Subject: RE: Ironman Kansas 70.3 : Official ThreadI rode the course 2x last year before the race and CAN NOT stress how much it helped me. Bike is my weak link, so knowing where the hills were (ha) and being able to practice MY nutrition plan on the actual course made THE difference for me. Ryan's group put on a "training day" last year that was supported with an aid station on the bike course and an optional swim (BRRR it was cold that day, only a few brave souls got in) and of course the run course was open as well. It was awesome and I really hope they do something similar this year... The 2nd time I went (on my own with Tom), I got to experience the effects of riding 56 miles in the Kansas heat (it was 2 weeks before the race). I got heat rash and my face swelled up - it was crazy. But also a good thing to experience; I learned how my body reacts to that, and was able to plan accordingly. Off the top of my head, I'm thinking a practice ride some weekend in May. The Kansas City Tri is May 31, which I was planning on doing as a practice tri before IMKS, but maybe a few weeks before that. Keep me posted if ya'll plan a ride - I'm only 2 hours away from the race site. |