Reston Triathlon - Duathlon


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Reston, Virginia
United States
Reston Triathlon
82F / 28C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 43m 31s
Overall Rank = 266/372
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 45/57
Pre-race routine:

Light breakfast
Event warmup:

Stretched and ran one lap on the track with my friend Oliver
Run
  • 20m 10s
  • 2.5 miles
  • 08m 04s  min/mile
Comments:

Felt a stitch in the side when I started but just ignored it.
What would you do differently?:

While I was happy with the time, I haven't really ran much lately and focused on swimming so I need to incorporate more running.
Transition 1
  • 00m
Comments:

Included in run time
Bike
  • 1h 18m 56s
  • 24 miles
  • 18.24 mile/hr
Comments:

I really miss riding my bike to work and it shows in my slow speed. However, I am pleased given I thought it would be a slower time.
Transition 2
  • 01m 40s
Comments:

Couple of guys crowded me out but at our skill level as I was trying to rack the bike - no big deal
What would you do differently?:

Forgot to untie shoes from first run so spent more time putting shoes back on for run.
Run
  • 1h 02m 47s
  • 10 kms
  • 06m 17s  min/km
Comments:

The first run really affected my performance but I'm happy to have finished.
What would you do differently?:

Practice more running
Post race
Warm down:

Hang out with the family and friends.

Event comments:

After trying to in the race since 2007, I am thrilled to have completed it. It is really a good venue and exciting race. Love the new gym bag. :)




Last updated: 2008-02-13 12:00 AM
Running
00:20:10 | 02.5 miles | 08m 04s  min/mile
Age Group: 37/57
Overall: 209/372
Performance: Good
Course: One lap around track and out on the trail. Time was 18:53 but Set up did not turn on mats.
Keeping cool Good Drinking
T1
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Run with bike?
Jump on bike?
Getting up to speed and into shoes:
Biking
01:18:56 | 24 miles | 18.24 mile/hr
Age Group: 49/57
Overall: 271/372
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Hard part is back of course going down Glad and Lawyers - once you get back on South lakes - it is sweet.
Road: Smooth  Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:40
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Average
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
01:02:47 | 10 kms | 06m 17s  min/km
Age Group: 47/57
Overall: 269/372
Performance: Average
Course: Beautiful Reston Trails
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5