I'm in my new (new to me as its 18 years old) caravan with family in tow. Bought it to involve the family in my first full distance as I feel it may be addictive and be required again
My biggest regret is selling my old bike. I would do more winter training if I still had it as I would be bothered about keeping it too clean. Can't be arsed to clean my training/racing bike so most is done on my turbo.
I use my steely for turbo/commuting and up until yesterday all other rides. Going to keep using it for turbo/commuting and use the new one for all other rides(as long as its dry and one perfectly clean roads with no chance of any dirt getting on my baby);)
i wouldnt worry too much about not having a TT bike Ozzy, i aint got one and still manage to beat a fair few with 'all the gear'. it will make you stronger
I wouldn't worry about the bike... the way my training is going I will be running twice, the first time will be 112 miles closely followed by a second stint of 26.2. I still haven't been out on my bike this year - too cold, too slippery, too much of a big girls blouse.
What's a "hot tent" Matt? Sounds like the pirate on-site team sauna is sorted then
I wouldn't worry about the bike... the way my training is going I will be running twice, the first time will be 112 miles closely followed by a second stint of 26.2. I still haven't been out on my bike this year - too cold, too slippery, too much of a big girls blouse.
What's a "hot tent" Matt? Sounds like the pirate on-site team sauna is sorted then
Anyone have any advice on wetsuits? I have a very basic 2XU suit right now (T0) which has seen better days, and am thinking of hiring for a couple of months. Anyone able to recommend a good suit hire place?
Was there talk of a recce in a couple of weeks time? Im trying to decide on riding / working the Motion in Mercia sportive but I have a note on my plan that there was a plan to recce the ride and possibly even the run on the weekend of the 6th/7th April?
Can anyone point me in the direction of the right thread? ta
Everyone seen the latest newsletter from OSB. No route up yet but looks like a change to the run course. 2 longer laps now which will be more interesting for us but on the flip side gives family / friends less chance to see you on the day.
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I seem to remember a swan using Meldys back as a take off ramp
Duck shit? Can't wait. Last time i did the Vit it was knee deep in shit at the start.
duck poo capital is the lake @ Cowman. The fermenting of the poo keeps the lake warm.
That is so very true! It was most surreal loking up and back to take a breath and seeing a huge pair of orange feet running over me !!
Did that put you off Meldy?! I would proabbly drown of shock from that! lol
when the swan saw Meldys stare then I'm sure it must have drowned from shock
I think most of us have at some time seen that stare!!!!!!!
That one?
yep, thats the one
accomodation now sorted (we don't do camping)
you need a bago then SA... camp site with double bed and hot and cold running facilities.
Need to sort a decent camping mat though
i wouldnt worry too much about not having a TT bike Ozzy, i aint got one and still manage to beat a fair few with 'all the gear'. it will make you stronger
I wouldn't worry about the bike... the way my training is going I will be running twice, the first time will be 112 miles closely followed by a second stint of 26.2. I still haven't been out on my bike this year - too cold, too slippery, too much of a big girls blouse.
What's a "hot tent" Matt? Sounds like the pirate on-site team sauna is sorted then
+1 for not having ben outside on the bike this year. Also not enjoying the wet/windy/snowy weather. Have been busy with training (Week 18 starts for me tomorrow - still a bit ahead of the Fink plan I think). Reading Half Marathon last week, and building up to my HIM test (http://www.galeforce-events.com/triathlon-events/bedford-middle/) with a 74 mile Sportive (http://www.galeforce-events.com/cycling-events/spring-challenge-sportive/) - this is all starting to get a bit real now.
Anyone have any advice on wetsuits? I have a very basic 2XU suit right now (T0) which has seen better days, and am thinking of hiring for a couple of months. Anyone able to recommend a good suit hire place?
Was there talk of a recce in a couple of weeks time? Im trying to decide on riding / working the Motion in Mercia sportive but I have a note on my plan that there was a plan to recce the ride and possibly even the run on the weekend of the 6th/7th April?
Can anyone point me in the direction of the right thread? ta
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/triathlon/outlaw-bike-recce-2013/242019.html
Not sure i can make the date though
Cheers BP
i like shorter laps for ironman personally.....more support on route...off to look for the email
I read it that the "change" was only for the Half? two laps instead of three?
i didn't get a email so maybe the emails only went out to the halfs
shorter cycle & run laps would be nice ........
say like 56miles & 13miles but still call it a full outlaw
how is everyones training going?