Ironman 70.3 Boise : Official Thread (Page 6)

Lots of cold beer.  I've worked so hard and most of the hay is in the barn.  I'm crushing my goal race paces in practice.  I'm ready!! Wish the race was tomorrow.

That is awesome, man!! I think I'm almost there with you. I missed close to a month of running due to injury, but I'm back up to 10 miles and my shorter run have been strong...I'm doing an OLY next Sunday and I'll really know where I'm at.

Although, if the race was tomorrow I probably wouldn't have ride ridden so long today...

I went for an open water swim yesterday and my zipper blew apart.  I'm going to try and find a repair shop and order a new one just in case.  On a side note I found I can swim about a mile in about 44 minutes with the zipper wide open on my full wetsuit in 60 degree water.  I wouldn't advise that setup, but at least I know I can do it if all else fails.  

Any word on getting shuttle tickets out to the Lucky the day of the race.  The race site says they will post the link to buy them before hand, but I have not seen a  link yet.

Pizza sounds good after a race.  Although I'm up for anything as far as food goes.    

The water is probably close to what you are experiencing. Definitely not like Lake Chelan is.  But it is a reservoir so it might be a touch clearer since water is moving at the damn.  It has been a long time since I have been jetskiing there so hard to really remember.

Anyone know the temps yet? I am looking to be able to get an OWS this week but not quite sure since I don't have anyone to go with here and I am definitely not doing it alone.

Question for the ones that have done the course before: should I bring a disc/808 combo or double 404s? Is it windy? Hilly perhaps? If it is hilly is it rollers or long climbs? Tribike transport will not allow 2 pairs of wheels so I need to decide...

Any help will be much appreciated, thanks!

Never raced the course, but have ridden it several times.  There are four climbs, all quite long, the second of which is the shortest and most challenging.  Indeed, I wouldn't classify any of the course as "flats."  You can expect wind that time of day, usually (but not always, of course) out of the west.  If that's the case, we'll be dealing with crosswinds about 1/3 to 1/2 of the course, I'd say. 

I've seen many, many of the better finishers riding 808s with a disc, and plenty of dual 404s, too.  If you're a bit heavier and/or have confidence in your bike handling, I'd go with the former. 

Regarding the wheel choice. I didnt think that Tri Bike Transport allowed disc wheels in the first place. They must have a ratcheting system (like a car bike rack) that goes 'thru'  the wheel and since a disc doesnt allow that Tri Bike doesnt allow the disc. I could be wrong but wanted to point it out.

Havent ridden the course but Ive heard its more of a country road with 'rollers' and not terrible hills.

What to worry about?

Cold water and wind.

Cant control any of it so I just hope for the best!

This is kind of what I was thinking.  The weather there can be unpredictable and dramatically different from one day to the next.  If you have to choose I'd go with the 404's to be on the safe side.  The hills there are no big deal and if the conditions were OK the disc would definately be faster.  I ride a 404/808.  If I had a disc, I'd bring it and make a last minute decision based on the wind. 

I'm number 263.  I looked it up and it simply means I'm going to kick a$$.

My wife is number 123 which is kind of a nice number.  I hope she starts training pretty soon though or she will be DNS or DNF.

She's got plenty of time...

I'm number 572...I don't know what it means so I Googled it. This is what popped up first...I guess that means I'm gonna be a super engine??