Athlete Name: Bob Sherwood
Race Name: 70.3 Oregon
Year: 2024

Real quick from Salem, Oregon.  Advertised as a scenic fast course…yep.

Swim – Down river.  I actually did entire swim course pre-race twice.  When will you ever be able to say that? Apparently a bag of chips did course in 40 minutes.  Goal swim time 23 minutes actual time 23 minutes. 

Bike – Beautiful fast flat course.  Unfortunately I seeded myself in swim as they said (by your actually 70.3 time) … most didn’t. So I got in water late.  Basically I spent 56 miles in passing lane.   I didn’t eat or drink near enough on bike.  I knew that was mistake but weather cool and I was determined to break 2:45…which I did 2:42. 

Run – The run course was very nice.  Flat and shaded so even tho it was warm you spent very little time in direct sunlight.  Unfortunately I had run specific injury and spent almost no time running.  Not fueling on bike didn’t help.  I figured I could fake a 1/2 marathon…nope.  Goal time 2:00 actual time 2:20.  One of these days will put a good bike and good run together.  Until then I will continue to tell myself there is no such thing as good bike followed by a bad run. 

Overall IM 70.3 Oregon was as advertised.  A little crowded due to popularity…always sold out but fun fast scenic course. 

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Brenda Ross

Fake a half marathon – you are so funny.