Subject: RE: Rock 'N RollMan Half Iron Triathlon : Official ThreadI've done the race the past 4 years, this will be my 5th. The first was a super short swim (I swam it in like 21 ). The years after that they got it right. Wave start and the sprint waves go after the HIM's so as the HIM swimmers are finishing the swim they marry up with some of the sprint swimmers, but I recall it wasn't too bad as the sprint swimmers are either just getting started or just finishing up. The bike is rolling with a couple moderate climbs. Wind can be an issue and can warrant lot's of under-your-breath and moaning as you deal with it. But, there is a section, miles 30-40ish (I think ), which is straight down a moderately busy highway and that wind will be a tail wind. I've hit >40mph on this section. So cuss it up, but know that wind will be your friend soon. The run is blasted hot. Has been every year. I am talking head pop off hot. If you can get some long runs in the middle of the day your body will appreciate the acclamation. Make sure and hydrate well on the second half of the bike to set yourself up for the run. You may get 2 or 3 trees which shade the road, but not many more than that. I have used this run each year to guage my mental toughness. It has beat me 3 out of 4 times and I've had to walk. Not this year though....not this year!!! |