Duathlon Practice

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (6:00PM)
Meet Location: 450 Hastings Dr, Duluth, MN 55803 (see map below)
Activity: Run/Bike/Run (see details below)
Weather: mid 40's (updated forecast)
Essential Gear: running shoes and a bike (see details below)

Activity Details
With the Oakdale Duathlon less than a week away for Greg & me, I selfishly put a plug in last week for a mock duathlon for this Tuesday's activity. Everyone verbally assented and has a bike save one, so we are on for the practice! If you weren't there last week and would like to come, but do not have a bike, please send us feedback and we'll bring an extra.

The objective of this activity is to truly simulate a duathlon, including transitions. Please arrive promptly at 6PM or even a few minutes early. Greg and I will spend a few minutes discussing transition techniques and describe how we'll simulate them. Second, we'll go for a 4mile run. Third, immediately upon our return, each individual will hop on their respective bikes and complete a 30 minute out & back ride (15 out, 15 back) so we can make a loose attempt to hit the next leg together. Last, we'll transition back to another run of 3 to 4 miles. In total, I expect the practice to take just under 1 hour and 45 minutes. Anyone that wants to skip or shorten the last run is certainly welcome. That being said, the second run leg is usually the most difficult get into in any duathlon and is worth trying.

Running routes are to be determined, but the bike out & back will go out to and along Martin Rd.

In the event of certain rain, we will meet at Miller Dwan's Center for Personal Fitness and complete a similar exercise indoors. If you are unsure, you can always check the blog immediately prior to the activity and we will make any last minute changes no later than 4PM.

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