Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread (Page 31)

Well I did Galveston this weekend and had a pretty good race, but it was hotter than heck and definitely the hardest race to date. I did PR from last year, but the heat was brutal and made me a bit freaked out for IMTX. I've never been so exhausted and relieved for a race to be over.

My goal was to run the whole time, which I accomplished, but don't think I'll be able to for IMTX and that is ok since my goal is to just finish without going to the med tent. 

Three more weeks left then taper!! Woohoo!!!

Just remember that your pacing will be much slower for the 140.6 distance than the 70.3 distance.  If you expect to race at the same pace you did this weekend you will be in trouble.

i think what really affected me at galveston was NO SHADE.  at least the IMTX course offers a bit of shade.  but that run by the airport was just so desolate, all concrete...and again...NO SHADE!  hah.  i'm prepared for it to be hot as hell at IM but at least there are some trees, yknow?

A couple of us will be riding the course on Saturday. We are going to start at 7 AM at the Walmart at the end of Woodlands Parkway.

snowball - 2012-04-06 2:59 AM Hi All, jelous on those who ride the course - well, would be a too long trip for me to fly over for watching the course (even if its not sure that it will be the final one) for those who ride the course - Have fun ! - maybe you could let us know, how the road conditions are - is the surface in good condition ? need to decide which tubulars i will put on for the race (vittoria evo for good condition [fast, but not the best safety against tirebreadown] or something more safe) only 7 weeks to go, only 6 weeks until i fly over rgds, Erwin p.s. how is the weather there - currently its not so hot, yet, or ?

My personal opinion is that riding a course pre-race is arguably the most overrated thing imaginable.  Not sure why everyone gets so nuts about it.  Looking at the course profile and other people's Garmin files on Garmin Connect will give you a pretty good idea of what to expect about any course.

The roads are in pretty good shape on the IMTX course.  Certainly not as nice as the European roads you're used to riding on but decent enough condition to race with your nice tires.

Weather has been in the low-80's but it has been a warm winter and spring so far.

I MUST GO LONG THIS WEEKEND!!!

After last weekends battle of sickness, I am in desperate need of some solid consistent training. Hoping for 100 miles tomorrow and maybe a 16-18 miler on Sunday

I wish I had gone more on the trainer - I rode the course today and it gave me a good kicking! I console myself that on race day I will have more long rides in me, rented Zipp 808's on the bike, a more disciplined hydration/nutrition strategy, a few less lbs on me and a taper behind me.

I rewatched Passion of the Christ yesterday - puts perspective on our athletic pursuits. Happy Easter everyone.

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I seem to be going the other way. I love the trainer, have yet to hit a pothole, sit at a redlight, get cold feet or rained or even snowed on while on the trainer. I can keep a nice pace on the trainer and also not deal with my arch nemisis- wind.

Had a 104 mile struggle fest today outside. Knew from mile 1 that it was not going to be a good ride and the next 5:30+ hrs proved that and more.

A few more of these and hopefully some warmer weather up here to get ready for cool temps in Woodlands