Ironman 2014 - 10 Years of Ironman in PE

[bigjoe]

Had a TI course before my first 70.3. I haven't looked back since! Managed to do full IM with no increase in swim training between half and full and finished the distance without any issues. And that was in the great conditions we had at Full in 2012!

 

I would highly recommend it, but that's my opinion.

 

just some background. Before the TI course I was tired after the 2nd lap. Did the course and then drills for 3 weeks. Next time I swam I did 40 laps without any hassle. Not saying it is a quick fix.....but sorted out my technique and breathing! Swim with minimal effort. Breathing is also a huge thing to sort out....if you get that done it makes it easier.

[limosine]

Soos ons almal weet is daar STEEDS NIE 'n sponser vir die IM SA en IM 70.3 nie. Dit was vir my snaaks want dis 'n nasionale event wat altyd groot belangstelling lok. Ek het vanoggend met een van die groot versekerings maatskappye gepraat om te hoor of hulle nie die IM wil sponser nie. Hulle het reeds 'n voorlegging aan die mense van IM gemaak. Volgens die vrou met wie ek gepraat het is IM 'n baie duur sponser.(dit is dalk die rede hoekom hulle tot nou toe nie 'n sponser gekry het nie). Hulle het ook 'n meeting gehad met die mense van IM om die sponser te bespreek. Toe hulle vir die IM mense vra of hulle kan onderhandel oor die prys was IM se antwoord net NEE---NOT NEGOTIABLE !!!

 

So IM gaan liewer sonder 'n sponser en tap hulle deelnemers met 'n groter entry prys as om te onderhandel en dalk die helfte van die sponser te kry ???

 

Ek dink dis baie arrogant van hulle !!!

[varkie]

Soos ons almal weet is daar STEEDS NIE 'n sponser vir die IM SA en IM 70.3 nie. Dit was vir my snaaks want dis 'n nasionale event wat altyd groot belangstelling lok. Ek het vanoggend met een van die groot versekerings maatskappye gepraat om te hoor of hulle nie die IM wil sponser nie. Hulle het reeds 'n voorlegging aan die mense van IM gemaak. Volgens die vrou met wie ek gepraat het is IM 'n baie duur sponser.(dit is dalk die rede hoekom hulle tot nou toe nie 'n sponser gekry het nie). Hulle het ook 'n meeting gehad met die mense van IM om die sponser te bespreek. Toe hulle vir die IM mense vra of hulle kan onderhandel oor die prys was IM se antwoord net NEE---NOT NEGOTIABLE !!!

 

So IM gaan liewer sonder 'n sponser en tap hulle deelnemers met 'n groter entry prys as om te onderhandel en dalk die helfte van die sponser te kry ???

 

Ek dink dis baie arrogant van hulle !!!

 

Ek stem saam. Dit is belaglik duur vir n one day race. Met spec savers was dit doenbaar. Ek wil baie graag die 10 jaar race doen maar teen daai prys sal ek maar moet sien. Die mense kry grootkop!.....

[Dinamic]

+1

 

Its easier to learn the correct technique from the beginning instead of trying to do it later. By just swimming with uncorrected technique you risk learning the wrong technique and it becomes much harder to correct (muscle memory can be a b*itch) later.

 

The best way is to use a reputable coach, but you can also ask someone to film you from front / back and top while swimming and use the various online guides to see what your problem areas are.

 

Check this website out for some good tips

http://www.swimsmooth.com/

 

I was fortunate enough to attend the Swim smooth coaches course at Loughborough in 2010 where I got invaluable input from Paul and Adam. We do swim analysis down here in Cape Town if you come are ever down this way.

[Foxbat]

Man, I really want to do it but not keen on giving those okes my hard earned moolas again. In 2012 I broke my fibula 4 weeks before the event. All I asked for was for a discount on the next entry, not a refund . What a I got was a big fat zap in my face. They where not interested in my story at all. Sucks that its the only full IM distance race in the country because I might have to just suck it up and enter as much as it burns me.

[Garfield2010]

Ok so I booked accommodation at the Summerstrand Hotel.

 

There are a few rooms left still should you guys still need accommodation. It looks like it is only 800m away from the transition/start area.

 

Dave / Seeker, if you get enough hubbers to stay in the area I might be willing to share some swimming tips the evening before the race...........

 

http://www.summerstrandhotel.co.za

[mon-goose]

hijack - if anyone is in need of a size 6 mens orca wetsuit I have one for sale in the classfied section

[Garfield2010]

hijack - if anyone is in need of a size 6 mens orca wetsuit I have one for sale in the classfied section

 

Rule #1. If you hijack a thread at least make it count. Post the link to the wetsuit please. Pics of a model wearing it will also help.

[Disylizzy]

Rule #1. If you hijack a thread at least make it count. Post the link to the wetsuit please. Pics of a model wearing it will also help.

 

So you want to see a pic of a guy in a wetsuit?

[mon-goose]

don't know if I should be afraid or not

 

here's a link https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/56674-2007-mens-orca-evo-wetsuit/

 

hope it works

[Garfield2010]

So you want to see a pic of a guy in a wetsuit?

 

No

[mon-goose]

i promise not to scare anyone with a pic

[davem]

So you want to see a pic of a guy in a wetsuit?

 

Garf has a new baby. He is sleep deprived, does not know what he is saying.

[FanieFiets]

Entered 2 weeks ago, got a coach and started training last week. Amped to shed the extra kilos and get back into shape.

[T.XTERRA]

Hey there Guys if you in the Melkbos, Table View, Milnerton, and surrounding area please pm me your tel. no. I can add you to a group of like minded ironman peeps training. You can invite and join rides and runs when you feel like and it's free:).

It can get lonely out there

[ADe]

I am officially starting my training for IM today. My wife and I have been training for our first marathon for the last 3 months, unfortunately, both of us got sick the week before and could not run the race. At least I feel my running is on par (not speed but endurance).

 

My main focus is on building endurance on the bike for the next 12 weeks, with lots of hills training to be ready for the 70.3 as well.