Revolution3 HIM Middlebury, Connecticut: Official Thread (Page 2)

For those of you previewing the course, can you make some notes on when the longer climbs start and how long they are?  In the true BT fashion we can all help one another out.  

Let's get to doing those hill repeats in training and then it won't be so bad come Race Day. 

I just watched the Run Preview again ... did anyone catch that K-Swiss Mile Climb??  I can't recall ever seeing a climb that long and brutal, considering our legs will be fried from approx 3 hours of Hills.  Usually inclines don't look so bad on video, but that climb just looks a 10/10 bruuutal sufferfest. 

The Michael Lovato interview keeps running through my head.  He said they lucked out with cool conditions.  He said if it was a hot one people would be dropping all over the place.  This past weekend I ran the Long Island Half Marathon and throughout the 10k, half and especially the full marathon, runners were walking due to the heat and humidity. 

My recommendation/suggestion is to assume it's going to be very hot and humid by the time we get out on the Run course.  The best way to prepare for this is to Run now at least once a week, preferably a few times, during the hottest, humid part of the day.  This will help your body acclimate to the conditions.  I did this before my half marathon and I didn't suffer nearly as much as many of my friends who only run indoors, early morning, or in the evening. 

Lastly, I'm going to try and drop a few pounds before Race Day.  Especially with Hills, just 5 lbs will make all the difference.  For instance, picture holding a five pound wieght and running the K-Swiss 1-mile climb.  Now picture throwing that weight on the ground and running wihout it. 

Happy and Safe training Everyone.

I'm just in shock there are actually active posts right now!!! 

Jonah, just bump up to the Half and I'll drive us both Race Morning.  The wives can drive together with the kids, as we're staying in the same hotel.   You did the Rhode Island HIM -- I know you can pull this one off as well.  Call the hotel and just slide your reservation ahead a day... whatya say?

-Bobby

I'm an idiot.  You told me that already and I forgot. 

Hmmm... how about a warm-up Ride to transition

Just as an update - you get a $50 discount on any half next year or a $30 discount on any OLY race next year if you volunteer!