Spring Classic Duathlon - DuathlonStandard


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Portland, Oregon
United States
AA Sports
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 26m 33s
Overall Rank = 32/239
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 6/32
Pre-race routine:

Woke up early and had some oatmeal and a banana. Headed to the race early for reg and a good spot for my bike. Had an hour before race start so I layed down in the van and relaxed. Slammed a redbull 10min prior to race start.
Event warmup:

Doing the pee-pee dance in line waiting for the honey bucket.
Run
  • 21m 25s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 06m 53s  min/mile
Comments:

My goal was to go under 7min miles and I nailed it.
Transition 1
  • 01m 11s
Comments:

Had some trouble getting into my shoes after I got started. Cost me some time so I'll practice this some more before my next one.
What would you do differently?:

Get my feet in my shoes faster.
Bike
  • 39m 19s
  • 15 miles
  • 22.89 mile/hr
Comments:

The wind was just a pain in the ass! It was always in front and cross every direction we rode...at least thats what it felt like.

When I'm rested I plan to finish higher overall on my bike splits.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing. My legs are cooked from 4 weeks of training. I'm happy with my results.
Transition 2
  • 01m 8s
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 23m 30s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 34s  min/mile
Comments:

I was not looking forward to this run. I was jogging at 8min/mile pace the whole way out to the t/a. I got to the turn around and walked thru the water station. Then I saw the line of people that I flew past on the bike and that motivated me to run. I ran the last half under 7min/miles and finished strong.
What would you do differently?:

Run faster the whole way. I will when my legs aren't trashed.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk to the van and change, eat some pasta and oreo cookies with some other finishers.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Last day of a four week training block...I gave it everything I had...I'm happy with what I had left.

Event comments:

Good early season test.




Last updated: 2009-02-10 12:00 AM
Running
00:21:25 | 03.11 miles | 06m 53s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/32
Overall: 56/239
Performance: Good
Course: Flat
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 01:11
Overall: Average
Run with bike? Good
Jump on bike? Good
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Average
Biking
00:39:19 | 15 miles | 22.89 mile/hr
Age Group: 4/32
Overall: 24/239
Performance: Good
Wind: Cross-winds
Course: Flat
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 01:08
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:23:30 | 03.11 miles | 07m 34s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/32
Overall: 88/239
Performance: Good
Course: Flat
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Too easy
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3