GO CAM!!!!!!!!!!

Faris pushing 280W, Cam 245W, Luke 319W!

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Someone mounted their bike prior to the yellow line. Wonder if they'll get penalized?

Was that Joe Bonness out of the water?

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

which pro had the camelback on?

At "Ralphs" in the spring, Luke was probably around 340 watts for the whole half...he has some real talent...this race could be freaking awesome!!!

Al-Sultan.... Stadler now.... Stadler asserting himself. This is a statement.

Stadler saying the race is on now.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Normann on Faris' ass. Great race.

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Spencer's out with the first group, wonder how long USAT will allow him to ride before they wait for him to step out of line.

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

How SWEET was that to watch Norman go by Faris and have Faris pick up the pace to follow him. This is awesome coverage today.

that's a weird upper body positioning for Faris. His arms are angles down

holy shit - normann putting the smack down on faris! blew past him

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blood, sweat...and big gears

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ''Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.''
- Muhammad Ali

That's what they call making a statement!

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

where are you getting that info?

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There are three kinds of people, those who can count, and those who can't.

Wow, slow swim for Natascha.

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I agree. That doesn't look like a restful position. Stadler looking a little more composed.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

did Cam and Norman have great swims, or did Faris just have a shitty swim? He has to be pissed that this group is all over him. Especially if you listen to his interview on ironmanlive stating a strong swim was a part of his strategy.

who thinks that all this hammering now is going to come back to bite them in the second half of the marathon?

I think he has a good position (the Giro fits well).

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It's still early in the bike, being a hero now 99% of the time will cause you to be a loser later. I'll be much more interested in how the bike leg is shaking out in three hours.

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Brian Stover USAT LII
Accelerate3 Coaching
Insta

She always comes out behind and WILL move on through.

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"How bad can it be?" - SimpleS

Good riding going on

I agree. A very ambitious start. It seems like a lot of posturing.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

Babbitt just said "nice outfit" on Norman. My eight-year-old looks over and says "Nice outfit? He's wearing a bra!" Classic.

I do. SAw it at IMAZ. Many elite guys rode like heros and ran like zeros.

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Brian Stover USAT LII
Accelerate3 Coaching
Insta