Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official ThreadI posted earlier, but a suggestion from another was to have a bit of a "standard" form...so here we go: Name: Oliver Location: Irvine, CA (Orange County) First Ironman (if no, how many): Yep! Why did you sign up?: Neighbor got me interested. He did the 70.3 Vineman last year and said the Full would be a great 1st IM. I signed up and am loving the training! What questions do you have: Hotel recommendations....(and where to avoid!) When did you arrive last year...2, 3 days early? Thoughts on wetsuit as I hear the water is quite warm....I'm thinking I will overheat in my full suit. What is your goal?: I'd love to go sub 11, but for my first, I'll say sub 12. (1:20 swim / 6:00 bike / 3:50 run / 10 minutes for transitions. ) I was a competitive distance runner in high school...so I feel pretty good about my ability to have a solid run...I did a 2.4 mile pool swim about 6 weeks ago, I'm very "average" but see this as my 3rd training priority...I see the area in which to train the most will be the bike! If there are others in Orange County who are planning on doing the Full Vineman, and are looking for a similar time, let me know! - Oliver |