God's Country Off-Road Duathlon - Long Course - DuathlonStandard

What happen with Runners get Ready..Set and Go. We all standing waiting for the start and then the gun goes off without warning. I was hoping to be able to run close to my 8:00 min run times in sprint tri events but maybe the cold weather, extra layers, etc kept me slower.

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The event did not log separate tranisition times, they are included in bike lap times.

Start of bike lap is always crowded and the first 2-3 miles are spent trying to get past or around slower bike riders. After 4 miles..the riders are getting spread out, and you can focus in on your race pace. Key for me was to make through (ie..dont run into trees, indos or get thrown)the technical sections and slippery areas and then try to maintain a fast pace in good sections of the trail. For most of the second lap was riding without anyone near by.

Find warmer socks.. Pedaling in 34 degree weather for 2+ hours did not realize my feet got that cold until I tried to run.

t2 time is include as part of run 2 time.

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After riding 2+ hours in 34 degree, did not realize my feet had gotten so cold. Just could not feel them during the run, but tried to keep my legs moving and maintain a pace to let me finish.

Bowl of chili, oranges and water.


Being the first race of the year...I'm always a little heaver and not as strong as some of my events in summer.


This is my third year to do this event and really enjoy it but this is the first year to do the long course (second year offered). The long course is at my limit for distance/time so Im going to pushed to the limit.