Ford Ironman 70.3 California: Official Thread (Page 3)

Looks like several of us have the same plan going.  When I originally signed up for Oceanside I wasn't planning on an IM.   Now, with IMAZ at the end of the year my goal is to just enjoy (is that possible?) the HIM and finish.  I've been getting decent swim workouts in, moderate runs, but really lacking on the bike training while it's been cold.   I'll get some good mileage in over the next 2 months, but really just looking foward to a long base build over the summer.  

Todd

Farewell everyone...    as I have gotten hopelessly behind in my swimming and with the turmoil at work  (I am a Sr. VP in Citi Smith Barney) I just don't see being ready in April for the swim portion.  So rather than be a frustrated loon and risk a disaster at the event, I am going to push the HIM off a couple of months and get it right...

I look forward to seeing those of you I know at other events and meeting the rest of you someday... But sadly, it will not be on April 4th...

Bummer to hear that you won't be joining us. Good luck on your future races.

My training is coming along well (aside from a little P3C meets GMC Yukon accident this past weekend in Huntington Beach that necessitated a replacement of my carbon base bar).

I've been getting in at least one 56 miler on the bike every week, plus a two mile OWS (along with a few shorter ones).  Thus far I've neglected my road running, but I've still been putting in 8 miles/45 mins a night on the elliptical trainer to compensate.  I'll up the cycling/running in a few weeks when there's still some daylight left after work.  I'm feeling pretty good as it gets nearer.  I've got a pretty ambitious time goal in sight, but I won't state it until I pound the pavement a little and ensure that my run base is where it should be.

Only 10 weeks to go...

 -John

So sorry to hear that, and you will be very much missed! Would love to still have you there cheering the BT gang.

I will, I will. Been working 14 to 18 hour days from Sunday through Thursday. Our Government Jet broke down before take off, so will not be coming home until Friday.   Very sad as family is waiting. Keep it up kwfire, you're doing awesome.

As you probably already know, it's a challenging course.  On the bike, there are the hills, but there can also be a lot of wind.  There are some rollers on the first part and ideally you'd try to even out your power output by making sure you put in some effort on the downhills and not trying to totally hammer on the uphills.  On the run, a lot of it is on trails and you also may have to contend with heat, so hill, trail, and heat training would be beneficial.  So be prepared for a challenging bike segment and a challenging run.  Other than that, it's pretty straightforward

I would be interested. Please send more info. Are non LA Tri club members welcome?

Please provide more details! As mentioned above, are non members welcomed, and will it include the inside part of the course where the hills are, or just the beach side of the course, where start/finish, etc... Run is easy to know as it is all open. Thanks.

I was going to post this, but figured someone actually doing the race and in LA tri would, so sax took care of that.  \

What I know, yes, non members are allowed.  It is the full 56 mile course including the backside.  I have no idea on whose permission it is granted, or how they are going to monitor it, but I am planning on doing the ride and a loop of the run.  It is 2/28, not sure of the time, but it's not super early.  Meeting is at the boat ramp, I believe.

Thanks Chris. Please inform us as they plan.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

I will be the slow guy on the fast bike.

Below are the details as of right now...

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Hey gang,

This is just a preliminary email to let you know that there will be a group of us pre-riding/running the Oceanside 70.3 bike and run course on Saturday, February 28th.  We have been given special permission to  ride through Camp Pendleton and wanted to share this opportunity with you. Course information is here: www.ironmancalifornia.com/course.php

If you are planning to do the event this year or just want a fun training day, feel free to come out and join us! We will be meeting somewhere near the boat ramp/parking lot in Oceanside Harbor (this is where the transition area is for the actual event) at 9:00-9:15am, departing SHARP at 9:30am. Please plan on at least a 2 hour drive from Santa Monica, or plan accordingly depending on where you live so you are not late. More specific details and information will be emailed closer to the date.

We will be riding the full 56 mile bike course, including the ride through Camp Pendleton (ALL riders will be required to have PHOTO ID on them. NO EXCEPTIONS!!). We will then head back to transition to do ONE loop (approx 6.4 miles) of the run course (you may do two loops  if you wish, it's your call ;-). Depending on everyone's speed, this training day can be from 5-7 hours. Please feel free to bring non-members as well who may want to join and we should have several levels participating.

NOTE: Because this is NOT a coached workout or a formal organized training event, it is required that everyone bring their own nutrition, gear, extra tubes, etc. All riders have the responsibility to be experienced enough to follow the route slip and course info that will be sent out in a separate email closer to the date (or just  look at above link provided). There will be riders who have done this race before and who will know the route, but just in case, it's best to plan on buddying up for the ride, and/or attaching the course info to your bike.

More details to follow as we confirm details regarding entrance to Camp Pendleton, along with anything else that will be required. But SAVE THE DATE if you would like to participate.

Stella Tong

Thanks or posting the ride information. This looks awesome.