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So Xterra Fort Yargo was a bit disappointing for me. Not because of the event itself. I thought the venue was awesome, the people were great and the race was all around fun. However, I was a bit disappointed in my performance.
I could come up with all kinds of excuses about not being able to train as much as I've wanted, not getting a good night's sleep the night prior, how I played defeating mind games with myself during the swim, the silly crash I took close to the finish of the bike leg, how I my front brakes were messed up (braking = on) after the crash, or how I just didn't seem to fuel or hydrate properly prior to running.
What it really comes down to is I just didn't perform to my level of expectation or how I have during the past. In the past, during my sprint (sport) off-road triathlons, I could get away with some of that nonsense and still fair pretty good in the competition. Now that I am doing longer distances as part of the points series, that has to come to a stop.
My next race is this Sunday at the Xterra Uwharrie. I look forward to the race with enthusiasm and vigor.
Drop me a comment to wish me luck or to throw some advice my way. I'll glady accept either. :-)
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