Did Diamond in the Rough today. International distance race (1mi S/27mi B/5mi R). Nice race - did it last year too. Very hilly.
Got a penalty. My first. Which is total bull crap. Talked to the official - he proceeded to yell at me why I was wrong - I finally asked him exactly what he saw and he said… oh, I didn’t see it. Moron. Then he directed me to the guy that made the call. This guy was much nicer and explained in detail what happened. Apparently, I passed someone and didn’t move to the right fast enough. My bad.
I know its in the rules… but, can someone tell me why again??? Apparently if I had just moved over a foot or two I wouldn’t have gotten a penalty. I try and be conscious of my surroundings and try not to make mistakes… oh well. First time for everything.
As for my times:
Swim: Last year - 26:18 This year - 28:35 (last year wetsuits were allowed… this year no wetsuits allowed)
Bike: Last year - 1:26:53 This year 1:21:13
Run: Last year - 42:17 This year 35:36
Overall: Last year 2:38:46 This year 2:30:05 (with 2 minute penalty)
All in all a very nice race. Nice people. But, I could have done without the penalty. The only downer of the day. And, to those of you that my biking affected… sorry.
