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Just got my temptation email as well. Easily resisting the temptation for 2019. I think... Wonder why Easyreg website is open in my browser? Better switch off before it is too late

At km 150ish, the long stretch up to the right turn and wind blowing down on me, a group of 5 guys came past me. Was thinking to myself that looks like nice drafting...the type you get in the Cradle. As they came past me, a motor bike pulled in next to me and I thought here comes my penalty for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, this day is getting worse. Luckily the motor bike slowly pulled forward and stayed with the 5 drafters for about 30secs before the ref blew his whistle. Was almost falling off my bike with laughter at the offender's gestures and unhappiness towards the ref. That athlete definitely didn't get an accidental penalty. Sorry to hear about your penalty though, luckily I was spared. AND a massive well done for finishing! wow

well done on finishing!

Just off the topic...a little lol I take Jungle Lite bars during my cycle and runs. So on the bike on Sunday, I felt nauseous... Eating the bars didn't help, water felt like it was stuck on my throat. Thought it was just me not riding enough, see water etc. etc. Than after the race, I took my Spur burger and within 4 bites my throat was swollen and sore and nauseous again. Thinking it might be sesame seed allergy, as it happened at breakfast again and there was a sesame bun somewhere on the plate as well. Has this happened to anyone else?

What a day! And lessons were learned... Got a 1h20 PB on the swim - couldn't have asked for calmer waters. But then the bike started...and the realistation that I sacrificed too much bike time for 2 Oceans training and recovery. Just couldn't put the power down what I trained at in February first week in March. At km60 my hip flexors got so angry and my right knee started giving me problems. Really took alot to go on at the turn around when I saw that there is no way in hell that I will be getting my 13h30 target - and that the run will be real hard. Let's not talk about the headwind from km 135 Finished the bike leg in 7h05, 30min slower than aimed for. Gutted and the right knee VERY sore. The run was not the marathon I was hoping for. Running till it hurts to much, walking it off, repeat. Pretty much Comrades finisher pace just to get the pain over with. So the marathon completed in 5h44, not happy. This was the first year that I actually got good milage (maybe too much, considering 2 Oceans) in for the marathon and it didn't help at all. Lesson learnt. Final time 14h37. At least the medal is big and shiny Well done to everyone finishing. I will surely be back in 2 years time for No4!

14:06 for 2016 #1045... SAFE!

Don't forget to pack a 2x rave burgers in our T1 bag...and cycle special needs bag... The best burgers you will ever enjoy! Secret tip only us plus 14hours guys know.

Exactly what I always do. Either that or take one of your old long sleeves that your wife is threatening to donate anyway...

#1045 "low and slow"

wow... Didn't you already have issues with flights in the last week

2nd last swim this morning. Happy Dance!

Oi..I struggle with the last 2 weeks in taper. Similar to 70.3 earlier the year, i get SO many excuses NOT to train. Doing a super taper again. This is purely mental now. I do have a tired body after Two Oceans, but i did a LSD for Two Oceans, so I am just making excuses to myself. So with my SUPER taper, I am hoping for a 13hr this year! 2015 - 14h50, 2016 14h04. This year i have the marathon legs as well as cycling, basically doubled my training in the last 4 months compared to 2016. Holding thumbs for a beautiful day! No planning to tri-bike in 2018 again after IMSA Looking forward for a 2 year break from Tri's

Tx everyone for the advice. The plan is to REALLY go slow. I can't do buses, so won't run with a bus from the start. The plan is to do the 42km in 6m50s pace, leaving enough time to walk Constantia and enjoy the hurt in the last 14km. Just a pity the two races are so close to each other.

OMTOM no1 coming up for me. Will be treating it as an LSD for IMSA in 2 weeks time. I am way more scared of OMTOM's 56km. Maybe because the furthest I have ever ran is only 42.2km?

Haven't worn my "team" shirt - just to fugly. For all I care they can keep this one or loose it in the post?