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Race Reports for Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney 2014

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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: needs a cooler time of year
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Lessons Learnt: 1) If you are in a position like me (no running or cycling background), give yourself time to train. I registered on February 27 2014 for a Race in November. This is almost 8 months to train 2) Don't attempt to increase your weekly run Ks too quick. You'll get injured. 3) TrainerRoad + thesufferfest. Do it at least twice a week. Make sure you pick workouts that hurt (120-130% FTP for example). Always do long ride on weekends 4) Get ready to wake up early to train. 5) Position on the bike is very important and money well spent. I got fit with a Retul Bike Fit and improved my wattage and reduced the soreness when riding on the aerobar. Also, cleat position is important so you don't use your calves much (you'll need it on the run) 6) Nutrition. Make sure you eat on the bike. I thought I was fueling myself properly and boy how wrong I was. Luckily I found out about this a week prior to the race. 7) If you finish your bike with a 90% maximum heart rate,
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