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Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2
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Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 - Duathlon
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Comments: It was freakin' COLD! I wore running tights and tri shorts as well as 2 shirts, a thin fleece, and my cycling jacket. And hat and gloves. Felt great and had a great pace for the 1st run. There were some difficult areas with snow and ice. What would you do differently?: Practice running in snow more often, and wear socks that are higher so snow doesn't get in my shoes!  Transition 1
Comments: Took my time. changed shoes (at all 3 transitions!) Chatted with Brett during the 1st 2 transitions What would you do differently?: Move a bit faster!  Bike
Comments: I need a bike tune up. My gears kept slipping. What would you do differently?: Need to work on hills with my bike's current set up - double with an 11-23 rear cassette. Much different than my previous triple! AND I need to bike faster! :) Transition 2
Comments: There were 3 transitions of about 4 minutes each ( not just 2!). What would you do differently?: Stop relaxing, and move! Run
Comments: I have to laugh that there's a section for me to answer that says "keeping cool" I was PLENTY cool....I needed to be warm! What would you do differently?: Again, practice running in snow. Press a bit harder on the 2nd run Post race
Warm down: The 2nd bike section was actually last, so I did that and THEN I finished. I took a short walk to get something hot, but the soup was meat based (vegetarian here) and the hot chocolate was gone, so I was stuck with freezing water. But that's ok, I kept the heat on full blast all the way home! What limited your ability to perform faster: Snow and ice on the run. Freezing temps. Even my Accelerade was partially frozen Event comments: Had a great time. It's nice when a race is almost like a training day! Plus it's always cool to meet other BTers :) My times are guesses - I just got the total time (no splits) and now it doesn't add up right - yeah well. Last updated: 2005-01-01 12:00 AM
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 2005-01-16 10:40 PM |
Pro  4228    Broomfield, Colorado |  Subject: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 |
| 2005-01-16 10:46 PM in reply to: #104595 |
Official BT Coach 2210 Englewood, CO | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Yeah Cathy! Way to go. It was so freaking cold you can't believe it. You were awesome. Nice to meet you and the Fam. See Ya. Edited by markdills38 2005-01-16 10:46 PM |
| 2005-01-17 6:32 AM in reply to: #104595 |
Master 2233 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Accelerade Slushy - Yeah! Sounds like a cool race with all those transitions. Riding your bike at 16 plus mph in 20 degree weather has got to be crazy windchill. Just think, some of your fellow age groupers for this year were probably sleeping in while you were out racing  -Frank Edited by scuba-punk 2005-01-17 6:32 AM |
| 2005-01-17 8:33 AM in reply to: #104595 |
Expert 833 Adrian, MI | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Good report You are a true, hard-core triATHLETE, Cathy!! I don't know many who would go out and bike in the cold, let alone run in snow and ice. Plus, it certainly sounds like you enjoyed it!! I agree it is always a blast meeting other BT'ers!! |
| 2005-01-17 10:02 AM in reply to: #104595 |
Expert 852 Evergreen, Colorado Bronze member | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Great race Cathy!!! Sounds like you did great despite the fact that it was so cold |
| 2005-01-17 11:08 AM in reply to: #104595 |
Veteran 290 Denver | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Wow! Great job out there! I'm glad I didn't try it, I wouldn't have been able to deal with that cold! Was there snow on the bike route? That would have done me in!! :-) |
| 2005-01-17 12:36 PM in reply to: #104595 |
Master 1480 Plant City, FL | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Great job on your race!! :-) And I thought my du was cold yesterday!! It's all a matter of clothing I've learned. |
| 2005-01-17 3:02 PM in reply to: #104595 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 sounds like a fun race! You are hard core girlfriend! |
| 2005-01-17 6:10 PM in reply to: #104595 |
Veteran 158 Brisbane | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Where I come from we call 12C cold and if you are out cycling your really keen. Racing in -9C is just crazy!! or really dedicated. Well done!!! Never again will I complain about a little bit of cold weather when I'm out cycling. Paul |
| 2005-01-17 6:51 PM in reply to: #104595 |
Master 1494 Kingston Ontario | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Yeah, winter racing girl!!!!! Way to go! I can't believe you kept warm. It is funny to see the "keeping cool" comment section above...I didn't know what to write in mine either when I was dealing with winter! Which bike did you use??? Glad you had fun |
| 2005-01-18 1:27 PM in reply to: #104595 |
| , Alabama | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 Great job in such weather! What an awesome concept to switch off 4x. I can see myself losing track of which transition I was in Sharon |
Congrats.| 2005-01-21 12:14 PM in reply to: #104595 |
Master 1534 San Diego, CA | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 I was going to say "what a great name for a race!!"....but after reading the details....geez....I just have tosay WAY TO GO! This sounded like and incrediably hard race. I may never complain about heat again...... Good Job! Danny |
| 2005-01-21 1:15 PM in reply to: #104595 |
Elite 3972 Reno | Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series #2 stud! |
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15F / -9C
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Overall Rank = 83/105
Age Group = 0-39
Age Group Rank = 14/19
As you read this, keep in mind the race was NOT your normal du - it was a 2 mi run, 3.5 mi bike, 2 mi run, 7 mi bike, and then a 50 yd run to the finish after racking the bike. I'll come back and put in my real times once the results are posted - these are pretty darn close.
Breakfast, church, pack the car, and go!
Ran for about 5 minutes total prior to the start of the race. Met Brett and Mark (other BTers!).