Step 3: ITU World Championships
For Sonja and Anthony, the racing season was not quite over. They both raced in the ITU World Championships in Gold coast Australia less than two weeks after IM Canada. Recovery was of the utmost importance and they were very happy that Steve was chosen as the Team USA coach and thus was in Australia in a coaching capacity. Anthony and Sonja both had good races at their first World Championships, but not outstanding races. Both felt that their legs were a little off, not a lot, but just enough to where they weren't quite edgy. Both Sonja and Anthony enjoyed the challenge of racing so hard at an Olympic distance race so close after Ironman, but agreed that their legs could have used just a little more spunk. The experience was priceless and they are both glad that they were able to represent USA in a World Championship event.
Lastly, the challenges of multiple international travel trips were exhausting and should be noted!
Sonja - 30th in F30-34 in 2:23:18
Anthony - 84th in M30-34 in 2:12:15
That's all for us this year. Look for the next installment of the 17 hour training day crew soon. We know we are onto something big here, and thus we will continue on with a second year of extended distance training, culminating in an Ironman event. Sonja, Steve, and Anthony will be returning members to the crew, and we look forward to introducing you to a new member or two.
Lastly, the challenges of multiple international travel trips were exhausting and should be noted!
Sonja - 30th in F30-34 in 2:23:18
Anthony - 84th in M30-34 in 2:12:15
That's all for us this year. Look for the next installment of the 17 hour training day crew soon. We know we are onto something big here, and thus we will continue on with a second year of extended distance training, culminating in an Ironman event. Sonja, Steve, and Anthony will be returning members to the crew, and we look forward to introducing you to a new member or two.
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