Yesterday, I managed to complete the Raw Duathlon. I took part in the 10 km Run, 40 km Bike and 10 km Run Category, but it was a race I will never forget.
Consequence 1, I went for the Race with an Injury to my iliotibial band. I started the 1st 10 km with little issues, a little bit of pain but bearable. Completed the 10 km run in 1 hr 04 mins. Continued the 40 km Bike Ride with a little of issue, took a Power Gel during the 40 km Bike Ride and my injury started to work up… But I continued riding with cramps and a little pain to my right knee. I managed to complete the Bike League in 2 hrs 20 mins. The last 10 km Run was bad. After the 40 km Bike Ride, I could not even run at all and the pain to my knee was excruciating.
That leads to Consequence 2, I walked almost the whole 10 km, hydrating myself under the Scorching Hot Sun. I am Grateful to my friend Lawrence, who walked most of the 10 km with me, keeping a lookout for me and encouraging me. We were one of the last few in the race, walking to finish the race. In the last 300 m, another contestant ran passed me and Lawrence, I encouraged Lawrence to run with the Man to the Finish while I myself to walk and limp to the Finish Line. I ran and limped to the finish line, finishing the Race Second Last; in a time of 4 hr 35 mins.
I was in Pain. But the lesson I learnt in this race was, never go for a race with an Injury, don’t push yourself too hard, there are other races I can take part in. Finishing the Race last was disappointing, but I am glad I managed to finish the race without giving up, I will continue to race after this setback. I will improve. Cheers.
Marco
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