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Starting new job on the 21st of May so training is going to be very hit and miss for me. IMCH is very quickly becoming a survival mission for me. I certainly wouldn't recommend changing jobs whilst training for an IM!
Less than 2 months to go!!
I got back from RSA earlier this week, weather was really good. Now I'm busily preparing for my departure to Los Angeles on Monday.
Training is going OK but not as good as last year so my main aim is just to finish. For a change I'm looking forward to the taper.
5 hour cycle and 1hr run for me tomorrow. Pity about the weather,bring on the California sunshine!!
Fitn40 - I saw on the other thread you were asking about iPods. In IM Austria last year they were not allowed.
When is everyone arriving in Zurich? We are flying out early Friday morning from LHR with BA. Staying in the youth hostel near the start.
I get into Zurich on wednesday 20th june around lunchtime, I'm staying in ibis zurich city west hotel. How about everyone else?
Good luck with the 100 at the weekend, I did 100 this weekend felt really strong, although it was all on flat.
Been finding training tough, because I've had my finals (ironman has actually taken massive priority over exams oops!! haha) too many six o clock starts ie today.
So do you think there is a chance it could be a no wetsuit swim? That could be interesting...
Oh I actually have a few questions I wanted to ask.
1) Is it ok to take the co2 cartidges on planes?
2) Any general last minute things I might have overlooked
Hope everyone stays well
Harry
I will be arriving in Zurich, Thursday morning after a long flight from New York. Staying at the Hotel Ascot, close to the start.
I'll tell you a secret Harry, even CO2 cartridges don't because I've did it by accident once!
Right off for my 100 mile cycle now.
I put my repair kit in my suitcase by accident and got away with it.
When I did IMCH I drove down and stayed in the campsite a mile from the start.
They shut the roads at about 5.45 am you'll be able to get a taxi to transition before that from anywhere and if you are slightly later its not far to walk.
Wetsuit is an issue every year as the water is always relatively warm but I,m sure you'll be Ok, good luck on that one?
A cycle ride around the course is a must for race week. It helped me prepare mentally to cope with the Beast?
Take a hat for the run, although there are large parts of the run in the shade there are hot spots they suggested 28 degrees max temp last year? we were registering 33.
This event is very well organized the aid stations were great the athletes village is a welcome reward for finishing they,ll serve you anything you want if you can stomach it? If not go for a drip then eat I wish I had?
Well, 100 mile ride done. Very pleased with my effort averaged 16.6mph so feeling a bit better about my bike preparation. Took it easy until the 80mile mark, legs still felt good so picked up the pace.
Really nice route and good weather too.
Bring on IMCH!!!
Its a great course and the views breath taking or was that the hills.
Lots of flat cycling along the lake this picks up your average nicely.
thanks for the tip about CO2 cartilages, hadnt even thought about that, I even forgot to let down my tyres recently when went to Majorcca, fortunately they were okay.
4Km swim tonight, weather has picked up a bit.
Apparantly 70.3 was almost a duathlon because water was so cold, they had snow just a few days ago, so hopefully will not be too hot this year and wetsuits will be a definite, but guess we just have to think "whatever" on the day
Howzit Maddy. Taper madness, havent had time, cant believe how much there is to still think about and plan - ridiculous, at least with a mara you only have one set of clothes and shoes to be concerned about and a few gels and drinks.......gawd this is a mission in itself.
Last four hour ride this Sunday - going out to Carlslington, so will be hilly
nothing is too tough on the bike course - the Beast is just long so get a low gear and spin it; Heartbreak Hill is short in comparison but great support to help you up....
only one thing to watch for on the run - the bloody wooden bridge they erect to allow spectators to cross under from the city to the lakeside - it's short but steep - and it hurts!!