Paul's 2009 season showed his improving fitness over the Ironman distance in particular with a stunning 5th place in Ironman Arizona and a sub 3hr marathon just one year after his Ironman debut in 2008. Paul is a lead pack swimmer who shows tremendous strength on the bike and is consistently seen with large gaps coming into T2 and heading out onto the run.
This past weekend saw a 3rd place podium finish for Paul in Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island and the fastest bike split of the day with 3 minutes over his closest rivals. The race saw an up and down bike course with a two loop half marathon in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island with temperatures nearing 40 degrees. We collaborated with Paul after the event to get some details on the race, his form, and his future 2010 race plans
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