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2012-06-11 8:08 AM

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Subject: Ironman 70.3 Augusta : Official Thread
Who is in and when are you starting to train?

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2012-06-11 9:24 AM
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I am in, I am doing Muncie 70.3 in a few weeks and then will move on to training for Augusta
2012-06-11 9:40 AM
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I'm in as well! Started training last month. This will be my first half
2012-06-11 10:15 AM
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I'm in. Started training and using sprints as part of training. Will be my first half.

Good luck at Muncie.

2012-06-11 10:42 AM
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2012-06-11 12:10 PM
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I'm in and I've been training for it about 3 months or so.Andi


2012-06-24 7:38 PM
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I'm in... been training for it since the finish line last year :P

 

4:30 or bust this year.

2012-06-25 12:18 AM
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You guys/gals recommend a compact or standard crank and a 12-25 or 12-27 cassette. My first HIM and haven't trained alot on hills so a bit nervous about wearing out the legs. What ya think?
2012-06-25 6:31 AM
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buzzyng - 2012-06-25 1:18 AM You guys/gals recommend a compact or standard crank and a 12-25 or 12-27 cassette. My first HIM and haven't trained alot on hills so a bit nervous about wearing out the legs. What ya think?

 

I ran 53/39 12-27 last year and felt it was about perfect (for me at least). A compact wouldn't have hurt my feelings either though. There are not a lot of steep climbs in Augusta, but there are a couple of long false flats that will get under your skin.

2012-06-26 11:06 AM
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Leegoocrap - 2012-06-25 7:31 AM

buzzyng - 2012-06-25 1:18 AM You guys/gals recommend a compact or standard crank and a 12-25 or 12-27 cassette. My first HIM and haven't trained alot on hills so a bit nervous about wearing out the legs. What ya think?

 I ran 53/39 12-27 last year and felt it was about perfect (for me at least). A compact wouldn't have hurt my feelings either though. There are not a lot of steep climbs in Augusta, but there are a couple of long false flats that will get under your skin.

I was wondering the same thing.  I'm on a 53/39 with 11/23.  I've tried it on some local hills and it seems okay.  A steep climb might be difficult, so I'm glad you noted that there aren't many of them.  Sure wish I could get down there to check out the course before the race, but that is not in the cards.  I doubt I'm going to spend money on a new cassette, so I better make sure I'm strong enough for my gearing!

2012-06-26 11:14 AM
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I would advise against the 53/39 11-23. I wouldn't feel comfortable going with that gearing combo and I consider cycling my strength.

 

You can check out the course on Youtube. A gentleman drives it and videotapes it (with commentary) that might be good to check out.



2012-06-27 2:26 AM
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I have a 52/38 12-25 setup now.  Recommend compact or change out cassette.  Started reading sheldon brown but still newbie on how to determine best gearing.  thanks for assistance
2012-06-27 8:14 AM
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Another "Official" Augusta thread.  I guess I will subscribe to this one too.
2012-06-27 9:51 AM
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buzzyng - 2012-06-27 3:26 AM I have a 52/38 12-25 setup now.  Recommend compact or change out cassette.  Started reading sheldon brown but still newbie on how to determine best gearing.  thanks for assistance

no way to tell from your logs... how strong of a biker are you and what kind of climbing are you used to?

2012-06-27 1:37 PM
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I log all my stuff in a notebook and not good at uploading.  On relatively flats, I average about 20mph with HR around 150 ... riding a good clip but not pushing real hard, just keeping a cadence around 85-90.  Have not done much hill riding at all but will start incorporating now.

Just wasn't sure if getting a 12-27 cassette would make enough of a difference vs getting a compact. 

2012-06-27 2:04 PM
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Leegoocrap - 2012-06-26 12:14 PM

I would advise against the 53/39 11-23. I wouldn't feel comfortable going with that gearing combo and I consider cycling my strength.

You can check out the course on Youtube. A gentleman drives it and videotapes it (with commentary) that might be good to check out.

I stand corrected.  The cassette is actually an 11/26 (although it only has 23 teeth).  There are gaps where 3 of the teeth would be but the gaps allow for smoother shifting (SRAM Red).

So it is 53/39 11/26 w/ 650 wheels which might make a bit of difference too.

I will definitely check out the YouTube.  Thanks for the tip!

 



2012-06-27 2:42 PM
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I'm in....This will be 2nd time at Augusta, and my 3rd HIM. Using this race as a tune-up before IMFL (November 3rd). 

Coming from Fl(at)orida, the hills were a bit of a nuisance, but definitely not a huge deal at all. I would say more than anything it was more a lack of oversight in training hills mainly due to the fact that I was unsure as to the best way to tackle the hills from an approaching standpoint (purely talking about gear/shifting), I never ran out of gear, but I definitely tired myself out rather quickly as I would coast into the bottom of a few of the climbs and get in my easiest gear...I ended up wearing myself out, but once I started hammering through the approach, and the beginning ascent THEN downshifting (once my cadence started to slow) it made the difference between being passed on climbs, to passing a ton of people on the climbs. I am not by any means a strong cyclist, so this is probably pretty atypical advice...

Other than that, get ready to use ice/sponges on the run. The two-loop course through downtown gets rather hot (at least it did last year) as the buildings block a lot of the air movement on the run course. 

Best part, if you are a weak swimmer, get a wetsuit and prepare to have a great swim. If you are a strong swimmer, prepare to pass A LOT of people (depending on which wave you are in). 

2012-06-27 6:50 PM
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Maria527 - 2012-06-27 3:04 PM
Leegoocrap - 2012-06-26 12:14 PM

So it is 53/39 11/26 w/ 650 wheels which might make a bit of difference too.

 

Ahh yep you should be good on 650 wheels with that ratio :P

2012-07-01 9:35 PM
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I just swapped out for a 12-27 and noticed a difference on the hills but my friend changed to a compact and wow what a difference.  Not sure how much he lost on the downhills but he was doing so much easier going uphill.  I think I will stay with the 12-27 and hope for the best ... if I'm wasted after the race then I might rethink it but getting stronger in the legs would be better too ...  2 weeks and counting. 

Thanks for the info

2012-09-06 8:59 PM
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only a couple of hills to worry about, and they're not that much to concern yourself.. now i do train inTN (not exactly Colorado, but we have some good climbs out on the nachez trace).. Looking forward to it again this year.. best of luck to all!
2012-09-15 1:54 PM
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The swim wave start times and bib # info is posted on the website.  Bib # 289 starting at 7:44am (M 50-54).


2012-09-19 8:07 PM
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