Short story
Would you be upset if you were beaten by someone with an incorrect AG leg marking?
Long story
I raced in the SOMA half on Sunday. I entered with 2 of my fastest friends in the relay. We started 2 minutes behind the Pros in the second wave. My swimmer exited in second. I left T1 in first place. Early in the first lap I was passed by 1 (P) pro and 1 (R) relay. The three of us stayed together for the first two laps under the watchful eye of a ref. We (the three of us) were also passed by a guy that was hauling ass. I didn't see his leg but his number was 11??. I thought he had to be a fast 35-39 AG, no problem (turned out to be JOZSEF MAJOR). Then we were passed by a guy with (40) on his calf, again no problem. In talking to the other relay guy in our group he asked me how fast my runner was. I told him "1:26"(her goal). He said "shit mine is a 1:30". I knew I just had to finish with him and we would be close. I paced off of him till mile 36. At that point I stepped on it and gave my girl 4 minutes on him to finish with a 2:25.16 for the second fastest (R) bike split. I smacked the ass of my cute little bunny runner and waited (hoped) for our win. It didn't happen. The winning team had a guy that ran like he was on fire with a 1:14.17. The team that came in second just in front of us had the guy I let go with (40) on his calf. My girl gave it everything she had including her stomach contents at the finish line with a 1:31.56 for the 3rd fastest female OA run. We finished in 3rd out of 95 with a 4:26.20.
Overall I am very happy for my team and myself. I am however upset at myself and my swimmer for not puking at our finish lines. My bunny showed us all how it's done with a spectacular finish. I also had a 3 minute slower bike split than last year when I did the entire race. Was pacing wrong or should I have just gone for full pain locker from mile 1? I was curious about the ST opinion as to weather having an incorrect AG on your calf is reason to bitch? I know HTFU.
Would you be upset if you were beaten by someone with an incorrect AG leg marking?
Long story
I raced in the SOMA half on Sunday. I entered with 2 of my fastest friends in the relay. We started 2 minutes behind the Pros in the second wave. My swimmer exited in second. I left T1 in first place. Early in the first lap I was passed by 1 (P) pro and 1 (R) relay. The three of us stayed together for the first two laps under the watchful eye of a ref. We (the three of us) were also passed by a guy that was hauling ass. I didn't see his leg but his number was 11??. I thought he had to be a fast 35-39 AG, no problem (turned out to be JOZSEF MAJOR). Then we were passed by a guy with (40) on his calf, again no problem. In talking to the other relay guy in our group he asked me how fast my runner was. I told him "1:26"(her goal). He said "shit mine is a 1:30". I knew I just had to finish with him and we would be close. I paced off of him till mile 36. At that point I stepped on it and gave my girl 4 minutes on him to finish with a 2:25.16 for the second fastest (R) bike split. I smacked the ass of my cute little bunny runner and waited (hoped) for our win. It didn't happen. The winning team had a guy that ran like he was on fire with a 1:14.17. The team that came in second just in front of us had the guy I let go with (40) on his calf. My girl gave it everything she had including her stomach contents at the finish line with a 1:31.56 for the 3rd fastest female OA run. We finished in 3rd out of 95 with a 4:26.20.
Overall I am very happy for my team and myself. I am however upset at myself and my swimmer for not puking at our finish lines. My bunny showed us all how it's done with a spectacular finish. I also had a 3 minute slower bike split than last year when I did the entire race. Was pacing wrong or should I have just gone for full pain locker from mile 1? I was curious about the ST opinion as to weather having an incorrect AG on your calf is reason to bitch? I know HTFU.
