What a day! For me as well as the Ironman World Championships in Kona. I went out for a long ride early so I could get back to watch the ducks as well as the World Champs. I went out for 4.5 hours in some of the windiest conditions I have ever ridden in! I went up to the gorge and ended up at Crown Pt. I did have a tailwind on the way back which was awesome. I got back just in time for kick off and then put in another 1.5 hours on my trainer to get to my 6 hours for the day. Felt awesome.
As I settled in watching the Ducks I kept getting distracted by Kona. I had it going on my laptop next to me. I was so happy to see my man Chris Lieto pull away half way through the bike. He had about a 5 minute leading heading out on the marathon. And he had spent all this time over the summer working on his running! I was really pulling for this guy. But Craig Alexander (reigning champ) had other designs and eventually made a pass of Lieto at mile 22. Hats off to Crowie, he is the champ and a great guy. But on this day Lieto was my hero. What a gutsy move to take it to the field and hold on for 22 miles of the run. Chin up Chris!
To top of the great race in Kona, the Ducks won...AGAIN! Go Ducks. And now it's time for me to go. I have a 15 mile run to attack in the crisp fall air of the Northwest. Then off to the pool to get some yards in. Thanks for reading!
-T
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