Life of an Age-Grouper

Date: June 2nd 2013 Race: Rev3 Quassy – Half Location: Middlebury, Connecticut Weather: Sunny, 85 degree, 75% humidity Race Goals: 1. increase effort on swim 2. maintain specific wattage on bike 3. put in a solid effort on first ½ of marathon “You have to do Rev3.” “You have to do Quassy.” “Rev3 Quassy is awesome.” - Everyone The swim course was in Lake Quassapaug a fresh water lake located at Quassy Amusement Park. The course was triangular and was to be swam in a clockwise direction. The water quality is very similar to that of Timberman 70.3. As compared to two weeks ago at Harriman, the water temperature was much warmer, 72 degrees! Prior to my 7:15 wave start I was able to get in a 7-10 minute warm up. Everything felt great including the arm coolers I was wearing. My intentions were to wear them during the swim to save some time during transition, we all know how annoying putting spandex type material on when wet is. I mention this because I have never swam w...

I have a created the first half of my race schedule under the assumption that I will be able to swim. The true extent of the damage done to my shoulder will be glaringly obvious once I attempt to swim. Without further delay these are my confirmed races for 2013; Harryman Olympic - May 18th – Harriman State Park, New York Last year I raced the Half distance and had a horrible time. I wouldn't say my time was a direct result of the difficult course rather the explosion of babesiosis during the race. I’ve developed a true appreciation and respect for the Harryman course . This race offers an authentic test of one’s fitness at the beginning of the season. My reason for participating in the Olympic distance rather than the Half is because my shoulder is still a huge question mark. Rev 3 Quassy Half -June 2nd - Middlebury, Connecticut I have not heard one negative thing about this company and race. All of my friends have had rave reviews about it and always tell me, “you have...