Thanks for the heads up. Is it on the newest episode?

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Genetics load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.

Not surprised when he came out of the water with Sebi at Samorin.

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Let food be thy medicine...

This is great news.

Do you have a link to the podcast?

I think we need to get on a plane to Kona!!!

Already going, but I have a race to do!!😂😂

Incredible podcast/episode.

These decisions make great sense for Lionel. I'm just bummed because I'm planning to spectate at 70.3 Worlds.

Cool. When did he qualify for Kona?

I guessing he has enough points for winning Arizona and a gazillion of 70.3s since...

Forgot about IMAZ last year. Thx

http://www.ironman.com/...ankings/kpr-men.aspx

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Not a dig at sportstat u guys/ladies are great......but I love it when in 2017 a weblink says "no mobile version" Seriously WTC.....

I mean really....sigh.

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Listened to the podcast.

Lionel kept mentioning the WTC draft zone was 10m. I'm assuming he means 10m from the rear wheel to front wheel. Because the draft is technically 12m front wheel to front wheel.

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We all know what he means, besides i dont know a single triathletes that does not refer to it as the 10m rule :)

On a related note, on the other IM Cairns thread, Josh Amberger said he is taking his Kona slot (race winner at Cairns APAC IM championships) and plans to lift the swim pace. This is good for Frodo and Potts, not so good for Sebi and Lionel.

AND FOR BROWNLEE !!!11!!!1!!!!!!!

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Brownlee will just attack off the front and try to draft the Timex Mini Clubman


Actually I am not sure I had to put the above in pink. Black text would cover the reality. His racing style reminds me of the first 6 times Mark Allen went to Kona, until he smartened up and just shadowed Dave Scott for 137 miles or so and did exactly whatever Dave did whenever Dave did it.

Actually, in Kona I believe that they use the cat eyes on the road, which are 13ish m apart. I'm pretty sure that's the case, it's visual for the refs and the riders. I used it for reference (I swam so poorly I didn't need to worry about the draft packs) and it was pretty easy and effective.

Brent

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DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!

Thought on the impact to the other 2 serious contenders of T.O. and Hoff.

I listened to the podcast, boy he isn't shy about accusing Brownlee of drafting during the Championship race. I really think if he focuses on Kona, he can have a great result this year.
What I found most interesting is that he intends to make the front pack of the swim one day, his goal is 2020, knowing him it sounds about right.

Hey I got something right!

Why is this great news?

Brent,

IIRC in Hawaii the reflectors are placed at 40' intervals. That works out to 12.2 meters between them. So if the refs/athletes are using them for a front of bike to front of bike spacing that gives nearly a perfect legal spacing. If they actually use back of lead bike to front of following bike then they're giving a bit wider spacing than other WTC pro races.

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Genetics load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.

So, I wonder what's the gap between the top swimmers and LS...Probably looking at 5-7 minutes? It'll be tough to make that up on the bike at Kona, methinks.

I think TO, Hoffman, Frodo, Keinle, Lange, and maybe Potts are the top contenders this year...LS in the top 5 if he has a good race, but more like top 10, IMO. Blast away, LS fanboys! :)