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Comments: Trained through another one of these early races. Legs didn't feel too bad but not race ready.  Transition 1
 Bike
Comments: The wind was pretty strong. I need a TT bike and aero wheels!! The top 2 guys in front of me in my AG killed me on the bike. I dropped my chain in the first half mile - only the 2nd time it's ever happened in my life. I had to stop after just cresting a hill so I lost a lot of momentum when I had to stop to put the chain back on. What would you do differently?: Not drop my chain - dummy. Transition 2
Run
Comments: Felt OK on the second run leg but couldn't catch anyone in front of me. Post race
Warm down: 15 minute easy run. What limited your ability to perform faster: Trained through this race so wasn't well rested. Just another workout. Event comments: Gear West Duathlon is a great reace and Kevin O'Connor and GW staff really put a lot of effort into it. Post-race activities (grilled hot dogs and tons of equipment giveaways) are excellent. I didn't repeat as winning one of the raffle prizes like I did last year. I could have used the Zipp 808's they gave away!! I adjusted leg distances so that pace per mile running and mph on the bike matched what results said. Although I had extra clothes on for the race due to the cold temps, you can tell I'm packing a few ice cream pounds in the attached pictures!! Profile Album Last updated: 2007-03-08 12:00 AM
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 2007-05-22 10:30 PM |
Pro  4675     Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro |  Subject: Gear West Duathlon |
| 2007-05-22 10:40 PM in reply to: #812865 |
Pro 4541 A farming town in MN | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Those are some smokin' fast times. Sorry about the lack of raffle prizes for you this year.  Have a great time looking for that TT bike... |
| 2007-05-23 7:05 AM in reply to: #812865 |
Master 2808 , Minnesota | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Great race, and nice pics. How do you like your aero helmet? |
| 2007-05-23 7:54 AM in reply to: #812988 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon That was the very first time I wore the helmet on the bike. I really liked it - cut down on noise of the wind in my ears. Wish I knew a way to quantify the benefits of wearing it. |
| 2007-05-23 8:30 AM in reply to: #812865 |
Expert 1059 Lakeville, MN | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Nice race...the Midwest Series is one of the most competative, and you did extremely well. Are you doing Apple this weekend? |
| 2007-05-23 8:33 AM in reply to: #812865 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Nice race. Great second run! Definately need to at least get yourself some aero wheels to go with the helmet (I need to add the helmet now).
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| 2007-05-23 8:58 AM in reply to: #813096 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon benihana - 2007-05-23 8:30 AM Are you doing Apple this weekend? Yep, I'll be there....tired legs and all |
| 2007-05-23 8:59 AM in reply to: #812865 |
Expert 1059 Lakeville, MN | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon It sounds like the weather will be a little better then the GW Du, but not by much. We should meet up |
| 2007-05-23 9:34 AM in reply to: #812865 |
Elite 3687 | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Great job at the race. I think everyone was extremely jealous of that lady that won the Zipp 808's. In my minds eye I could actually see those wheels on my bike. I guess I'll just have to win them at Apple this week. |
| 2007-05-23 9:45 AM in reply to: #813258 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon mndiver - 2007-05-23 9:34 AM Great job at the race. I think everyone was extremely jealous of that lady that won the Zipp 808's. In my minds eye I could actually see those wheels on my bike. I guess I'll just have to win them at Apple this week. Thanks! Yeah, I was hoping I was going to win them myself. I was drooling all over the Felt DA at the GW store afterwards that had the special 808s on them (just a color scheme to match the bike). I really didn't want to win the 303s but I guess I could have sold them if I had. That is the great thing about this race series - a new raffle every race. Good luck at Apple!! |
| 2007-05-23 10:25 AM in reply to: #812865 |
Regular 67 | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Very Nice Race. Where did you find the pictures, are they online? I can only find the results. Kelly (mndiver's wife) |
| 2007-05-23 10:27 AM in reply to: #813374 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon lumpy - 2007-05-23 10:25 AM Very Nice Race. Where did you find the pictures, are they online? I can only find the results. Kelly (mndiver's wife) Thanks! go to www.skinnyski.com they have picture links for different legs of the race |
| 2007-05-23 11:09 AM in reply to: #812865 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Nice race Jim! 3rd in the AG!! PODIUM!! |
| 2007-05-23 11:54 AM in reply to: #812865 |
Extreme Veteran 502 Woodbury, | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Great race! When I grow up I want to post within 20% of one of your 'just another workout' efforts... |
| 2007-05-23 9:43 PM in reply to: #812865 |
Master 1671 West Bend, WI | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon |
| 2007-05-24 7:13 AM in reply to: #814549 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon tripletmom01 - 2007-05-23 9:43 PM 3rd place and just a work out- BLAH!! How fast are you when you taper
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| 2007-05-25 3:41 PM in reply to: #812865 |
Extreme Veteran 456 Dana Point, California | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon Jimbo...I love the pictures....you look like in all of them! Nice job on the race.... |
| 2007-05-25 3:42 PM in reply to: #812865 |
Extreme Veteran 456 Dana Point, California | Subject: RE: Gear West Duathlon It meant to say you look like SHxx in all of them |
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Gear West
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Overall Rank = 34/342
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 3/24
Up at 4 and had a bowl of cereal and bottle of Ensure. Drove to meet 2 guys from our training group for the ride to Orono. Stayed in the van for much of the time to keep warm.
10 minutes easy running with a few striders mixed in. Just before the start I heard someone say "Birkierunner?" - it was fellow BT member mndiver who recognized me from my avatar. Neat to meet another BT'er in person!