Whistlestop Duathlon - DuathlonOther

I met my goal time of being betwen 27 and 30min. HR was in zone 4 the entire time, ran the whole course, starting out harder than usual. Took a Hammer Gel going into transition with water. I think I could have pushed myself a little harder but overall was pleased.

I probalby should have warmed up more, but with how cold it was I just wanted to stay warm inside.

fastest transition time out of age group. overall a good transition considering how long I had to run to get to my bike. Found it easily, the new Yankz helped with the shoes (and frozen fingers).

Had a hard time clipping in and getting up to speed.

was just a few seconds out of being 3rd in AG, 1:30 out of 2nd. Eventhough I felt that I struggled I must have done well considering the conditions.

I started out strong on the first gradual climb and was able to stay in my aerobars through most of the way out. My average speed was 16+mph. The cemetary climb went well - I didn't even know I was on it until about 1/2 way through. My gears were slipping a little when I was changing gears, which may have been because of the wet conditions. THe second 1/2 I didn't even try to get aero because of the wind. My fingers froze so badly that when I tried to take some Hammer Gel at the 50min mark I could barely get it out, then had to stop to put it back in my pocket - my fingers just wouldn't work. They didn't want to shift either.

The weathe was HORRIBLE!!! I needed more nutrition but couldn't feel my fingers or coordinate with the wind enough to take any in. Needed warmer gloves and shoe covers.

couldn't feel my feet enough to run with the bike - couldn't tell what they or my hands were doing; 3rd in time for this transition

I ran straight out (well, jogged), and kept moving up the first hill. Then I went to a walk up the hill, run on flat and downhill. Seemed to work pretty well, but probably could have pushed a little harder.

Should have pushed myself a little harder, but better than last.

stretched on gym floor


cold, wind, legs weren't completely ready. Did better this race about pushing myself, but I think i still had a little left to give for the last run.

overall this was a better race than usual in terms of pacing myself. HR average was 172 overall, so low zone 4. The weather was my biggest limiter, but mentally I felt like I handled it pretty well.


I would recommend any Team Magic race to anyone. They put on excellent events, great traffic control, and plenty of help on the course. One girl had a flat and the SAG was there and had it changed in 3min or less. and as one of the guys said - there were so many cops on the course that he thought he should be running away from them.