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Washington Crossing, New Jersey
United States
Lin-Mark Sports
65F / 18C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 15m 10s
Overall Rank = 103/143
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 13/17
Pre-race routine:

Pretty easy since we're just a 5-10 minute drive from the park. Routine was the same: up early, bagel with PB, and a Pom/Banana/peach smoothie. Actually went to the bathroom twice before we left the house and again just before the race started. Not at all easy with tri-bibs and a bike jersey.
Event warmup:

Had picked up packet the day before, so just got set up and walked around to see how the course looked, especially the bike out and in, which wasn't clear from the maps.
Run
  • 19m 36s
  • 2 miles
  • 09m 48s  min/mile
Comments:

Pretty good run, about where I expected to be.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing at all. While I continue to frustrated that I'm so slow in relation to the field in running, this was slightly better than I'd have anticipated for the opening run.
Transition 1
  • 01m 24s
Comments:

Fairly quick for me. Most of the time was the easy jogging into T1.
What would you do differently?:

OK with this.
Bike
  • 33m 18s
  • 10 miles
  • 18.02 mile/hr
Comments:

With the Guru in the shop in Maryland for an upcoming triathlon, I did this race on the Ridley. Obviously faster on the Guru, or I think I would've been. I've never felt particularly fast on the Ridley, which I attribute to its compact crank. I like the smaller crank for Bucks County's typically rolling rides, but on a flat course like this it seemed like a disadvantage. Still, pleased with how this turned out. Not fast, but a very solid effort. AP and NP were 152/160, so right on schedule. Was a little crazy entering the course, what with all of the elite types making the turn for the their second loop; a lot of "On your left" going on for that first trip out.
What would you do differently?:

Hate to look at technology or gear for the solution, but I 'd have probably done better riding the Guru or putting a normal sized crank on the Ridley.
Transition 2
  • 01m 28s
Comments:

Didn't take my shoes off before dismounting here; too much of a hassle and the potholes had me concerned being barefoot. Had a little trouble getting into the shoes, so that took some time I'd not planned on. I wore the Newton Aha shoes, which were great, but trying to slip them on while wearing socks and not untying was tough.
What would you do differently?:

Not much, this was generally OK. Some bungee or lock laces might've helped to cut a few seconds.
Run
  • 19m 26s
  • 2 miles
  • 09m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

Actually had a better second run, a first for me in a duathlon. Paced off a woman who passed me just as we were hitting the towpath; she was running between 9:30 and 10:00, and it was a pretty comfortable pace. Figured I'd stay with her and then pick it up as we got closer to the finish line. I picked up the pace and passed her and a couple others just past the picnic area at the far end of the park. Was really hoping for around 19 minutes but that was just out of reach.
What would you do differently?:

Not sure I'd do anything different. This was a solid run for me, and I was probably one of the few in the field that had a faster second run. Maintaining a solid pace was essential in pulling that off, although it's possible I could've pushed slightly harder. I'm getting frustrated with my runs; although I'm doing better and expending less effort in a faster time, I'm still really slow overall in comparison to the field.
Post race
Warm down:

Got some water, walked around, ate a bagel and a tiny cinnamon bun.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Overall run times, which - while better and improving - are still very slow, and the slowness of the Ridley vs. the Guru. But I'd hoped for 1:15 as a stretch goal and I was right there.

Event comments:

Even thought it's in my backyard, I've never done this race becasue it falls during the latter part of tri season (thus messing with workout schedules) and we're not typically here over Labor Day weekend. Almost decided not to do this because of conflicts with my training plan, but I'm glad I did. Good crowd, friendly, and a solid event.




Last updated: 2015-09-05 12:00 AM
Running
00:19:36 | 02 miles | 09m 48s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 123/143
Performance: Good
Course: On Wash Xing Park roads to the towpath, down past the first bridge and then back through the back part of the park. Totally flat, but with some grass running (which I thought was pretty nice).
Keeping cool Good Drinking
T1
Time: 01:24
Overall: Average
Run with bike? Average
Jump on bike?
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Average
Biking
00:33:18 | 10 miles | 18.02 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 91/143
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: Out of park, down River Road to the Taylorsville Road intersection, back to the park with a turnaround by the Visitor Center, repeat.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:28
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:19:26 | 02 miles | 09m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/17
Overall: 108/143
Performance: Good
Course: Same course as first run.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 5
Physical exertion [1-5] 5
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4

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