WernerLouwBosman Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Looks familiar? Banna, these pictures makes my stomach turn in a knot! But in a good way, I think... Looking at 11hrs...(That is Plan A) In all serious/long races I always have 3 plans: A - conditions are good, and everything goes smooth. (Yes, these days do exist)B - maybe a terrible swim, a difficult patch on the bike, a flat, or seriously tough conditions...target moves out by an hour or so.C - Holy shart, everything is going wrong! Stop, relax & finish this, not worried about time at all, and do it with a smile. I adjust between the plans as the race progresses. Good luck all! Positive thoughts...You got this. Travel safe.
banna Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Banna, these pictures makes my stomach turn in a knot! But in a good way, I think... Looking at 11hrs...(That is Plan A) In all serious/long races I always have 3 plans: A - conditions are good, and everything goes smooth. (Yes, these days do exist)B - maybe a terrible swim, a difficult patch on the bike, a flat, or seriously tough conditions...target moves out by an hour or so.C - Holy shart, everything is going wrong! Stop, relax & finish this, not worried about time at all, and do it with a smile. I adjust between the plans as the race progresses. Good luck all! Positive thoughts...You got this. Travel safe.Awesome boet. Sheesh 11 hours is quick! One day when I'm big. Really hope you crack it.
IceCreamMan Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Awesome boet. Sheesh 11 hours is quick! One day when I'm big. Really hope you crack it.Have to agree, 11 hours is awesome. Realistically I am in for 14 hours if all goes well. 11 hours is stupendous, my body would never allow that. I think a 1:05 swim, 6:30 bike and 6 hour run is about the best I can do plus T times = +- 14 hours.
IceCreamMan Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 My beloved Cervelo S3. No TT bike for me as I am too fat to breathe properly in the TT bars. Also have 23 tyres as I bought a new set specifically for IM before the route change was announced. It is what it is. If the conditions are gentle I am looking for a 6:45 on the bike including T1 time so around 6:30 on the bike which will include a stop or 2 to enjoy the experience, empty the bladder and just limber up a bit.
fabes Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Good luck guys. You will smell my potjie on the run when you go past 3 rd ave
IceCreamMan Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Good luck guys. You will smell my potjie on the run when you go past 3 rd ave hopefully its lamb.
Garfield2010 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Posted April 6, 2016 I also wanna go 11 hours. My main goal is to run a sub 4 hour marathon. 2 years back I ran a 04h05 marathon. Since then my bike have improved so if all goes well and my numerous FTP test / power output calculations etc are correct, I should be able to do a 05h40 bike split - weather permitting. Hopefully my stages will help me in keeping to a solid effort without going too hard. The swim is once again an unknown although I think I should be able to do a 01h15. Of course the above is if there is no mechanical s and my nutrition goes well. Cant wait! Looks like a manageable easterly is blowing. This will however have a negative effect on the run times as you will fight the last 45km into T2............. Sat, Sun and Mon shows easterly so I think we can expect one realistically.....
Beesrib Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 I will be on this badcat.wow neat looking machine. good luck
Beesrib Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 My beloved Cervelo S3. No TT bike for me as I am too fat to breathe properly in the TT bars. Also have 23 tyres as I bought a new set specifically for IM before the route change was announced. It is what it is. If the conditions are gentle I am looking for a 6:45 on the bike including T1 time so around 6:30 on the bike which will include a stop or 2 to enjoy the experience, empty the bladder and just limber up a bit. hehe luv it!!!
Jewbacca Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Sjoe... 11 hours is fast. For me it boils down to the last 70km on the bike and how good I feel at 25km on the run. Realistically I am looking to be on the bike before 85min, the bike 5:40 and then onto the dreaded run before 7:15 starts......... That would leave me with a sub 4 to scratch there and I am aiming for a 4:10..... I will be happy with anything sub 12. To be honest I will be happy with anything sub 16:45 as long as I can recover enough to carry on training properly for Expedition Africa 4 weeks later.
WernerLouwBosman Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 I also wanna go 11 hours. My main goal is to run a sub 4 hour marathon. 2 years back I ran a 04h05 marathon. Since then my bike have improved so if all goes well and my numerous FTP test / power output calculations etc are correct, I should be able to do a 05h40 bike split - weather permitting. Hopefully my stages will help me in keeping to a solid effort without going too hard. The swim is once again an unknown although I think I should be able to do a 01h15. Of course the above is if there is no mechanical s and my nutrition goes well. Cant wait! Looks like a manageable easterly is blowing. This will however have a negative effect on the run times as you will fight the last 45km into T2............. Sat, Sun and Mon shows easterly so I think we can expect one realistically..... You have my race planned out! Well, almost...Also looking at a 1h15 swim. But I think I will sit back on the bike a little...Looking at an 31km/h average, around 5h50 bike... And then a 3h45'ish marathon... But thats only on paper. Will take it as it comes... And agree, I'll gladly take a 16h44 finish. Really hope you klap sub 11hrs Garfield!
WernerLouwBosman Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Sjoe... 11 hours is fast. For me it boils down to the last 70km on the bike and how good I feel at 25km on the run. Realistically I am looking to be on the bike before 85min, the bike 5:40 and then onto the dreaded run before 7:15 starts......... That would leave me with a sub 4 to scratch there and I am aiming for a 4:10..... I will be happy with anything sub 12. To be honest I will be happy with anything sub 16:45 as long as I can recover enough to carry on training properly for Expedition Africa 4 weeks later. Expedition Africa is a feather I would love in my Cap! Had a taste of Adv Racing with a full moon and Swazi Adventure, and nothing else comes close to this discipline. I know this isn't actually comparable, but recovery shouldn't be a problem as you are in peak condition, I was scared about not recovering after Epic, but after a week I was rearing to go and have really felt super the last few days on the bike. Super jealous of Exp Africa... Let me know if you need a Team Member on short Notice. Have a super race!
Jewbacca Posted April 6, 2016 Posted April 6, 2016 Expedition Africa is a feather I would love in my Cap! Had a taste of Adv Racing with a full moon and Swazi Adventure, and nothing else comes close to this discipline. I know this isn't actually comparable, but recovery shouldn't be a problem as you are in peak condition, I was scared about not recovering after Epic, but after a week I was rearing to go and have really felt super the last few days on the bike. Super jealous of Exp Africa... Let me know if you need a Team Member on short Notice. Have a super race!Thanks, you too! Our team is pretty set but check out the site, there are still a few teams looking for a member! It will be stunning this year in the Garden Route with no altitude or lack of water and hopefully no snow which will make a change to the last few. Super amped for Sunday with my eye on the prize for May. But 1 challenge at a time. The speed of IM is what scares me, not the distance. But removing pressures makes a big difference. If you feel good, go. If you feel ***, just keep going!
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