Ironman Texas 2015 (Page 9)

Originally posted by papson14

Parking is super easy down there. There are numerous parking garages that you can get into throughout the day. My wife was able to leave and come back numerous times with our children. The fee in the past has ranged between free and $5.

Some will tell you to just park in the mall parking lot as many have had success with that option, however, with the threat of being towed and my awesome luck I have always just payed the $5 and parked where we were told to park.

Either way, getting into and out of the venue is really easy, all day long.

Originally posted by toodamnbroke

So I have a family support logistics questions for those who have been through this. We live in the Heights, and sadly my daughter's ballet recital is the same day as IMTX. I told all my family to go and support her then try and make it to the Woodlands. Her recital ends at 5 or so and I'm trying to figure out what might be the best way to get them to the run course. I just don't know much about the Woodlands and even less about race day accommodations and parking for family and friends. And help will be appreciated.

Thanks
Justin

Originally posted by papson14 Let me just throw this out there for those of you have nothing better to worry about Accuweather on May 16 has The Woodlands at 82* F Day NESW SE 9 mph Gusts: 20 mph Considerable cloudiness with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm, mainly early; humid

Originally posted by KatieLimb

Are any of you doing long bricks as part of your training? I have read mixed things about the benefit for them in long course like IM. I have done short transition runs off my long bike rides, but my training plan calls for a 1 hour swim, then a 50 mile bike, then a 12 mile run next Saturday. I am wondering if the time wouldn't be better spent getting another long ride in? My peak weak is really this week, with a final 100 mile ride and an 18 mile run, so those wouldn't be compromised. Just don't think I see the need of a long day like that and if it couldn't be better used. FWIW, I am self coached, and this is a plan I have been following off of Training Peaks

Originally posted by rbalazs I personally do not see value in long bricks. The longest I go after a long bike is 1 hour (right around 8 miles). If you want to be a better runner then you need to run more. Bricks will not make you a better runner. The main purpose of bricks in long course after long rides is to ensure your nutrition and bike pacing are correct. I also have a 100 mile ride Saturday but 2 weeks out is usually the start of taper for me. That is when volume will go down but intensity will go up. Other than the 12 mile brick run your plan looks similar. The 50 mile bike ride should be above IM race intensity but I would not follow that up with a long brick run. You know your plan best so go with what your gut and body are telling you.