5/17

Galena Duathlon (2 mi run / 16.8 mi bike / 4.2 mi run)

Goal: <1:35

3OA with a 1:33:35.

Wow, these hills were something else.

2 mi run - 11:21 (5:41/mi)

16.8 mi bike - 54:40 (18.44 mph)

4.2 mi run - 24:45 (5:53/mi)

Both the runs were an out and back. The 2 miler started with a 0.5 mi downhill stretch before you started uphill to the turnaround.  To give you an idea of the hill, mile 1 was a 5:08.

After coming into transition first, I made a clean get a way with a guy that was right on my tail. Passed him on the big hill right out of transition and never saw him again. About 3 mi in, I got passed by two triathletes that switched to the du that morning. (Temps were in the upper 30's overnight, so I don't blame them for not wanted to swim.). There was no keeping up with them. About four others passed me on the bike. They passed me like I was standing still.

The last run started with a BIG hill right out of the gates. Went through the first mile in 6:28 and just worked to get breathing under control and find a groove. There was no way I could make up the 4-6 minutes that I lost on the bike in the run.

Overall, it was a fun day. Got a $15 gift card to a local tri-store, bottle of champagne and a one night stay at a place here in Galena. Guess the wife and I will be making a trip back here with no kids sometime.

No official results yet but I ran 1:54:38 but did get 2nd in my AG (and a really cool wooden plaque).  I tellya what, I was seriously demoralized after the 5mile mark when it was crystal clear that there was NO WAY IN HELL I was running 1:39 or anywhere close to that.  I just couldn't understand how I had so underestimated my potential finishing time.  Turns out the 1st place 50-59 guy from last year (who ran 1:39:17 - WTF!!!) told me, after the race laughing, that though the finishing places were correct from last year the computerized timing was screwed up by over 10minutes!  He said he actually ran 1:49!  HolyMolie no wonder.  I still finished 2nd to him and it wasn't close.  I think I was ~8th overall.  It was a blast running full-tilt down the single track trails that had burms on them from the mountain bikers!  The altitude did a number on me, I think the locals have an advantage there.

Wow, major props to you Ultra guys as I couldn't imagine running 50K or 50M on that course.  Fun stuff and I'm sure it will hold me in good stead for my near future races.

Summary:  Great people, great course if very difficult for a roadie like me ... I didn't bleed(!), I'd run it again.

 

Whussup Spaniel?!  Hoping your race went well.

Sounds like a nice run for you, sometimes you have yo not worry about the clock and just run.

mine is a Sunday race, I need to turn in shortly.

No official results yet but I ran 1:54:38 but did get 2nd in my AG (and a really cool wooden plaque).  I tellya what, I was seriously demoralized after the 5mile mark when it was crystal clear that there was NO WAY IN HELL I was running 1:39 or anywhere close to that.  I just couldn't understand how I had so underestimated my potential finishing time.  Turns out the 1st place 50-59 guy from last year (who ran 1:39:17 - WTF!!!) told me, after the race laughing, that though the finishing places were correct from last year the computerized timing was screwed up by over 10minutes!  He said he actually ran 1:49!  HolyMolie no wonder.  I still finished 2nd to him and it wasn't close.  I think I was ~8th overall.  It was a blast running full-tilt down the single track trails that had burms on them from the mountain bikers!  The altitude did a number on me, I think the locals have an advantage there.

Wow, major props to you Ultra guys as I couldn't imagine running 50K or 50M on that course.  Fun stuff and I'm sure it will hold me in good stead for my near future races.

Summary:  Great people, great course if very difficult for a roadie like me ... I didn't bleed(!), I'd run it again.

Yup... that sounds like trail races around here. Glad to hear you survived ok with no injuries or face plants.

I find sometimes my legs are sore from all the quick turns. Works mucles I don't use much dealing with the uneven ground and quick turns. Hope you're not sore tomorrow.

Sorry I couldn't make it up there... :-(

-Kelly

Last minute decision to jump into a 5k tomorrow morning. Casey's Run 5k in Waterboro, ME. So out of touch with 5k mentality right now, but gotta start somewhere. <20 goal because hey, why not.

Nope. 20:06. Ran garminless and stupid, died halfway, but had fun and relearned what a 5k feels like.

Now, to more important matters, good luck Spaniel! Go get that.

Win in 2:46:25.   more later.  Having beers with Pauly.  :-)

Awesome. Congrats!

Pauly's log has a great write-up on it

Win in 2:46:25.   more later.  Having beers with Pauly.  :-)

Awesome. WTG.

-Kelly