First time Duathlon advice??

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08-20-2007, 10:53 AM
twiggjlm

First time Duathlon advice??

I have been wanting to participate in a Duathlon for a long time now. I have my new bike and I am ready to get started. I found a Duathlon October 13, 2007. it is the Dodge the Leaves Duathoon in Vicksurg MI. Has anyone ever heard of it?

So, I guess my questions are, what do I need to know? Can I even possibly be ready by then? I currently ride my bike 50-60 miles per week, and I only run 10 miles per week. I just completed my first 5k Saturday and finished in 31:06. I have a 10k I am training for now that is on Oct 7.
So, is this possible, or am I in over my head? :confused:
08-20-2007, 12:46 PM
KSH

Oh, you should be fine! Sounds like you have a good running and cycling base under you.

My only suggestion would be adding some run/bike/run combos into your training. You need to get use to how it feels to go from the bike to run especially.

Well, good luck! You should do just fine.
08-20-2007, 04:29 PM
twiggjlm

Thank you! I hope so. I posted something a while back and everyone was very supportive then as well. I am just nervous! First time gitters! :o
08-21-2007, 04:39 PM
northstar

I'm right there with ya. Except my du is 9/23. I am super nervous! Sounds like you are stronger than me on the running piece...you will be fine!
08-21-2007, 05:37 PM
HillSlugger

You sound ready to me. Like KSH says, get in some run/bike, bike/run, run/bike/run combos and you'll be ready to shine!
08-21-2007, 07:46 PM
twiggjlm

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Originally Posted by northstar

I'm right there with ya. Except my du is 9/23. I am super nervous! Sounds like you are stronger than me on the running piece...you will be fine!

I am sure you will do fine as well! And believe me, I am nervous as well! Let us know how you do! :)
08-21-2007, 07:48 PM
twiggjlm

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Originally Posted by MDHillSlug

You sound ready to me. Like KSH says, get in some run/bike, bike/run, run/bike/run combos and you'll be ready to shine!

Thank you!

I plan on scheduling brick workouts and run/bike/run combos every week. I am going to start easy tomorrow. 7 mile bike ride 1 mile run. I don't want to discourage myself right out of the gate! Do you think 2 per week is enough/too much?:confused:
08-21-2007, 08:41 PM
Tri Girl

Oh, you'll sooooo be OK!! :cool:

You'll do great! I only do one brick a week, but if you want to do two and feel good- then go for it. Everyone is different, and our muscles have a wonderful memory that if you do it for a couple weeks 1-2 times a week- they'll remember quite well (thank you, muscles! :p ).
08-22-2007, 08:07 AM
northstar

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Originally Posted by Tri Girl

Oh, you'll sooooo be OK!! :cool:

You'll do great! I only do one brick a week, but if you want to do two and feel good- then go for it. Everyone is different, and our muscles have a wonderful memory that if you do it for a couple weeks 1-2 times a week- they'll remember quite well (thank you, muscles! :p ).

Good...I was hoping one a week would do! I feel fine going from run to bike, but it's the bike-run that I'm concerned about. So...that's what I'm planning to focus on if I'm pressed for time.
08-22-2007, 09:24 AM
twiggjlm

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Originally Posted by northstar

Good...I was hoping one a week would do! I feel fine going from run to bike, but it's the bike-run that I'm concerned about. So...that's what I'm planning to focus on if I'm pressed for time.

I did my first bike/run combo today. 7mile ride, 1 mile run. I was surprised how great it felt and how great I felt when I was done. My legs felt a little like twizlers at first, but that went away after a minute or two! Good luck!! :)