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A week from Sunday, I'm doing my first duathlon. Sprint distance: 5k run, 20k ride, 5k run. Any input?? Any hints what to do, not to do, to expect??
I haven't really been doing any specific training for this at all. A friend and I decided yesterday to give it a shot as a team. He's an avid runner (marathoner) who rides a bike occasionally. I'm an avid rider who runs a couple times per week 3-5 miles at a time. Either way....I'm looking for input. Do I try a run/ride combo this weekend or just go for it next weekend?? My fitness is pretty good for this time of the year. Easter weekend is not a good time to do a lot of working out.
Last October, I did my first tri (6mile canoe, 5.5 mile run, 20 mile ride) The run killed me since I had just restarted running a couple weeks before. At least now I have about 120 miles running year to date. I can run a five mile flat to rolling route in about 37 minutes. I must admit I'm scared to death of that second 5k run............
Do I use my light, road bike or my heavier second bike that has an aero bar setup?? I'm leaning toward the aero bars....
I haven't really been doing any specific training for this at all. A friend and I decided yesterday to give it a shot as a team. He's an avid runner (marathoner) who rides a bike occasionally. I'm an avid rider who runs a couple times per week 3-5 miles at a time. Either way....I'm looking for input. Do I try a run/ride combo this weekend or just go for it next weekend?? My fitness is pretty good for this time of the year. Easter weekend is not a good time to do a lot of working out.
Last October, I did my first tri (6mile canoe, 5.5 mile run, 20 mile ride) The run killed me since I had just restarted running a couple weeks before. At least now I have about 120 miles running year to date. I can run a five mile flat to rolling route in about 37 minutes. I must admit I'm scared to death of that second 5k run............
Do I use my light, road bike or my heavier second bike that has an aero bar setup?? I'm leaning toward the aero bars....