Tri The Parks Indian Springs - Duathlon

I really have no expectations today. I was worried when I heard the course is hilly as I am burned out on hilly courses this season. So, I just run a pace that I think I could finish well later in the day. There were some steep short inclines throughout the course -- really hurt my quads. It was a repectable run.

I need more training so I can trim my 5k time to solid 20mins ..... back to the drawing board.

Running downhill from the transition area to the mounting line was not fun.

It's about time to put in transition training into my workouts!!!!

A very dissappointing bike time. I was so worried about the start of the bike course due to the fast curvy dowhill route - I am not a very technical biker so I kinda create some unneccessary anxiety. Well, the bike started badly, after 0.8miles I have bike technical difficulty. My chain came off as I was trying to change into a smaller gear for the hill climb. This caused me at least 2 minutes, maybe 3 ..... it took me about 4 miles to trully get bad into my rhythm. I must be biking below 17mph for the first 4 miles. Not happy. Well, the hills did gave me some advantage as I like hills. I finally started cruising and passing others. This gave me back some of my confidance. I really thought I biked well but the time did not reflect the effort.

Nothing major -- continue to put in more bike time. Lately I have not been riding as regularly as I should. Also, pray for a smooth ride and no technical failures.

Running uphill with clip-on shoes to the transition area was not fun.

PUT IN TRANSITION TRAINING INTO WORKOUTS!

I was not looking forward to run the same hilly course again. Luckily this time I was running behind a runner that I have raced with several times. So, I just keep her pace until my legs were ready to work the hills again. I knew I would not finish in my projected time by now. So, my immediate goal was try to catch any duathletes that were in front of me. I was grinding my legs and running effort was laboring. I finally pass a great duathlete/runner(I guess it was not his day) and wishing to see the finish line. Mission accomplished, tough run.

I think I must be burned out. I have no more finishing endurance in me. Not good. Rethink my nutrition and training.

Hydrated and strecthed. Cheered with my fellow tri buddies. Ate. Cleaned up and waited for the darn award ceremony.


Lack of training and mental preparation. I have not been training as much as I would like due to work. I think my body is trying to tell me to rest. One more race in this season and I shall rest my old tired body. I need a new jump start.


First race completed at this venue. Another hilly course but it was a fun race. I will definitely race this event again and I will know how to prepare for it. A good day considering not achieving my projected finish time.

Next race -- TRI PARK SERIES, Mistletoe DU

Cheers!!