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The Rematch: Rev3 Quassy Half Iron Triathlon

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This was my second year racing Revolution 3’s Quassy half iron distance triathlon. Last year, I finished, but ran into some issues with GI distress, and the chronic return of ITBS which plagued me all throughout last season. So, it was time for a rematch with one of the most challenging courses I’ve done to date. With thousands of feet of climbing between the bike and the run, this course is not for the weak of heart – or leg muscle. I had two primary goals this year: Be brave and finish early enough to meet Mirinda Carfrae–my favorite pro triathlete. …

Gettin’ scrappy on Quassy eve

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“I just want to see Mirinda Carfrae,” I said to John as we drove to Middlebury, CT for the Rev3tri Quassy half iron distance triathlon. “We’ll see her,” he replied. My affinity for Carfrae started when I watched her compete in Kona for the first time. While all eyes were on Chrissie Wellington (who is fabulous, yes), I was riveted by the athlete with the flawless running form ripping it up in her first Ironman, and first marathon. “She is so tough, scrappy,” I continued. “Yeah. Get some of that to rub off on you,” John said, obviously referring to …