat.
4. Swim....who knows the distance but I swam my 1:07 with ZERO effort. I expected to come out way slower. I would say that the swimmer - generated "current" in that canal has to help a bit.
5. The energy of the place is out of this world. It was just a great vibe. Good vibe=good thoughts= fast times???? who knows.
1. Bike course is 2 miles short, and really well paved.
2. Run was hot last year but even in the heat, it had a lot of shade. This year with the cool temps PLUS shade, it was zooming.
3. Run is flat.
4. Swim....who knows the distance but I swam my 1:07 with ZERO effort. I expected to come out way slower. I would say that the swimmer - generated "current" in that canal has to help a bit.
5. The energy of the place is out of this world. It was just a great vibe. Good vibe=good thoughts= fast times???? who knows.
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Jeff Spicoli: Jul 3, 11 8:57