Dual and Montana

hey

so Sorry, I meant to blog a few days back but just havent had it in me. So I did my first Duathlon ever. It was totally kick ass!! ! Because im technically challenged, I dont get much time in my big gear during the mountain bike races. you guessed right. i rode the whole 22 miles of the Dual in my large gear. (I guess I missed alittle due to shifting problems, but for the most part)

This makes me think I need to step it up a notch in the mountain bike races, though i think my prior posts show I was already aware of that. And now I am totally excited to try a sprint. 1/4 mile swim, 22 mile bike, and a 3 mile run.

I have alot to work on, my transitions where 1.25 and 1.45, to give you an idea the leaders transitions times where 19 secs and 25 secs. and my miles where 9.5 min/mile but thats all good. I didnt train for this event so I will take it.

My goal was 2 hrs 10 mins, my hope was under 2 hrs, I ended up finishing in 2 hrs 5 mins so right in the middle of my hope and expectation. I can live with that.

So I just got back from having dinner with a friend. It was a lovely evening but after a couple glasses of wine you may have to forgive my rambling on this post. We had a lovely time and some great in depth well needed conversation.

All goes after some Martinis and a couple glasses of wine.

Last week I was in Bozeman, Montana. It is one of my favorite places so far. There is something about the 360 view of the mountains, the crisp fresh air, and the ability to see the stars, (I forgot how wonderful that is).

I went out to help my boyfriends Dad build his home but unfortunately I wasnt much help. Apparently the tools were lacking for the people available to help. I spent most of my time hiking up the M, Peets Bluff, and Hyalite Canyon.

I had perfect 70 degree sunny weather and also got some good bike rides in to train for my dual. I cant wait to go back!!!!

Well I know this emails alittle choppy, but I will catch up soon. I have a baby shower for my new neice Tiffany tommorrow day, than our MTB awards party tommorrow night, along with a great post season potluck/mtb ride on Sunday with all the wonderful people we have met this year. See you all soon

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Hello Everyone-

I am feeling rejuvenated today. My friend Tracey and I have been training for the upcoming Duathlon in Osceola, WI. Last night we did our 2nd simulation training. I am amazed at how well it went compared to the first one. I think this is going to go alright afterall.

I am hoping to complete the Dual in approx 2 hrs. Under 2 would be idea but for some reason 2:10 keeps poppin in my head so I will probably be right around that mark. We start with a 3 mile run, than a 18 mile bike ride, than finish it off with a 1 mile run. Which might I add is the hardest part of the whole race.

Something about that rotation motion followed by an actual attempt to walk leaves the legs feeling like limp noodles. I played around with my pedaling techniques in the last mile before the run and found that the legs adapted much better to the run that way.

Than you have you pace yourself, getting off that bike and knowing that you only have 1 mile remaining makes me want to surge to the finish line. I learned quick that if that happens I will burn myself out and have to walk across the finish line. Thats no good, I want to be able to sprint or atleast jog across the line.

Kevin, (Tracys man( and Andy will be cheering us on along with Spongbob from the sidelines.

Fun, Fun, I cant wait, and the last mile is in the town so it will be lined with people to carry us through the hard part.

I am missing my Nieces BDay party for this event, she is turning two. Oh how fast they grow. Happy Early Birthday Ms. Maddy!! Shes so Sweet!!

Andy and I are off to Montana tommorrow. We are helping Andys Dad finish up on the house he is building. Need to get it closed up before the snow flies. He says that it ranges from 40-70 everyday. It should be nice. Bozeman is such a great place!! I will be continuing my training while I am out there so hopefully i get some play time in as well.

Thinking I should probably stay off the mountain bike trails so I dont come home with anything broken.

I am also working on Andy, to get him to commit to the Fruita Fat Tire Festival in Colorado in April. Fat tire beer in the homeland along with great mountain bike trails, races, and raves what more could one ask for.