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.
