Rockbuster Offroad Duathlon - DuathlonXterra


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Ashland, Massachusetts
United States
F.I.R.M.
51F / 11C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 11m 22s
Overall Rank = 65/100
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 1/2
Pre-race routine:

coffee, protein shake w/ banana & creatine, 1/2 english muffin
Event warmup:

stretching and 10 minute bike ride - didn't want to run due to the calf cramp I was nursing
Run
  • 15m 59s
  • 1.8 miles
  • 08m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

started out fast with the pack 7:45-7:53 min/mile for 3/4 mile then settled into 8:30 pace. KILLER HILL slowed me a little - fastest I have run to date
What would you do differently?:

pace a little differently
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Don't have transition times. But I felt good thru this. Everything was right where I needed it to be.
What would you do differently?:

don't eat the GU if I can't get enough water in!
Bike
  • 35m 40s
  • 5.5 miles
  • 9.25 mile/hr
Comments:

power came on the straight aways - upwards of 20 mph. As the trail narrowed, pace lowered. Had to walk bike up slight incline on 1st loop - didn't practice this area. Had to walk bike up KILLER HILL twice. But most everyone did too!
What would you do differently?:

Ate GU in T1 but didn't drink enough. I spent 1 1/2 lap in gut agony coz it just sat there like a rock! Spend more time on the mountain bike.....look at course map better
Transition 2
  • 00m
Comments:

Again, no times for T2
Run
  • 19m 42s
  • 1.8 miles
  • 10m 56s  min/mile
Comments:

lost steam during this run. Quads were screaming! I just settled back into an enjoyable pace.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Post race
Warm down:

stretching and walking

What limited your ability to perform faster:

not used to riding a mountain bike. Need to start doing track repeats in training for an overall faster pace.

Event comments:

This was a fun race. They used cones to mark course and had volunteers in key spots. DJ music in transition zone/vendor area. Good snacks for after. Award and prize for winners.




Last updated: 2010-04-27 12:00 AM
Running
00:15:59 | 01.8 miles | 08m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 66/100
Performance: Good
Course: 1 lap thru woods - fairly flat - 1 killer steep hill
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 00:00
Overall: Good
Run with bike? Average
Jump on bike? Average
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Good
Biking
00:35:40 | 05.5 miles | 9.25 mile/hr
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 56/100
Performance: Average
Wind: None
Course: basically same course as the run. It did extend down to the left heading toward the aqueduct, then back up the slight incline to the beach, then up that killer hill. Muddy right before going over bridge at the brook. Had to hang a sharp right to go up KILLER HILL
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:19:42 | 01.8 miles | 10m 56s  min/mile
Age Group: 1/2
Overall: 72/100
Performance: Average
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4