Harvest Moon Duathlon
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Harvest Moon Duathlon - Duathlon
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Comments: Went out nice and easy but being in the lead pack we all took a wrong turn and added about 1/2 mile to our race. But as someone put it "It was going to be a long day anyway so what does it matter" What would you do differently?: Learn the route :0 ![]() Transition 1
Comments: I really took my time to make sure I was composed before jumping on the bike and to get my adrenalin under control. Mantra - "Pacing Pacing Pacing" ![]() Bike
Comments: I really enjoyed the course, rolling hills nothing too strenuous with some fast flat and downhill sections. Aid stations were perfectly spaced for me. For some reason I thought I would have more alone time on the bike but there was always someone just in front or just behind. Not drafting - obviously! I felt great the whole way round and made sure to thank the volunteers and the police as I appsed them. Interestingly every Policeman replied "you're welcome" for some reason that had a very postitve effect on my ride. What would you do differently?: Need to review my shoes and pedals I had real "hotspots" on my feet for the last 10 miles or so. ![]() Transition 2
Comments: Again took my time to make sure i had everything. I had planned to use aid stations for water only and carry my own gels. ![]() Run
Comments: Well it all went wrong from the start. First my gel bottles don't actually stay in my pocket when running! So I ended up carrying them. At about 3/4 mile in my shin really started to hurt, so much so that running was not an option. I had to walk 12.4 miles. I tried to run every so often but the pain was too much so I would go back to walking. After about 11 miles I was emotionally DONE - I just had to HTFU and finish. Little did I know the best was yet to come. At the end of the race is a slip'n'slide that I went on with my 4yo son. It made the pain so worthwhile. What would you do differently?: NOT WALK! I would also like to thank everyone; athletes and volunteers who offered encouragement - it really does help. Thanks! ![]() Post race
Warm down: Sat down with family and friends, including the women's overall winner Sonja Wieck, and talked about what might have been and enjoyed a cold Mix1. What limited your ability to perform faster: Although I had to wlk the majority of the 13.1 miles I am not disappointed, a little frustrated maybe, but 10 months ago I would never have been near the start line let alone the finish line. All in all a great day and a great event. I will be back! Event comments: The slip'n'slide made it for me as well as all the pre-race correspondance from Without Limits. Last updated: 2010-08-27 12:00 AM
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United States
Without Limits Productions
80F / 27C
Sunny
Overall Rank = 20/30
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 3/4
Drove up from Pueblo. Awoke nice and early had coffee and bagel in the car on the way.
Strectched to remove the drive from my legs.