Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #1 - Duathlon

Started out slow, I thought. I was taking it easy because I knew there was a hill ahead and I didn't want to go to fast at the start. Everyone ran away from me. I was getting worried thinking I started way to slow, but hit mile 1 at 7:15. That's smoking fast for me. It was on. Mile 2 and 3 were uphill into the wind and not much fun. The last mile I tried to pick up the pace and finish strong going downhill for the last half mile.

nothing

Had to run quite a ways from the line to the bike. I was really tired from the run, but I got it done. Got the helmet on and started to run to jump into the shoes. Stopped and just put one shoe on and started to ride.

Take my gloves off and be a little more on track. I was a little indecisive.

The wind was really blowing. Strong headwinds and crosswinds. Just never was able to really fly. Almost got blown over one time.

Caught up to a strong female rider about halfway through. We played tag for the last 5 miles of the race. Seemed like she was drafting on me into the wind. Oh well. Turns out she took 1st in her age group.

Nothing. Just keep riding in the wind for practice.

walk and stretch


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Great race. Good test. I definitely left it all on the course for this one. I had nothing left in the gas tank. Of all the guys that beat me, 11 of them ran in the 7:30 to 7 min pace. The rest were under 7 min mile pace. Lot's of fast runners out here! Obviously I know what I need to work on this year. I've got to get some run speed. I'm not happy being middle of the pack, but I gave it all I had today.