Philadelphia Women's Triathlon - Duathlon

Since it was no longer a triathlon I decided before the race started that all I cared about was the bike ride and that I was going to do everything else to maximized my bike effort. So, I took this run at a very comfortable pace.

didn't rush at all; wanted to be ready to give the bike my all

I had decided that I was here to bike this hard, with a goal of 20mph. There were several choke points and slower bikes were not keeping right, so it was sometimes tricky to navigate through. Still, I was passing everything in site! Didn't get passed by anyone until about 12 miles through. Overall I was passed by 3 women; unfortunately, 2 were in my AG

Missed my goal speed by less than 0.1mph! (probably lost it on the dismount and run across the timing mat)

push it a teeny bit harder ;)

I simply didn't care to minimize my transitions today. I didn't laze around but I wasn't in much of a hurry either.

my legs were totally trashed from the bike (and run1?) and this run was a real suffer fest. My goal was to not walk. Goal accomplished.

Loved the ice-soaked towels they were handing out at the water station!

walking around and trying to keep my legs from cramping; mostly unsuccessful with that. Ouch, I was hurting!


changing the tri to a du; mentally giving up on doing a full race; trashing my legs on the ride.


logistics was a nightmare, beginning with trying to find the packet pickup area on Saturday and ending with their inability to control the crowd at the finish line. I will not be doing this race again.

I do have to say, however, that the post race Philly water ice and Philly soft pretzels were great.