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Best part of my race,
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October 2, 2010 - Muncie, IN. Finish @ 3:37:04. 3 hours of rain in 45 degree temperature led to a long and cold/numbing day. The rain caught us by surprise as it had been a very dry summer in IN. 30 minutes into the first 10k it started and just picked up for the remainder of the event. The #1 ranked Duathlete in the world was competing today. Caught a glimpse as he was finishing the run and I was starting. Overall, I liked my runs but did not like my bike. I had not ridden the bike since the Ironman finish over a month ago so that would explain it. Hit mile 20 of 36 and the legs started to revolt at the pace and gripping ensued. My hands were so cold I couldn't grip the handlebars to stand up hills. Off the bike was a whole different story. I could not feel my feet (everyone else for that matter) for four miles. Complete numbness. Finished strong. My buddy
Gregg and I were very close all day. He passed me with ease on the run out for the 2nd 10k. I ended up reeling him in near the finish - 30 sec.
Results
One positive note was that I was able to use my new
Garmin 110 for the race. Opened it the day before and it worked great. Some of the reviews dismiss it as a multi sport watch but it works fine. No swimming though. Learned that from my 305. Seems to work in downpours just fine. Of course they release the 210 and 410 a month later.
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