Triathlon - Duathlon

Conrad Stoltz just won the recently held XTERRA Mid Atlantic Cup race despite a nasty gash on his foot he acquired while trying to help reel in a non-compliant swim buoy just prior to the start of his race. He eventually recieved 12 stitches to keep all the stuff that was supposed to be on the inside in place.
When I was telling this story a team mate, he related a "Conrad" story of his while he was racing in Utah at the American Mountain Classic stage race in Brianhead.
Below is a caption from his report from that race:

..."Again, today started off with a monster climb straight out of the gate.  I changed the gear out from a 16t rear to an 18t rear due to the punishment that it was dishing out.  We got to the top of Brian Head Peak and seemed to hover above the 11,000’ for a while!  My lungs and legs felt good today, but I had no idea what was in store!  Dark Hollow trail was the most exhilarating ride of my life!  It seemed like most of the riders were walking their bikes due to the steep drop off’s around every corner.  Through the years, this trail must have been eroded and there were huge drops everywhere!  I gave away my only tube and CO2 to racers with flats.  Experience shows that running 50psi in gnarley technical decents pays off.  At the half way point I didn’t think I could go out for another lap.  I sat on the hot pavement and had a lunch break.  Suddenly, a voice with a strong accent says “you need your chain lubed, and can I get you a coke?”  I looked up and Conrad Stoltz the Xterra World Champion is lubing my chain and getting me a drink.  I will never forget the moment he said “ remember the name Squirt lube…”  and I returned “no problem”!  The fresh lube and coca cola was everything I needed to complete the second lap.  Thanks Conrad!  We cruised to the finish line with a 1^st place finish at a multi-day stage race and earned every pedal stroke to get there!  "

Keep up the good work, Conrad - and good luck with the rest of your season.