The first run felt fine, though it seemed like I ran a lot faster than I really did. I certainly passed a lot of people, though I was never passed on the run.

This race was mostly a season kickoff for me, and it allowed me to see where I am at physically. If the race had more significance for me I'd probably taper appropriately, and ensure I got a massage earlier in the week. Also, the SBDU was my first duathlon, and so I was probably a little conservative on the run. My goal was for both runs to be close in finishing times.

It was impossible not to feel yesterday's 3 hour training ride. If my legs had been fresher, I most certainly would have performed much better.

Taper a little, and give my legs a break the day before the race.

Meh! T2 felt MUCH faster than T1, but then again I did fumble around with my number which decided to come off of my race belt during the bike leg.

Strangely enough, this run felt much slower than the first run. Certainly, this run was much tougher mentally, and wow was I ever huffin' and puffin' on this run! On the bright side, I finished stronger compared to run 1, which was a goal for me in this race.

Waited for Tim - who was right behind me, chatted with a colleague, then grabbed a bagel with cream cheese and water.


Did I mention this was my second consecutive build week in my training plan? Track intervals on Thursday evening, 75' on the bike on Friday, and close to 3 hours on Saturday, so my legs were certainly not as fresh as they could be. Before events I usually get a massage about mid-week, but I didn't do that this time. Oh, and, I have not had a recovery day since 2/21/12, and I do feel that one is in order...say, tomorrow!