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 2010-02-17 1:28 PM in reply to: #2677592 |
Member  101  Lost Wages Nevada |  Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official ThreadOUCH!!! How did you do that????? If you can't find the numbering on the gears themselves you could also simply count them. The numbers represent how many sprokets there are. when your counting the smaler ring on my bike there are 12 when you count the larger ring there is 25. same goes for the crank. |
| 2010-02-17 1:45 PM in reply to: #2677803 |
| Mesa | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread VegasJason - 2010-02-17 11:28 AM OUCH!!! How did you do that????? Crashed during a bike race. Only 3 miles to go too and I was about to break to chase down the lead rider who was off the front solo. |
| 2010-02-17 1:46 PM in reply to: #2223820 |
Expert 1258  Marin County, California | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread I'm in the market for some new tires(clinchers) and since whatever I buy will be what I race Utah on does anyone who has ridden the course have a recommend since many have made comments on the chip seal. I have been rolling Vredenstien Tricomps at 140 psi. |
| 2010-02-17 1:58 PM in reply to: #2677803 |
Extreme Veteran 315 South Jordan UT | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread So I have a 12-27 and a 53-39. Is that good for climbing? |
| 2010-02-17 2:00 PM in reply to: #2677466 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread rbalazs - 2010-02-17 9:20 AM Kido - 2010-02-17 10:45 AM I haven't started making arrangements yet... Mistake? I plan to stay at the Best Western I always stay at when racing up there. I know were all the good places are to eat around town and that area. Please do not arrive the day before the race. If you arrive on Friday for the Saturday race you will NOT be racing. There is no athlete check in the day before the race. You must be checked in by Thursday.I seriously plan to probably make the drive the day before the race (from Vegas). Then leave the next morning, or if my wife can come, have her drive me home that night to sleep in my own bed. BTW, this is my second IM. So far the training is going GREAT. It actually seems easy so far, and I'm following a more aggressive plan than I did for my first. I guess I SHOULD have said I'm just getting there the day I have to (if that's check in day, or bike drop day, etc). I just meant I'm not going to get there any ealier than I have to. |
| 2010-02-17 2:20 PM in reply to: #2677899 |
Champion 5781  Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread gcirongirl - 2010-02-17 11:58 AM So I have a 12-27 and a 53-39. Is that good for climbing? With the 12-27 in place already, the biggest consideration would be as to whether to switch to a compact double in the front (which would be a 50/34 rather than a 53/39). But if you went that route, you might not still need the 27 in back... |
| 2010-02-17 4:33 PM in reply to: #2677803 |
Veteran 225 Decatur GA | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread Thanks for the understanding of the numbering on the rear cassette..now that makes sense! |
| 2010-02-17 6:21 PM in reply to: #2677899 |
Member 101 Lost Wages Nevada | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread gcirongirl - 2010-02-17 11:58 AM So I have a 12-27 and a 53-39. Is that good for climbing? This is of course a personal question, since it will depend largely on your climbing ability. I would suggest you go to mapmyride.com and map out the IMSG course and then map out a hilly course that you have ridden and see how they compare (one of the options on the site is to click on elevation). This will give you a clearer idea of were you are. Remember to look at the distance of the climbs not just the elevation. |
| 2010-02-17 6:24 PM in reply to: #2677862 |
Member 101 Lost Wages Nevada | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread chile7473 - 2010-02-17 11:45 AM VegasJason - 2010-02-17 11:28 AM OUCH!!! How did you do that????? Crashed during a bike race. Only 3 miles to go too and I was about to break to chase down the lead rider who was off the front solo. So sorry to hear, at least it was for a good cause. Hope you recover quickly and stronger, sometimes forced rest can be a good thing.... |
| 2010-02-17 6:27 PM in reply to: #2678377 |
Extreme Veteran 315 South Jordan UT | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread Actually, I've rode the course in between Christmas and New Years. It was tough, but doable. I have been training a lot of hills as a result. There were only a couple of spots where I was wishing that I had another gear. I am not a strong biker, but I am working on it. I think that I will be able to do it with the gearing that I have. I am assuming that if I change out the front, I won't have as much pull on the down hills. I want to keep that as I am completely fearless on a down hill. |
| 2010-02-17 10:06 PM in reply to: #2223820 |
Extreme Veteran 488 Phoenix | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St. George? Driving out on Wednesday, so I have plenty of time for check-in, setbacks, accidents, random things that may come up, etc. Where are you staying? Super 8 Motel. Yuck. Not a fan of the hotel, but the Best Western was already sold out and those 2 are the closest I could find to the finish line. I'm going solo, so I need a room that's as close as possible. How many Ironman races have you done? Just two half Ironmans, this will be my first full! Is your training on pace with what you planned? Yes! I'm feeling good about it. My main concern is actually the cold water during the swim. I'm worried about the hilly ride, but I think I can push through it. |
| 2010-02-18 9:13 AM in reply to: #2677902 |
Extreme Veteran 492 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread Kido - 2010-02-17 2:00 PM rbalazs - 2010-02-17 9:20 AM Kido - 2010-02-17 10:45 AM I haven't started making arrangements yet... Mistake? I plan to stay at the Best Western I always stay at when racing up there. I know were all the good places are to eat around town and that area. Please do not arrive the day before the race. If you arrive on Friday for the Saturday race you will NOT be racing. There is no athlete check in the day before the race. You must be checked in by Thursday.I seriously plan to probably make the drive the day before the race (from Vegas). Then leave the next morning, or if my wife can come, have her drive me home that night to sleep in my own bed. BTW, this is my second IM. So far the training is going GREAT. It actually seems easy so far, and I'm following a more aggressive plan than I did for my first. I guess I SHOULD have said I'm just getting there the day I have to (if that's check in day, or bike drop day, etc). I just meant I'm not going to get there any ealier than I have to. Whew, ok, just wanted to make sure. I've heard horror stories of people that showed up day before the race and WTC held strongly to their policy. How bad would that suck?  |
| 2010-02-18 1:12 PM in reply to: #2223820 |
Extreme Veteran 475 Traverse City, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St george? I'm arriving on Monday. I wanted to have as much time as possible to adjust my body to elevation, time change, etc. Where are you staying. I'm staying at America's Best Inn and Suites This will be my first IM. I did two HIMs last summer. I have been following the beginner IM training plan from BT and am on target with that plan. I have been adding a 1/2 hour to each long ride just for the extra time in the saddle. I am excited and will be ready come race day! |
| 2010-02-18 3:29 PM in reply to: #2223820 |
Member 591 | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread Just a few questions for everyone. When are you getting to St. George? Thursday early AM. Driving from LA. Where are you staying? Country Inn and Suites How many IM races have you done? This will be my first. Longest to date is an OLY, though I will have completed a HIM by then (at least, I will be toeing the line on a HIM...best not to get too cocky!) Is your training on Pace with what you planned? No FREAKING idea. I'm doing the BeIRONFit competitive plan and am pretty much spot on with what that is prescribing. Whether it will be enough, too much or too little remains to be seen. |
| 2010-02-18 3:38 PM in reply to: #2678386 |
Member 591 | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread gcirongirl - 2010-02-17 4:27 PM Actually, I've rode the course in between Christmas and New Years. It was tough, but doable. I have been training a lot of hills as a result. There were only a couple of spots where I was wishing that I had another gear. I am not a strong biker, but I am working on it. I think that I will be able to do it with the gearing that I have. I am assuming that if I change out the front, I won't have as much pull on the down hills. I want to keep that as I am completely fearless on a down hill. Just a friendly and hopefully reassuring comment: I suspect that no matter what gearing anyone uses, when they get to the 2-3 steeper efforts, they will wish they had another gear. LOL. I come from the camp of, "sometimes, its just gonna be difficult". I think this course has a few of those moments. Speaking only for me, I feel that even if I went to a 12-27, those few pitches will still be a challenge. If you did it before, you'll do fine on race day with all the added energy that it brings. |
| 2010-02-18 3:49 PM in reply to: #2223820 |
| Mesa | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St. George? Thursday if I go Where are you staying? Figuring that out later How many IM races have you done? 6 (3 Silverman) Is your training on Pace with what you planned? I am walking with a cane these days after a crash during a bike race. |
| 2010-02-18 4:45 PM in reply to: #2223820 |
Expert 1258 Marin County, California | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St. George? Monday, since I want to acclimate and also just check out the area. Where are you staying? Super 8 How many IM races have you done? This will be #1 Is your training on Pace with what you planned? Training going excellent. My main challenge is to back off the bike pace slightly. My HIM pace is around 21/mph average, and I have paid for it on the run. Edited by LittleCat 2010-02-18 4:59 PM |
 2010-02-18 4:51 PM in reply to: #2678665 |
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| Extreme Veteran 492 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread bctri21 - 2010-02-18 4:51 PM Thursday night Luckily I have family that I will be staying with. Of course, their house is a 10 minute drive from the finish line, but not a big deal. Second full IM, with two HIM and a handful of short distance races. I have been using a bike trainer to beef up my time on the bike, but we will see how that works. The first IM I did had me focusing on the run, so my bike time was pretty shabby. Hopefully I spend enough time in the saddle to have a good bike time on this tough course. Make sure you get there before 4:00pm Thursday. Sorry to harp on this but the Saturday race means everything is moved up a day early and it would just totally suck if you got there after 4:00 Thursday and couldn't race. |
| 2010-02-19 10:23 AM in reply to: #2223820 |
| Albuquerque, NM | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St. George? Wednesday, via Las Vegas airport Where are you staying? Courtyard Marriott How many IM races have you done? 2- IMAZ 07 and IMCda 08, but I have IMSG and IMAZ this year! Is your training on Pace with what you planned? So far things are going as planned. This weekend I have a 4hr bike/3 mile brick and a 2 hr run with tempos built in. |
| 2010-02-19 3:59 PM in reply to: #2223820 |
| Regular 100 Allen, TX ( Basically North of Dallas) | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread Great week of training!!! I have 4.5 hr bike ride on Sat and a Half Marathon race on Sunday!!! I just need to keep working and enjoy the journey!!!! Everyone have a great training weekend. Eddy |
| 2010-02-20 12:22 AM in reply to: #2681644 |
Master 2404 Redlands, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St. George? Wednesday, Driving in. Where are you staying? Holiday Inn How many IM races have you done? This will be my first Is your training on Pace with what you planned? Coming back from a calf / achilles tear and giving what my leg will give me, so I'm alittle bit behind. My bike fitness is still off, run fitness almost there, and swim is there (as there as it will be). Honestly I just want to show up and finish, which is a far cry from putting in 100 milers on the bike, 14+ hour workout weeks prior to my injury. Edited by furiousferret 2010-02-20 12:26 AM |
| 2010-02-20 8:01 AM in reply to: #2223820 |
| Member 22 Colorado Springs | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St. George? Wednesday, Driving in. Yes, I think I am stronger, faster than the last Ironman. As far as pure endurance I have my doubts. This training plan is so much different than what I did before. Training for an Ironman in the winter in Colorado is less than ideal also. |
| 2010-02-20 8:36 AM in reply to: #2683228 |
| Regular 130 austin/tx | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St. George? Wednesday afternoon Where are you staying? one of the chain hotels but cant remember which one How many IM races have you done? IMAX x2 Is your training on Pace with what you planned? a little behind but catching up fast |
| 2010-02-20 1:49 PM in reply to: #2683251 |
| Veteran 231 Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread When are you getting to St. George? Sunday!! It will be an all out vacation. Mom, stepdad, sister, and girlfriend all going with. Check out Zion, do some fishing, relax, acclimate. Ahhhh Where are you staying? Sands motel. Avg of $42/night. I'm in college and broke. How many IM races have you done? Just one...Full Vineman Is your training on Pace with what you planned? I had a plan? |
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