Keeping track of run laps during IM

I have no idea, but I am going to go by feeling...if it feels like it should be over, I have another lap

I'll know what lap I am on.... I am sure you will remember too... it is just 3 laps each.... well don't do 3 laps of the swim... LOL

yes, i think so

If during your race you find that you can no longer count to 3 then maybe it's time to call it a day.

I thought I heard/read somewhere you get a wristband after completing each lap...could be wrong, though.

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That made my day! I'm still laughing out loud!

if i am on my knees and hands trying to get to the finish line, i will be on lap 3. Unless its a really bad day, then it could be lap two. Damn, what am i going to do?

I once ran in a 5K that had a loop at the start and finish that I did three times instead of twice (don't ask how, it was just stupid), and ran a 3.9 mile 5K. So I when I did IMAZ last year I was worried about the exact same thing. I actually got a little hazy during the last bike loop, second guessing myself. Maybe I have a touch of OCD... the clock said no way was I on the second loop.

Anyway, there was nobody at IMAZ with wristbands or rubber bands. I'm sure you could put two bands around a wrist in T2 (or one each wrist), then chuck one the first loop, chuck another the second loop, then head in into the finish when you don't have any bands left. Or wear your Garmin...

BTW, I also wrote down my nutrition plan for the bike on my left arm with a Sharpie, and my run nutrition plan on my right arm. Just in case I got loopy...

Does your watch have a split function button.  Just hit it after each lap and the display will let you know.  I guess this would only work if you aren't keeping track of mile splits.  The alternative is to look up your name in the results the next day.  If you have a "DQ" next to your name, it means you didn't do all 3 laps (assuming they have a timing mat to keep track of chips for each completed lap)       Good luck.

Edited by Birkierunner 2007-04-01 2:44 PM

Yes, there are mile marker signs. They have three numbers on them, of course, in case you are on loop one, two, or three.

Awesome...just what I wanted to hear.  The run is my best portion so I want to be able to modify my plan if I'm going too slow or know I'm on track if my speed is good.  Thanks for that good news!!

I was cheering people on last year near the finish and they were handing out those green glow necklaces right when you turned off of Mill. Hopefully after the first lap it will still be light out but then you can pick up a glow stick after the second lap.

(That's probably not going to work because you will only have one necklace and you'll think you have to do a 4th lap!!!)