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New Balance Half Iron anyone?
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 2007-03-24 1:04 PM |
Veteran  235  |  Subject: New Balance Half Iron anyone?Hi there! This will be my very first HIM, and I wondered if any of you had any words of advice about the race. |
| 2007-03-24 2:54 PM in reply to: #735530 |
Expert 655  Denver | Subject: RE: New Balance Half Iron anyone? Yep, the bike course is pretty tough, so train on some hilly terrain, the run is very flat and fast on trails so be ready for a quick one there. |
| 2007-03-24 3:51 PM in reply to: #735530 |
| Subject: RE: New Balance Half Iron anyone? I haven't done the race myself (doing the bike portion of the relay this year).. but I have done the route portions separately... I agree with Mike - The bike course is definitely challenging. It has a few good sized hills and lots of rollers, so make sure you practice those. I personally don't find the run course all that flat - it has its ups and downs too, but it's not like you'll be climbing mountains by any means. The run course is very forgiving on the body (mostly trail). Where are you on the island? Will you have a chance to test the course yourself before race day? |
 2007-03-24 5:50 PM in reply to: #735530 |
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| 2007-03-24 8:35 PM in reply to: #735530 |
| Veteran 235 | Subject: RE: New Balance Half Iron anyone? Hey guys! Thanks for the advice. So the theme is "hills", huh? DrLeah, you cracked me up with "swim hills if you can"! Are there many technical turns I should know about? I have an idea about where the bike course goes. Am I correct in that part of it is through an idustrial part of town? Vaiza::I live up in Courtenay, and we don't have a shortage on hills to train on  The gang I train with are planning on riding the course (or parts of it) prior to the race. And I LOVE running around Elk/Beaver. Ok...now I'm getting really excited! Only 85 days!! Gulp. |
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| 2007-03-24 9:53 PM in reply to: #735530 |
| Veteran 235 | Subject: RE: New Balance Half Iron anyone? oooo, caught me (blushing)...chalk it up to newbie not realizing that I should be logging it all here. hmmm, let's see if I can figure it out  |
| 2007-04-02 5:42 PM in reply to: #735530 |
| Member 22 St Albert | Subject: RE: New Balance Half Iron anyone? This will be my third time doing the 1/2 IM......did they mention hills? It really helps if you can do the bike course before the race, if not practice powering over rolling hills and using momentum.........swim course is no worries and the run is pretty much flat but a few ankle twisters...it's a great event. The One day clinic that they put on (I believe it's on the web page) is awesome for the first timer. Any questions just ask, have a great race and I'll see you on the course (more than likely as you pass me....) |
| 2007-04-07 8:03 PM in reply to: #746292 |
| Veteran 235 | Subject: RE: New Balance Half Iron anyone? 2T2 - 2007-04-02 3:42 PM Any questions just ask, have a great race and I'll see you on the course (more than likely as you pass me....) Hahahaha...pass you?? I'm flattered It would be fun to meet some fellow BT'rs there. I'll be the nervous one biting my finger nails |
| 2007-04-07 10:20 PM in reply to: #735530 |
| Expert 655 Denver | Subject: RE: New Balance Half Iron anyone? We should all try to get together this year, even just for a coffee, there is a killer place close to the race site. Francelli's. I ride sometimes with a group that goes there. Good stuff. |
| 2007-04-09 9:43 AM in reply to: #735530 |
| Veteran 235 | Subject: RE: New Balance Half Iron anyone? Maybe we could all arrange to pick up race packages/bike check at a certain time and then grab a cuppa together. Edited by Busygirl 2007-04-09 9:44 AM |
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