Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island : Official Thread

At the Mooseman and Vineman this year it was super hot. My plan for next year is to do most of my running around lunch time when it's hottest to be better prepared for hot racing conditions.

Swim and bike were fine.  The run was hot.  Not brutal hot,  but reasonably hot: 85+ degrees and humid. 

Wear multiple layers once a week while running.  This will help your body acclimate to running in heat.

 As everyone else said, the run was hot but there was enough shade on good portions of it. Also, the run and bike course was hillier than I planned.

They ran a pretty smooth operation last year with the clean transitions. Here is the deal...they give you three bags: run, bike and wetsuit. When you get out of the water the wetsuit goes in the wetsuit bag (has your number on it), bag stays at transition with whatever was in your bike bag. Both bags go to the finish line (where T2 is). Run bag goes to T2 the day before. After you are done with the race go get your wettie bag and your bike bag. Done.

Friday was great. There were NO lines and not too many people in the expo. Get there early and you have your choice of bike drop off times. Mid morning is best as people are at the beach already on Saturday. Keep in mind that there are alternate routes to start/T1 rather than the ONE road that every human being in New England takes to Narragansett in the summer.

vm354 and I both live in the relative area so if you need anything ahead of time of have any last minute things let me know.

Also, I plan to drive the bike course and maybe the run course with my 305 once I get it and upload it here if someone hasn't already.

I am in for next year, already bought the registration.

One good tip for out of towners is, if you have a car with someone else to drive it (Wife, girlfriend, husband, or whomever) consider staying the saturday night in Narragansett. This will avoid all of the shuttle bus crap at 3:00 am.  Your chauffer just has to drive to Providence after you finish your swim.  This worked out well for me last year. I was able to sleep until 4:45 and still got there with plenty of time before the start. Just book your Hotel room Early because they fill up quick that time of year.

Good luck to everyone for training!

Mark

thanks for the heads up !