Ironman 70.3 California : Official Thread (Page 11)

I haven't heard anything about the closure and/or contingency plans.

For the brick, I was thinking 45-50 on the bike (up and back from the harbor to Christianitos) + one loop of the run.

posted above......

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Saw a post referenced on ST that there is some road issue at Cristianitos Gate?  Looked on the Camp P site and they have this listed under closures (as posted) 

"Last update:03/07/2011 03:53 PM

Closure Information:

* The Cristianitos gate is closed indefinitely until repairs can be completed. It is anticipates that the gate will reopen sometime in the April"

Ah...

I survived the weekend, although it wasn't all that intense.  The bike ride was tough, and my hip flexors (?) were pretty sore Monday...  But looking at my ride, it was well over 4K feet of climbing, whereas Cal. 70.3 has about 2600 as I recall.  Sunday ran "long" at 5 miles ez with a good friend.  Felt like I could have gone further but didn't which was the point of the thing.  Was going to swim in Naples, but never got around to it, now it may rain this weekend so not going in then, looks like maybe no OW swims.....

This morning ran 4.  Hope to get a 7 or 8 miler in before Cal. at some point. 

Depends on the amount of rain....  I am on medication that potentially makes a fall on the bike more dangerous.  So, I've given up riding in the dark, riding in rain (not that I did much of that anyway), and just try to avoid situations where a fall is more likely.  I did do a sprint last Oct that was lightly raining, I just slowed way down.  So, I guess I'd have to make a game day decision.  Maybe I'd just swim, sit in T1 for 3.5 hours and get a massage, then go out on the run ( j/k)

I really like running in (light) rain though 

SevenZulu - 2011-03-15 3:42 PM Well that's great news, bike course as planned. 

Can you also check with the RD to find out if they'll have a cute, 20-something-year-old, blond physical therapist to serve as personal pace bunny for Chris the entire race.  If so, he and I will be getting the same time for this race.

I love you you got my back David. 

Things haven't gone as planned, as they never do (which means, maybe they are going as planned...  now I'm confused), but I have to say I am getting quite excited for this race!

swim wave schedule

Okay, here's the info on the preview brick:

Meet at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Mission Ave & Cleveland St.  From I-5, exit Mission Ave and head west.  Make a right on Cleveland and turn left into the parking lot.  I'll be driving a charcoal GMC Envoy.

Don't forget to bring your ID or you won't be able to get on base!

Plan for 45-50 miles (mostly flat and fast) on the bike with an optional brick run on the course.

Hope to see you there!

-Mike
(858) 682-1011

Criminy, they think i am fast???    7:36 or 7:39.  At least there won't be THAT many people passing me on the bike.  And now I can figure out the cutoff times 

I'm just thrilled that I'm in the last women's wave and will get to deal with the competitive men's AG's coming up on me. Oh well, what can you do, motivation to go faster, and at least I get to play catch the rabbit with the other women's wave.