Calaveras Duathlon - Short Course - DuathlonStandard


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San Antonio, Texas
United States
Redemption Race Productions
43F / 6C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 1h 09m 50s
Overall Rank = 29/67
Age Group = Fat Tire 35-39
Age Group Rank = 23/45
Pre-race routine:

Many miles preparing for race. Did quite a few on the MTB at Buck Creek Trails here in Abilene getting ready. Also did quite a few miles running on base and around Abilene to get ready. 4 mile average for most runs.
Event warmup:

None
Run
  • 12m 57s
  • 1.55 miles
  • 08m 21s  min/mile
Comments:

Great first run but was cold to start as it was raining and about 43 degrees. Warmed up nice at the turn around point.
What would you do differently?:

Work more on my runs. I am not a great runner and I have to work hard at it.
Transition 1
  • 00m 56s
Comments:

Average time as no mat was placed due to lightening.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 41m 31s
  • 10.5 miles
  • 15.17 mile/hr
Comments:

Good ride, need to check out bike as my uphills were slow and sluggish. Center crank bearings are stiff/tight.
What would you do differently?:

Tune/clean bike, work on road rides with long hills to build stamina and endurance.
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Average time again as they did not have timing mat coming into the transition due to lightening.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 13m 24s
  • 1.55 miles
  • 08m 39s  min/mile
Comments:

Great run even in the rain, kept very cool.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Standing in the rain with jeans and a carhart jacket on waiting for awards :)

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Uphills on the bike were not best. Need to work on road bike riding with hills to build stamina. Also need to work over my bike as I think the crank bearings are tight. Time with family and work greatly limited my prep time, but I do not regret it, even at my worst race pace I am passing everyone at home on the couch :)

Event comments:

Great race even considering the threat of lightening. Redemption even feeds spectators :)




Last updated: 2012-01-18 12:00 AM
Running
00:12:57 | 01.55 miles | 08m 21s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/45
Overall: 21/67
Performance: Average
Course: 1.5 mile out and back
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 00:56
Overall: Good
Run with bike? Average
Jump on bike? Average
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Good
Biking
00:41:31 | 10.5 miles | 15.17 mile/hr
Age Group: 28/45
Overall: 34/67
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: 10.5 loop oun around rural active roads. Started to rain half way through ride and rained rest of race.
Road: Rough Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:13:24 | 01.55 miles | 08m 39s  min/mile
Age Group: 23/45
Overall: 30/67
Performance: Average
Course: 1.5 out and back in the rain. Actually felt good, but the tough up hills on the bike made we work harder than expected and it showed up in my slow run time.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %>3
Overall: Good
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? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5