One of the Best Races of My Life!

On Sunday I again raced one of the more traditional Brazilian races, SESC Triathlon in Caiobá, where I made my debut in triathlon in 1998.

I did not have a good start and the group engulfed me when I entered the water. After swimming a short time, I got hit by so many arms and legs, that one punch took my googles off. I was decided to swim the whole distance without them until I noticed they were still on the top of my head, so I switched to backstroke to allow me to put the lenses back on!

The Gap

From that point in the race, I pursued the athletes ahead of me, and I was definitively in the first pack right after a few meters that we jumped in the water for the second half.

We were six, and we started the cycling really strong, alternating positions to take advantage of drafting so that we were able to go 25 mph for the full 25 miles, without making as much effort.

I started the run quickly and initially led. I saw very close the possibility of a win until Sclebin flew past me at 6km.

Using the strength from the enthusiasm of my hometown Paraná crowd, I tried to recover the lead. Their encouragement was great, and I tried really hard, but was not enough to overtake Diogo. He won the race and I finished right behind celebrating with many fans and friends!!

I was overjoyed with second place, this race is a special one in every season.

Clicking on the names below, you can see the great Brazilian press coverage!!

Globo Esporte 06/03/2012

TV Gazeta 05/03/2012

globoesporte.com 05/03/2012

Jornal Gazeta do Povo 05/03/2012

I used pictures from Mundo Tri and Woom