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Panel Discussion
Again this week, TRS Triathlon guest author and fantasy maven Emily Cocks joined me for a discussion about potential fantasy stars for the upcoming weekend events.
and check out her website at http://emilycocks.com/.Fantasy Analysis: IM Frankfurt
Athlete Interview
With increased awareness of the importance of #fairstarts for fair race dynamics for female pros, I am absolutely baffled about the 8 minute gap between the pro women and age group race. Further, a nonwetsuit swim for pros and wetsuit swim for age groupers will have a drastic negative impact for the “bike/runners” of the field. There’s no question that there will be interference from early miles on the bike.
I have historically done fairly well in the heat, and the run is definitely my forte, but a smart execution on Sunday will be essential to catch those faltering in the heat to end with a solid placing.
-Ruth Brennan-Morrey
Chris has opened up my mind. I found joy again in training and racing.
After leaving team TBB by end of 2013, I felt a little lost without that “team bubble” around be. I’m very thankful Bahrain Endurance 13 gave me this opportunity to being part of something special. Its not a triathlon team, its a team of people who loves endurance sport which includes more then just swim bike run. We share the passion of endurance, I like that idea. Its great to have a team of support on race day.
Simply I love that race (IM Frankfurt). Its the European Championship and I don’t wanna miss out on being part of it.
After Frankfurt, I’ll spend some time in Switzerland with Family before I’m heading over to the Philippines to race the Ironman 70.3 Cebu. Back in Australia, I’ll start my Kona block. Racing Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast as a ambassador and also racing International Triathlon in Beijing. The last 3 weeks I’ll be based in Kona.
-Caroline Steffen
With fantasy giving points for bike prime times, have you fixed your tire flats yet?
I’ll give you kudos for most original question or not! Either way, I don’t think I’ll be collecting points for a bike prime…
-Jan Frodeno
With you and Seb being friends off the course, are you ready to kick some ass on the course?
Just cause we’re friends doesn’t mean I don’t want to destroy him on the course!
-Jan Frodeno
My co-host, emily cocks, wants to know if you have gone to the gym yet?
I try to get huge twice a week- biceps and triceps mainly…
-Jan Frodeno
Just landed back in the UK for more treatment and to recover. @IRONMANtri sorry I can’t be in Frankfurt :(… was so looking forward to race
— Vanessa Raw (@NessRawArt) June 30, 2015
Its going to be a hot race. Both competition and temperature wise. Its “Kona like” conditions in Europe and only the well prepared athletes will prevail on Sunday.
-Marko Albert
Do you plan on putting time into your competitors during a certain discipline or just an overall great race?
My shape isn’t good enough to race hard. Its enough to race smart 😉
-Marko Albert
Who would Frederik put in his top 5 that nobody is talking about for IM Frankfurt?
Besides the top 3 favorites I would place Bocherer and Llanos in his top 5, but Diederen, Realert and Butterfield are outsiders to watch as well.
-Frederik Van Lierde
Is he shooting for any swim/bike/run primes or just an overall top race?
Definitely shooting for an overall top race.
-Frederik Van Lierde
With a South Africa win already this year, is he in top shape for this race or just building towards Kona?
All year long I am building up towards Kona, but besides that I have chosen 2 extra peak races, Ironman South-Africa earlier this year and Sunday the European Championship Ironman in Frankfurt.
-Frederik Van Lierde
About Emily Cocks
Emily swam for the University of Michigan and completed her first tri in 2004 at the Chicago Triathlon. She worked for seven years as a paralegal, followed by three years as an Assistant Swim Coach for the University of Illinois-Chicago. Presently, she lives and trains in Napa, California while working for the Napa Valley Swim Team and coaching several age group triathletes. We are excited to have Emily doing weekly fantasy analysis.
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