Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens : Official Thread (Page 2)

Sorry to hear about how that turned out.  I debated for weeks whether to do Boise or Lake Stevens for my first HIM - pretty happy I chose Lake Stevens after hearing about what you guys went through yesterday... I've learned to never trust Idaho weather until about mid-July.

I with Pete on this one as I did the whole Boise thing too.  Was my first attempt at a HIM so now gotta actually do one that is if my wife lets me train hard for the next month .

I am camping it.  I saw Flowing Lake as a place, are there any others that people can recommend?

You ride your 404's I'll ride your 808 lol.  Training is messed up for me because I am supposed to be on hiatus right now from training.  But actually it is going somewhat well. I'm biking more right now because I am done with riding the bus to get to work for the summer so I am putting an extra hour in on my bike each day. 

Swimming, changing up or rather fixing my form. I got through Boise's swim so I am not worried about the distance, just trying to become more efficient now.  

Running is doing ok but I haven't ran hardly at all since Boise.  Maybe like 25-30 miles is all.

How is your training going for you? Hard to keep going right now? 

I'm going to IM CDA on Sunday to be a wetsuit peeler so maybe that will motivate me a little bit more in my training.  I do hear that the weather isn't supposed to be great on Sunday for IM CDA. I sure do hope that the weather is nice for this race unlike Boise.

Workouts have been going pretty good. Wish I had a few more long bike rides under my belt, schedule and weather have limited time in the saddle. Still have a couple of weeks to get in a couple three-hour rides.

Just ordered a 12-27 cassette, figure that extra gear will spare my legs a little on the hills - haven't ever ridden the bike course, but I hear the last 20 miles will be a challenge.

I'm also volunteering at IMCDA on Sunday as a finish line catcher - I did it last year at it was a blast. I plan on using that to get all psyched-up and register for next year.

This will be my first "big" tri - sprints only up to now.  But I'm easing in: I'm 1/3 of a relay (swim leg).  Look for Team "Just Cuz" to come in mid pack...hopefully!

Training is hampered by...well...life.  1 baby, 2 teens, 1.5 jobs...fitting in swim time is daunting.

Sounds like you are busy like me.  3 teens, 1 2 year old and work.  Finding time to do everything can be tough at times especially when you work 1.5 jobs.

This will be my 3rd tri ever with the first one being a sprint the second Boise 70.3(29.x this year).  My goal for that one was to just get through the swim which I did.  So now I have more confidence in the swim since it wasn't very good conditions that day.

I am sure you will do great and the rest of your team will have fun as well.

Read over your blog. Very nice. My sister went through the same procedure you did. I told her this next year that we will run this local race in her town.  She hasn't done it before but I know she has always wanted to do so. Hopefully she will find enjoyment in doing triathlons one of these days .  Best of luck in the race.

My wife rode this course and it sounded HILLY, I would think a compact crank also.

I'm pretty much a newbie on the bike too, not sure which is better, but I do know it is a lot more expensive to switch out the crank than the cassette... if that matters.  I just ordered a 12-27 cassette to replace my 12-25 to give me a couple more climbing gears.  For me, spinning at a higher cadence will be easier on my legs and faster than mashing - but I'm an old guy.

After hearing all of the results from riding the course I made a last minute decision. Took the bike in and changed from a 12 x 25 to an 11 x 28. Though about going to a compact but went the cheaper route. Plan on riding some of the hills Thursday, we'll se.

Thank you - let your sister know that if I can do it, anyone can! 

I haven't seen anything yet.

Thanks! 

 http://ironmanlakestevens.com/files/2012/06/LakeStevensswimwavechartrevised.pdf

The only people starting later than me are the relays.  Ugghhh which means a lot of bike traffic. On the other hand could be a morale booster passing a lot of people.

I'm just hoping that my training over the last month has been good enough. Did a 58 mile ride in under 3 hours last weekend without pushing my HR out of level 2. The ride included stop and go in traffic for 15 miles of it. 

Running is what it is. Changed my technique in swimming and so far it seems to be helping me out in respect to my speed in the water. 

I plan on driving the course on Saturday after I check my bike in. Beyond that not going to do a whole lot. Maybe a short swim that day too. I just hope the weather is decent and not like what happened in Boise.