CAL'S STEELCASE DUALTHON RACE REPORT


Entry by:
Cal DeKuiper

Steelcase Dualthon
04-26-2009
Kentwood, MI
55 degrees, 18- 20 mph wind
Overall Rank = 39/87
Age Group = M45-49
Age Group Rank =5/10

Pre-Race Routine and Warm-Up:
Arrived early to set up and run through the transition plan. Talked my self into cruising the bike, not hammering. I've always hammered and then can't run. Rode the bike one mile out on the out and back 5K course, then back. Checked the transition alleys. About 10 minutes before the race, jogged about 500 yards. That was it.


Run



23:49| 5K | 7:40/miles




Performance Comments:
Very flat course.

What Would You Do Different?
N/A

T1



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Performance Comments:
n/a

What Would You Do Different?
n/a


Bike



57 min | 30K | 19.5 mph




Performance Comments:
Good climbs! Love to climb.

What Would You Do Different?
Did this just right. Didn't hammer, but pushed quite hard.

T2



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Performance Comments:
n/a

What Would You Do Different?
Nothing


Run



23:30| 3.1 miles | 7:34 min/mi




Performance Comments:
Not many competitors. Didn't get passed by anyone, but only passed one person. I usually get passed by quite a few runners.

What Would You Do Different?
nothing

Post Race Activities and Cool Down:
ate free pizza. They had HEED drink which was pretty good.

Event Comments:
Unbelievable for me. I've always been a jogger. My goal for Coach Ali was to turn me into a runner. I thought I was cruising along at my normal 9:00+ mile pace, not chancing the first race. Don't tell anyone, but I think I actually ran it. I had no idea I was going that fast (relatively, anyway). It’s running in my book. Good job Coach.

Would You Do This Race Again?
Great event, great venue. Yes

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