Subject: RE: Oliver Half Ironcanuck4life - 2010-03-22 1:34 PM
Hello, I am a newbie and I am doing the Oliver half ironman. Any tips or words of advice? I'm a little nervous but also super excited. Thanks
Seed yourself properly in the swim. If you're strong, head to the front, if not, stick to the back or outside.
On the bike there's only one small climb but you end up doing it twice I think. Not a big deal. Long descent after that which is nice. Be prepared for any kind of weather (wind, rain, heat, etc. ) no matter what they're predicting, it can change race morning. Don't go too hard on the bike, 5 mins too hard will loose you 10 mins on the run.
The run is a nice looped course with a lot of people around for support. This is where you hold nothing back. Know your nutrition needs before you go and stick to your plan, this applies to bike and run. |