blaxxuede wrote:
Has anyone else considered the fact that this wasn't that bad of a showing 2 months out from Kona? First of all LS went 55, 4:28, 2:55 for an 8:24. How was he able to go 6:10 pace for the first 20 miles of the run if he was in such a bad way? He had to shut it down purposely. The words out of the colonels mouth were that this was a long training day to test efficiency and other changes, add that to the fact that his buddy CB was the one who won this race (with a killer debut). I am just speculating but wouldn't it make sense for LS not to push Cody and let him have his day? After all Cody says he is not doing Kona anyway and it would make sense for LS to save his run legs. If that is the case I think this is a win for him to show restraint, get in whatever testing he wanted and come back to Kona with a clearer picture. Just my opinion, although I don't disagree that getting some coaches or mentors would pay dividends to his consistency. I guess we shall see in a couple months.........
the problem wasn't in Lionel's physiological capacity, it is seemingly in his decision making process. 700+ ml per HOUR on the bike? Weighing in at sub 160 pounds and having cut weight LEADING into an IM?? Choosing to do an IM this close to Kona and then CHOOSING to finish even when he's clearly into so many GI issues he can barely run straight.
Just a lot of questionable decisions over the course of a week.
Also, regarding the LS "letting" Cody have his day: do you seriously think an athlete of LS' caliber signs up for any race and doesn't plan on winning the damn thing? Please.
Further, LS has had MANY coaches and advisors. They end up not being able to stick it out together for whatever reason. But it's like when one athlete ALWAYS has bike issues (we all know this person); it's not the bike, it's you.