There was some confusion on the race course about what direction to take. Being in the last wave helped here.. it was all solved before it became an issue for us.

run a little before the race to be more loose when it starts. this was a 1st duathlon for me.

Not much room to run. I was all the way towards bike exit. First time under 1 min transition time. YES!!!!

not much. really happy.

Glad I switched back to my gatorskins. The road was not in great condition in all places. Can't flat in a sprint. The extra weight is worth the peace of mind.

Another PR in T2 time below 1 min. I really pushed hard to get out in front of the guy who came in on the bike at the same time as me. I think that pushed me a bit harder to be faster.

This was a NEW PERSONAL RECORD time and pace for me. I had been practicing short stride and turnover rates for a month. Looks like they paid off. Noticeably less people passing me this time. I was breathing hard the whole time. HR in the 167 - 172 range. Ran the whole way, no stopping.

Cramp in the beginning of the day when I was bringing my bike down the hotel stairs. It took a while to loosen up and really was not 100% during the race.


This series needs a bit more attention to details if it is going to survive more that just a 1st timers club. The pros and long time participants are noticing the increase of issues.