Run
Comments: This run was really good for me. It includes my transition time so it is even better than it looks :) Totally happy here. I never felt out of breath or tired. What would you do differently?: Not much. I even drank some water at 3 of the stations. Transition 1
Bike
Comments: On the way out I tried to keep up with Marcy but she stayed just out of reach. There was a cross wind in this direction. I had it over 20 for my average this direction On the way back I got a cramp in both calves. I drank some powerade on the bike and eased up. I didn't want to have to stop and the plan got me to the end. I was in the 17mph range for the ride home...but even without the cramps I don't think I could have went over 18.5. I will also point out here that I was 43rd on bike out and 45 on bike in so I didn't drop off all that much despite the cramps. What would you do differently?: Not much really. I didn't want to blow my wade this early in the race. Transition 2
Run
Post race
Warm down: Pretty much ended my race by stepping off my bike and putting it in the truck. With the cramp issue going on I was already warmed down comfortably and was able to cross the finish line almost as fresh as I left :) Event comments: I should have ridden my tri-bike more before taking to this race. I am sure that my cramps were from me not riding it specifically that much. After the race it was fun talking, eating, and drinking with the Floro-Bama crew. I finished 10 out of 11 but I am very satisfied with that. The level of athlete was a notch above most of the "sprint" or shorter course duathlons. The average bike was well above entry level, which is a good way to begin to gauge it. Weather was perfect also, which I think helped my run. Going sub 9 was a pleasant surprise. I didn't wear a watch or GPS and went on exertion. In fact I'm going to go re-double check to see if I really did that. Last updated: 2007-09-08 12:00 AM
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United States
Floro-Baama
65F / 18C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 49/92
Age Group = 35-40
Age Group Rank = 10/11
I didn't have much of a breakfast due to me not planning. Ate some peanut butter ritz crackers and the driest cliff bar I have ever eaten.
Found Ken and his crew, which included Marcy, Hammer and a few others :) .
Rode the bike for 2 miles then promptly cooled down while I waited for the start. I don't know why I even ever warm up. At least I knew the bike was working properly.