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Comments: I'm not a runner. I was pretty happy with this pace. I was tired but looking forward to the bike. It felt good. What would you do differently?: I need to keep training on my running. I'm planning on running a lot this fall/winter.  Transition 1
Comments: This was my first transition ever. I thought it was fine. I was tired so I walked some and took my inhaler and cruised on out - feeling happy to be on the bike. What would you do differently?: I guess just learn to go faster and try to run with my bike and in and out of transition.  Bike
Comments: I think this is a pretty fun course, but I'm not good at all on hills so I need to work on that. I also have a mountain bike with hybrid tires. I think I need to invest in a better bike. Anyway, I felt like I was really putting everything I had into it for the most part...I'm just no good at hills. What would you do differently?: More hill practice - better bike - drink more on the bike Transition 2
Comments: This seemed fine to me - I realize it's a lot slower than a lot of people but my first race - I felt comfortable with it. What would you do differently?: Just keep practicing. Run
Comments: I was pretty much spent at this point. I walked most of this. I was okay doing that. I ran the last half mile or so. I met a couple great women and we finished together - it was very fun. What would you do differently?: I just need to train more and train harder. Post race
Warm down: Hugged my friends and my husband and my new friends I met! Walked around a little checked our times. Got our stuff and went to lunch. What limited your ability to perform faster: I realized I put a lot of time in on the bike (not nearly enough running) but even when I put the time in on the bike I don't train hard. I just get time in. I need to push it more so I can be more successful in this type of event. I also need a new bike. First race - I'm happy that it's over and I'm happy I did it. I'll be back! Event comments: This is a great race. People are so helpful and friendly. I thought that it was very well organized. It was so fun to be among so many great women! Last updated: 2007-09-24 12:00 AM
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 2007-09-24 9:13 AM |
Member  127  |  Subject: Ryka Iron Girl Duathlon |
| 2007-09-26 8:15 PM in reply to: #976425 |
Master 1506   Minnesota | Subject: RE: Ryka Iron Girl Duathlon Great job! You are an Iron Girl!!! Congrats on completing your first race - you did awesome! I highly recommend a road bike - you can get used ones quite cheaply  It makes life so much easier, especially on the hills! |
| 2007-09-26 10:28 PM in reply to: #976425 |
Member 10 Park Rapids, Minnesota | Subject: RE: Ryka Iron Girl Duathlon What a great first race! You did great on the bike especially with the bike you have. That definitely can take alot out of you for the 2nd run. It is a hilly course and I would say a tough event for a first timer. Great Job Anne |
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Overall Rank = 519/727
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 121/167
This was my first race. I was very nervous. My two friends met at my house and we loaded everything up. Tried to eat something - got a piece of bread with pb down and some water/gatorade. Some ginger to calm my stomach and a little coffee for a pep.
Parked and walked our bikes and got set up in transition. Still very nervous but excited. Everyone was so nice and it was a fun environment. Found my husband and my friends' husbands and they wished us luck. Quick jog around the transition area...then waited for 20 minutes to start.