Bronda's Duathlon 2013

11.10.13

I registered for this event several months ago, as I figured it would be a good event on a fast course (TMS).   And, it would be my first Du.  As mentioned in a few of my recent posts, I had not been training much, and had spent very little time on the bike, but, figured I could manage.  The day was a little cold for my liking, and the crowd was small, with less than 100 participants.   Race coordination had been turned over to a new management group, as iron head productions had recently disbanded.  

The format was 2 mile run, 15+ mile bike, 2 mile run.  

I got off to a fast start (for me), and ran sub nine minute miles.  Off to transition and the bike. Having ridden this course many times before, I was quite comfortable.  I did notice, however, how slow I am compared to more skilled cyclists on better bikes.  Several times I was blown past as if I was standing still.  While my cycling legs are certainly not with me due to lack of saddle time, my bike is a factor too. I pushed hard and made "ok" time 16.32 miles in 58:17 (16.8 mph per MMR).  The course was intended to be only 15 miles, so my mph shows slower on results.  The last run was much slower, as my legs were gone. 

All in all, a good event.  I'll be back in 14.