Ford Ironman 70.3 California: Official Thread (Page 8)

Just got the new helmet in today! 

Now I will get that extra 2 watts.

My birthday is Thurs and we are plannig on driving down that night.  Friday is just "make sure everything works" and relax day.  I will be at the expo I am sure wasting money.

Gonna race this in the LA tri race top.  

bib 2610 in the 30-34 AG but I have no idea what wave I am racing in.  Really hoping it's not the last one!  That's just a little intimidating.

Did not even consider that, sorry, saw fried twinkies on the menu so I figured how could it be a bad place!

Hey!!!!!!!!!! Why is everyone getting nervous that has already done this race? That is what's making me nervous!

Finally got my race lodging figured out.  Been debating for a few weeks now on location vs. price vs. convienence for the family. Ended up at one of the timeshare resorts with decent reviews, although from the comments of the Amtrack 200ft away going by every 20 minutes all day and night I have flashbacks of scenes from My Cousin Vinny!

Thursdays Plan for HIM CA

   0900 -  Open water swim at Oceanside pier. Same thing we did last year. Meet up by the stairs, then we head out into the water. I will be wearing my BT shirt that day.

   1000 - Go for a 30min bike ride around town, just enough to stretch the legs

   1100 - Go for a short (OK. very short run for me) to loosen the legs. Feel free to enjoy.

 This is a rough estimate. I'm planning on just doing the swim, then a 30min bike, then a 15min run. Just enough to loosen up everything. Bike/Run times are estimates unless some people want to show up just for that cause.

 Please confirm on who will be there. Kevin, I know I'm expecting you there.

PM me if you need my cell number. Good luck to all.

Swim: I've got a new full wetsuit and neoprene cap.  Hoping to get a short swim in by the pier late Thursday to at least try it once before the race. Could be interesting on race day. At least I'll be buoyant!

Bike: undecided, I hate being cold and am a wimp for temperatures. Wearing a Zoot multisport jacket for the ride to transition in the morning and might end up with that for the race also. Not worried about getting too hot for the bike segment as I'm just looking forward to finishing the event so will be probably be around 4 hrs on the bike noodling along as everyone goes past.  Wave at #413 and say hi!

Run: Tri top, running shorts, cap and lots of roctane!.

Planned race attire:

Swim -- Full wetsuit with just the colored swim wave cap that they hand out

Bike -- One piece tri suit, no gloves or arm warmers (gloves are so hard to put on in T1, it's just not worth it to me)

Run -- Add a running hat and that's it.

You'll have a nice climb right out of T1, and that will get your blood flowing.  The adrenaline will keep you warm for the first few minutes on the bike, then you'll be fine.  But go with whatever works for you.  I'd hate to suggest otherwise and hear back that you froze.

Here's the plan for the BT get-together lunch on FRIDAY:

Meet on the road side of the bridge overlooking the expo at 12pm. Then we'll walk up to the nice Italian place we ate at last year.

My phone number is (310) 736-5773 if anyone gets lost or will be late that day.

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Some people wanted to get together for an "after-party/dinner" on Saturday night--I'd suggest the Karl Strauss Brewing Company, also where we went last year. It's a few miles away in Carlsbad, but it's really nice and affordable, and will reserve and accommodate large parties. Any takers?

Quick question,

What would you use ? 808 rear or a disc if you had it both as an option.

Thanks

808 rear with a disk cover...but then again, I'm not impartial...

 -John

I have both and am taking the disc.