On Saturday, February 16, 2008, Cory, Barrett, and I raced in the 3rd and final race of the Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathlon Series. The race consisted of a 10.8 mile road ride and a 4 mile run. Temps were in the mid 40's to 50's with clear roads and only minor mud on the run. The previous two races, one in December and one in January, were much colder with a ton of snow and no sun.
This race series very low key and just for fun. I think that Cory and I went on a total of 3 or 4 training runs between the first race in December and yesterdays race, although we have been riding a lot. Since, I really had done no real training for the run, my strategy was to waste myself on the ride and just plod through the run. This was working well until mile 8ish. I was having a very strong ride until I got a flat tire about 2.5 miles from the bike finish. I rode the last 2.5 miles with a flat, which took my speed from about 22mph to 10-12mph. I had to run the last 100yds with my bike on my shoulder. After a good transition I did the run and finished hard. I got 47 (time of 1:12:00) of 60 in the 39 and under age group.
Cory was pleased with her ride. She was hoping to have an average speed of 20 mph but averaged a very respectful 18.9mph. Her ride was uneventful, which is the best kind of ride to have. Cory also had a quick transition which included taking off a couple of layers for the run. As usual Cory was disappointed with her run, especially when Barrett passed her (he started in a wave 12 min after Cory). Cory was 26 (time of 1:19:01) of 43 in the 39 and younger age group. Her 1:19:01 was five minutes faster the race #1 in December. This is even more impressive because the run in race #1 was 3.5 miles instead of 4.
Then there is Barrett. We love him to death but hate his natural athletic abilities. This was his first mutli-sport event. He had a very strong ride and run with an over time of 1:00:50 which placed him 19 of 60 in the 39 and under group and 29 of 193 in the entire field.
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