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‘19 USATF 15k-48:37
5K-15:01
8K-24:33
10K-32:16
OD-1:58:32
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#Philly2Kona2024 — Final Post Edition
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas #Ironmanworldchampionship #kona2024 #konaironman taken in South Philadelphia by @chris.naimoli

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#Philly2Kona2024 - 9:17:56 - 109th after 🏊🏻‍♂️, 30th after 🚴🏻‍♂️, 12th after 🏃🏻‍♂️— 12th 🌎 M4549, 1st 🇺🇸, 3rd 🇺🇸 40+ finisher
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Swim: I felt really good swimming. I felt like anything under 65:00 would be success. 64:10 was perfect. Had great feet I was swimming on until we caught the 40-44 group. He zigged, I zagged & lost him & ended up solo the last 1k. I went from probably swimming 61:30-62:30 to 64:10
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Bike: I really need to learn to go fast downhill or I'm never going to be competitive in WC races. The 1st 50 miles, any time I passed a group uphill, they'd pass me going downhill. It wasn't until the climb to Haw'i that I was able to distance myself from the group I w/. I have the potential to bike 4:40 to 4:45 on that course if I learn how to do that. W/ the wind in our face on the way back, no one passed me going up or down, 4:54:06
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Run: My best run in IM in 3:10:43. I stayed pretty steady the whole time. It was hot but the clouds rolled in halfway through. This allowed us to avoid classic Energy Lab conditions, but I was able to get through until mile 24.5 which is when my body shut down. Right before the hill that leads up to Palani. If it wasn't for Tommy Pigs, I might have walked that section. But he kept waving me up & I caught him as we made the right. Made it Ali'i & onto that magical red carpet finish.
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Thank you to @yoderperformance @teamf3endurance
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas #Ironmanworldchampionship #kona2024 #konaironman taken in Kona Hawaii by @chris.naimoli

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#Philly2Kona
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Thanks to @cadencecycling I got the @fasttt.bike front end on just in time for Kona. I’d say it almost looks perfect! #heatprep #mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas #Ironmanworldchampionship #kona2024 #konaironman taken in South Philadelphia by @chris.naimoli

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#Philly2Kona2024 - One Month Edition
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I’ve just been heads down getting things done. Some highlights have been my longest ride ever (135 miles), my longest ride ever (5 hours in 7 hours bc of flats 😆), my long runs finally coming around (18 miles with avg of 6:39) and 5x1 mile in 5:32, 5:34, 5:31, 5:31, 5:27, 5:20
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📸: francescafrasc (1st pic)
Cameo made by: @jrgrauel23
@yoderperformance @teamf3endurance
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas #Ironmanworldchampionship #kona2024 #konaironman taken in South Philadelphia by @chris.naimoli

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When I worked at @runbmrc, a team that I was not on, took part in the @htcrelay and waged one of the most epic battles in the race history. So in May when @marathon_and_beyond asked me if I wanted to join their @indiana_elite_ac team for this years assault on the Masters Division, how could one say no? Not only did we win the Masters, but we forged ever lasting friendships. And posted THE SECOND FASTEST TIME EVER IN THE MASTERS DIVISION!!!!
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18:46:27 #Hood2Coast #Hood2Coast2024 #HTC2024
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas #imlp2024 #ironmanlakeplacid #lakeplacid taken in Seaside, Oregon Coast by @chris.naimoli

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Flash Back: Ironman Lake Placid
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This finish line was different than most. My people were here for this one. Coming to this finish line, I spotted my family & the 1st one I seen was my mother, @kathleennaimoli. She’s been supporting the stupid things I’ve done since I was 9. After 36 years later, who knows how many big events I have in me for her to witness. That’s what made this one special. She’s been my biggest fan from day 1 & has been there for every up & down. The absolutely best! This one was definitely with my mother in mind. One last time to make her proud of me. I’ll never forget this moment taken in Lake Placid, New York by @chris.naimoli

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#Philly2Kona2024: Ironman Lake Placid Edition
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When doing an Ironman, experience still reigns supreme! I did a 15 mile run 3 weeks out & 12.5 miles 2 weeks out & that’s it. I haven’t completed a long ride workout in the last month either. My calf injury affected my mood which trickled into everything else. It was the help from @yoderperformance, keeping myself positive, letting me know things aren’t gonna be that bad, which kept the goal alive (win the 45-49 AG)
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas #imlp2024 #ironmanlakeplacid #lakeplacid taken in Lake Placid, New York by @chris.naimoli

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#Philly2Kona2024 - ISLANDMAN WORLD CHAMPS
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I’ve been dealing with a calf injury so no real updates. All boring swim and bike training. I did however start running outside last week on 2 occasions & I gave myself the 🟢💡 to try sub 6:00 & the perfect venue was Islandman Triathlon
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Swim was once again rough waters. Any time I do this race, mother Nature makes sure I don’t have an easy swim. Water temp was 61°F & I spent about 5 mins in there before the start just taking the cold shock away
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I broke the course record on the bike. The fastest time I could find was 27:23 from 2015 & my officially split was 27:22. I switched up my tires from 25’s to 28’s & I’m sure they helped hold the corners on this crit style course
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The run is where it got interesting. There was a kid who I knew was going to be trouble & we entered & exit T2 together. He held a 10s lead the firs half mile of the race when he just sort of slowed down. I passed immediately & started hammering. I was trying to make things as hard as possible for him. In the meantime, I was also hurting myself & bc of that, fatigue brain set in & I couldn’t see the 2nd turnaround & I felt I might have missed it. I turned around & i started going back. Turns out, the turn was 200m more up ahead. I cut 400m & immediately crossed the line & said “I’m DQed I cut the 2nd turn”. It sucks but those are the rules. The 1st rule in racing is “If you’re gonna lead, make sure you know the course” & I didn’t follow that rule. But all was not lost
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I used a pair of bike shoes I only wore a handful of times & I’d say they’re good to go. The new tires were fantastic & should help with handling & hopefully descending. I hit a max speed of 30.7 mph
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UP NEXT: Lake Placid
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas taken in South Philadelphia by @chris.naimoli

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Official #eagleman703 pics
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@teamf3endurance for the providing many of the sponsors that helped my performance on the day
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@yoderperformance for all aspects of training and help on and off the course
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@elemental.sportspt for the help leading up with the calf
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@sageclinic keeping the body healthy and moving
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas taken in South Philadelphia by @chris.naimoli

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@ironmanamericas #Eagleman703 in the books. Didn’t know what the expect once the bike was over because of the calf. I took the run easier than normal which allowed me to keep the calf issue at bay. It was a 3 out of 10 for the 1st 10 miles. Then it was 4 at 11, 5 at 12 and 6 at mile 12.5. Luckily I was able to trot in and preserve the 1st AG (45-49) and 1st Masters (40+) and 5th overall. Fastest bike split on the day by almost a full 3 mins. Thanks to @yoderperformance for the course support and @teamf3endurance teammates for endless support during race week. And the city of Cambridge. This town embraces everything about the 2 races held here each year and that is something truly special.
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Obviously special thanks to my BFF and partner in crime. None of this is possible without @jillynaimoli and her endless support of this crazy life.
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #naimolininjas taken in Snappers Waterfront Tiki by @chris.naimoli

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#Philly2Kona2024 — Update: I blew the soleus muscle in my right calf 3.5 weeks ago. I didn’t run on it for 2 weeks but week 3, I got in 2 runs but wasn’t “feeling” it. Just wasn’t screaming “healthy”. Got some dry needle done and so far the last 2 ones I’ve been using my @levermovement device to get my runs in. Store #Eagleman703. I don’t think I’m going to really know how the calf is going to hold up until I start the run Sunday. I’m fully prepared for this race to end up in an Aquabike attempt and I will have no issues dropping during the run if things don’t feel right. So much time until Kona, no need to ruin it on anything other than Kona
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #ironmantexas #naimolininjas taken in South Philadelphia by @chris.naimoli

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Why Jim at @erosports says “don’t do it unless you test it”
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The fact of it was, Ironman Texas was a glorified practice run. I went in really fit, but the fitness, for many reasons, didn’t translate over. One of those reasons was me messing with my bike fit. With the “bottle down the kit” being eliminate this year, I was trying to reproduce that effect by having my bta (between the arms) higher where the bottle down the kit would be. What I didn’t notice, because the difference is marginal, was that I was exposing more of myself to the wind. So I went back and compared other photos. The first is Texas 2024 where I averaged 24.2 mph (granted it was 112 miles and 35 mph wind gusts for half the bike) and the second was Nationals where I biked 27 mph. The difference is small, but that difference (along with having my water bottle drop and me picking it up) in guessing cost me about 5 minutes. That 5 mins could possibly change the mind set during the last loop of the run where I don’t pack it in to just finish and instead fight harder. Could also mean the leader of the 45-49 feels they need to run harder, causing them to blow up. Luckily, I have Lake Placid before Kona to work out more kinks.
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Real Life Comparison: I did a ride this weekend on the same course using riding the exact watts & had the exact avg HR. In March I was 23.5 mph (with the riser) and Saturday I was 24.6 mph (w/o the riser)
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#mastersrunning #mastersrunner #usatf #usatfmasters #usatfmasterstrack #usatfmastersathletes #usatfmastersathlete
#ThisIs40 #runner #philarunners #f3 #fastfiercefamily #triathlon #triathlete #usat #teamF3 #yoderperformance #ironman #ironmantexas #naimolininjas taken in South Philadelphia by @chris.naimoli

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