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chad.williamson: October 2013
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Goosepond Island Half Race Report. Sept 9 - Oct 6 (last 4 week averages). S: 14,458 yds - 3hr 25min. B: 139.63 mi - 7hr 34min. R: 4132 mi - 5hr 20min. Oct 7 - Oct 13 (taper time! S: 13,518 yds - 3hr 13min. B: 8710 mi - 4hr 8min. R: 2488 mi - 3hr 1min. The Goosepond Island Half. Back in May (and LOSING), I was looking forward to going head to head with him again. Alas, Chris had different plans and managed to earn a trip to to Kona. I guess I can't blame him for skipping Goosepond! A little over a week ou...
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chad.williamson: June 2013
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Buster Britton Triathlon Race Report. June 3 - June 9. S: 9,250 yds - 2hr 9min. B: 5720 mi - 3hr 8min. R: 2206mi - 2hr 49min. I've raced the Buster Britton Triathlon. Every year since 2008, and this year was no different. Oak Mountain State Park is about 15-20 minutes from my house, so it really is hard to turn down a sprint race in my own backyard, allowing me to sleep in my own bed the night before! 2012 9 1:01:29 (59:29 for 2nd , then got a 2:00 penalty). Swim - 5:55 (22nd). T1 - 1:29 (18th). S: 14,28...
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chad.williamson: July 2013
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Chattanooga Waterfront Duathlon Race Report. July 8 - July 14. S: 15,791 yds - 3hr 39min. B: 124.89 mi - 6hr 44min. R: 2838 mi - 3hr 33min. July 15 - July 21. S: 10,134 yds - 2hr 32min. B: 154.21 mi - 9hr 2min. R: 1838 mi - 2hr 30min. I've come to realize that I have a love/hate relationship with the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon. But Chattanooga is just an awesome city, so it's really hard to turn down this quick 2.5 hour drive for some good racing and good competition. Here's how it went:. Usually T...
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chad.williamson: Mountain Lakes Triathlon 2013
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Mountain Lakes Triathlon 2013. Aug 5 - Aug 11. S: 11,460 yds - 2hr 45min. B: 100.96 mi - 5hr 20min. R: 1744 mi - 2hr 20min. It's early August and that can only mean it's time for MLT. In the wee hours of Saturday morning (4am to be exact) Lori and I headed up towards Guntersville, AL to race the Mountain Lakes Triathlon. I've done this race the last 6 years and there has defintely been a progression to faster times, as one might expect. This is, of course, a good thing. Year Swim Bike Run Total Place.
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chad.williamson: May 2013
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Gulf Coast Triathlon Race Report. May 6 - May 12. S: 12,353 yds - 2hr 55min. B: 9657 mi - 4hr 40min. R: 3065 mi - 3hr 52min. Since racing at the beach is pretty much the best thing ever, I decided to put the Gulf Coast Triathlon. Would be in attendance, so I was looking forward to meeting and racing against him, as we are very similar in abilities. Our pad for the weekend. Freshly picked strawberries from Dothan, AL. Perfect conditions for LC racing! Swim - 30:21 (26th). 8221; What the heck? Only 9 secon...
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chad.williamson: River Cities Triathlon 2013
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River Cities Triathlon 2013. July 22 - July 28. S: 12,101 yds - 2hr 48min. B: 197.03 mi - 9hr 27min. R: 2857 mi - 3hr 37min. July 29 - Aug 4. S: 11,827 yds - 2hr 52min. B: 9550 mi - 4hr 59min. R: 2704 mi - 3hr 29min. It's really hard to not do all the local races around and near Alabama every year, but sometimes that gets old. When Lori mentioned traveling to Shreveport, LA to do the River Cities Triathlon. And to visit her Alma mater ( Centenary College of Louisiana. Swim - 12:52 (7th). T1 - 1:19 (13th).
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chad.williamson: Goosepond Island Half Race Report
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Goosepond Island Half Race Report. Sept 9 - Oct 6 (last 4 week averages). S: 14,458 yds - 3hr 25min. B: 139.63 mi - 7hr 34min. R: 4132 mi - 5hr 20min. Oct 7 - Oct 13 (taper time! S: 13,518 yds - 3hr 13min. B: 8710 mi - 4hr 8min. R: 2488 mi - 3hr 1min. The Goosepond Island Half. Back in May (and LOSING), I was looking forward to going head to head with him again. Alas, Chris had different plans and managed to earn a trip to to Kona. I guess I can't blame him for skipping Goosepond! A little over a week ou...
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chad.williamson: January 2013
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Jan 14 - Jan 20. S: 19,350 yds - 4hr 34min. B: 122.63 mi - 7hr 54min. R: 3568 mi - 4hr 40min. Jan 21 - Jan 27. S: 19,550 yds - 4hr 37min. B: 146.46 mi - 9hr 48min. R: 3107 mi - 4hr 2min. I even took the mountain bike out twice (crazy for a triathlete, I know) and did some exploring on some power line corridors on Red Mountain. Exploring power line ROW on Red Mountain. More Swimming (errr Triathlon) Updates. Jan 7 - Jan 13. S: 25,250 yds - 6hr 3min. B: 107.87 mi - 6hr 45min. R: 3219 mi - 4hr 15min. And fo...
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chad.williamson: Alabama Coastal Triathlon Race Report
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Alabama Coastal Triathlon Race Report. Aug 26 - Sept 1. S: 15,050 yds - 3hr 39min. B: 166.41 mi - 9hr 16min. R: 3002 mi - 3hr 51min. Sept 2 - Sept 8. S: 9,171 yds - 2hr 8min. B: 113.44 mi - 5hr 58min. R: 2038 mi - 2hr 38min. Well, since this race happened about a month ago I figured I'd go ahead and try to sum it up before it's long forgotten. The Alabama Coastal Triathlon. Now I know what you're thinking; why am I doing a write up on the "warm up"? Swim - 21:41 (5th). T1 - 1:26 (3rd). Bike - 57:54 (2nd).
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chad.williamson: Rocketman Triathlon Race Report
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Rocketman Triathlon Race Report. Aug 12 - Aug 18. S: 14,700 yds - 3hr 26min. B: 232.45 mi - 12hr 32min. R: 2837 mi - 3hr 37min. Aug 19 - Aug 25. S: 12,191 yds - 2hr 59min. B: 9147 mi - 4hr 51min. R: 3169 mi - 3hr 55min. I've been looking forward to the Rocketman Triathlon. Swim - 26:43 (23rd). As we were all treading water waiting for the swim start, that first turn buoy looked a long way off! Jumping in for the wave start. T1 - 0:38 (8th). Bike - 59:03 (2nd). T2 - 0:59 (14th). Run - 39:39 (8th). And kud...