Paul Asay

Rather than just walking away from the USAT Nationals and deciding to race in just my own backyard, I thought it would be both motivating and educational to ask some questions of those individuals who had such outstanding performances. I certainly had nothing to lose and only to gain by the information. Nothing like starting at the top, so I sent off a few questions to age group winner Steve Pyle from Boulder Colorado. Steve was quick to respond, and his answers were well worth reading by the age grouper community. Here is my questions and what Steve had to say: > Can you tell us just a bit about yourself, including what got you started in multisport, and a few highlights of your racing career? I began as a bike racer and competed in about 1,000 races between 1974 and 1990. I’ve raced for several corporate sponsors as well as the US National Team internationally. Retired from bike racing and started running when I was 30, then began racing duathlon. Taught myself to swim at ag...

Started running with Craig what a feeling. Better go fast or with trouble I'll be dealing. Go fast in T1 and get a gap, without it my race will end with a bad rap. Kept thinking to myself I'm being chased by men of distinction, better go fast or I'll be passed and head in to extinction. Have Bob to the front of me, and Craig to the rear, better forget the pain and find another gear. Oh the pain in my legs is starting to sear, but Craig is coming better click down on the shifters and forget the fear. Maybe a flat tire will ease my pain, I'm afraid my energy level is starting to drain. Got that hunted feeling, men of distinction are chasing me and with trouble I'll soon be dealing. Get in quick to T2 out on the run with my new running shoes. Go quick Paul or you will soon be passed, Craig is coming and of him you don't want to be passed. See Bob to the front of me and Craig to the rear, we are all lost I fear. Turn around and head back from the run, Adam ...