It won't let me see the report.

Sorry about that. It should work now.

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I also can't see it.

It was definitely a fast year, due to the relatively low winds.

says I may be a bot so need to enter security code. Doesn't work for me but that could be my computer.

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The winds were relative low, but I've done it in 2011, 2013 and this year. In 2011 I remember needed long pants and jacket post race due to the temp. In 2013 I remember thinking, "this is a little warmer that 2011" on the run and this year thinking, "this sun is brutal. Do whatever you can to find shade" I was actually looking forward to the neighborhoods.

Ok, fair enough. I was going primarily based on AG times from last year, and also talking to a few people who've raced it before. The only year I did it was 2014 (canceled swim year). It was definitely hot on the run, but those winds made for a very flat ocean and a very fast bike. I realize it's not an apples to apples comparison, but in 2016 there were only 3 guys in M45-49 to go sub 10, and this year it was 11.

That's darn close to KQ! I feel your pain... Have you been before or is that your closest miss? Congrats on an excellent race nonetheless!

I've never been to Kona and, frankly, I probably wouldn't go. But I still want to be invited!

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Well done Arnaud. Even when training doesn’t go exactly as planned, you somehow always figure out execution on race day. It’s been a lot of fun to shave these 2h off your IM time. All we have to do now is get you a Kona slot that you can snob ;)

Like I need that. :-)

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Ouais 9h32, t'aurais pu en faire plus...

Kidding of course. That is a solid time sir and if François wants it to happen, I am not sure you have a choice.

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Great job Arnaud!! And when you get the Kona invite, I'm putting money that you will accept. btw speaking of money, it was $1k this year on Active receipt.

I started at the front of the 1:10 group, swam 1:08 and had very clean no contact swim. I did stick along the inside of the buoys until I got to the corner buoys. Works great on that course for a right sided breather like myself.

Curious to why you think 2000 cal on bike isn't enough....

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2000 kcal sounds right, but somehow I felt sluggish on the last third of the bike, which usually doesn't happen. Maybe I ended up not taking 2000 kcal. I should really stop eyeballing my nutrition and properly figure it out.

How was the rest of your day?

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I had an unexpectedly great race on low training volume. 9:50 and won male 55-59. PR for the distance and my first AG win at the full distance.

On the nutrition side, I've just gone to drinking Gatorade Endurance, as much as I can stand, and picking up a few gels on the bike. I did carry a bottle containing Red Bull but otherwise I just get whatever the course provides. Less to worry about and works for me.

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Congrats on the win and the PR!

Maybe I should give a shot to rely solely on course nutrition as you mention. It is, indeed, one fewer thing to worry about.

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