There was a GTN interview on YT last night with Blu but I haven’t watched it yet.
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Said he overcooked the bike.
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He overcooked his supper the night before, judging by the chunder 
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I thought it looked like he eased up once he was clear of second. Clearly did.
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They said on Pro Tri News that once he was in the lead Lange asked his team how much time he could afford to lose per mile and still win
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And he still broke the course record.
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I know Lange used to get jip for taking an easy ride in the pack, but iirc that’s how most titles were won…on the run!
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Ride for show, run for dough
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Stadler in 2005 busted that that theory but it was short lived. Rinny brought us back to Earth 
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This morning on the turbo I watched the post-race press conference (which is held very soon after they finish) and that was ok to get a feel for what they went through (it’s on the Ironman youtube channel) and also Magnus’ Breakfast with Bob interview from the following morning. He did really well to recover from a bike that really took it out of him during the final hour of riding. I’ve also enjoyed watching some of the reels they’ve posted on instagram - this is a good one of Magnus in the T2 tent. He looks destroyed and amazing that he ran a 2:46 marathon in that state.
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I’ve seen the T2 videos as well - very interesting. One thing was noticeable was that Magnus definately took his time, whereas Sam was in and out very quickly.
I really enjoyed Magnus’ post race interview with Bob - gave a real insight into his thought process through the race and what happened. Really mature/cool head to make the decision to back off, and then start the run at what he knew was a sustainable pace and see what happened. Chapeau.
Sounds like Sam’s performance in Nice scared everyone else into thinking they had to be closer on the bike.
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LIONel is in YT now
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Is he done with Ironman and focussing on 70.3 again?
Maybe he thinks going back to Lactate is the answer.
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It was really odd. He said he’d only done HIT sessions and no consistent steady stuff. Said he doesn’t need a coach and he’s coming back in 2yrs.
Rinse and repeat.
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God loves a tryer.
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He didn’t blub, or get especially angry. That may hit ratings next time as we all tune in for the post car crash race autopsy……
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We demand a meltdown and full throwing out the baby with the bathwater!
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Interesting rumour on TTH, that many of the favourites for the 35-39 AG got out the swim to find their bikes had punctures/loose saddles/other mechanicals. Seemingly too many to be coincidence is the suggestion
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This was always a worry with the original etap, someone nicking the blipbox or batteries would pretty much end the race for them.
** I should point out that I appreciate I’m never going to be at the pointy end of an age group to be targeted 
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Just thinking out loud. Do many of your AG competitors work in the travel industry?
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