Master Nats. TT

14th out of 24 starters. 54:44 over 24.1 miles for about 26.5 avg, just over 4:00 off the winning time.

I did not really have my whole head in it. I was hurting, but could have hurt more. I passed one guy and three passed me. Got rained on on the way back. The head wind in spots, the rain, some slight up-hills and my legs running out of gas caused me to lose focus at about 42:00. HR was just below AT but my legs told me I was where I needed to be. I was running late and did not get the warm-up I would have liked, but it’s my own damn fault. Kurt helped me set-up and that let me get the little warm-up I did get. A$$ was really sore after the race, so I know I need more training time in the aero bars. I’m certainly not ecstatic, but I’m not disappointed. Thanks for the wheels Bert!

We did five laps on the RR course this afternoon. Lots of turns and rollers in the woods. One hill is comparable to Sled Hill in length and grade. The rest are shorter, but they will all take their toll over 60 miles (12 laps) The whole course kind of reminds me of the back side of Cliff Drive. Most places you cannot see more that 100 yards. Something could stick early.

RR is at 7:00am eastern time on Thursday. Wish me luck.