Sags has just sent me the results from the 2008 IS duathlon, that was the last time I did this event, and on the same course. The first run this year was a bit longer as the start line had been moved back down the start/finish straight by a couple of 100m or so, but the comparison makes interesting reading:
Run 1 + T1: 2008 20:08 2011 22:33
Bike + T2: 2008 31:55 2011 38:15
Run 2: 2008 10:23 2011 10:40
Total: 2008 1:02:26 2011 1:11:28
So, 9 minutes slower overall! Eek!!! The run is a relatively minor slowing down but my bike pace is massively slower. I think I know what I need to work on for 2012, but I should not underestimate the effect of a full on TT bike with disk wheel, aero helmet etc that I rode in 2008, compared to a standard road bike, helmet etc this year.
As I said, interesting (at least for me!).
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If I recall correctly wasn't that your HIM tour year? If so you had a great deal more specific training under your belt (or at least underway) for the 08 duathlon. And let's be really honest, you haven't been on your bike much at all. In fact I jested a few weeks back that Mr Grok has probably ridden more than you!
It's all this cross-dressing that's causing it you know - there must really be some great looking females to have coaxed you there quite so often LOL!
Yes it was my HIM Tour year and I was certainly bike fit in 2008 and riding a fully aeroed up TT bike with disk wheel, aero helmet etc etc.
Now the sun is shining I'm certainly getting more bike miles in.
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