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Thank you! The race is sneaking up fast. I'm still catching up on edits as this is April but currently amping up the volume ow workouts.

Glad they have a protocol and clean it but such a pain for commuters. Either way, I found something else to do haha.

Hey Aaron! Getting to the pool is the biggest drag…but nothing like a 50m outside once I’m actually in it! I’ll definitely have to tone down the lifting a week or two prior to race day…FOMO! I haven’t trained triathlon fresh in some time. Thanks a lot man, learning new things with editing as we go and through Mauricio. How do you like the intro? Yay or nay?

Thanks a lot Eric! Pushing every day man and it’s not getting any easier 😂 BUT definitely getting better and stronger 💪

@@trueobeast we are trying to be consistently good instead of occasionally great. You are doing it. See you at the start line in July

Thanks for the tip Aaron! I just don't want to feel groggy getting off the flight!

Blenders baby!!

It was a pack of Maurten gels haha

@@trueobeast fuel for the soul

(john) yeah Mauricio knew I'd be camera shy to open a gift in front of anyone.

Thank you! Yeah ideally starting in June but we have some trips and events planned in June and July as well so tough haha.

Thanks! Yeah, long night with the boys haha

We get the medals one way or the other haha

We actually did the same thing for the NYC full marathon back in 2022. That was rough lol.

(John) hey man, I appreciate you acknowledging that. When I tried my first IM (Arizona), it was a huge bummer having all the gear and not being able to wear it. Sold or threw out most of it. For this year’s Placid, I’m not sure why IM sent me the hat way in advance but I’ll bring it with me on race day with hopes to wear it at the finish line! Thanks again and appreciate your support!

Thanks Eric!

Hi! Thanks for the tip, will give it a try. I might need to get used to it but the resting definitely impacts the overall time/pace - Mauricio

Thanks a lot, Aaron! Where abouts in Australia? I might be in Brisbane and Sydney this coming August! Let’s do a run…but slow 😂

@@trueobeast Melbourne, but yes let’s keep an Aussie meetup/gathering on the cards 👌

@@aaronp3781 love Melbourne, went there accidentally a few years ago during the Melbourne cup. Will never forget it!

Thank you! I need to catch up on my end, few weeks behind on the vlog haha - Mauricio

@@trueobeast don’t get sloppy now, haha. Keen for more vlogs.

(john) Aaron, you are the first to uncover this subliminal message in our videos!!!

@@trueobeast haha keep it up, we live in the real world of age group Ironman training

Hey Uwe! Absolutely, you guys keep us motivated to post content! It’s not every day someone from Germany reaches out and commits to a 70.3 in Florida. I’m glad working with plenty of Germans has paid off for my pronunciation 😂😂 Cheers

Thanks for the support Jordan!

No coach at the moment. Are you currently training for any race? - Mauricio

Thanks for the feedback and support Antonio! I’m sure you’re right, but how do I justify the FOMO? I look forward to CrossFit every day, this would be TOUGH.

Thanks Eric! I wasn’t paying enough attention to the bots around me so now I will! Cheers!

Thanks Dylan for your support from the very beginning!

Thank you brother Jay!!

(John) Uwe, we really appreciate your kind words and knew there would be someone out there that could benefit. It’s not all about speed. Everyone has their own story and we’re hopeful in your recovery. The journey is much more fun with friendship, so we are here for you. I might be in Hamburg in May! Maybe we can do a run/walk together as long as you guide me back to the hotel 😂

Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, but a bit far away from me. If my health cooperates (I'm no longer the youngest 😄), I might take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 Florida in December.

@@upado10 I’ve been to Altona many times! No worries at all. Ohhh the 70.3 near Orlando is on my list. Once I see how my spirits are after Lake Placid, perhaps I’ll consider joining you in December, this is just a 2 hour drive for me.

@@trueobeast Hello John, Hamburg is too far from where I live, but maybe we'll see each other in Florida? I will be booking a flight, a rental car and a vacation rental in Haines City in the next few days and have already registered for the IRONMAN 70.3 Florida. If you decide to attend after Lace Placid (which earns you both my utmost respect), I would be happy to meet you both in person. Looking at your past times, we would probably finish almost at the same time and hopefully have a lot of fun. Many greetings from Troisdorf, Germany, Uwe

Thanks Stu! I’m a bit of a scatterbrain if you can’t already tell 😂 it’s the only way I can keep sane!

@trueobeast I'm the same but I have it all on training peaks 🤣🤣

@@SwimBikeRunStu you’re teaching me something new here, however if I can manage a method that doesn’t involve me looking at a screen, I’m all in!

EVERY SATURDAY BORTHER!

Thanks William! Cheers!

😂😂

Thanks a lot Eric! Going strong!

Definitely coming down before episode 10 haha

Silly season should be fun this year. In the meantime, it looks like another year with the Dutch anthem on repeat.

I finished right under 7 hours. That's with a shortened swim, looking forward to to Gulf Coast and technically completing an entire swim there.

I was lucky to find a used Canyon Speedmax. Amazing for a first bike.

We are all about the vlog 😂

Thanks Lamar!

Thank you! Any races booked on your calendar?

Thanks! Will do!

Appreciate the support fam!

Hah! Thanks Alex! Noted.

Hell yeah! Which Augusta? I've done the 70.3 in Georgia 2022...absolutely beautiful bike course with spectator friendly run course! Good luck! - John

Thank you man! More effort to come!

Thanks a lot brother! Have any coming up yourself?

Better on race day than during training! We’re both looking to do London in 2025, how about yourself?

Same here! My first (John) was 70.3 gulf coast 2022, canceled swim…the worst

Thanks for the support Franco!! Our very first comment :)