Cupid's Sprint Duathlon - Duathlon

I warmed up a little just to get my heart rate up a bit. Hadn't been to the gym the whole week before due to a terrible head cold and being sick. But I wanted to rest up for this race.

I would of stayed with my same work out routine and training prior to the race but due to being sick I needed to rest.

This was my first time on my bike and very first time clicking in to my pedals. I was a little nervous about getting stuck. HA HA. Very first Duathlon and I would say my T1 should of been faster.

I would not wear my headsweats hat and then have to adjust my ponytail. Not be so nervous getting on my bike and clicking my shoes in.

1st time ever on my bike and I know that's a huge no no. It felt wonderful though. Although I NEED another seat. LOL Thank GOD for spin class 2x per week, I felt very strong and passed a lot of people.

Learn a little more about shifting and getting into the aero position. I felt to unstable.

My husband was there, he had already finished the race so I was talking with him a bit. Again, I had to adjust my ponytail to accomadate putting on my hat again. I drank some of my water because I could not get my water bottle out of the holder during the ride and I put drops in my eyes because my contacts were getting dry.

Buy a Profile Design Aero Bottle!!! And, not talk to my husband during the transition. Cut off my hair so I don't have to worry about my ponytail. HA HA NOT! At least I didn't re-apply my lipstick though. ;)

I was tired! I came into this with no conditioning the prior week because of illness and I was simply DONE. But, I only walked 3 little times and keep my head held high.

I was thrilled for it being my very first race ever! I can't wait until the next one!!!

I don't think I did warm-down. I was just too darn excited!


Still being sick and feeling under the weather.


This was my first and it felt like my BEST experience! I can't wait to come back in April and do it again!