Ironman 70.3 St. George : Official Thread (Page 4)

Gulp is right.  Holy cow I've got to get biking!!

usually a headsweats hat, maybe a really cool water bottle, some awesome muscle rub, a gel pack, tons of flyers for great stuff to buy.  ( lots of scarcasm here)

The fulls have been getting pretty sweet workout bags though. 

New to the site - already found some great info!

This is going to be my first tri experience ever, looking forward to it!  I rode the course a few weeks ago and it wasn't too bad - first hill a few miles from T1 is not very fun but then nothing too terrible until Snow Canyon... make sure you have some gas left for that!

The atlete guides is out   http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/ironman-70.3/st.-george/athletes/athlete-guide.aspx      And it appear there is 2 course changes on the bike course.

1.  Were NOT turning into quail creek state park, instead we have a turn around at highland parkway (at mile 25).

2. At mile 37ish, we make a turn on to 2000 north  and right on 2100 west - this is by the softball field and on to a bike path. 

So... I see two bike path were going to be on now (no pass zone). 

Hey Mr T is racing, nice. https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151583044638523&set=a.335920323522.185069.335868203522&type=1&theater

Do you think it'll be too cold to wear a sleeveless wetsuit. I have no issues with cold water being raised surfing in cold California water...but I don't want to freeze either.

Thoughts??

You'll be fine in a sleeveless.  Especially since you're used to CA ocean water temps.  The resevoir isn't that cold.

I'm swimming in a sleeveless.  I also throw on a neoprene cap under my race cap.  Mostly to keep my ear plug wax in place.  ( prone to ear infections)

Excellent! I do not like swimming in a full wetsuit.

Anyone else had a chance to preview the bike course that could provide a report?

I was asking about the climb up Snow Canyon and the bike course in the Utah state forum hoping to get some info from locals familiar with it. There's some good responses and a few strava links for the hills too, link below.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=453161&posts=18&start=1

Question for the experienced and really anyone.

Do you fill your bottle cages with your own bottles?

I was thinking of mixing my own electrolyte mix and just picking up a water bottle from the first aid station on the bike and rotating that out with the course aid stations waters....Good idea or Bad?

thanks,

I usually get a bottle of water (one that fits in the bottle cage) at a gas station before the race.  I've always carry my own bottle on me to start.  It's a good idea, especially if you plan on drinking your own electrolyte mix.

Bib number are up

I am 1472

yeah, just bring your own bottles filled with whatever you want on race morn.  

A few race area/ day heads up...

1. Deflate your tires before race day when you are in the area.  Then air up race morn or the day before.  Keep them slightly deflated for the race.  Slightly! like if you normally do 120, fill to 110 or 115.  I was there last year and the year before.  Watched 4 tires blow just sitting in the back of a truck when the owners were swimming a few days before the race. Its hot ( maybe some altitude).

2. Chip seal all over the course

3. It will be windy! Just depends how much and when it starts.

4. Its prob going to be hot! If it is hot, combined with the wind it will get really dry.  Half piece of gum and chap stick goes a long way.   

Great Tips! Thanks for this.

This is my first 70.3 and I'm starting to get stoked! Training has gone well and I'm happy I'm not stressed about my fitness.

I use the Ironman Perform so that is good. I know they will have it there, but what type of mixture, strong/weak, and what will it be in that I can place in my bottle cage?

What will the IM perform be in?  The normal bottles.  They fit in bottle cages no problem.  Is that what you're asking?

Normal Bottles?  I buy mine in a powder in a large tub and mix to specifications.....it comes in bottles?!?!

Then I decided to use the internet since I was already on it.  It does come in bottles..  Does anyone know how this compares to mixing your own?

Def dont quote me, - 1 bottle is 170 calories, 52g carbs, 23g, sugar 430mg sodium, potassium( cant remember how much) no protein.  ish