Subject: RE: Vineman Ironman 70.3 : Official ThreadI agree with the previous post - bike isn't bad - mostly rolling as I recall, couple of hills - just pace yourself up Chalk Hill, don't panic and remember to be in the right gear! Otherwise the bike is fun.
Run is quite difficult - there are hills but again relax, pace yourself and as I recall in previous years (2005, 2006 ) the aid stations had gatorade, water, some ice, coca cola, pretzels and fruit - oh and I think cookies. Again though check the website to see if that is what is still going to be carried on the course.
Swim - both times I have done the swim I used a wetsuit - didn't really need it as such but since the race does start early and it is cold while you just tread water at the start I think I would still wear the wetsuit.
Just as a caveat though - my goal is to finish (and preferably beat my 2006 time of 6 hrs 18 mins - so my advice is offered on that basis! )
Good racing,
Suzie |