I'm 8 weeks from my first duathlon, and since I decided to switch my "A" Olympic race from May to July, this duathlon just became an "A" race for me. Since it apparently has a big long hill in it that some of my friends granny-geared last year (or so I've heard) hill training has started in for the bike. Last weekend was 25mi with rolling hills, this weekend a 1mile climb in two directions, then the big 3mile climb up the mountain the following weekend. (then repeat cycle after a rest week) The season really is starting!!

Good luck to you all and keep us updated!!