Ironman St. George - Utah : Official Thread (Page 5)
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![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey all. This will be the first full Ironman for my buddy Monte and I. Love the thread and all of the course scouting and wisdom - keep it coming. I am going to be in St. G the week of 1/31 on the way to do the Surf City 1/2M and would love to get a ride of the loop in. Anybody else in the area this week up for a ride? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() The race is in the mountains people, so there will be wind in the morning and the evening regardless of the weather. It is just a fact... Mike |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() As the saying goes "Hope for the best, but prepare for the worse." The way things are going so far I don't think it could get any worse then what I have been training in. I can't tell you how many runs and rides I have done in the rain, wind, and cold the last month.....and winter is only starting. If we can make it through a winter of training nothing will stop us come May. Or at least that is what I am telling myself. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() garryowen96 - 2009-12-13 10:12 PM nelsonvI just picked up a Rocket Science full suit this weekend. I tried the Ironman Aquasphere, and the QR suits and I loved the way the Rocket Science felt. It was very light and seemed to provide a much greater freedom of movement than the other suits. Much like your bike, I think the bottom line is the best suit will be the one that fits you best.I'm not sure if you have a RocketScience dealer near you, but you can order on-line from Adrenaline Tri-Sport in Niwot, CO.Good luck.Joe Thanks for the advice Joe. I just received my XTERRA full swimsuit I got on sales (50% off) here in BT. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ok, so I am in St George this week previewing the course a bit. I am so glad that we are not likely to have snow in May. I did the loop starting at Bluff street today and it was really cold and I rode through a blizzard. Yes. A BLIZZARD! Now take what I say with a grain of salt as I am not a strong biker. I have done a hilly Iron distance race before, but I barely made the cut offs. I am hoping to give myself a little more room this year. We will see. I don't want to push this course too much or I won't have anything left for the run, which seriously climbs all over the red rocks above the city. The course is tough. People coming from flat states are going to be at a real disadvantage here. On this course, you are really either going up or going down, never flat. The road through Gunlock is chip sealed and bumpy. There are four cattle guards to contend with. It was snowing and the grate was wet so I chose to get off my bike and walk it rather than risk crashing as I was by myself, miles from anywhere and my cell phone had no signal. The Veyo hill looks like the worst one, but isn't. There are several real nasty hills. According to my data, Veyo is between 8-13% for .75 of a mile. There are others that are shorter, but go up to 15%. Once you do get to the top, it is a screaming fast ride into town for the second loop. That was good as it gave my legs a chance to rest a bit and be more prepared for the climb again. I didn't do the loop again. I was too cold and wet. My game plan for training for this one: 1. Make sure that I get down to my race weight so I don't have to lug an extra 10-15lbs up those hills. 2. Get some good hill work in at least once a week. 3. Breathe. It will be ok. I am not in top trained condition yet. I have a couple of months yet. I got through it today. I will be better trained in May. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks irongirl for the comments and eyewitness report! Increasing intensity alot inside here with spin/trainer with the nasty weather outside. Hopefully will translate into better road performance-anxious to get into the sun again! |
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![]() | ![]() IM St George will also be my first attempt at an IM. I'm from PA and heading to ST George to pre-ride the bike coarse sometime from the 4th through 7th of Feb. I would be interested in company if anybody else wants to ride. I'm shipping my Tri bike out and need to figure out "gears" for the race. Currently setup with 11-23 but looking to step up to 11-25 or 26 for race (Pending training ride results). |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() There could be snow there in May. Not likely, but always possible. St. George is in the middle of the desert, but I have been in snowstorms there during the spring that would cancel the race. I am going to bring my entire wardrobe down with me just in case we hit a cold spell right about then. Mike |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hi everyone, I found this review posted in a local blog that should be very interesting for all the people planning to participate in Ironman St. George this year: (BTW, I don't know who created this report...) Edited by nelsonv 2009-12-31 5:46 PM |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I think there is going to be an incredible dividing line between folks who have heavy hills to train on and those that live in very flat areas. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I agree. My difficulty is going to be getting the hill training in freezing temperatures. We have lots of hills, but we won't thaw out until April or May. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() LittleCat - 2009-12-31 7:48 PM I think there is going to be an incredible dividing line between folks who have heavy hills to train on and those that live in very flat areas. I sure hope so. ![]() |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() My dear Friends, in MHO, I suggest you to buy all the DVDs you can put your hand in to on hill training (CTS, Spinnervals, etc...) and start doing once per week as your short training and then as your long ride. I know is difficult to spend too much time in the trainer at home but: Success is when Opportunity Meets Preparation. Go for it!!! Edited by nelsonv 2010-01-01 12:49 PM |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Less than 4 months to go. The REAL training should be starting now. ![]() Hopefully everyone is staying healthy. Unfortunately I've had a set back with a tibial stress fracture which has put my overall race expectations on hold. Almost felt like not racing at all a couple times last week. ![]() I'll be riding the full 112 course and running a 13.1 mile loop in St George first weekend of Feb and hope it's won't be too cold. |
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Sensei ![]() | ![]() First day of my IM plan started this morning!!! Not sure who is local (Las Vegas valley), but I want to plan 3-4 rides on the course this winter if anyone is interested in meeting up and perhaps car pooling or something. |
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Sensei ![]() | ![]() Let me also add: I plan to add a heavy dose of training on Mt. Charleston this winter/spring. I know that hill is steeper than anything at St. George, but that's a good thing, no? |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() rbalazs - 2010-01-04 7:57 AM Less than 4 months to go. The REAL training should be starting now. ![]() ![]() ^^^ No such luck. Still fighting a stubborn piriformis injury (mercifully, my ankle injury is pretty much healed). Took almost all of December off from running, but still a major problem. Probably gonna have to shut down running and bag my marathon this spring to protect IMSG, unfortunately. The good news is that I still find I have a ton of residual fitness from having done Vineman in August. Not too far off where I planned to be on bike and swim, but run is shaping up to be a disaster, unfortunately. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tcovert - 2010-01-04 4:35 PM rbalazs - 2010-01-04 7:57 AM Less than 4 months to go. The REAL training should be starting now. ![]() ![]() ^^^ No such luck. Still fighting a stubborn piriformis injury (mercifully, my ankle injury is pretty much healed). Took almost all of December off from running, but still a major problem. Probably gonna have to shut down running and bag my marathon this spring to protect IMSG, unfortunately. The good news is that I still find I have a ton of residual fitness from having done Vineman in August. Not too far off where I planned to be on bike and swim, but run is shaping up to be a disaster, unfortunately. Well, this is why they say getting to the starting line healthy is the hardest part. I completely agree with this. The good news for me is I had more running volume in 2009 than I did in 2008 and 2008 was my last IM year. I'm hoping my base, coupled with a stronger bike focus because of the injury, makes this IM run better than my last IM. I've gotta feeling I'll be hangin by a thread come mile 15 of the run. ![]() |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I would be cool for someone to post their power numbers from the bike course. I would love to see what it takes to bike up Veyo specifically. I have run it a couple of times, but biking up it will be different. It will be tough, but not impossible. Mike |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I am really starting to get worried about this race. This will be my 4th IM. I did Lake Placid in 2007 adn had a great race. I have been sick for 2 weeks and the weather here is not really helping things. Lots of trainere rides. I really hope to get down to Austin for some riding in hills. I have a computrainer and have downloaded the St. George course but I can only ride a trainer for so long. Just trying to stay focused and get as much training in as I can. Eddy |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Tsunami (Eddy) - 2010-01-07 10:13 AM I am really starting to get worried about this race. This will be my 4th IM. I did Lake Placid in 2007 adn had a great race. I have been sick for 2 weeks and the weather here is not really helping things. Lots of trainere rides. I really hope to get down to Austin for some riding in hills. I have a computrainer and have downloaded the St. George course but I can only ride a trainer for so long. Just trying to stay focused and get as much training in as I can. Eddy I feel the same. The flu and weather has put a damper on alot of my training. Bad news is Austin is not much better. It has been a while since my last ride outside that it I did not fight wind, rain, fog, cold, or all the above. All the past rides I have had to wear several layers of cloths and battle 20+ wind most of the ride. Ihope things change soon. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Eddy, since you are a 4x I'm. Your situation will only make your training and experience more interesting. I don't't know you but I know you will do great. Have fun! Tsunami (Eddy) - 2010-01-07 11:13 AMI am really starting to get worried about this race. This will be my 4th IM. I did Lake Placid in 2007 adn had a great race. I have been sick for 2 weeks and the weather here is not really helping things. Lots of trainere rides. I really hope to get down to Austin for some riding in hills. I have a computrainer and have downloaded the St. George course but I can only ride a trainer for so long. Just trying to stay focused and get as much training in as I can. Eddy |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Tsunami (Eddy) - 2010-01-07 10:13 AM I am really starting to get worried about this race. This will be my 4th IM. I did Lake Placid in 2007 adn had a great race. I have been sick for 2 weeks and the weather here is not really helping things. Lots of trainere rides. I really hope to get down to Austin for some riding in hills. I have a computrainer and have downloaded the St. George course but I can only ride a trainer for so long. Just trying to stay focused and get as much training in as I can. Eddy Hang in there. We're all kinda in the same boat with the crazy Texas weather lately. One of the main reasons I chose IMSG was because I felt like I had a training advantage over people up north. If it's cold here just think how bad it is further north. ![]() |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() The course is going to be the challenge here. The hills are going to be tough, but they are manageable. You guys will do great. Mike |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks guys! I guess because this is my 4th I know how good and bad an Ironman can go. I have had great races and I had a race at IMAZ that I just walked/limped to the finish for a terrible day. I don't want to make that mistake again and this race is set up to be much like IMAZ. First year race, winter training and lots of work/family issues and illness to slow down training. I am going to bust it for 4 months and then go race my best. I know how to pace a race like this from doing Placid. That may alos be what scares me. Eddy |
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