Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [dmorris] [ In reply to ]

Sep 1, 17 8:08

Post #76 of 128 (4425 views)

dmorris wrote:

Since nobody seems to have mentioned him yet, James Cunnama. Previous 4th (5th?) place finisher, back training with Sutton where he seemed to have his most success, can run 2:40 off the bike, and seems to be trending in the right direction this summer. I could see him being right in the mix.

I did, but I agree, he could be really good!

Brent

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

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [arby] [ In reply to ]

Sep 1, 17 8:09

Post #77 of 128 (4416 views)

arby wrote:

I think she will have a top 3 race.

My biggest question with Rachel is the swim. She's always been front pack no question, but the swim has been very slow to come back (by her very high standards) it seems. She needs to be in that lead group out of the water and not chasing. I would love to see her have a great race tho!

Brent

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

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [mwanner1] [ In reply to ]

Sep 1, 17 8:11

Post #78 of 128 (4413 views)

mwanner1 wrote:

Men's-Sam Appleton
Women's-Holly Lawrence

Both athletes have had spectacular results this season. I think either one of them can pull off the upset on the right day.

Not racing

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [vittorio] [ In reply to ]

Sep 1, 17 8:15

Post #79 of 128 (4402 views)

Linsey Corbin & Heather Jackson

"if you chose it, it's not really pain"

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [aerobean] [ In reply to ]

Sep 1, 17 8:17

Post #80 of 128 (4400 views)

aerobean wrote:

Alexander's record is questioned as well though, many have cited that the turnaround in the energy lab was considerably shorter in 2011. Frodeno's time definitely appears to be in Crowie's neighborhood. The craziest thing is that Luc Van Lierde's previous record included a 3 minute penalty.

I am personally suspect of any endurance athlete that did super human things in the 90s. It's hard enough to believe it today but in that era I'm not confident there wasn't some other things at play with LVL. Call me cynical ....

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"Train so you have no regrets @ the finish line"

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [mwanner1] [ In reply to ]

Sep 1, 17 8:25

Post #81 of 128 (4399 views)

mwanner1 wrote:

Men's-Sam Appleton
Women's-Holly Lawrence

Both athletes have had spectacular results this season. I think either one of them can pull off the upset on the right day.

Neither of which are racing Kona. You are thinking 70.3 worlds and they are hardly shockers.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum] [ In reply to ]

Sep 1, 17 8:36

Post #82 of 128 (4381 views)

Ruedi Wild

He's had a good year with multiple wins, including recently in Switzerland, and also smoked everyone at 70.3 Taiwan and Philippines. He can definitely handle the heat.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [vittorio] [ In reply to ]

Sep 2, 17 4:28

Post #83 of 128 (4288 views)

Oops! I wondered why no one mentioned these two. Duh 🙄

vittorio wrote:

mwanner1 wrote:

Men's-Sam Appleton
Women's-Holly Lawrence

Both athletes have had spectacular results this season. I think either one of them can pull off the upset on the right day.

Not racing

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum] [ In reply to ]

Sep 2, 17 4:47

Post #84 of 128 (4270 views)

Anne Haug in 2018.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [wium1991] [ In reply to ]

Sep 2, 17 10:40

Post #85 of 128 (4155 views)

wium1991 wrote:

How about Patrick Nilsson? Could he be in the mix for the podium?

I had the same thought.
He can run in the heat.
I think he can make it into the mix.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 8:57

Post #86 of 128 (3861 views)

Pete Jacobs

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [tlc13] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 8:59

Post #87 of 128 (3850 views)

I'm sticking with Matt Hanson

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 9:10

Post #88 of 128 (3828 views)

The Swede Patrik Nilsson.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [tlc13] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 9:33

Post #89 of 128 (3782 views)

Is he even racing?

Edit: I meant Jacob

Last edited by: frenchieTT: Sep 29, 17 9:47

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [frenchieTT] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 10:04

Post #90 of 128 (3732 views)

yes, he actually is. He says he feeling pretty good

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Geek_fit] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 10:24

Post #91 of 128 (3696 views)

Geek_fit wrote:

No quantification for it but I would love to see Jesse Thomas throw an upset and either win or get on the podium. I wouldn't bet on it, but I can say I would be out of my chair cheering.

Same. I just like Jesse Thomas as an individual - I would love to see him anywhere in the top 5. Just because.

Michelle Vesterby. Same as Thomas. That smile can win for all I care.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Fishbum] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 10:32

Post #92 of 128 (3674 views)

I think a lot of people would be shocked if an american won. So that's what I'm pulling for.... cmon TO and the Hoff.....

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [lordhong] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 10:36

Post #93 of 128 (3666 views)

Matt Hanson. Could see him having a similar result to Lange last year running through the field.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [USCoregonian] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 10:53

Post #94 of 128 (3624 views)

He may not win this yr but I could see him being a contender in next couple yrs.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Jackets] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 10:55

Post #95 of 128 (3621 views)

Jackets wrote:

DFW_Tri wrote:

Lange or Sanders would be shocking?? I would think they would be in everyone's top 10 (if not, top 5) favorites

You might as well re name the thread 'Other than Frodeno and Kienle who do you think could win?'

Yep !

The real shock is anyone not named Frodeno or Ryf winning

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [cowboy7] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 11:10

Post #96 of 128 (3588 views)

cowboy7 wrote:

The real shock is anyone not named Frodeno or Ryf winning

This. Until someone steps up (Gomez?), Kona will be a race for 2-10.

Pink? Maybe. Maybe not. You decide.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [Halvard] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 12:23

Post #97 of 128 (3505 views)

Halvard wrote:

The Swede Patrik Nilsson.

+1, he is crazy good

Endurance coach | Physiotherapist (primary care) | Bikefitter | Swede

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [japarker24] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 12:51

Post #98 of 128 (3459 views)

japarker24 wrote:

cowboy7 wrote:

The real shock is anyone not named Frodeno or Ryf winning

This. Until someone steps up (Gomez?), Kona will be a race for 2-10.

What has Frodo done this year? At Allgäu he rode 2:15:02 to Ryf's 2:17:30. Does not really blow me away as unequivocal favorite.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [1poseur1] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 13:02

Post #99 of 128 (3438 views)

1poseur1 wrote:

japarker24 wrote:

cowboy7 wrote:

The real shock is anyone not named Frodeno or Ryf winning

This. Until someone steps up (Gomez?), Kona will be a race for 2-10.

What has Frodo done this year? At Allgäu he rode 2:15:02 to Ryf's 2:17:30. Does not really blow me away as unequivocal favorite.

He went sub 8 at IM Austria & won by 15 minutes. But that doesn't matter......a back to back defending champion should always be the "unequivocal favorite" barring any unforeseen circumstances (injury, illness, etc)

Pink? Maybe. Maybe not. You decide.

Re: What pro has the best chance to shock us all at Kona [stevej] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 17 18:46

Post #100 of 128 (3288 views)

Our of all the Americans, I'm definitely pulling for Hoff!

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