Deland Tri Report..
Friday, May 7th, 2010http://www.altavistasports.com/results/2010results/DelandYmCATriathlon05012010.htm
In a much anticipated rematch of 2008 DeLand International Triathlon, Mightie Mike Mott “Elvis” took center stage and toed the line with cross town rival.. Deltona’s Matt Braun & me (Minneola’s Kevin Grogan). There were some choice words before the match between veteran timer “J to the B” (John Boyle) and the Mightie one. Mott tried to sly his way to victory by entering as a female. “J to the B” denied Elvis’s sneaky plan. Mott also tried to enter as my alias “Zilla”..which was just plain insulting.
Anyway, the race started with me, Braun, & then Mott battling it out in time trial format at the Y pool. I was the first one back to the wall and I tried to flip turn but Elvis had rallied a group of Delandites to make waves every time I would try to flip turn. I had to be content with open turns due to this but I stayed focused as I was expecting this from the homers. I soon sprinted through T1 on the slick tile and on the bike chased closely by Braun & Mott. I could actually hear Elvis breathing/panting even though he was 15 or so seconds back. I almost stopped to see if he was ok. But I didnt.
We were soon on the bike and I was forced to give up the lead as my front wheel started rubbing late in the bike. I found it interesting that Elvis racked next to me and was asking me questions about wheels all week long…I am just saying. I fixed the the wheel and Braun took a 10 second lead into t2. We were able to make it thru the technical run course where the two of us battled the elements (parked semis & runway weeds). I held off Braun my a quarter mile or so followed closely by Elvis.
This race was everything it was hyped up to be. Well worth the 50 minute drive from Minneola. I would like to thank Gerald at the YMCA for having me, “J to the B” & Mott for letting me claim his title…yet again.
