Proof The Pros Execute The Same as EN Teaches
Jesse Thomas - the "kid" who out of nowhere shows up and wins the 2011 Wildflower says this about his bike & run execution.
"I approached each section with a simple mantra "respect the course, but don’t fear the course." So I eased into the first half of the bike, which at the time felt like I was moving backward because guys were passing me, but ended up being a smart move that allowed me to move up in the second half."
"moving backward" - where have I heard that before?
"The run was the same, I just relaxed, ran my own pace with the goal of getting to 10 miles still feeling strong. There were a number of times I cramped on the uphills and had to stop and walk, but I kept my cool, pushed the flats and downhills, and just stayed relaxed. At mile 11, the leaders came into my sights, competitive mode set in, and I went for it. I think the strategy allowed me to race free and allowed my body to do what it was capable of on the day."
On his website he says he walked 8-10 steps through 8 aid stations. And he said he walked a little here and there to "shake out" some cramps. And ran a 1:12 half...wow.
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