The story here: Race Report, too many pics with lots of info on the course, venue, grub & brew
The ST version:
Holy smokes, I didn't see that coming.
I told Brian Stover after I cracked at Kona '13 that I wanted to really rock a 2014 Ironman. I just wanted crush one. (crush = top5 AG to me) He hit me with a ton of volume, kept me fresh, able to train, and injury free ultimately making the magic happen.
I cant write enough good things about Brian. I know you guys read about him on here and debate about if a coach is worth while.
We spend ridiculous amounts of money on things that may make us slightly faster. Brian will make you faster. As he says, he has been a total failure at making anyone slower.
Here is what you guys probably want to know:
4:48 something split
23mm Conti GP4000sii with Vittoria lambskin tubes inside ;) and Flo 90/disc
and what I look like on the bike
please don't buy a Dimond.
the numbers:
final build:
Rumor is it doesn't take this much, but it takes me this much.
things I did poorly
grabbed the wrong bag in T1, thankfully #119 must've gotten a late start
I wear a visor and have flappy Velcro straps on my shoes
I tanked the tail end of the bike because I didn't trust Brian since I was moving up so fast.
Things I did well
showed up with lots of fitness and picked a course to suit my strengths
If you are thinking of racing IMChoo
Don't rely on your swim
Be a strong and proficient cyclist
bring a ton of run fitness
that's all I got. Thanks to ST mafia for playing a huge role in life. I spend way too much time snagging tidbits off here, but you guys have been a big help getting me up to speed in the sport. I can't thank you all enough.
@christopher_borden •
Spinning Spoke • Dimond Bikes • Flo Cycling • Castelli Cycling
The ST version:
Holy smokes, I didn't see that coming.
I told Brian Stover after I cracked at Kona '13 that I wanted to really rock a 2014 Ironman. I just wanted crush one. (crush = top5 AG to me) He hit me with a ton of volume, kept me fresh, able to train, and injury free ultimately making the magic happen.
I cant write enough good things about Brian. I know you guys read about him on here and debate about if a coach is worth while.
We spend ridiculous amounts of money on things that may make us slightly faster. Brian will make you faster. As he says, he has been a total failure at making anyone slower.
Here is what you guys probably want to know:
4:48 something split
23mm Conti GP4000sii with Vittoria lambskin tubes inside ;) and Flo 90/disc
and what I look like on the bike
please don't buy a Dimond.
the numbers:
final build:
Rumor is it doesn't take this much, but it takes me this much.
things I did poorly
grabbed the wrong bag in T1, thankfully #119 must've gotten a late start
I wear a visor and have flappy Velcro straps on my shoes
I tanked the tail end of the bike because I didn't trust Brian since I was moving up so fast.
Things I did well
showed up with lots of fitness and picked a course to suit my strengths
If you are thinking of racing IMChoo
Don't rely on your swim
Be a strong and proficient cyclist
bring a ton of run fitness
that's all I got. Thanks to ST mafia for playing a huge role in life. I spend way too much time snagging tidbits off here, but you guys have been a big help getting me up to speed in the sport. I can't thank you all enough.
@christopher_borden •
Spinning Spoke • Dimond Bikes • Flo Cycling • Castelli Cycling