Post Duathlon (Fall Classic) Thoughts…

I did my last multisport event last week, not only was it the last event of this season, this was the first multisport race I had ever done in 2008. So it holds a special place in my heart! My goal was to do better than last year, which I did, although it was at a different location than it was last year.

Last year this race was held in Bethany at Overholser Lake, this year they had to move it to downtown Purcell due to all the construction going on at the lake. Overholser was flat and windy last year, whereas Purcell was hilly and windy. I had that hurdle to have to get around, both wind and hills are hard on my body since I am still a bigger/broader person. But I did well.

Run #1 (4k/2.49 miles), 25:34

This run was HILLY. It was an out and back and was very tough. The hills were pretty small until the halfway point, then it felt like it was going straight up! Going up those sucked! However going down the hills was awesome! I felt like I was flying. I ran the whole way cept for a hill or two on this run because my calves got so tight, I really need to figure out why they keep getting/staying so tight when I run.

Transition #1, :47

Great transition for me, mostly because I got a killer spot, that always helps. It was right on the main path, and right by the bike in/out area. Felt great going into the transition, threw my run shoes off and bike shoes and helmet on and was out.

Bike (24K/14.91 miles), 55:57 

As always, biking is my favorite part and my strongest area. Today was not my best outing however, due to my two arch enemies, wind and hills. It was an out and back, the out was wind in the face about the whole time. Normally I average about 18-19 mph on the bike, not so much on the out, I caught myself at 8mph at times. That all changed at the turn! Got the wind at my back and was FLYING. Was a bit winded however, from all the hills and wind fighting at the beginning. My average speed on this race was 16 mph.

Transition #2, :57

Another great transition. I wish they could have all been this good all year!

Run #2 (4K/2.49 miles), 31:44

Same out and back at Run #1, same damn wind and hills, but this time I was dead from all the stuff preceding it. I did not do well. Walked more than I should have, did not feel good, and my calves stayed tight the whole time.

Overall, 1:55:00

I did better than last year at this event, but I should have! I have more events under my belt, better equipment, lots of practice and just overall stronger.

I look forward to doing it again next year and being even better!