Ironman 70.3 Augusta : Official Thread (Page 11)

I'm getting a little freaked out here.  I know the race is coming up.  It is my first HIM and I have now come to the realization that even though I have followed my plan on here, I have not put in enough time on the bike (long rides).  I am hoping I may have found my saving grace.  My legs are pretty tired after riding my regular route.  According to my Garmin, it says my elevation gain is over 2700' with 2 13% grades I hit 3 different times.  According to mapmyride, the Augusta course shows an ascent of just under 1000'.  I think the climbing is killing my legs, time, pace,etc.  I don't have any trouble staying aero when I ride other routes for 2.5 hrs + that are flatter, but because of the hills, my back, legs and everything else is just plain worn out at the end.  I am doing this averaging around 17-18 mph.  In the sprint I did (15 miles), on a flatter course, I avged over 21 mph and felt great at the end.  I hope I am thinking correctly.  What are everyone else's thoughts?  My goal is a 3 hour or less bike.  It's not a matter of finishing.  It's a matter of getting to that goal on the bike.  Basically, I am trying to figure out my pacing.  Thanks for helping out a HIM newb - and don't blow any smoke!

Anyone going out on the course this weekend?  I'm thinking this will be the last weekend out on the course for me...then i get to start tapering!

I plan on swimming the river and then ridding the course non stop again Saturday morning to dial in my nutrition for race day.  At the end of the course I will be adding another 10  - 15 miles at an easy pace.  I may do the course one more time after that.