Art O’Connor

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Blog Category: Blog — Blogged by: Art on November 20, 2006 at 12:55 pm

Well I almost called it.  I knew Gallagher had better races in him then his results were showing.  Closing down a gap on Dale Knapp on the last lap of a big race is something not too many people can claim, but that is exactly what happened yesterday.  I was getting live updates from Slohran and SLC ex-pat Kelly Ryan during the race yesterday.  Sounds like if the lap was a little longer it would have been a done deal.  Check the results.  Utah crossers are no joke.  I wish I could have been there but I think I made the right choice saving my back. 

I think John and I have had similar seasons.  I feel like my fitness is right on but for whatever reason (bad starts mostly) I have not had the results I have been hoping for.  I know they are coming.  Last year at Nationals I had one of those days that you dream about.  Great start, great legs and everything just flowed.  Will lightning strike twice?  I think so.  I am in better shape, my head is clear, the crew at Spin Cycle have my Kona dialed and I have a great support system of good friends behind me.  The time is now, I gotta throw down.

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Comment by Flahute

November 20, 2006 @ 3:21 pm

I expect 2 podiums (if not 2 flag-jerseys) to come back to UT from Nationals … one in 40+, and one in 35+.

Rock’em, sock’em AOC & JG!

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Comment by Dr X

November 20, 2006 @ 8:35 pm

You have to be psyched to see Jon come so close to giving Knapp the business end.

-D

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Comment by Daren

November 21, 2006 @ 9:15 pm

Nice job Jon. It’s great to see UT boys do well. Chris Pietrzak had a nice result in the elite race at Portland taking 24th. Can’t wait to see how you all all do at Nationals.

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