USAT Duathlon National Championships - Duathlon


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richmond, Virginia
United States
65F / 18C
Precipitation
 		Total Time = 2h 39m 37s
Overall Rank = 191/313
Age Group = 45-49
Age Group Rank = 23/32
Pre-race routine:

Drove down that morning (early start -- 4:30). Got parked and to race site with sufficient time. No huge rush.
Event warmup:

Short, easy jog.
Run
  • 49m 4s
  • 6.21 miles
  • 07m 54s  min/mile
Comments:

Steady pace, stayed relaxed.
What would you do differently?:

Maybe a bit faster.
Transition 1
  • 00m 53s
Comments:

Pretty smooth.
Bike
  • 1h 24m 47s
  • 24.84 miles
  • 17.58 mile/hr
Comments:

A tricky course, with lots of turns, descents, and climbs. Light rain most of the time.
What would you do differently?:

Good solid pace, kept it under control.
Transition 2
  • 00m 49s
Comments:

No problems here.
Run
  • 24m 6s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 07m 45s  min/mile
Comments:

Finished strong on the run.
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Executed the race well. Perhaps I could have gone out faster at the beginning, but that may have backfired on me.

Event comments:

Very enjoyable, nice atmosphere. Cool to be at a national championship, even though I'm not at that level.




Last updated: 2008-03-10 12:00 AM
Running
00:49:04 | 06.21 miles | 07m 54s  min/mile
Age Group: 22/32
Overall: 32/313
Performance:
Course: two loop 5K course, mainly flat with the exception of ramps going up to a footbridge over the James River. 90% gravel, dirt, and grass, but good surfaces for the most part.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Just right
T1
Time: 00:53
Overall:
Run with bike? Good
Jump on bike?
Getting up to speed and into shoes: Average
Biking
01:24:47 | 24.84 miles | 17.58 mile/hr
Age Group: 22/32
Overall: 32/313
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: 4 loop course (10K per loop). Very technical for the most part.
Road: Smooth Wet Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 00:49
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
00:24:06 | 03.11 miles | 07m 45s  min/mile
Age Group: 16/32
Overall: 32/313
Performance:
Course: One more time around the 5K loop.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
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? Yes
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5] 5