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Chilly Cheeks Duathlon - Duathlon


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Greenwood Village, Colorado
United States
Racing Underground
14F / -10C
Precipitation
Total Time = 1h 26m 45s
Overall Rank = 57/72
Age Group = 0-39
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

Had a yoghurt and oj for breakfast, made a thermos of hot chocolate which I conveniently left on the table, got some stuff together and headed out the door.
Event warmup:

Stayed warm in my car until about 1/2 hour before the race. Had a gel, did a short jog and stretch to warm up and then we were off.
Run
  • 38m 30s
  • 4 miles
  • 09m 37s  min/mile
Comments:

Started overheating at about 1-1/2 miles - right where we left the road - so I took off the light fleece. This was right on the gradual uphill though so I didn't really pay attention to my pace and ended up going a little too fast and getting my HR a bit too high. Took me maybe 1/2 mile to get it back to where I was ok with it.
What would you do differently?:

Lose one of the layers and be cold at the start for a few minutes. Need more time on the trail.
Transition 1
  • 02m 11s
Comments:

Had some issues with my helmet. The velcro connecting to the back of the helmet kept coming off when I put the helmet on ovet the beanie. Finally got it on, but it was a little frustrating.
What would you do differently?:

I may need a bigger helmet because this happens sometimes even when I'm naked under the helmet.
Bike
  • 46m 6s
  • 11 miles
  • 14.32 mile/hr
Comments:

There was a dusting of snow, less than an inch, but it was sticking so I decided to use my mountain bike. The "string" part of the loop was fairly clear with one icy spot & I was kind of kicking myself for taking the MTB, however, the balloon part was snow covered, so I felt better about my decision. Got passed by an older guy on a road bike at about mile 2-1/2 which was kind of demoralizing, but I ended up passing a few other people. Was smiling for most of the ride, although the last 2 miles or so I was pushing kind of hard because I could see someone a little ways behind me. By the end my core was still pretty warm (even sweating a little) but my hands, legs and especially nose and cheeks were very cold
What would you do differently?:

Need more time on the bike. Get more comfortable in different conditions.
Transition 2
  • 00m
Run
  • 00m
  • 0 miles
  •  min/mile
Post race
Warm down:

Walked over to transition, picked up my stuff with some water and a banana and went to my car to warm up.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training. Had a long swim yesterday and didn't get to bed until late so that may have had a little part, but mostly I think I just need to get more miles behind me.

Event comments:

I think a race in these conditions is going to bring out the more bad-ass competitors. I would say I ended up in the FOBOBOP - I was mostly able to race my own race but I still got somewhat caught up in trying to keep up with people or ahead of people. A 4 mile run is just witin my limits now, but if I end up doing that in other races it might cost me a little more. Fun time being out in the elements though.




Last updated: 2005-12-17 12:00 AM
Running
00:38:30 | 04 miles | 09m 37s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/72
Performance: Good
mile 1: 9:13 mile 2: 9:52 mile 3: 9:51 mile 4: 9:33
Course: 1 loop. On the road for the 1st 1-1/2 - 1-3/4 mile then onto a gravel path. Mile 2 started by going up a slow steady hill, then some small ups & downs until a gradual downhill on the bike path to the end.
Keeping cool Below average Drinking
T1
Time: 02:11
Overall: Below average
Run with bike?
Jump on bike?
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Good
Biking
00:46:06 | 11 miles | 14.32 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/72
Performance: Average
Wind: Little
Course: Out and back balloon-type course. Mostly flat along the road for maybe 3-4 miles, then up a hill to the start of the balloon-loop. Adjusted milage up by a mile after looking at Mark's race report.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Average Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 00:00
Overall:
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:00:00 | 00 miles |  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/72
Performance:
Course:
Keeping cool Drinking
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Average
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:
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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2005-12-17 3:46 PM

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2005-12-17 4:08 PM
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Great race!!  You're a brave one to brave the elements on a day like this.  I have Christmas shopping to do...and I simply refuse cause its so dang cold out there!!

Way to go.
2005-12-17 4:39 PM
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Yah!!  Way to go!!  You've got some major stuff for racing in those conditions!!  Great job!!!!!
2005-12-17 5:25 PM
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Nice race Drew.  Way to go hard-core, race-in-the-cold guy! 
2005-12-17 6:47 PM
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Glad to see other strong willed people out there!! Nice race, especially on a MTB. I'm only sorry I didn't meet you though! I'll have to know who I'm looking for next time I guess.
Congrats on a cold finish
2005-12-18 11:43 AM
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Subject: RE: Chilly Cheeks Duathlon
Nice race!  Sorry I didn't see you, I was staying warm in the r car too.  It was freaking cold.  I went with the road bike and clipped out around the far loop.  I heard some people fell, so you probably made a good choice of bike. 


2005-12-19 9:49 AM
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You guys are braver than me! Way to go!



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