and the calf isn’t great, but I’m really hoping this goes away in a few days. Not sure yet whether I’m going to run tomorrow, but if not, I’m at least going to bike. Nothing shall stop me!
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Duathlon Recap
So, I finished my first ever duathlon this morning! I was a bit nervous because I’ve never done a multi-sport race before and I’m pretty sure most every other person competing was an intense triathlete, but I like putting myself outside my comfort zone, so I went for it.
It was a pretty cold day but once we got started I was okay in my long-sleeve shirt and long running tights. My toes froze on the bike ride, though.
Anyway, If the run had been a full 5k (I think it was 4.7) I would’ve gotten a PR because I gave ‘er and clocked in pace-wise at 8:29, which made me happy. I’m getting faster! The first run was good and got me all nice and warm for the bike ride.
The ride was 18k, and on the way out, it was pretty easy, at least compared to the way back. I was flying along at a good speed, then we turned around to come back and BAM! The wind was howling! Absolutely brutal wind that no rider appreciated, especially with the hills. And this was only my fifth bike ride, so I’m not at all used to riding in such wind or riding on hills. Only room to improve, I guess! I crawled along on the way back, ruining what probably would’ve been a nice pace, but I still had a healthy 13.8mph, so it wasn’t so bad, especially as I’m just a beginner.
Both my transition times were quite slow, so I need to work on that, but this was my first time so that’s okay.
The last run was understandably a little slower, but it was still around 8:50 pace-wise, so not too bad! And I felt good, other than some lateral knee discomfort. Going to have to keep on the ice for the next day or so.
Anyway, overall it was a great experience, though it would’ve been even better if the weather were nicer. It is June, after all. Except I live in the worst place for weather ever, so I should probably just be happy it wasn’t raining…
Times:
Run One -24:46
Trans One -2:15
Bike -49:34
Trans Two -2:10
Run Two -25:41
Overall Gun Time - 1:44:27
And I celebrated afterward with some yummy pancakes at my sister’s house! No better way.
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just to let you know that i’m quite drunk right now
whoops but whatever. i do what i want. and i had an awesome night.
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because it’s better to go through life with taking chances and making mistakes than flat-lining your whole life.
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