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2016-06-22 10:23 AM

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....well, sort of maybe. I've had two starbucks gift cards in my wallet for probably a year, maybe more. I never use them. They probably have $20 a piece on them, but it could be $1.50, or it could be expired...who knows. But to the winner go the spoils!! I'll happily mail them to whomever gets the closest (within the cont US). I never go to Starbucks and I'm tired of them being in my wallet.

Some notes:
Race is this Sunday - IM Buffalo Springs 70.3
My last HIM was B2B and I finished 4:55 last October
This race will be hotter, hillier and windier, but it will be wetsuit legal (spring fed lake)
More climbing than I'm used to. I normally do about 500' of climbing on a long ride (50-60 miles) the bike course has 1,500' of climbing.
B2B was before my bike focus which I've seen some pretty good gains
I've heard from more than a few people that this is a very tough course...it is the desert after all.

Ok....go!

2016-06-22 10:26 AM
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Originally posted by 3mar

  • ...well, sort of maybe. I've had two starbucks gift cards in my wallet for probably a year, maybe more. I never use them. They probably have $20 a piece on them, but it could be $1.50, or it could be expired...who knows. But to the winner go the spoils!! I'll happily mail them to whomever gets the closest (within the cont US). I never go to Starbucks and I'm tired of them being in my wallet.

    • Some notes:
    Race is this Sunday - IM Buffalo Springs 70.3
    My last HIM was B2B and I finished 4:55 last October
    This race will be hotter, hillier and windier, but it will be wetsuit legal (spring fed lake)
    More climbing than I'm used to. I normally do about 500' of climbing on a long ride (50-60 miles) the bike course has 1,500' of climbing.
    B2B was before my bike focus which I've seen some pretty good gains
    I've heard from more than a few people that this is a very tough course...it is the desert after all.

    Ok....go!

    Is this like The Price is Right? Closest without going over?
    2016-06-22 10:30 AM
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    Originally posted by Atlantia

    Originally posted by 3mar

  • ...well, sort of maybe. I've had two starbucks gift cards in my wallet for probably a year, maybe more. I never use them. They probably have $20 a piece on them, but it could be $1.50, or it could be expired...who knows. But to the winner go the spoils!! I'll happily mail them to whomever gets the closest (within the cont US). I never go to Starbucks and I'm tired of them being in my wallet.

    • Some notes:
    Race is this Sunday - IM Buffalo Springs 70.3
    My last HIM was B2B and I finished 4:55 last October
    This race will be hotter, hillier and windier, but it will be wetsuit legal (spring fed lake)
    More climbing than I'm used to. I normally do about 500' of climbing on a long ride (50-60 miles) the bike course has 1,500' of climbing.
    B2B was before my bike focus which I've seen some pretty good gains
    I've heard from more than a few people that this is a very tough course...it is the desert after all.

    Ok....go!

    Is this like The Price is Right? Closest without going over?


    Nope. Just whoever is closest.
    2016-06-22 10:32 AM
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    2016-06-22 10:34 AM
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    2016-06-22 10:35 AM
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    2016-06-22 10:40 AM
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    2016-06-22 10:45 AM
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    4:53:05

    2016-06-22 10:47 AM
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    I'll go a side $20 that your swim (wetsuit or not) will not be as fast as B2B.

    2016-06-22 10:47 AM
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    2016-06-22 11:01 AM
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    1 second slower than me.


    2016-06-22 11:57 AM
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    5:09.34. I think you gained too much weight over the winter and are going to dog it...5:09 for me would be a PR by 30 minutes though. Good luck.
    2016-06-22 12:36 PM
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    They've changed the run course since I raced there two years ago -- I think it's now less elevation change, but all down by the water so hot, humid, and not a lot of wind.  I have a pretty good estimate for your swim and bike, but run's a bit of a wildcard. 

    I'm going with 5:00:35.  Even with big improvements to your bike, this is a hard course with even more challenging conditions.  Keep hydrated and be confident staying in aero even if you're leaning over at 30 degrees just to stay upright!

    2016-06-22 1:08 PM
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    2016-06-22 1:14 PM
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    I was going to say 5:15, but Laura took it Oh well, 5:12 then. Good luck!!!
    2016-06-22 2:56 PM
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    2016-06-22 3:37 PM
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    4:45.  Don't let your dreams be dreams!

    2016-06-22 6:38 PM
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    Originally posted by 3mar ....well, sort of maybe. I've had two starbucks gift cards in my wallet for probably a year, maybe more. I never use them. They probably have $20 a piece on them, but it could be $1.50, or it could be expired...who knows. But to the winner go the spoils!! I'll happily mail them to whomever gets the closest (within the cont US). I never go to Starbucks and I'm tired of them being in my wallet. Some notes: Race is this Sunday - IM Buffalo Springs 70.3 My last HIM was B2B and I finished 4:55 last October This race will be hotter, hillier and windier, but it will be wetsuit legal (spring fed lake) More climbing than I'm used to. I normally do about 500' of climbing on a long ride (50-60 miles) the bike course has 1,500' of climbing. B2B was before my bike focus which I've seen some pretty good gains I've heard from more than a few people that this is a very tough course...it is the desert after all. Ok....go!

    Sure, I'll play. 

    Swim will probably be a bit slower due to conditions. The race will be hillier, hotter, and windier than B2B. You feel better on the bike. And, rumor has it that you may be meeting up with some guys for beer on Saturday night.

    So, after much consideration, 5:03:01.

    2016-06-22 8:15 PM
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    5.22

    Heat and hills can add a lot of time. My mate ran a 4.29 at Busso last year - cool, flat and fast and then did a 5.35 at the 2015 World champs - hot and hilly. If the conditions are tough one of the worst things you can do is become fixated on a time.
    2016-06-22 10:20 PM
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    2016-06-23 8:50 AM
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    2016-06-23 9:13 AM
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    5:10.  Good luck!

    2016-06-23 9:21 AM
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    Ok....go!

    Is this like The Price is Right? Closest without going over?


    I'll go "ONE DOLLAR"!

    Or how about 5:01
    2016-06-23 9:32 AM
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