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Sunday 18 March 2007

Run bike run!

Duathlon time is upon us. Well, upon me anyway!! Before the blurb, here's the stats.
2 mile run, 20.1 mile bike, 2 mile run. Total time 1 hr 29 mins 37 seconds, including transitions.
Time splits for run were 14 mins and 15 mins. Bike split 58 mins 59 secs.

Bike stats:
Ave hr 156, max hr 169
distance 20.1 miles(32.4 km)
ave speed 20.4 mph (32.83 kph)
max speed 32.9 mph (52.9 kph)
ave cadence 87, max 107
kcal 981

I did this at what Tom Holland calls 'JARP', just under race pace. And felt very strong.
But my word, what a headwind on the bike and crosswind, could only get up to 22 mph when on a downhill section pedalling into headwind!! Only a tailwind on last 3 miles, and even then it was blustery and not in a steady direction. Couple of times had to fight to keep Plasma under control. But was a good ride. Would have liked to have run longer, but I'm not overdoing things, as I now will taper nicely for next week's race. Easy bikes and runs this week, practice transition, getting my feet in the bike shoes quicker, while on the bike.
Feeling good for next Sunday, really looking forward to getting out and enjoying the race atmosphere. Should be a great buzz. I'm going to be wrapped up in cotton wool this week, I ain't missing this one!!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Not only cotton wool this week- probably thermal vests as well - the weather hs turned a lot colder.
Soinds like you are looking forward Sunday!

Steve Birtwistle said...

Yes, bit nippy today! Yep, certainly feeling good for Sunday, nice gentle tapering week, and legs should be in top shape for Sunday, as two runs either side of a bike are going to take it out of them.

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