Falls Duathlon - DuathlonStandard

Nice and easy loop - pretty flat - all was well.
During the mass start, I was in the middle and think that was a good place to be.

My run felt pretty good - not sure what I would do different.

Dip in the pavement in transition led to a puddle at the rear wheel of my bike.

Started out with a good pace. Didn't go out too fast (for once!)

Glad I brought my sunglasses to protect my eyes from the rain during the bike - but Left my sunglasses in my helmet for bike for transition.
When I put the helmet and glasses on, they INSTANTLY fogged up..
next time, I will put on my shoes and helmet first, and glasses LAST.
Hands were a bit cold, so putting on the bike shoes was a little slow.
1st time running in bike shoes and cleats.. it went okay..
Not completely comfortable with clipping in to the new cleats.

Going out was tough. Slight incline with open fields lent to cross winds.
Singing Whoosh of wind through the spokes..
Glad I brought sunglasses to protect my eyes, as it started to rain a bit.
Was really cold and my hands got frozen.
Gained 3mph when I went into aero position, but experienced some numbness in the saddle.
I would get passed a bit on the up hills, but
I POWERED down the hills (25-28mph) and was able to pass some people along the way. Was pleased with this bike.



Scheduled for a bike fitting. I think my stem is too long.
I really should have worn gloves - or SOMETHING to protect my finners.

Fingers were cold.. I had a hard time turning the dials on my shoes to unbuckle them.


Glad I ran in my bike shoes, and not dismount in socks.. the transition area started out with gravel and dirt.. :(

Short but steep-ish hill down early on.

I stopped and took a sip of water at the turn-around.
lost about 15 seconds and while it was really great to have a breather, I could have made up the time I lost trying to get my shoes on

Walk around a bit


Cold hands.


Course was great fun! I enjoyed the turns through the park, and the scenic tree-covered trail for the second run.