Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [Francois] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:05

Post #176 of 230 (5447 views)

Francois wrote:

Frankly, I doubt he'll get down to the low 22s. He may get to Kienle's level in swimming, but will still have to close 2min or so.
And against guys like Gomez, it'll be virtually impossible. Besides, Frodeno also rode really hard. He said he rode as hard as he
could because he knew Gomez would be unbeatable on the run.

That's probably a realistic expectation. You're right that it's extremely unlikely he'll get to the level of the ITU guys.

Edit: Grammar.

Last edited by: Staz: Sep 7, 14 9:06

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [ericM40-44] [ In reply to ]

bluefever

Sep 7, 14 9:06

Post #177 of 230 (5441 views)

ericM40-44 wrote:

I love how this forum loves Lionel sanders and dismisses the 2008 gold medalist and reigning silver medalist and world champion

Luckily Alan Webb is not racing, otherwise there would be twice as many posts in that vain. He�s the Worlds' best ITU athlete according to most on this forum.

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [Fazz] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:08

Post #178 of 230 (5421 views)

James Burke may catch back up to him. If not, he'll get another chance at Kona.

FYI - this is burke's second year in tri (out the gate at his first IM he was first amateur at IM WI last year -- guy has Matthew Busche like talent - 4:26 500yd HS freestyler)

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [shady] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:09

Post #179 of 230 (5406 views)

Hey, Asshat, he was never "in a battle for 3rd". Yes, he finished 4th and, with some bad luck by other racers, could have finished 3rd but it didn't happened. Keep looking through your rose colored glasses and congrats on being elected prez of the Sanders Fan Club!!!!

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [Francois] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:09

Post #180 of 230 (5396 views)

I should have paid more attention to my 4th grade teacher when he taught us the metric system because, in his words, us 'Mericans would soon adopt the metric system to be like the rest of the world. Trying to track friends' paces has me doing math on a Sunday!

To me, this year's 70.3 WC has stepped up a notch and now has earned the WC with the level of competition. It's a shame that the athletes competing aren't getting the video coverage they deserve.

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [Francois] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:09

Post #181 of 230 (5396 views)

Francois wrote:

Nearly 2min faster than Sanders. Just wait to see Mola, the Brownlees, and a few others deciding to line up at all the 70.3...

?? Come on Frankie...I consider you as one of the smarter guys on the 'Twitch. You think you saw the upper limit today from a 26 yearold who has only been racing 70.3 seriously for over 1 year now and already has several sub 1:09:xx to his name ?

sigh...I keep telling people......today the Colonel just wanted to introduce himself to the ITU boys...and it would appear ...to a bunch here on the twitch.

Say HI guys. (maybe the Colonel reads ST?:)

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [Timtek] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:10

Post #182 of 230 (5386 views)

Timtek wrote:

Today's podium sponsored by Specialized. lol

Sanders got 4th. WOW!

+1. Good day for Specialized. Amazing race both by Gomez and Frodeno.

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [shady] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:11

Post #183 of 230 (5374 views)

Not bad for Lionel's first race of the season

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [shady] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:12

Post #184 of 230 (5353 views)

hmmm...I think we saw his upper limit of today, because if he could have run any faster, he would have ;-)

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [Staz] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:13

Post #185 of 230 (5346 views)

Staz wrote:

shady wrote:

japarker24 wrote:

shady wrote:

japarker24 wrote:

shady wrote:

japarker24 wrote:

Except for the fact that he is not battling for the podium......

2 min down half way through run and he doesnt have an outside sniff for for 3rd?? Ok

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You are now trying to shoehorn his position into a perceived battle for 3rd.

shoehorned into 4th . not bad eh chump??

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He may have finished fourth, but you said he was in a battle for the podium. He was not. He never had a chance to finsh 3rd.

HAHA...OK Champ. He outsplits Don on the run but never had a chance!! Thats beautiful. You just KNEW (110% sure) at 11k that Don wouldn't falter ?? You are GOOD!. You should quit your dayjob and head off to Vegas

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How much did you have on him winning?

I love betting...but only on the NFL:)
No..I had him in the prediction thread for 3rd. Got lots of laughs for that too...but he almost got there didnt he?? Not bad for his first summer of racing 70.3...no??

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [gibson00] [ In reply to ]

blackduckracing

Sep 7, 14 9:13

Post #186 of 230 (5339 views)

Whatever, dude. Yea, you first post of overly sarcastic and not necessary. Why I rarely post... shouldn't have broken the streak.

Just did a 15 miler, now trying to enjoy the beautiful day.

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [shady] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:15

Post #187 of 230 (5312 views)

Of course it's not bad but he's still got a lot of swim work to do. Harder to make up that talent/ability deficit than if he was a strong swimmer/runner with a weak bike for example.

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [ericM40-44] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:17

Post #188 of 230 (5278 views)

And just thinking back a few years ago, the triathlon spanish federation ( equiv to USAT) took away his license....what a visionaries.... Go Gomez!!

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [Francois] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:18

Post #189 of 230 (5278 views)

Francois wrote:

hmmm...I think we saw his upper limit of today, because if he could have run any faster, he would have ;-)

and you know I'm referring to longterm upper limit

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [blackduckracing] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:22

Post #190 of 230 (5215 views)

blackduckracing wrote:

Whatever, dude. Yea, you first post of overly sarcastic and not necessary. Why I rarely post... shouldn't have broken the streak.

Just did a 15 miler, now trying to enjoy the beautiful day.

Wow, sarcastic posts bother you....you must hate this forum.

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [gibson00] [ In reply to ]

blackduckracing

Sep 7, 14 9:28

Post #191 of 230 (5163 views)

Not hate, but dislike at times.... hence my lack of posts. Just thought it was ironic you called me out when about a dozen people remarked about the coverage. Must of cut you off in a race sometime or something!?

PS: great race by Heather W. Genuinely nice person and super fast!

gibson00 wrote:

blackduckracing wrote:

Whatever, dude. Yea, you first post of overly sarcastic and not necessary. Why I rarely post... shouldn't have broken the streak.

Just did a 15 miler, now trying to enjoy the beautiful day.

Wow, sarcastic posts bother you....you must hate this forum.

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [japarker24] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 9:29

Post #192 of 230 (5139 views)

japarker24 wrote:

Hey, Asshat, he was never "in a battle for 3rd". Yes, he finished 4th and, with some bad luck by other racers, could have finished 3rd but it didn't happened. Keep looking through your rose colored glasses and congrats on being elected prez of the Sanders Fan Club!!!!

lol..Carefull now. I could get real personal here but won't cause my mama always taught be to be nice.:)

Cheers

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [shady] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 10:05

Post #193 of 230 (4947 views)

You've called me names in at least 2 previous posts and now you're going to get upset when I was tired of being the nice guy?

LOL!

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [japarker24] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 10:14

Post #194 of 230 (4910 views)

jumping off topic, some great AG times, i see rich burke ran himself up to first with a 1:18 half

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [UKINNY] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 10:21

Post #195 of 230 (4872 views)

UKINNY wrote:

jumping off topic, some great AG times, i see rich burke ran himself up to first with a 1:18 half

I hate that guy.

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [Murphy'sLaw] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 10:39

Post #196 of 230 (4802 views)

He lost the podium on the swim.

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [shady] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 10:55

Post #197 of 230 (4756 views)

shady wrote:

tucktri wrote:

ericM40-44 wrote:

I love how this forum loves Lionel sanders and dismisses the 2008 gold medalist and reigning silver medalist and world champion

Blind Canadian loyalty. I wouldn't say the whole forum. Cool dude but let's be real here. He's is a huge notch below Gomez and frodeno. And that's not a knock.

that there is some funny shit dude.
we need more comedians on the twitch. pls post more often

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The real comedy of this thread is your worship of the Sanders dong. Or are you the girlfriend he mentions in his videos?
4 minutes in this race is huge. Especially getting those 4 minutes.

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [tucktri] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 11:27

Post #198 of 230 (4642 views)

I called you a comedian for saying he is a HUGE notch below G and F when he had fastest bike/run on the day and you reply with
that crudeness?!??
Guarantee you wouldnt want to say that to me if you and I were face to face, so why you typing it ?

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Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [shady] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 11:40

Post #199 of 230 (4583 views)

Uh oh. Shady will be at the playground at 3:15.

Re: 70.3 Worlds Race Discussion Thread [shady] [ In reply to ]

Sep 7, 14 12:52

Post #200 of 230 (4367 views)

shady wrote:

I called you a comedian for saying he is a HUGE notch below G and F when he had fastest bike/run on the day and you reply with
that crudeness?!??
Guarantee you wouldnt want to say that to me if you and I were face to face, so why you typing it ?

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Because it is a huge notch. We are talking about Gomez, Silever medalist, 4 time world champion at minimum. And frodeno. 2008 gold medal and from looks of thing favorite in kona.
You're probably right I wouldn't of said it to your face. Your 8th degree internet tough guy belt would have scared me.

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