JGR Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 How about a 6 hour Argus. Stop for breaks etc? Even try and get into a tandem team and take it easy?for two laps? Garfield2010 1
dracs Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I was initially diagnosed with Pneumothorax, which is air escapes your lungs because of trauma and goes into your muscle, that healed (kinda) and then i tried to run (bad idea) and had massive pains. Went for xray and not broken bones, now the diagnosis is a buised heart (myocardial contusion). Its an injury mostly associated with car accidents, espcially when the driver catches the steering wheel in the chest ... fmlSorry to hear man. Take it easy and get yourself sorted.
nolipoli Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Weather off News24. Looks like it's gonna be a good day! Day High Temp Low Temp Wind/Dir Humidity Comfort Level UV Index 24hr. Precip. Total Chance of Precip. Fri, Jan 18 http://weather.news24.com/Images/Icons/Forecasts/33.gif Showers late. Partly cloudy. Mild. 27°C 21°C 28km/h SW 80% 29°C High 7mm 60% Sat, Jan 19 http://weather.news24.com/Images/Icons/Forecasts/4.gif Partly cloudy. Mild. 26°C 20°C 20km/h SE 76% 27°C High * 15% Sun, Jan 20 http://weather.news24.com/Images/Icons/Forecasts/4.gif Partly cloudy. Mild. 24°C 20°C 20km/h E 71% 25°C High * 10% Mon, Jan 21 http://weather.news24.com/Images/Icons/Forecasts/2.gif More sun than clouds. Mild. 25°C 20°C 8km/h S 77% 26°C High * 10%
nolipoli Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 And if you can make sense of that, you are clearly very talented...
Sidekick Racer Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Weather off News24. Looks like it's gonna be a good day! Day High Temp Low Temp Wind/Dir Humidity Comfort Level UV Index 24hr. Precip. Total Chance of Precip. Fri, Jan 18 http://weather.news24.com/Images/Icons/Forecasts/33.gif Showers late. Partly cloudy. Mild. 27°C 21°C 28km/h SW 80% 29°C High 7mm 60% Sat, Jan 19 http://weather.news24.com/Images/Icons/Forecasts/4.gif Partly cloudy. Mild. 26°C 20°C 20km/h SE 76% 27°C High * 15% Sun, Jan 20 http://weather.news24.com/Images/Icons/Forecasts/4.gif Partly cloudy. Mild. 24°C 20°C 20km/h E 71% 25°C High * 10% Mon, Jan 21 http://weather.news24.com/Images/Icons/Forecasts/2.gif More sun than clouds. Mild. 25°C 20°C 8km/h S 77% 26°C High * 10% Does anyone know what an Easterly wind would make the wind like on the cycle?
nolipoli Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Fixed...  Edited January 9, 2013 by nolipoli
Iron Midge Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 My geography is terrible but I assume that an Easterly wind would be into you on the way back? Would prefer a headwind on the way out and a tailwind back...
Red Zone Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Yip, easterly will be tailwind out (help with the climbing) and headwind back, much better than to climb into the headwind Sidekick Racer 1
Blindspot Posted January 9, 2013 Author Posted January 9, 2013 The easterly wind will make the swim a bit tougher i.e. bigger swells, but it will help to cool down on the run. But I am sure the forecasts will change over the next couple of days.
Sidekick Racer Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Is everyone elses feet ITCHING to smash this one?
bclark Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Is everyone elses feet ITCHING to smash this one? Actually I am. I know im gonna be hurting. But its weird, Ive made peace and accept it, and cant wait to get out there and see what I can do. Given the short time frame Ive had to train. Sidekick Racer 1
Blindspot Posted January 9, 2013 Author Posted January 9, 2013 Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Is everyone elses feet ITCHING to smash this one? I am excited, I want to go sub 6 hours after finishing just under 6h08 last year. I think my swimming and cycling is a bit better than last year, but I am not too confident looking at my goal times below. Swim 40minT1 7minBike 3h10T2 5minRun 1h55 Total 5h57, if I can do that, I will feel as if I've smashed the course.
Red Zone Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Hoping for 35 min swimT1 5 minBike 2:50T2 3 minRun 1:45 Total 5:18 Will be happy with anything under 5:30, the run is the big questionmark
ADe Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 So this morning I wake up with an itchy nose and throat. Not good news 10 days before race day. Any advice on how to make sure this does not turn into a cold/flu?
Sidekick Racer Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Hoping for 35 min swimT1 5 minBike 2:50T2 3 minRun 1:45 Total 5:18 Will be happy with anything under 5:30, the run is the big questionmark We are going for a very similar goal race!! What wave you starting in?
sluiper Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Here's my best case scenario: Swim: 0:35T1: 0:05 (provided I remember to put my bib on)Bike: 2:45T2: 0:05 (provided I remember to take my bib off and put on some sunscreen)Run: 2:15 (probably more like 2:30) Total: 5:45 But to be honest, I'll be ecstatic with anything under 6 hours as it's my first long(ish) distance tri. Looking back on my preparation, I probably should have spent a bit more time running and less time on the bike...
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