I am going to do the duathlon in February. I was having good weather for training....this snowstorm suddenly appeared, in the middle of the desert. It was a good thing! I finally broke down and went to the gym for some indoor training and had my first experience in spinning. It is pretty neat. I would rather be on my bike outdoors, but if I can't do that I have alternative options! It feels the same as cycling.

Fortunately, an I do know what you're talking about having the life sucked out of your legs, ouch, this duathlon has the run first then the bike! Pretty cool.
All of the triathlons I've competed in always had run/bike/swim in that order.

So I am not out to set any records, just to finish will be accomplishment enough for me.

I am certain I will have a wonderfully pleasant race story to tell. If I can make it back up the hill!