It was not my best day out today on the cross course. However, my athlete Jeff Leidy had a great day out at Ironman Florida. Jeff and I began working together about two months ago and at the time he was in a boot for a stress fracture in his heel. Two week later and he was out of the booth and started some easy, easy running.
With such little time to train, we managed only one small sprint race before the big day. Despite the short prep, that sprint went well and we were encouraged with the heel's progress.
Jeff was hoping to see under 13 hours on that big finish clock, but after the less than ideal prep he had his doubts.
The day started well with a 57 min swim and then onto the bike. At the halfway point he was averaging a raging 19 mph and was on it. He slowed a bit on the back half, but rolled off the bike and onto the run around the 7 hour mark. Jeff consistently clicked off the miles and came across the line in 11 hours and 52 minutes.
Great job Jeff, I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with you these last few months.
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