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Havasu Triathlon

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Location:

Lake Havasu City,AZ,

Member Since:

Sep 29, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

23 marathons

6 Bostons (2007-2011, 2017)

3 Half Ironmans

2 Ironmans

3 50 Milers

1 Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim

Marathon PR:

     2:59:00 St. George 2008

     2:58:03 Boston 2010

 1/2 Marathon PR:

     1:25:41  Havasu Half 2009

     1:24:09 Painter's St.George 2010

 Half Ironman PR:

      5:25:02  HITS Havasu 2014

5K PR:

       18:23  LHC Turkey Trot 2014

        18:22  LHC Turkey Trot 2017

50 mile PR:

        7:56:14 Avalon50 2016

Short-Term Running Goals:

Break 3 hours again

Doing it a Boston would be sweet!

It was sweet!

UPCOMING RACES

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have fun!

 

Personal:

Married

4 kids

Optometrist

 

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Race: Havasu Triathlon (6.2 Miles) 00:39:50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.006.200.000.008.20

Today was the Lake Havasu Triathlon.  It is a collegiate event that others are welcome to participate in.  We had 5 BYU mens triathletes stay at our house.  The top BYU guy was at our place and did the olympic tri in 2:04.  That is really fast.  He took 7th overall.  I didn't want to get into the cold water, so I organized a relay team and only had to run the 10K at the end.  There was another local relay team we were trying to beat.  

Our swimmer did great swimming a 24 minute 1500m, and we were only 1:30 behind our competition.  We had to get a last minute cyclist since ours was sick.  The new guy claimed to be able to do the 40K in 1:05.  We were counting on him to match or better the cycling time of the other team.  Unfortunately he was significantly slower than advertised and we were almost 15 minutes behind by the time I was given the timing chip.  I knew the most I would be able to make up on the other runner was 4 or 5 minutes, so I just tried to run a good steady 10K.  I started strong even though the first mile is brutal with a run through deep sand and up some steep stairs climbing the London Bridge.  I hit 6:15 on the first mile which is way faster than I thought I would be.  I thought I was feeling fine and had not pushed too hard, but that first mile took more out of me than I thought.  As the race went on I gradually faded and finished the 10K in a disappointing 39:50 which was about 8 seconds per mile slower than I ran the St. George Half Marathon.  

This leaves me wondering why I am getting slower instead of faster.  What do I need to do to get my legs back before Boston?  I felt fine during my 2 mile warm up and at the beginning of the race, but I just couldn't hold the pace like I should have been able to.   My legs didn't feel dead or anything.  I was hoping this race would give me a good confidence boost heading into the last few weeks before Boston, but it seems to have done the opposite.  I guess I have 4 weeks to figure it out.  I figure I'll try and cut miles but maintain intensity (speed) and hope to be feeling good on race day.

We ended up about 9 minutes back of the guys we were racing, so I did make up some time, but really never had a chance being so far back. 

Comments
From RivertonPaul on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 17:30:51 from 75.169.26.228

Don't worry too much about the speed. You are looking strong. Keep the focus on the marathon pace efforts, stud.

From Burt on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 17:32:22 from 98.177.220.145

Nice job Rhett. At least I for one think a sub 40 10k is great. Sorry I can't lend you any of my speed. I don't have enough to spare.

From Smooth on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 17:42:45 from 174.23.198.220

I really think it's the course, the playing catch-up and just a bummer day. You have not lost any speed. Keep up the good work you've been doing. I have total confidence that you will do AWESOME at Boston!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 17:47:17 from 174.52.45.85

It was that crazy first mile of yours. I quote: "I started strong even though the first mile is brutal with a run through deep sand and up some steep stairs climbing the London Bridge. I hit 6:15 on the first mile which is way faster than I thought I would be." Who in the world runs a brutal, deep-sanded, and steep stair climbing first mile at a 6:15???? Oh yeah, RHETT DOES!!!! The mere fact that you could pull something like that off shouts out that you are READY for Boston!!! You will be fine. Seriously!!!! :) :) :)

(Sorry about the "less than advertised" portion of the race. But it made for a good laugh when reading your race report!!)

Seriously, no worries ... you are going to own Boston!!!! :)

From Kelli on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 18:03:19 from 71.219.89.82

Bummer about that darn cyclist!!! Dang him.

I think it is just one day, it does not mean you are getting slower because you were a bit off today. You are an amazing runner and athlete, and very smart about it. NO STRESS, just do what feels right between now and then and you will do GREAT, more than GREAT!

From Huans32 on Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 20:46:19 from 208.88.8.22

Wow tough race with being down a bit starting into. ANd 6:15 first mile with sand and stairs. Crazy race for sure man. Sounds like you really cant compare that race to a any other race but that race again. Your looking very fit and ready for Boston for sure dude. Just stay good and health for Boston. And your going to kill it again. Just no achillies issues this time pls.

From Andy on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 01:04:29 from 198.60.114.178

When you are in the middle of a marathon training cycle it is hard to draw on the speed that you have built. It is there, just hiding behind training fatigue. That is a great time on a tough course. Well done.

From Rhett on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 03:12:17 from 74.32.219.227

I think I'm a mess mentally with my running right now. You guys always do such a great job at helping me get my head straight. I hope you all are right. I knew what you all would say, but it helps to hear it from you anyways. Thanks.

From Kelli on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 13:25:01 from 71.219.89.82

I like what Andy said, that makes total sense!

Looking forward to seeing you and your wife again after you really conquer Boston. No breaking feet this year!

From MarcE on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 16:40:18 from 206.225.68.121

Yeah...what they all said. You'll be doing your airplane run down Boylston St to a sub 3:00 finish. You're so ready!

From Kerry on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 17:02:08 from 70.101.194.197

don't put too much weight on the time Rhett - you will be fine come Boston - I KNOW IT!

From timp on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 10:33:17 from 144.189.100.25

don't worry too much about that time. the first mile was bound to take a lot out of you. You are going to peak for Boston. With a couple weeks of mileage taper you will be primed to PR at Boston.

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