Ironman St. George : Official Thread (Page 24)

Yeah this concerned me a bit too....

I was considering rocking my Louis Garneau Rocket Air, but having to put in more workouts than I wanted on my road bike and fixie means I haven't really been training with the aero helmet, and the few 100 mile rides I've done, my neck was killing me from the position.  I'll probably bring both, but end up bailing on the Rocket and just rock the Pneumo instead.

I wore them in CdA last year (mid 50s water) and I'm not sure they help.  For one, they leak at some point unless REALLY tight.  It felt like I was dragging water filled socks the whole time.  The SG water is alreay in the 60s so I wil just sport a neo cap if legal.     

Bib 1614, representing San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico!

I'm trying to be all Mr. Cool... but having flashes of nervousness lately.

Will be arriving into St George this weekend and "acclimating" for the 2 weeks up to race day.

Going to keep my eyes out for geeky tri types out on their race bikes and running zig-zags downtown.

I'm feeling a bit DONE with my road bike lately. Looking forward to riding some MTB when I roll into St G. Any other IMSG'ers want to do some MTB up above Hurricane in the next two weeks, lemme know. Friggen awesome riding around there.

I did my last long ride and it was hot ( 96ish).  Chewed some gum whenever my throat starting going dry and it worked great ( half piece, just enough to produce some moisture)  First time doing that and I like it.

tick tock tick tock... )))))))))

im doing the trident that comes in those pre packed foil things. this way when water gets all over they dont disolve. and i noticed a full piece was too much. 

but then i was thinking that chewing gum is using energy that my legs could be using thus lowering my wattage output by 1.21 jigawatts over the course of 112 miles and that slows me down by 14 seconds and than i wont KQ.  So im not going to anymore

This is great. The best thing I put in my run special needs bag was gum... after having gu powerbars and perform all day, it was awesome!

So true.  Last long run logged.  Last long ride tomorrow.  Woot.  Tick tock!!!!

Quick question: Shipping bike via Tribike Transport and should I wait until SG to install latex tubes?  Bike will be in transit from 4/26 to 5/3.   

Utah folks or anybody who has traveled through the area - I'm looking for tips about what sights are a must-see and what are so-so.

My daughter and I are going to take a few days to see the sights after the race. Our basic plan is to go down to the Grand Canyon, then back up through Monument Valley and over to the Four Corners (she wants to stand on all four states), then up to Moab to check out Canyonlands and Arches national parks. Of those, are there particular things we should be sure to see or other parts that aren't worth stopping for? Anything else along that route or other side trips that are worth making?

Thanks! Brad