Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #2

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Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #2 - Duathlon


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Englewood, CO
United States
Racing Underground
19F / -7C
Overcast
 		Total Time = 1h 00m 57s
Overall Rank = 5/105
Age Group = 0-39
Age Group Rank = 5/34
Pre-race routine:

Woke up at 7 A.M. and made sausage and pancakes for the family. Packed the car with road bike and MTN bike. Did not know which one to use until I got to the race site. Met Brett and Cathy, other BT'ers.
Event warmup:

Ran a little bit and set up Transition.
Run
  • 13m
  • 2 miles
  • 06m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

The first run segment was good. I started out quickly behind a super fast guy. Did not stay with him long. Slowed a bit and caught my breathe. Another guy caught me about 1 1/2 miles into it. I knew I would catch him on the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Transition 1
  • 00m 40s
Comments:

Seemed good. This is an estimate, for there were no splits. A bit icy in transition. I took off my vest and hat, for I was hot now! My glasses fogged up immediately. I couldn't see very well. Unfog after I started the bike.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 32m
  • 10.7 miles
  • 20.06 mile/hr
Comments:

The first bike segment my legs felt like leg weights. The hils were killing me. I could not keep my normal pace on the hills that I train on. Second segment felt better. I was able to push a little harder on the second loop of the second segment.
What would you do differently?:

Warm up on the bike. I did not get out on it.
Transition 2
  • 00m 40s
Comments:

Same as T1 seemed good, but I didn't have splits.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Run
  • 13m
  • 2 miles
  • 06m 30s  min/mile
Comments:

Second run seemed slower. However I did pass 2 people from the first wave. But some guy came flying by me from the wave behind me. Hard to run in the snow and very hilly.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Cheered on some friends, got some ramen noodles and walked around. I brought some coffee so I drank that.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Not enough time on the bike and speed work on the run. It was also very cold.

Event comments:

This is a fun, low stress race in the Colorado Winter. It is packed with fast people and recreationals alike. Nice to meet other BT'ers.




Last updated: 2005-01-16 12:00 AM
Running
00:13:00 | 02 miles | 06m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 0/105
Performance: Average
Started fast and got my HR right on up to the RED zone. A bit high.
Course: Loop around the Cherry Creek reservoir. Started on pavement for about 3/4 of a mile. Then onto the snow/ice covered trails.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 00:40
Overall: Good
Run with bike? Good
Jump on bike? Good
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Good
Biking
00:32:00 | 10.7 miles | 20.06 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 0/105
Performance: Average
No monitor today! I felt like my HR was just right .
Wind: None
Course: The first bike loop was 3.2 miles, the second segment was 2 loops at 10.4 miles.Course was changed to a short loop on the first ride segment and a 2 loop second bike segment. The race was a run,bike,run,bike format. So the 2 bike segments are together here. Started from transition flat for a bit then up hill hard for a quick 500 yards. Then a big down hill and a big left hander near so ice. Then a flat to the finish with a slight hill.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 90
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Below average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:40
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
00:13:00 | 02 miles | 06m 30s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/34
Overall: 0/105
Performance: Good
No HR monitor. My HR seemed more under control.
Course: Same course as the first run segment.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Below average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2005-01-16 10:49 PM

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2005-01-16 11:04 PM
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Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #2
Awesome race Mark! You kicked butt! Thanks for cheering me on - that was very cool. Interesting race in those super cold temps AND no sun! Not to mention dodging the ice and snow! Great job!
2005-01-17 2:22 PM
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Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #2
Way to go Mark!

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2005-01-18 3:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #2
Great job!!! I can't imagine racing in that cold of weather. We know who is hardcore... YOU!!!

Edited by Browe79 2005-01-18 3:28 PM
2005-01-18 3:54 PM
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Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #2
Way to brave the cold temps - nice race!!
2005-02-05 5:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #2

Excellent job!  Second run still as fast as the first!  Very impressive.

Sharon

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