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Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! - DuathlonOther
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Comments: Mass start on the beach. Had to run through sand castle ruins (stepped in big hole). HR was 178 very early. Had to slow way down and try to get into a rythum. HR high for whole run. Wind, rain, concrete and hills made the run a bit of a challenge. What would you do differently?: Don't know what I could have done different, just need more experience.  Transition 1
Comments: I set up on the wrong side. I had to run with my bike shoes on so my socks did not get wet. What would you do differently?: For a DU set up near the bike exit.  Bike
Comments: Ave. was 23+mph for first 3.5 miles - down to 17+ at turnaround - started fading fast during last 2 miles (the ones they added for a bonus) I passed a ton of people on the bike and I thought I was doing great. I did get passed by three girls (good looking ones with awesome bikes). Entrance to T2 was jammed and slow getting through. What would you do differently?: Due to the rain I wore a jacket. Everytime I was in the drops the jacket fulled with air and acted like a parachute. It killed me on the way in (find better jacket). Sunglasses fogged up and could not wear them (get anti-fog). I so need to get some aero bars. I should have checked out the course sooner so I could have trained differently. Transition 2
Comments: Checked my time and felt like I was out of the race at this point. Since this was my first race I did not want blisters so I changed my socks. Dry feet are so nice! I decided not to rush. I ditched the 20 pound soaking jacket for the run. What would you do differently?: Since I was going to change my socks I sould have ran in them instead of my bike shoes! Maybe I should only race when it is dry! Run
Comments: I actually passed three or four people on the run. One was during my sprint to the finish, also held of three people at the end. I finished the second 5K faster then the fist as planned so that went right. What would you do differently?: I had my keys with me the whole race but I did not notice them with the jacket on. That must have slowed me down. Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster: I had been sick a few days before the race and was still sick during the race. I almost quit a few times because my stomch was so bad. I never ever even for a second thought about racing in the rain. I had no plan for it. Event comments: Great race and I plan on doing it again next year. Last updated: 2006-05-27 12:00 AM
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 2006-08-21 10:45 AM |
Veteran  170   Denver, Colorado |  Subject: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! |
| 2006-08-21 11:03 AM in reply to: #517410 |
Veteran 130 Highlands Ranch, CO | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! Way to go! We are now officially Triathletes! Sounded like a fun start on the sand! |
| 2006-08-21 11:52 AM in reply to: #517410 |
Master 3970   Denver | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! Congrats on your first race! Your start was a funny sight for the rest of us. The gun goes off and everyone ran away from the water. Nice job on negative splitting your 2nd 5k. Congrats! |
| 2006-08-21 11:52 AM in reply to: #517439 |
Veteran 274 Westminster, Colorado | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! Great job, I was so hoping that there would be no lightening otherwise I would have had to do a duathlon also and that would not have been fun for me as running is my weakest sport. So kudos to you on a great race. Oh, and you said I beat you on the bike by a few seconds, well barely, geez, I consider 3 seconds finishing the same, good job. |
| 2006-08-21 1:31 PM in reply to: #517410 |
Veteran 223 Denver | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! Nice race, especially for your first! Now that you know the course, you'll be even faster next year! |
| 2006-08-21 2:45 PM in reply to: #517410 |
| Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! Nice work on the du! Way to go! |
| 2006-08-21 2:50 PM in reply to: #517410 |
Official BT Coach 2210 Englewood, CO Gold member | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! Congrats on your first Duathlon! Sorry I didn't meet you either. There will be others I am sure. Way to go faster on the second run! That is the way to do it! |
| 2006-08-21 6:28 PM in reply to: #517410 |
Extreme Veteran 455 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! Nice job! Got the first one under your belt....welcome to the addiction.
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| 2006-08-21 7:46 PM in reply to: #517410 |
Veteran 170 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon - my first! Thanks everyone. You know, when I look back at my original goals for this race I did not do that bad other than the fact I still can't walk. Actually I had signed up for the tri because I never thought I do two 5ks and switched just a few weeks ago. I had two main goals when I started 1) Finish, 2) don't be last. I did both and I ran two 5ks (longest 1 day total). When I started training in May I could only run 1/4 mile. I went through a major goal inflation period. The weather brought me back to reality quick. Of course that is still not good enough so I had to check all the stats to see where I fit in. My T2 screwing around cost me one position easy. If you count all the participents I would have been around (counting may be off a few) 278/454 for the bike leg, I can live with that for the first race ever involving a bike. I did beat a few people on both runs which may be a first as well. I can't wait until next year! Ohhh wait I have a race Sat. and the next weekend and......... |
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Overall Rank = 31/40
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 5/5
Panic
Got up around 5am. Ate breakfast- stomach still did not feel good. Threw everything in the Jeep and headed out. I was later than I wanted to be since I was to start at 7:30. Transition closed at 7 and I had no idea what to do.
Short jog/ nervous pacing/ freaking out