Tyler Carter Memorial Duathlon

so many things to start out talking about....

i enjoy having catered training weekends.

I keep things in perspective. I have "raced" 4/5 weekends. this is a lifestyle for me. its not training for one big event. its not about the latest diet fad. it is what i enjoy doing. I love being fit and being about to go and do things in different areas that i would probably never normally see.

being about to run and ride your bike give you that opportunity. the only pressures from "racing" you should have are ones you put on yourself. I have many fast friends and they truly race. that is not me. i enjoy going and doing my best and using events as a fun training day.

i mean i could be going out and having mimosas and luncheons instead.....this way my friends and i get to work out and enjoy doing things to keep us healthy.....

ok on to the fun stuff...

i love going to small events for great causes....this one was just that. well done and used for awareness because the mothers son was an organ donor. her son saved several lives by making this choice. so her mission is to continue bringing awareness to what her son gave by his unfortunate death....

i think she should charge more, you just can't get a great race for $20 anymore.

the course was great. the volunteers were great. you just don't get better southern hospitality. i really enjoyed this event.

several of my friends were there and doing their first duathlon.

it always makes it more fun when you can have a small fun group doing the event.

Members of the Rose City Tri Club

this duathlon was a 2.3 mile run / 18.5 mile bike / 2.3 mile run.

there was not a course map or many details to prepare. 

the heat and humidity are my weakness (i know i know it is everyones) 

i planned on going RPE 6-7 on first run, comfortably hard on bike and then easy on run after. I know my limitations and I would be hurting if I tried to push at all on last bike. Temperature was 70 and humid at the start. #nailedit

first run was 23:14 10:25 pace with average HR of 144 

Betty Designs Chevron Tri Kit

bike was perfect. 18.5 miles in an hour with a perfect zone 3 HR of 135

now the second run. As normal my legs felt crazy but from experience I know to just keep going. It was really warm and I was feeling the first two events. But my speedy friends came and kept me company!!! I am lucky!! 

second run was 24:27 10:49 pace with average HR of 133....

love when it all works out as planned!! 

Melissa (overall female winner) came back to run me in...how cool is that.

Second place Age Group