Ironman Arizona : Official Thread (Page 18)

That is a very impressive week of training!

muppetdog - 2011-10-17 2:09 PM

Kido - 2011-10-17 2:07 PM

Water temp question.

Has anyone felt the need to wear a neoprene swim cap?  I have one and wore it during Escape from Alcatraz, but it really chewed up the back of my neck, even with body glide AND I'm not even sure I needed it?

I would rather not wear it unless it's highly suggested.

After freezing and shivering my way through the IM AZ 2009 swim (despite training mostly in the 50-something degree waters of Santa Cruz), I was tempted to wear a squid lid this year. However I think I've decided to just double-cap it and that will still provide a bit more warmth. Oh and, you know, swim faster this time

I wasn't planning to wear a squid lid either, but I also do all my OWS in SF Bay with just a normal swim cap, so I think I'm used to the cold. Most of my swims in the bay haven't been more than an hour yet so I am a bit concerned with getting cold with a longer swim since I'm probably going to be around 1:20-1:30. Might end up doubling up caps.

I did CdA this year in about 55 degree water and other than the initial shock, I was perfectly fine with just the issued cap.

Thanks!   Feeling really strong right now, and considering I'm up a good %25 from my training at the same point out from CdA, I have a feeling I should be able to hit my high end goals.

Got some good rides/runs in on the weekend (75mls on SAT and 120 on SUN) and found out that I definitely need more nutrition on my long rides - had 2 Powerbars, a Red Bull, 2 Gels and 1 gl water. Bonked after Sunday's ride (120 mls).

Talking about nutrition: Does anybody know what kind of bottles they are handing out during the bike leg? As I'm using my race bike with normal cages I'm wondering if the bottles will fit onto the cage or if I have to transfer it into my bottles at every stop?

This is good news about the water. I wasn't worried at all about the water temp until I did some reading on it and now I'm all freaked out. Sounds like 60 will be cold, but nothing to freak out about? haha...geez...of all the things I could be worried about...

I have been worried about the water temps as I get cold very easily. I bit the bullet and purchased a neoprene swim cap just in case.  After seeing how some of the people looked coming out of the water last year, I figured it would be worth it even if I don't end up using it.

I know that it will cause more time, but I plan on changing into some bona-fide bike shorts (the kind with the extra think padding) for the ride.  With the ride being almost all in the aero position with little saddle breaks on hills, I am trying to abate any soreness during the ride.  I am also not in a position where an additional 2 minutes is going to cost me a Kona slot - so I would rather being comfortable come mile 90 than praying to get off the saddle.

Also, I want to be able too hit T2 with a little pep in my step and not shaking off the saddle soreness.

do you happen to have the exact address to the residence Inn...im trying to find places for 2012