Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 14)

I think that they mailed out a hard copy earlier this week.  The PDF version is online at http://www.beach2battleship.com/files/2011%20PPD%20B2B%20ATHLETE%20EVENT%20BOOKLET.pdf.  Last year the PDF was exactly the same as the hard copy and I expect that is also the case this year.

It will have athlete tracking, not GPS tracking.

From the website:

Will this event have live tracking of athletes for family members to view status on-line?
YES. The 2011 edition of PPD B2B will have live instant and searchable results. The web link for these results will be posted here closer to the event so you may share with your friends and family.

From the Athlete's Guide:

Preliminary results of each split will also be posted on-line throughout the day so loved ones can follow
your performance. These times will be live times and a link will be provided closer to the event. But you
can always send loved ones to www.Beach2Battleship.com to find the live timing. They will need to know
your bib number to follow you.

That being said, since "Event times will be provided on site for all five splits:  Swim, T1, Bike, T2, and Run" I'm not sure how useful this information is to spectators that are on-site.  I mean, if it had splits at the run turnaround or bike special needs, that might be more helpful to my husband.  As it is, I think that he is going to go with my time guesstimates which could be off by a lot (he did not seem interested in other solutions like myathletegps or Garmin GTU 10).

Excellent guess!  And good confirmation that the data on the station makes sense ;-)

I currently use R:W for all my training runs >1hr.  But in doing my 1st (don't laugh) sub-2hr HM this spring I ran the whole way (inc aid stations). 

I plan to R:W 4:1 @ B2B.  I walk whenever the minute digit hits '4' or '9', and start running every '5' or '0'.  Simple enough for even the bonked brain to follow

BTW- Water temp 75.6 seems warm to me.  Will it really drop ~10F over the next 3 weeks?

You shouldn't have too much of an issue. But I think it depend more upon if there are any trees covering the roads or if we are exposed to the sun the whole time.

I am about as fair skinned as one could be and I don't wear any sunscreen on my training rides now.

Did my last long run this AM (20.1mi in 3:29 @ approx IM pace using planned run:walk).   After yesterday's hard group ride the legs felt pretty crappy @ start, but improved as the miles went by to run last 3 in 9's (inc 8:09 last mi).  Feel good this afternoon.

Wilmington here we come

Well, I ruptured a ligament in the bottom of my foot, where the toe connects to the foot, so I won't be doing much "work" to say the least.

Doc wanted me on crutches or in a walking boot for 3-6 weeks, but, needless to say, that's not happening. 

Going to be tough to race, let alone to meet the goals that I have been training for.  Hurts to walk, but we shall see.  I think I'm going to call my family doc today and try to get in to inquire about cortisone or steroid injection. 

We'll see...

peace

ben

Really sorry to hear about that, man.  Tough break this close to the race. 

I'm with alltom1 -- don't sweat it if you choose not to train.  Letting that puppy heal as much as possible is not a bad idea.  If you do work out, though, you might stick to swimming and riding.

Whatever you decide, best of luck.  You'll truly earn the "Ironman" title this time around.

Ouch!  Sorry to hear about this.   Sending heal quickly thoughts your way!

In my last few days of 'long' training - then easier for the rest of the time before the race.

Saturday was 108 miles on the bike with 8,000+ feet of climbing (just a tad more than the bike course @ B2B!!). Today was a 3800 yard OWS + 40 miles on the bike. Tomorrow is an 18 mile run. Then the taper begins.

Looking forward to my first 'IM'

NE FTW...

I did a very flat route yesterday and I end it up with 3000+ of inclination...

btw: AMEN Taper time is here!

Sorry to hear that.  Hope the second opinion yields better news.  Keep us posted.

Best wishes for making it to Wilmington!!!

sorry to heard that

Think about to run/walk with a boot like the girl in Ironman 2010 broadcast!

Also, don't be foolish and try to "race" with that injure instead be smart and think about how many more races you have in your future.

Good luck and make the best of what you have!!!!!!

IMO You still can do it

x2!  That's a bummer man.  Stay positive!

Swim should supply most of my salt intake for the entire event

The first time that I did a saltwater swim, I needed to eat something ASAP to get the salt taste out of my mouth.  After that, I didn't feel like I needed it but I had it in my plan.  So... have a gel or something available to get the salt taste out if needed.  Also, they will have showers (no worries! warm water!) at SeaPath to rinse the salt off.