Webster Bicycles Duathlon Series - Race #1 - Duathlon


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LaMarque, Texas
United States
Webster Bicycle
55F / 13C
Sunny
Total Time = 11h 14m 15s
Overall Rank = 84/149
Age Group = CLYDES
Age Group Rank = 5/13
Pre-race routine:

Got out of bed and checked the weather on the computer while eating a cliff bar. Since it was cold I decided to wear an underarmor shirt and shorts. I tood a shower made my water bottles and then off to the race.
Event warmup:

Picked up my packet and chip then went back to the truck to get the bike. I was running late so they were about to close transition and everyone was at the starting line. I did some quick streaching while at the starting line.
Run
  • 16m 31s
  • 2 miles
  • 08m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

This was my best run ever, I felt great the whole way. I looked at my time at the 1 mile mark and knew I was having a PR run. I felt strong the throughout the run. I couldn't believe it when the race director called my name and said I finished the first 2 miles with a 8:16 average.
What would you do differently?:

Not a thing!
Transition 1
  • 01m 27s
Comments:

Ok I said I was running late...there were no spaces left for my bike so I had to lean it up against the bike rack. When I came in the guy who had his bike racked next to my had his pump between my spokes and my handle bars wraped around the leg of the rack. I got my bike shoes on and un-tangled the bike. Then I found out my bike computer was not working. I kept my cool and blew it off. Anyone who has read my reports knows that stuff like that bothers me too much. After my run I wasn't going to let that distract me!
What would you do differently?:

Get there earlier.
Bike
  • 36m 22s
  • 12 miles
  • 19.80 mile/hr
Comments:

I was suprised about the wind, the weather report I read said the wind was 8 mph but it felt harder than that. I felt good on the bike but didn't have any idea how fast I was going. I caught a bunch of people, I just looked ahead and told myself I AM GOING TO PASS THAT ONE. I only got passed 4 times that I can remember.
What would you do differently?:

Get to the race earlier so my computer will work or I can fix it.
Transition 2
  • 01m 4s
Comments:

Felt good
Run
  • 18m 49s
  • 2 miles
  • 09m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

This is the fastest I have been coming off the bike. I thought I was going a lot slower. My legs felt very tired. I saw some guys I thought were in my group and was not going to let them pass me. I pushed the best I could and am very happy with the results. I came in at 1:14 which beat my time from 2 years ago!
What would you do differently?:

More bricks
Post race
Warm down:

Got a drink called home to brag.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not doing enough bricks.

Event comments:

Great race I am going to do the whole series.




Last updated: 2008-02-16 12:00 AM
Running
00:16:31 | 02 miles | 08m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 7/13
Overall: 0/149
Performance: Good
Course: It was an out and back mostly flat course on a road in the park. The road was a bit uneven so I watched my step.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 01:27
Overall: Good
Run with bike? Average
Jump on bike? Good
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Average
Biking
00:36:22 | 12 miles | 19.80 mile/hr
Age Group: 6/13
Overall: 0/149
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: The couse was 2 loops on the feeder of HWY 45. I don't remember any traffic. There was an overpass to cross before the 2nd loop.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:04
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:18:49 | 02 miles | 09m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/13
Overall: 0/149
Performance: Good
Course: Same as above
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4