EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 10)

My only other HIM experience is Longhorn which is a totally different course.  Hilly bike and run plus 95 degree heat.

Lat year I did a 7:12 at Longhorn, so 7:11 or less would be a win for me.  Really want to go sub 7 and I think I can do that since my bike fitness is better than last year and the flatness of the course suits me.

Plan to stick with a 4-1 run/walk.  And I really mean it this time.  Unlike all the other times where I said I would do it and didn't.  Ended up paying for it in the later miles.  If I stick to the 4-1, I should be able to maintain that for the distance.

As for the swim, try to grab someones feet but mostly just keep a comfortable pace and come out of the water feeling good.

Swim: sub 36

Bike: sub 2:45

Run: sub 1:45

Aiming for anything sub 5:15

I have a real huge goal in mind, but I'll just keep that to me .  Last year, my first year of doing tri's, I totally wung training and nutrition.  This year, just the opposite.  I'm following my plan, taking suggestions, and paying very careful attn to nutrition.  I'm hoping it pays off.

Question:

This weekend is turning into a tight squeeze as far as time goes. I'll be arriving sometime around dinnertime on Saturday. The packet pick-up is until 7:00. Does anyone know if there is still a line at that point?

Packet pick-up by 7:00, bike racking by 8:00, bed by 10:00, up at 4:00, 70.3 training day from 6:45-12:00, chow down and socialize a bit and drive my back home to sleep. That was easy!!

Do you just want us to pick you up on the way??? I could kidnap you friday evening! lol

Goal Times for me I did 5:11 at Rhode Island last year from memory which is a hillier course:

S: 32 (May go slower only been back in the pool for 2 months)

B: 2:30 (May go faster depends on how I feel and wind)

R: 1:45 (Just plan to run at 8's want to get back to IM training ASAP)

T's: 5 (I like to take my time this could be 10')

Total: Sub 5hrs. (Really just depends on the heat)