Frost Yer Fanny - DuathlonStandard


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Leander, Texas
United States
Run-Far
29F / -2C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 10m 37s
Overall Rank = 132/185
Age Group = W30-34
Age Group Rank = 7/11
Pre-race routine:

I didn't sleep very well. I never do before a race. I was looking at the clock every 30 minutes starting at 3am. At about 6am, I was awake but just laid there trying to settle my thoughts.
I had some breakfast and packed my things. It's crazy how less you have to pack for a duathlon. I felt like I was forgetting something.
Run
  • 28m 14s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 05s  min/mile
Comments:

I went out too fast. Ever since my IT band issues I haven't been running very much. My knee was fine but I just knew I couldn't sustain this pace. Overall, I did like the fact I could still run at a nice pace even if it's only three miles.
What would you do differently?:

Not go out so fast.
Transition 1
  • 01m 17s
Comments:

Duathlons are great. I enjoyed not being wet and not having to squeeze out of a wetsuit.
Bike
  • 1h 09m 41s
  • 21 miles
  • 18.08 mile/hr
Comments:

Nice time for me. This course is exactly where I train so being familiar with the course and hills was really nice. I was passing lots of people so that always excites me. I had the 4th best time in my age group(out of 11). I know I'm not the fastest runner but I figure I made up a little bit on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, I was happy with my performance.
Transition 2
  • 01m 5s
Run
  • 30m 18s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 09m 44s  min/mile
Comments:

This was definitely harder than the first 5K. I walked some and my knee was hurting. So I continued with a run/walk and was ready to finish. It also helped when I heard my husband and two boys cheering for me at the finish. I didn't expect them to come out so I kicked it a little harder at the end just for them!
What would you do differently?:

I need to pace myself a little better and not go so hard out in the beginning. If my IT band issues would go away that would be helpful too!
Post race
Warm down:

Got some water and found my family.

Event comments:

I went into this race to have fun and possibly finish in under 2:15. I accomplished both goals. I actually finished 5 minutes faster. Being familiar with the course was nice as well.
The race itself was great. I would do it again.




Last updated: 2008-01-14 12:00 AM
Running
00:28:14 | 03.11 miles | 09m 05s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 0/185
Performance: Average
Course: Started out on the road and then went onto a cedar chip trail. The trail was a little uneven.
Keeping cool Drinking
T1
Time: 01:17
Overall:
Run with bike?
Jump on bike?
Getting up to speed and into shoes:
Biking
01:09:41 | 21 miles | 18.08 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 0/185
Performance:
Wind: Some
Course: Two 10 mile loops, some rolling hills.
Road:   Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills:
Race pace: Drinks:
T2
Time: 01:05
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:30:18 | 03.11 miles | 09m 44s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/11
Overall: 0/185
Performance:
Course: Same course as before
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4