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Race Reports for Race Around the World Duathlon 2010

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Race rating (4)

Comments: Since this was my first multisport event, I didn't have a lot of expectations. I thought it was well organized and went off without a hitch. The only downside was that it started storming really bad a couple hours after the start of the race. I was on the road by then but I'm guessing that the tents were still set up and there were many people that stuck around for the awards ceremony. Luckily, I had no pain during the running portion, which was awesome! I kept repeating in my head what Mo had said the day before ("hips forward and let your feet land behind you not under you.") I'll have to remember to thank him later for the great advice. So simple and practical :) My first run was better than my normal pace (just under 10:00/mi). The bike segment was good but had a lot of headwind for the first half. Unfortunately I started getting stomach cramps about 3 miles in. Shallow breathing and sitting up every once in a while helped alleviate some of the pain so I managed. The

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Race rating (4)

Comments: It is an average duathlon here in Tinley Park. If your looking for a good local race it is great. The only thing was, the parking lot used for transition had four cars still parked in it. They probably should of towed those because they were really in the way. The weather started out really humid and disgusting but once the storms hit, it had cooled off and felt great.

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Race rating (5)

Comments: I love this race. Not too big, well-organized, decent goody bags (though UGLY shirts this year) and pretty good post-race food for the size of it. AND you don't have to swim! How much better does it get?

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