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pearlandhorn

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  1. Free entry? I cashed in my 50% off code from Florida. My son was sitting next to me when I signed up and my wife told me to do a different race than Waco. My son and I started looking at full distance and my son yelled “DAD! Do Chattanooga!” I said next year…my wife said why not this year? Shes given the OK for full distance now. I just don’t think I can realistically get in training for a full this summer with work right now.
  2. Signed up for Waco first weekend of October. I want to get a real sub 6.
  3. If you aren’t having fun with it, might be time. Running half marathons pushing a cart is a good substitute.
  4. GG bud. I also went for a run this morning and was on the struggle bus. It’s hot and humid in NE Texas as well. Congrats again. Go lay down and get some water.
  5. His bike leg was 2:39. That’s flying.
  6. Finished in just over 4:51. Fantastic bike leg of the race. I imagine he will be a tad disappointed in his HM time (2:06). Maybe he gassed himself a bit on the bike but nevertheless, fantastic job @Clintonaldo. You did hard shit today. Congratulations!!!
  7. Clintonaldo started off at 7:20 this morning. He’s about 10 miles in on the bike off on a hot start averaging a bit over 23 mph. Keep it up:
  8. First world problems…tubeless wheels.
  9. What was wrong with your bike?
  10. What gets me are the people out running sprints the day before a race. In their tri suit.
  11. But bro! It makes me look like I know what I’m doing!
  12. I’ll be following and giving updates for you. What time do you head out? 7:30 I’d assume. Also since youre a high bib, I imagine you won’t roll out until about 9?
  13. Do it. Good luck bud.
  14. Great point. Very great point @Basil Shoot for Galveston next year or Waco this year.
  15. I’ve heard NC is a really cool half IM as well as the one up in Boise. Galveston is pretty shitty IMO. I haven’t done it before but the thought of swimming in…that…and the shitty bike course makes me want to pass. Waco is your next closest and it’s OK. Gulf Coast is supposed to be the best course for first timers. It’s really flat, ocean swim. The wild card is the weather. The beaches are amazing in the PCB area. For me, my wife knows I have to be doing something physical. She wanted an RV to road trip in. She’s a runner too so she loves cheering the athletes on. My son digs it too. You don’t have to have a tri bike to do an IM. Tons of people use road bikes. Try out a few shorter distance tris before you dive into the long distance to see if you like it. Glad you’re on the mend @Clintonaldo. I got a 50% off code for another race in 2025. I told my wife I’m doing Waco again and she said I should just shoot my shot at a full. Chattanooga 2026?
  16. Massive oof. My son had strep the week before last. We were spared.
  17. Correct. They sent a cancelation notice at 1:15 PM saying they were canceling the remainder of the race due to weather. They had put on a “pause” at 12:15 PM. They retroactively canceled it to 12:15 PM so anyone who crossed the finish line after 12:15 got a DNF and weren’t included in the race stats.
  18. I went from top 3rd in my age bracket and top 25% in gender and overall to bottom 50% in all three categories. IM gave everyone who crossed the finish line after 12:15 a DNF.
  19. I was questioning my life choices when I hit mile 50 😂
  20. And @Basil, just sign up. You know you want to. Thanks for following and being interested. Much appreciated.
  21. Get better soon bud. My mom has issues like this as well.
  22. Food time and nap time. Thanks for following me @Clintonaldo! You’re up next!
  23. They just canceled the race. That’s absolutely killer for all those people still out there trying to finish.
  24. Bingo. Riding into a tropical storm with gusts right in my face was absolutely killer. The last 10 miles I was at a 16 mph average. Absolutely brutal. I was cruising heading out. I also forgot my bike candy and had to improv with multiple stops at aid stations. Overall I’m happy with how I did. I didn’t find out the swim was canceled until I got to transition this morning as my wife had my phone. I was so damn disappointed. It started absolutely pouring on us while we were waiting for the bike start. After 5 miles on the bike, it didn’t rain for about an hour an a half. I was completely dry then it started raining off and on until I got off the bike. Didn’t rain at all during my run. Saw some pretty bad crashes and one guy pass out on the run. Still did better this race than Waco in both biking and running. Hey, I did some hard shit today!
  25. Coffee going off at 3:45. I’ll be in transition at 5 to get my bike set up and bottles filled. Heading to bed here in a bit. Have a good ride!
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