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USAT Duathlon National Championships - Duathlon


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richmond, Virginia
United States
65F / 18C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 2h 39m 37s
Overall Rank = 191/313
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 23/32
Pre-race routine:

Drove down that morning (early start -- 4:30). Got parked and to race site with sufficient time. No huge rush.
Event warmup:

Short, easy jog.
Run
  • 49m 4s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

Steady pace, stayed relaxed.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe a bit faster.
Transition 1
  • 00m 53s
Comments:

Pretty smooth.
Bike
  • 1h 24m 47s
  • 24.84 miles
  • 17.58 mile/hr
Comments:

A tricky course, with lots of turns, descents, and climbs. Light rain most of the time.
What would you do differently?:

Good solid pace, kept it under control.
Transition 2
  • 00m 49s
Comments:

No problems here.
Run
  • 24m 6s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 45s  min/mile
Comments:

Finished strong on the run.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Executed the race well. Perhaps I could have gone out faster at the beginning, but that may have backfired on me.

Event comments:

Very enjoyable, nice atmosphere. Cool to be at a national championship, even though I'm not at that level.




Last updated: 2008-03-10 12:00 AM
Running
00:49:04 | 06.21 miles | 07m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/32
Overall: 32/313
Performance:
Course: two loop 5K course, mainly flat with the exception of ramps going up to a footbridge over the James River. 90% gravel, dirt, and grass, but good surfaces for the most part.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 00:53
Overall:
Run with bike? Good
Jump on bike?
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Average
Biking
01:24:47 | 24.84 miles | 17.58 mile/hr
Age Group: 22/32
Overall: 32/313
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: 4 loop course (10K per loop). Very technical for the most part.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:49
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:24:06 | 03.11 miles | 07m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/32
Overall: 32/313
Performance:
Course: One more time around the 5K loop.
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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2008-04-28 12:39 PM

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Subject: USAT Duathlon National Championships

2008-04-29 8:27 AM
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Subject: RE: USAT Duathlon National Championships
Great early season race!  Nice that you were able to race with the fasties and hang with em too!
2008-04-29 10:52 AM
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Subject: RE: USAT Duathlon National Championships
mbmoran2 - 2008-04-29 9:27 AM

Great early season race! Nice that you were able to race with the fasties and hang with em too!


Thanks, but you're being WAY too kind. If it weren't for the loop courses, I'd have never seen most of them again!
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