First local multi sport race of the year, and I was excited! The weather was perfect and the course was beautiful. We started out the run around the lake and I tried to put some distance between me and the current long course duathlon national champion female Gail Kattouf. I had a quick T1, and was off on the bike with a decent lead. The bike was hairy at times with the traffic and the motorcycle escort I was following. Lets just say it wasnt ideal! It was difficult to keep up the pace when I was all alone with nobody in sight! Not used to that. Coming back towards the lake the escort missed a turn, but I saw the arrows on the road and made the right turn. I wasnt sure if I had gone the wrong way, so I stopped and waited for the bike to come back and lead on.
After traversing some sharp turns and steep hills I made it back to transition and was off on one more tour of the lake. I still couldnt see anyone behind me, so I was able to take it a little easier than the first run. Coming in right behind me were Andrew Stenberge and Gail Kattouf. It was a super fun morning, I wish I didnt have to rush off to Chattanooga right after I finished. 4 hours in the car isnt my first choice of activities after a race. Shout out to Mike Lahm, back in the saddle buddy!
Check out all the race photos @:
http://paulchristopher.smugmug.com/
Thanks for the photos Paul!
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