Dessert Classic Duathlon - Duathlon


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Phoenix, Arizona
United States
68F / 20C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 2h 22m 20s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 21/30
Pre-race routine:

Not good. I was soooo late this morning! I'm lucky I made it on time.
Event warmup:

My warm-up consisted of me running to the chip area to get my timing chip before the booth and transition area closed.
Run
  • 30m 3s
  • 3.5 miles
  • 08m 35s  min/mile
Comments:

Good run, mostly downhill. Ran much faster than usual.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 03m 37s
Comments:

Loooooong walk with the bike before reaching the bike mount area.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 1h 18m 16s
  • 21 miles
  • 16.10 mile/hr
Comments:

Most of the roads were quite rough, causing a lot of vibration. I feel like I would have done better on a smoother road, but that's out of my control.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 2
  • 02m 38s
Comments:

I'm glad I didn't take off running with my helmet still on. I was afraid I was gonna do that!
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 27m 44s
  • 2.7 miles
  • 10m 16s  min/mile
Comments:

Very difficult run!
What would you do differently?:

Wear trail-running shoes
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Rocks, steep hills, rough road

Event comments:

Great race! I'll try again next year and be better prepared!




Last updated: 2008-12-27 12:00 AM
Running
00:30:03 | 03.5 miles | 08m 35s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/30
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Course: Some thick sand at the beginning, but a smooth desert trail for the rest of the course.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 03:37
Overall: Good
Run with bike? Below average
Jump on bike? Good
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Average
Biking
01:18:16 | 21 miles | 16.10 mile/hr
Age Group: 21/30
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
Wind: None
Course: Excellent course, fairly hilly. Nothing too difficult, but not too easy either. Just right!
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:38
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:27:44 | 02.7 miles | 10m 16s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/30
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Very rough and rocky terrain. Some hiking involved also. I had no idea I'd be climbing up a mountain!
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
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: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 5