Frenchville Frogs

2013 -2014 Race Series

Yeppoon Capricorn Resort

5 km Run  – 24 km Bike – 2 km Run

After surviving a 70.3 IRONMAN in a team doing the bike and run, I thought doing the local Duathlon series would be a bit of fun. Surely it would not hurt as much as a 90 km bike leg in circles on a seriously unforgiving surface. Swimming had still not become one of my strengths and I had started to enjoy the bike rides as part of my cross training. So why not enjoy the warmer weather with a mix and see where my strengths were.FrenchvilleFrogsBib

I soon realized that as much as I enjoyed my bike riding my little legs definitely performed better in running shoes. In saying that, the fun and experience of being around triathletes gave me an appreciation of their endurance and commitment in being able to train and perform in the three different sports.

The Frenchville Frogs is a very social competitive group for people at all fitness levels. Even though the rules were applied and if broken penalized. Ego’s were always told to be left at the gate and only encouragement, support and fun were allowed to show on the day.Tri Series 15

Of course a lucky dip draw always followed each event,(obviously my number must have never made it in the draw 🙂 along with a get together for brunch and cheerful chat. Making it an enjoyable day for all involved. An exceptionally well ran local club. With many competitors traveling afar to join the fun.Dualthon13

Over the season there are 6 event dates. With the lack of competition in the female category (on occasion nil) I enjoyed the chasing down of the male competitors. Always giving them cheek as they passed me on the bike, and made it a fun challenge to catch them on final run leg. I did however take out the season as the female Duathlon winner with pride and had lots of fun in doing so. Meeting many new friends along the way.DuathlonTrophy2014

Season Results/Splits

  • Race 1– 20/10/13: Run 23:21 (T2:55) – Bike 52:30 (T2:21) – Run 9:37  (1:30:41)
  • Race 2– 17/11/13:  Run 22:55 (T2:22)- Bike 49:05 (T2:20)- Run 9:37  (1:25:21)
  • Race 3 -15/12/13: Run 23:53 (T1:44) – Bike 48:50 (T0:40)- Run 11:50 (1:26:52)
  • Race 4 – Feb 14:  CANCELLED due to bad weather conditions
  • Race 5 – 2/03/14: Run 22:25 (T2:41) – Bike 50:46 (T1:43)- Run 9:25 (1:27:00)
  • Race 6 – April 14: CANCELLED due to venue request

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Love My Running 🙂