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.
You should be upset. Why in the hell does anyone’s AG marking have shit to do with how fast you ride your bike? It sounds like you were trying to manage the race in your head (e.g. I think my runner is faster than their runner, so I don’t need a gap off the bike). Sometimes this shit backfires.
Yes, you should be upset. Those numbers are there so you know who you are racing, period. If the RD wants to know how old, or even the number of a person - we just look at the Chip results.
Yeah, I think you have grounds to be a little angry. It’s easy to sit at a computer and say we should have gone harder, but in the heat of the race it is easy to compromise and I totally understand. Great job though!
“I smacked the ass of my cute little bunny runner and waited (hoped) for our win”
This is simultaneously beastiality and misogyny. I salute you.
Yes, I agree that you totally have a right to be upset. I could see myself doing something similar to what you did in a race. I mean isn’t the whole reason for the numbers, so you can see others in your AG.
If they’re doing age group awards within the relays, then we really have wussed out this sport.
We weren’t doing AG therefore I ignored the guy with 40 on his calf I was looking for calfs with an R. And I think 95 teams is a solid measure.
You should be upset. Why in the hell does anyone’s AG marking have shit to do with how fast you ride your bike? It sounds like you were trying to manage the race in your head (e.g. I think my runner is faster than their runner, so I don’t need a gap off the bike). Sometimes this shit backfires.
That is why I dropped the hammer and gapped him by 4 minutes on the third lap. And yes it backfired.
Well, I highly doubt he did it on purpose. It was 530am when he probably got marked, and the person doing the marking probably asked how old he was.
Also, I believe last year’s bike course was something like 2 miles short. Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m nearly positive it was.
“I am however upset at myself and my swimmer for not puking at our finish lines”
When this effects paying off your mortgage or putting your kids through college then worry about it. Until then just enjoy being young and foolish and move on happily to the next day.
When this effects paying off your mortgage or putting your kids through college then worry about it. Until then just enjoy being young and foolish and move on happily to the next day.
What? What? What?
I’d be upset, but at the end of the day, you can’t really rely on those markers. Being a relay though, you were basically in a TT, so I’m not sure how it compares to actual race tactics. Just go as hard as you can. Chances are if you chased the result would have been the same.
Yeah, the more I think about it…this was a team…he should given it EVERYTHING the entire time…who gives a shit what his runner was wanting to do - it was his job to give “Ms. Cutie Ass” the best lead he could before he patted it…
I’d be upset, but at the end of the day, you can’t really rely on those markers. Being a relay though, you were basically in a TT, so I’m not sure how it compares to actual race tactics. Just go as hard as you can. Chances are if you chased the result would have been the same.
No, because apparently the idiot thinks that he would have biked 15mins faster if wanted too…
it’s one thing that these people think shit like that to themselves… but to actually come out and post this bs? Gimme a fucking break!
