5K Run1: 30:01
T1: 1:52
22K (13.6 miles) Bike: 50:23
T2: 1:48
Run2: 34:30
Total: 1:58:34
And a finish line photo:
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Caesar Creek Duathlon - official time
The results are up, and here are my official times, which weren't far off at all from Greg's watch. Same averages apply.
Total: 1:58:34
And a finish line photo:
Total: 1:58:34
And a finish line photo:
Monday, July 12, 2010
Caesar Creek Duathlon - race report
Unofficial results from Greg's stopwatch:
View of the group of the duathletes. Hard to tell how many people did the du...maybe 100?
View of the swim start.
Starting...hopeful and calm.
Coming into transition after the first run. I was so slow. I was hoping mile markers were marked wrong. Not sure why, but I just couldn't go any faster.
Coming into transition after the bike. I got a bad calf cramp in the last mile, which was thankfully downhill so I could just slowly spin and work it out.
Ouch - clomp - ouch - clomp
The finish line. It was a meager push to the end. I was exhausted. That woman behind me - we kept playing leap frog on the bike. Actually I played leap frog with a few ladies out on the bike course. I would always pass on the down hills and then be passed on the up hills. A sign my legs weren't performing well I guess.
5K Run1: 30:22 --- 9:48 min/mile
T1: 1:49
22K (13.6 miles) Bike: 50:22 ---- 16.22 mph average
T2: 1:46
Run2: 34:27 --- 11:07 min/mile
Overall it was a fun day, but I wish I had done better. The weather was good. The bike course was very hilly. The 5K should have been challenging but doable at a faster pace. It just wasn't my day physically I guess. I still had a great time. I just wish I could feel better about the overall performance.
Greg took pictures again (thanks!) And Casey and Jannelle came to watch, which was awesome and made the day very fun!
Walking to the start. I felt fine. But I never really did feel pumped up and "race ready".
At the duathlon start line.
View of the group of the duathletes. Hard to tell how many people did the du...maybe 100?
View of the swim start.
Starting...hopeful and calm.
Coming into transition after the first run. I was so slow. I was hoping mile markers were marked wrong. Not sure why, but I just couldn't go any faster.
Leaving on the bike...(and wooowooo look at that guy in the background! Vest and no shirt, lol.) I was prepared to start feeling better about myself with a kick-ass bike race. The course womped me though. It was hard to tell how I was doing because my speeds varied so greatly. 35 mph down hills....5 - 10 mph up some of the big climbs.
Coming into transition after the bike. I got a bad calf cramp in the last mile, which was thankfully downhill so I could just slowly spin and work it out.
Ballet-like dismount. I have no idea why I got off the bike this way, as I have never done it like this and I'm always afraid I am going to fall. I think I saw the person in front of me and just did it without thinking. Which I suppose proves I can in fact dismount properly without falling.
Ouch - clomp - ouch - clomp
Heading out for the final run...my legs weren't moving well at all. It was a shuffle for the first mile.
Uuugggg...almost there...
The finish line. It was a meager push to the end. I was exhausted. That woman behind me - we kept playing leap frog on the bike. Actually I played leap frog with a few ladies out on the bike course. I would always pass on the down hills and then be passed on the up hills. A sign my legs weren't performing well I guess.
So, that's it. Nearly 2 hours. Not my best for sure, but there's always the next race.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Tri for Joe Duathlon - race results
I came in 4th out of 4 in my age group ;)
Overall I was 58th out of 89.
Here are the times. Unfortunately (and annoyingly) they didn't break out the transition times. I have no idea why...there were mats. ?!?! So my first run is right. Then my bike had my T1 time included in it. Then my last run had my T2 time included in it. I can figure out my T2 time because I know my second run time. I'll just add a few more seconds on to T1's time (because coming in from the run to the bike is a little slower for me) and we'll call it official:
Run 1: 26:36 | 65th rank | 8:35 pace - - - FASTEST 5K I'VE EVER DONE!!!!!
T1: 2:00 (educated guess)
Bike: 38:49 | 48th rank | 19 mph - - - PR ON THE BIKE!!!!
T2: 1:49
Run 2: 29:24 | 61st rank | 9:29 pace
TOTAL TIME:
1:38:40
I beat my 2006 first run time...by a LOT! I'm really happy about that! And I went faster on the bike, though it was shorter distance. Last run was slower, but only by 15 seconds per mile. So overall, I'm really happy, looking forward to more races this season and getting faster!!
Overall I was 58th out of 89.
Here are the times. Unfortunately (and annoyingly) they didn't break out the transition times. I have no idea why...there were mats. ?!?! So my first run is right. Then my bike had my T1 time included in it. Then my last run had my T2 time included in it. I can figure out my T2 time because I know my second run time. I'll just add a few more seconds on to T1's time (because coming in from the run to the bike is a little slower for me) and we'll call it official:
Run 1: 26:36 | 65th rank | 8:35 pace - - - FASTEST 5K I'VE EVER DONE!!!!!
T1: 2:00 (educated guess)
Bike: 38:49 | 48th rank | 19 mph - - - PR ON THE BIKE!!!!
T2: 1:49
Run 2: 29:24 | 61st rank | 9:29 pace
TOTAL TIME:
1:38:40
I beat my 2006 first run time...by a LOT! I'm really happy about that! And I went faster on the bike, though it was shorter distance. Last run was slower, but only by 15 seconds per mile. So overall, I'm really happy, looking forward to more races this season and getting faster!!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Tri for Joe Duathlon - race report
This is a difficult race report to write since I still don't know my actual results. I feel like I need numbers to back myself up. But I really think I did well and am completely happy with how I did. So, numbers or not, that is what matters. I'll post the results when I know them.
Greg and I left bright barely light and early at 5:45 to get to Coney Island. Thanks for coming to watch, Greg! And for taking most of the pictures so this blog might be a little more interesting! We pulled in the parking lot and parked, and then it was time to set up.
The entrance and slides as we drove in.
I picked up my race packet and timing chip, pumped up my bike tires, and then started setting up my bike and everything else in the transition area. I laid out my bike shoes, GUs, helmet, towels and had to think for a moment about if everything was in the right order. It's been a couple years since I've done this.
Pumping up the tires.
Setting up in transition.
The mess that is transition.
Greg thought it was funny that my bike just hung on the transition rack and had to snap a photo. The front wheel didn't touch the ground. I am short so my bike is little! I quickly found another bike that was a women's specific Trek hanging the same way, proving I wasn't the only short person there. ;)
We stood around, did the national anthem, then I got in the lineup for the start of the duathlon.
Pre-race.
Here's the group. Not too many people.
1st 5K Run
I settled into a nice pace as we wove our way through the park. It was comfortably hard. My first mile was 8:40 - perfect! I think the turnaround was somewhere around 13 minutes. And I think I checked again at the 2 mile marker, but I don't remember anymore about times. I was running well - very smooth and my legs felt strong. My knees had stopped aching, and any soreness I might have still had from the week wasn't a factor. The course winds through the park, back out into a big parking lot, then back into the park a little bit to the turn-around. Running past the motionless, carnival-like rides is somewhat eerie.
I surprised Greg with my arrival time near the end of the first 5K, but he managed to snap a photo of me anyway.
Transition 1
I'm thinking the T-time was probably pretty slow, but I tried to hurry. I put my shoes and helmet on, sucked on part of a GU, grabbed my bike and jogged out to mount.
Probably ripping open a GU here.
Bike 20K
I quickly got situated on my bike and saw Greg before heading out onto Kellogg Road.
Greg had installed a new battery on my bike computer and had entered in the correct tire information, but it wasn't really clear if it was set up right. So I wasn't sure if my speeds were going to show accurately. When I started out, I looked down and saw 17 - 18 mph so I figured it was wrong. It was right in the beginning, and I just didn't think I was going those speeds yet.
Race photo, not sure where this is.
The bike was pretty uneventful. I was still breathing hard from the run, so it took some time to settle into a comfortable pace. I passed people left and right, and also got passed by some serious people with tri-bikes like I was standing still! :) There was a big downhill that was fun, though I realized I would have to come back up this hill on the way back. I noticed a big "10 MILE" painted on the road. I looked down at my computer and saw 9.9. What?!?! So this is accurate!! I've been going 18 - 19 mph!!! I was ecstatic. I think I had been maintaining some pretty decent bike speeds, so now I had to keep it up. I pushed those last 2 miles, hoping to make the bike average even better. The slowing down for the two turnarounds and hill could lower it pretty good though. We'll see whenever I know the results.
Transition 2
I hopped off my bike and clomped through the transition area in my bike shoes. I changed shoes, grabbed my hat and started out for the second run.
2nd 5K
My legs had the familiar "what the hell are you doing to me?!" reaction as I started running. I felt like I was going so slow. I was also stiff. After the first mile, which was 9:40, I loosened up. This run was more exciting since all of the triathletes were running too. There were people running everywhere. Watching the efforts of the people on their way back was inspiring and took my mind off my own pain. I love out and back races for that reason!
Around mile 1.75
I was afraid I was going to overheat, so I dumped water on my head and hat every chance I could. My breathing was maxed out. The last mile was a welcome relief mentally - I was glad I was almost done and hoped to still be able to finish strong. Within the last half mile, I caught up to a guy whose family was teasing him because he had just taken a walk break. After we were past them, he started laughing about it and commenting on things to me. I couldn't talk. I grunted laughs and smiled instead. As we came out onto the last stretch of asphalt outside of the park nearing the finish, he said, "You're not going to let an old fat guy beat you are you?" (neither of which he was.) This was funny because I had already made up my mind that I was going to race him. I breathlessly said, "We'll see." It was great having him there because my pace got stronger and I really did feel like I could kick it a little in the end. I felt kind of bad not reciprocating his cheerfulness so I said, "I suppose it is a race" between gasps for air. He didn't understand me and I had to repeat it - doh! He laughed and went on to explain how yes, perhaps for some, but he was just trying to finish, thought he was going to drown in the swim, yadda yadda yadda. I was clearly working way harder than him and that's when I left him. :)
Me and Chatty Cathy.
And the final stretch...I think my face says it all.
Post Race
I felt great!! I got my medal and found Greg, who thought I did very well. I do think this is the best duathlon I've ever done. I can't wait to learn the results!!!
Greg and I left bright barely light and early at 5:45 to get to Coney Island. Thanks for coming to watch, Greg! And for taking most of the pictures so this blog might be a little more interesting! We pulled in the parking lot and parked, and then it was time to set up.
The entrance and slides as we drove in.
I picked up my race packet and timing chip, pumped up my bike tires, and then started setting up my bike and everything else in the transition area. I laid out my bike shoes, GUs, helmet, towels and had to think for a moment about if everything was in the right order. It's been a couple years since I've done this.
Pumping up the tires.
Setting up in transition.
The mess that is transition.
Greg thought it was funny that my bike just hung on the transition rack and had to snap a photo. The front wheel didn't touch the ground. I am short so my bike is little! I quickly found another bike that was a women's specific Trek hanging the same way, proving I wasn't the only short person there. ;)
We stood around, did the national anthem, then I got in the lineup for the start of the duathlon.
Pre-race.
Here's the group. Not too many people.
1st 5K Run
I settled into a nice pace as we wove our way through the park. It was comfortably hard. My first mile was 8:40 - perfect! I think the turnaround was somewhere around 13 minutes. And I think I checked again at the 2 mile marker, but I don't remember anymore about times. I was running well - very smooth and my legs felt strong. My knees had stopped aching, and any soreness I might have still had from the week wasn't a factor. The course winds through the park, back out into a big parking lot, then back into the park a little bit to the turn-around. Running past the motionless, carnival-like rides is somewhat eerie.
I surprised Greg with my arrival time near the end of the first 5K, but he managed to snap a photo of me anyway.
Transition 1
I'm thinking the T-time was probably pretty slow, but I tried to hurry. I put my shoes and helmet on, sucked on part of a GU, grabbed my bike and jogged out to mount.
Probably ripping open a GU here.
Bike 20K
I quickly got situated on my bike and saw Greg before heading out onto Kellogg Road.
Greg had installed a new battery on my bike computer and had entered in the correct tire information, but it wasn't really clear if it was set up right. So I wasn't sure if my speeds were going to show accurately. When I started out, I looked down and saw 17 - 18 mph so I figured it was wrong. It was right in the beginning, and I just didn't think I was going those speeds yet.
Race photo, not sure where this is.
The bike was pretty uneventful. I was still breathing hard from the run, so it took some time to settle into a comfortable pace. I passed people left and right, and also got passed by some serious people with tri-bikes like I was standing still! :) There was a big downhill that was fun, though I realized I would have to come back up this hill on the way back. I noticed a big "10 MILE" painted on the road. I looked down at my computer and saw 9.9. What?!?! So this is accurate!! I've been going 18 - 19 mph!!! I was ecstatic. I think I had been maintaining some pretty decent bike speeds, so now I had to keep it up. I pushed those last 2 miles, hoping to make the bike average even better. The slowing down for the two turnarounds and hill could lower it pretty good though. We'll see whenever I know the results.
Transition 2
I hopped off my bike and clomped through the transition area in my bike shoes. I changed shoes, grabbed my hat and started out for the second run.
2nd 5K
My legs had the familiar "what the hell are you doing to me?!" reaction as I started running. I felt like I was going so slow. I was also stiff. After the first mile, which was 9:40, I loosened up. This run was more exciting since all of the triathletes were running too. There were people running everywhere. Watching the efforts of the people on their way back was inspiring and took my mind off my own pain. I love out and back races for that reason!
Around mile 1.75
I was afraid I was going to overheat, so I dumped water on my head and hat every chance I could. My breathing was maxed out. The last mile was a welcome relief mentally - I was glad I was almost done and hoped to still be able to finish strong. Within the last half mile, I caught up to a guy whose family was teasing him because he had just taken a walk break. After we were past them, he started laughing about it and commenting on things to me. I couldn't talk. I grunted laughs and smiled instead. As we came out onto the last stretch of asphalt outside of the park nearing the finish, he said, "You're not going to let an old fat guy beat you are you?" (neither of which he was.) This was funny because I had already made up my mind that I was going to race him. I breathlessly said, "We'll see." It was great having him there because my pace got stronger and I really did feel like I could kick it a little in the end. I felt kind of bad not reciprocating his cheerfulness so I said, "I suppose it is a race" between gasps for air. He didn't understand me and I had to repeat it - doh! He laughed and went on to explain how yes, perhaps for some, but he was just trying to finish, thought he was going to drown in the swim, yadda yadda yadda. I was clearly working way harder than him and that's when I left him. :)
Me and Chatty Cathy.
And the final stretch...I think my face says it all.
Post Race
I felt great!! I got my medal and found Greg, who thought I did very well. I do think this is the best duathlon I've ever done. I can't wait to learn the results!!!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Coming Soon...
Tri for Joe race report coming soon...
In general I did well, from what I could tell. :) My first 5K may have been a 5K PR, which would be awesome. I also think I went pretty well on the bike. The second 5K was 29:24. The results still aren't up on the site yet. I just woke up from a little nap, which felt great!
Pics and report tomorrow, even if I don't know my results :)
In general I did well, from what I could tell. :) My first 5K may have been a 5K PR, which would be awesome. I also think I went pretty well on the bike. The second 5K was 29:24. The results still aren't up on the site yet. I just woke up from a little nap, which felt great!
Pics and report tomorrow, even if I don't know my results :)
Friday, May 28, 2010
Packed
I'm all packed...
Bike shoes, towels for transition, helmet, Gu, water bottle (still in the fridge), license, sunglasses, USAT card, bike pump, post-race clothes, watch, food, camera for Greg, Advil, headband... it's enough to make you a little stressed that you might forget something! I have to pick up my packet at the race. Bummer but I missed the packet pickup at Fleet Feet because it was 2 weeks ago or something not even remotely close to this race date. Odd.
Anyway, now I'm trying to relax and get some good sleep. It's going to be about 65º and sunny at 7:30, race start, and closer to the mid 70ºs when I finish. Warm! There will be lots of water dumped on the head, I'm sure.
Woohoo!
Bike shoes, towels for transition, helmet, Gu, water bottle (still in the fridge), license, sunglasses, USAT card, bike pump, post-race clothes, watch, food, camera for Greg, Advil, headband... it's enough to make you a little stressed that you might forget something! I have to pick up my packet at the race. Bummer but I missed the packet pickup at Fleet Feet because it was 2 weeks ago or something not even remotely close to this race date. Odd.
Anyway, now I'm trying to relax and get some good sleep. It's going to be about 65º and sunny at 7:30, race start, and closer to the mid 70ºs when I finish. Warm! There will be lots of water dumped on the head, I'm sure.
Woohoo!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Goal for Tri for Joe Duathlon
I'm really looking forward to the duathlon this Saturday!! I feel pretty prepared, aside from the fact that I don't think I have very good endurance right now for that second run. But we'll see what happens.
7:30 bright and early, and hopefully not to warmly, I'll be on my way. My goal is to come close to my best time there, which was back in 2006. Holy crap that was 4 years ago:
Tri for Joe Duathlon 2006
5K run 1: 28:05 (9:04 pace)
T1: 2:41
18 mile bike: 1:03:20 (16.6 mph)
T2: 1:56
5K run 2: 28:39 (9:15)
Total: 2:04:45
(5K run, 18 mile bike, 5K - - - this year it's actually a Sprint Distance, 5K run, 20K bike, 5K run)
If I can run 9s on the run, I will be very happy. It will be a good start to the season. And if I can maybe manage a 17 mph average on the bike, that would make me very happy too. I need to get my computer fixed! Oh and maybe I can be faster in transition, geesh. Those are the slowest transition times ever.
7:30 bright and early, and hopefully not to warmly, I'll be on my way. My goal is to come close to my best time there, which was back in 2006. Holy crap that was 4 years ago:
Tri for Joe Duathlon 2006
5K run 1: 28:05 (9:04 pace)
T1: 2:41
18 mile bike: 1:03:20 (16.6 mph)
T2: 1:56
5K run 2: 28:39 (9:15)
Total: 2:04:45
(5K run, 18 mile bike, 5K - - - this year it's actually a Sprint Distance, 5K run, 20K bike, 5K run)
If I can run 9s on the run, I will be very happy. It will be a good start to the season. And if I can maybe manage a 17 mph average on the bike, that would make me very happy too. I need to get my computer fixed! Oh and maybe I can be faster in transition, geesh. Those are the slowest transition times ever.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tempting...
Hmmmm very very tempting...a duathlon at Hueston Woods...
http://www.hfpracing.com/events/2009/hueston-woods-triathlon-duathlon
That same weekend I'm supposed to run 9 - 10 miles...so endurance effort-wise I think it would be similar. When I rode my bike Monday, I did think about how much I miss duathlon and how next year I think I'd like to focus on it - getting faster at running and biking. Duathlons are just soooo much fun!! I might do it- we'll see.
http://www.hfpracing.com/events/2009/hueston-woods-triathlon-duathlon
That same weekend I'm supposed to run 9 - 10 miles...so endurance effort-wise I think it would be similar. When I rode my bike Monday, I did think about how much I miss duathlon and how next year I think I'd like to focus on it - getting faster at running and biking. Duathlons are just soooo much fun!! I might do it- we'll see.
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