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Tuesday, 10 September 2013 19:10

By Ruth Brennan Morrey

Long Course Duathlon World champs race summary: 

Started out nice and easy on the first 10k run. Exactly where I wanted to be at mid pack. By the 3rd and last 50k lap on the bike, I made my way to 2nd place with a good lead on 3rd, and within reach of first place female. Then, after a long descent, I crashed on a 90-degree turn from to avoid slamming a car that was not stopped by the volunteers. Bike and RBM hit the pavement and my bike had a mechanical issue. The back wheel wasn't turning. When I took the wheel out, the tire went POP! Flat tire took more time to change than expected but was fortunate that it resolved. After I got back on the road, I was in 9th place coming off the bike. The 30k run was BRUTAL. Basically no flats, just up and down steep climbs and downhills the whole way. Painful on the quads! Anyway, finally caught the 3rd place female with 100 meters to go in the race in the finishing arena (which was exhilarating!), so some how, some way I managed a podium 3rd place finish. Suffering and perseverance were huge today. Never experienced anything like it. 

 Thank you all so much for all of your support!

ED. Here are Ruther
’s splitszies:

10K Run – 36:33 – 150 Bike – 4:42:24 – 30K Run – 2:05:13 

* ALSO:  We received this email from Doctoral Candidate Patrick Wilson last Friday:



Patrick Wilson, a graduate student at School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota, is looking for participants for a research study. 

This study will compare the effects of two carbohydrate beverages on metabolism and performance during long-distance running. If you take part in this study, you would complete two, 2.5-hour running tests on a treadmill while consuming one of the beverages each time. Respiratory gases, perceived exertion, blood lactate, heart rate, gastrointestinal distress, and biomechanical data will be measured during the tests. Each testing session will involve approximately 3 hours of lab time, for which you would be compensated $100 upon the completion of the study. You will also receive free VO2max and body composition testing.

To take part in this study, you must be aged 18-50, have completed at least one marathon in the past year with a time of 3:30 or better for men and 3:45 or better for women, have run 30 or more miles per week over the past three months, and have done one or more 20-mile run per month over the last two months. If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the study, please email Patrick Wilson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.". 


Patrick Wilson, R.D., L.D.

Ph.D. Candidate