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It just occurred to me-you changed from ucan (I thought that was your ‘go to’ liquid calorie mix)...why?
And what was you max long run, and what type of intensity for harder run workouts? And ‘off the bike’ bricks?
And if I may ask, why do you think you finally broke through?
Prior Plateau? Series of ‘‘fortunate events’? Consistency? Not caring about Kona? Race conditions?
Oh, and congratulations again. I bet you just sometimes think about that day and just have a huge smile-and you deserve to smile.
😊😊
Thanks!
I used UCAN for several years with success, but fell short late into the run. I think it's a good product, but would suggest it's better to use at the start of the race and then transition to simple sugars.
I worked with a nutritionist who made a plan leading up to the race and race day. It was mainly simple sugars. I did make adjustments on the fly as it was a shortened swim and the weather was pretty cold.
I'm not sure why I broke thru?
I've had good results before, 8th-10th in 3/4 IMs last completed, so it wasn't a crazy leap ahead. I really think it came down to 3 things:
1. Terrible weather. I was somehow able to deal with it better than some. I can compartmentalize reasonably well, maybe that was it?
2. Much better nutrition plan. Felt strong all day.
3. My training, which was extremely bike heavy and high intensity compared to prior races. I feel like it gave me the ability to ride the course at a NP of 224 (15 watts better than anything recent at the distance) and yet feel good for the run. I've heard it discussed here before, the concept of improving your bike durability, ie; not feeling trashed after the ride.
Lastly, who knows? I was primarily making the workouts up every day. Maybe it was some luck, years of training and base and a different approach this year?
Thanks again, always appreciate your support!
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