Ironman Texas (Page 54)

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I won't turn down free homebrew and neithe will my spectator husband. 

He and I recently had this discussion:

Will: hey, Southern Star brewery is right by the bike course.  I'm going to hang out there while you're out on the bike, mkay?

Me: that's fine, as long as you find me on the bike course twice

Will: ok, no problem.  1 PM beer tour it is!

Me: clarification... 2x on the bike course does NOT mean start and finish.  That's in addition to the start and finish.

Will: hmmmmm

So having good beer at the finish (because he's going to be there a loooong time waiting for slow little me) will be a great thing.

dodgersmom - 2011-03-24 2:39 PM Maybe a supporters field trip of the brewery would be a good idea   Eliminate some of the boredom! 

that's what we were thinking.  Southern Star is *awesome*.  Free "tour" - not so much of a tour as it is a nice (unairconditioned) place to hang out and FREE drink beer.  The also have the Outlaw Cookers there, providing tasty burgers and brats for cheap.  Its not that far away from the bike course either, so it would be pretty easy to zip over for a few hours.

I found it to be pretty good for myself, no issues at all. Of course when it comes to nutrition everybody's different though.

I'm sticking with Infinit, although I've tweaked my mix a bit.  A bit risky with LoneStar 2 weeks away, but oh well. 

It is a bit of a pain to have to carry all your nutrition around, but its not super awful.  Just takes planning.  For IMTX, I'm planning on having my aero and speedfill bottles (3 hrs) at regular strength Infinit, then concentrating 4 hrs into one bottle and mixing in fresh water at each aid station.  Sure, it makes my bike heavy but at least I know I have stuff that works for me.

I agree it is a pain but well worth it - I have two bottles mix up with Perpetuem 3hrs each with one frozen at start, areo bottle will fill with water and refill on the route, taking Race Caps / Mitro caps /Endros ever hour

spuphal - 2011-03-16 3:08 PM Still working the situation out, but if you want the not-so-juicy details, I've posted them here: http://irontexasmommy.blogspot.com/2011/03/marriott-residence-inn-w... Typically, I'm understanding and will go with the flow. I'm sorry, but this is not one of those times. I'm thankful for the fact that we at least have hotel rooms and am not posting this to get flamed or even stir up a debate. I'm frustrated and will leave it at that and wanted anyone else that reserved rooms at this hotel to be aware of the situation. Back to training talk, right Marcy?

What ever came of this? 

I was thinking of trying this or just having a bottle behind me with a second 3 hr serving wating for water in the middle of the race.  I have done 4.5hour concentrate with no problem so far and I will try a 5 hour concentrate tomorrow.  I just want to ride during the race and not worry about other things

At least that only becomes a concern on the run course.  By that point, there are usually plenty of other calorie options at most of the aid stations (gels, cookies, pretzels, etc).

As for my nutrition, KISS.  Single bottle cage horizontal between the aerobars, picking up a bottle of Perform at each aid station.  The last 20 miles of the bike, I'll switch to the four 100-calorie Krusteaz no-fat brownies (primary ingredients: sugar, flour, fructose, cocoa) I'll have in my back pocket and start getting water at the aid stations.  I'm planning on the switch to the brownies because usually 4+ hours of any sports drink is about all I can handle.  This will give me something solid to chew on and let me wash the Perform film out of my mouth for a while.  Besides, I love me some brownies.

Now, time to stop talking for a bit and do some hill repeats on the bike!

Trying to keep nutrition as simple as possible:

• 3hr mix of Infinit (600cals) on the down tube.
• 2nd 3hr mix of Infinit (600cals) at bike special needs.
• 2 flasks of EFS Liquid Shots in back jersey pockets (400cals and 1500mg Electrolytes each).
• Aero Bottle on extensions and alternate between Perform and Water at handups for hydration and extra Electrolytes - Perform is LOADED with electrolytes!

This leaves me with a few hundred extra calories if it is smoking hot or I start to feel like crap and keeps the bike from feeling to loaded down.  IMO, this is what makes Infinit the best choice for long distance courses.

The run course plan is to have another flask of Liquid Shots at T2 and another at run special needs.  Hydration will be taken off the course - more Perform and water.  

After typing all that it looks difficult?  Seemed much easier in my head 

*** all subject to change a gazillion times before May 21st ***

At Ironstar last year I went with an 808 wheelset, it was windy for this race and I was fine.  FWIW, I weight about 150lbs so you should be good with the deep rims. Just anytime you make a left be aware you might get hit with a crosswind! I got a set of 45mm carbon wheels that I am going to use for IM but that is only b/c I  no longer have the 808's.

Also, the road conditions are are great in Montgomery County and decent (chip seal) in Grimes roll with the 4000s, those gatorskins are too heavy.

Sweet, thanks for the info.   I'll give the S80s with the conti 4000s a run tomorrow then.  We are close in weight (145) so good comparison.