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Waxhaw, North Carolina
United States
FS Series
55F / 13C
Overcast
Total Time = 2h 14m
Overall Rank = 125/127
Age Group = Clydesdale
Age Group Rank = 14/14
Pre-race routine:

First time racing, arrived at race site 2 hours before, just walked around killing time and speaking to few people.
Had a terrible night and was up at 2:30am, so I drank little too much coffee and had to use the restroom 3 times before the race (not good).
Event warmup:

Little bit of stretch and little jog
Run
  • 21m 50s
  • 2 miles
  • 10m 55s  min/mile
Comments:

I was planning a 20 min run, but since I don't have a watch it gets little hard to pace. Started the race all the way in the back and just kept this way, don't think I got passed and didn't passed anyone
What would you do differently?:

have a watch to help with pace.
Transition 1
  • 00m 31s
Comments:

Same run and bike shoes so all I had to do was throw my hat into the floor, get helmet and bike.
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 1h 24m 54s
  • 18.63 miles
  • 13.17 mile/hr
Comments:

I stayed with a group of another 8 riders for most of the circuit, around 2/3 into the race the group dispersed into smaller groups. Around mile 17 I had a blown rear tire. and got passed by all the riders that were still on the race.
My goal for the bike was 1h30m, did in 1h24m including time to change tire, I'm very happy with the bike section. Don't think I rode more than 100 miles in the bike since I got it last Aug and before that was at least 13 years since I last rode a bike.

What would you do differently?:

read the USAT rules, I think I disturbed a few riders not staying at right lane all the time and received a warning about drafting near the end for not knowing the correct distance to keep. Will study the rules to do better on next one. Invest in clipless pedals


Transition 2
  • 00m 24s
Comments:

Only problem is since I was the last one there, the bikes aroun me took my spot and I had to move them a little, didn't take any time but I didn't want to move someone else bike
What would you do differently?:

nothing, again just mount the bike, take helmet off and get my cap
Run
  • 26m 18s
  • 2 miles
  • 13m 09s  min/mile
Comments:

little run, little walk. because of the flat tire, I started the run knowing I was dead last, walked a few minutes with another runner, we exchange little motivation and I kept my walk / run, during the second half of the first mile, all the competitors that were in the bike with me passed me coming back. Left very little motivation since I knew I couldn't get to them, second mile was a mix of walk run again, just want to leave little energy to cross the finish line running, :-)
My goal for this run was 30 minutes to make a total race of 2h20m. Did in 26 min.
What would you do differently?:

Train bricks more and again have a watch to keep control of pace. After the finish I was sure my second run was over 30 minutes, and wasn't.
Post race
Warm down:

Just walked around little,

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Never trained run after bike and second run was very slow. Should be more disciplined with training schedule.


Event comments:

Liked the race, officials helped with tire change and tried to keep me motivated to not give up, he was repeating when I was changing the tire that I could not DNF since I was so close to the end. Also when I finally arrived to T2 most of volunteers were there to give a final push.
First time racing. Was aiming for 2h20min, did in 2h14min.


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Last updated: 2011-03-05 12:00 AM
Running
00:21:50 | 02 miles | 10m 55s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/14
Overall: 122/127
Performance: Good
Course: One mile out and back, nice wooded area
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 00:31
Overall: Good
Run with bike? Good
Jump on bike? Good
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Good
Biking
01:24:54 | 18.63 miles | 13.17 mile/hr
Age Group: 14/14
Overall: 126/127
Performance: Good
Wind: Some
Course: Nice hills on country road, one section had some heavy traffic right at the first quarter of the route, after that good area
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:24
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
00:26:18 | 02 miles | 13m 09s  min/mile
Age Group: 14/14
Overall: 124/127
Performance: Below average
Course: same as first run
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
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: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2011-03-05 5:39 PM
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Ricardo,

Good report! Some people with a flat will call it a day. Nice to see you finished! That drafting thing is crazy. Find some videos on you tube. Fun day.

2011-03-05 6:26 PM
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Wow!  I can't believe that you beat your goal time, even with a flat.  Great job!
2011-03-05 7:02 PM
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Great race report.  This will help me alot as my first race ever is coming up on the 26th.  It's a 5K but your comments on the different aspects gives me something to think about before it starts.  Great job on finishing and under your goal that is awesome for a first race!!!!
2011-03-05 7:43 PM
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What a great way to kick off the season! 
2011-03-05 7:50 PM
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r3b3cca - 2011-03-05 7:26 PM Wow!  I can't believe that you beat your goal time, even with a flat.  Great job!

 

maybe I was too nice to myself on setting my goal or maybe the fact that I don't have a watch helped me to be faster since I had to guess how long I was taking.

I looked at last year finish list to have an idea of times and based myself on trying to get a good finish with last year results, turns out that either last year was a longer race or they got a lot more "fast" athletes this year. 

This same company have another 2 duathlons in this area, I'll try to do one more this season.



2011-03-05 7:52 PM
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GmrGirl - 2011-03-05 8:02 PM Great race report.  This will help me alot as my first race ever is coming up on the 26th.  It's a 5K but your comments on the different aspects gives me something to think about before it starts.  Great job on finishing and under your goal that is awesome for a first race!!!!

 

This was my second race ever, first was last year a 5k, this was a total different animal, few times I was looking at the miles on the bike hoping it was close to the end, but the track was really nice with ups and downs that let everyone get some rest.

2011-03-05 8:24 PM
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yeahhhh!!!! awesome job - sounded like a fun race.

Great photos too!!!



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2011-03-06 6:29 AM
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WOW! So cool! You are so much faster than you think, that must be VERY gratifying. I hear you on the biking after so many years, I'm doing the same thing. I love the 'real life' details. That's the stuff I worry about. Not having to change shoes, that had to be a plus. I look at all my footwear and think..GEESH. I always start at the back of my 5ks. I wonder when I'll feel like a mid-pack person.

Thanks for all the detail, I hear you on the discipline, it's my biggest issue. I think being successful comes with confidence, and confidence comes from preparation... and of course THAT comes from doing the work. You've inspired me to get my arse out there EVERY day. THANKS AND GREAT JOB!
2011-03-06 10:38 AM
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Well Done!  It can be so discouraging when things go sideways in a race, but you overcame it and crushed your expected time; that has to give you great confidence moving forward. 

 

 

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2011-03-07 1:37 PM
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Congrats on a great race, even with the flat tire!  I'm thinking about maybe trying a duathlon next year since I'm such a lousy swimmerSmile


2011-03-10 11:18 AM
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Congratulations! What a great race even with a flat!
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