Scituate Duathlon - Duathlon

Wave went out very fast - expecting more like a 6:10 pace, but sub 6 was actually slower than most - I don't think it was quite 2 miles.

I think I could have even gone a little harder and tried to stick with the lead group from my wave.

Half of transition area was on gravel, and guess which half my bike was on?

I thought that running in socks (with temps in the low 40's I decided to not go sockless) would suck on the gravel, but it wasn't all that bad.

My transition time was only about 10 seconds off the top time, and I bet that person didn't have to run about 150 feet over gravel!

Nothin'

I wish that I'd been training with power, because I know I could have gone harder, and was basing my effort on HR and previous rides. I was only 20 seconds off the overall top bike time, and that would have been sweet to have.

Biking is definitely my strongest leg, and I know that it was the area where I could make up the most time.

I came in 4th in my AG in a race back in August. The guy that won my AG was racing in this race, and I saw him in the parking lot with a brand new Trek SC with sparkling ZIPP wheels. I knew he was a strong runner and needed to do well in the bike to beat him. He ended up coming in 2nd in my AG, and I gained over 4 minutes on the bike over him, able to hold off his strong run by just 23 seconds - I'm quite proud of that accomplishment. Now, to work on the running.....

Wind was a factor in the bike leg. Part of the course was along the ocean, and there were some pretty gusty areas, and one stretch where there was a pretty strong headwind.


Train and race with power!

I ordered a PT to train on over the winter - I should be getting it by Nov 1

Again, about 10-12 seconds off the fastest time. A little room for improvement here.

Was passed by one runner and passed only one guy, but there were only a few guys ahead of me by this point. Felt pretty good and held a good pace. Once I could hear the PA and the band I kicked into high gear. There was a runner about 100 yards back of me, but I held him off. HR wasn't as high as I expected, but maybe that shows that I'm getting in better shape. I still feel that I could have gone faster.

More run training. I've been averaging around 20 mpw this summer and fall. My goal for this time next year is to run a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon. That means upping my run volume over the winter, so that by spring time I'm consistently running 30+ mpw.

HR was down to 125 in less than a min, showing me that I left a little out on the course. However, I'm pleased with my first AG win, and 5th overall isn't all that bad. I even beat two 'Elite' men.


Training and a few little injuries that I've had over the past month.


Enjoyed the duathlon, as swimming is my weakest discipline. Now, over the winter I need to bring my swimming up to par with biking and running.

My wife also became a multisport racer today. She finished 6th in her AG and had a smile on her face. Now, if she'd only enjoy swimming...