Ironman 2017 - PE

[Wheelsuck]

Any Idea when they send out race numbers etc?

Its out-very quietily: http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman/south-africa/athletes/race-numbers.aspx#axzz4bCrhd6vv

[IceCreamMan]

Its out-very quietily: http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman/south-africa/athletes/race-numbers.aspx#axzz4bCrhd6vv

Wonder why its all done so quietly, normally done with fanfare on Face cheese etc.

 

Very few ZA pros in the field too.

[FlyingScot]

So...chances of riding my disc on the day?

[shaper]

Wonder why its all done so quietly, normally done with fanfare on Face cheese etc.

 

Very few ZA pros in the field too.

I expect the fanfare in the next day or 2, hubbers are always on the ball in finding info first beforehand!!

[IceCreamMan]

So...chances of riding my disc on the day?

 

Disc is permitted I reckon.

[Garfield2010]

The only race i know of that does not allow discs is Kona. As long as the wind prediction is below 40km i will take the disc. The front wheel is more important

[Rachmaninoff]

Anyone have any experience with PE water temps and a wetsuit? More than likely going to rent one, even just for the buoyancy, just would like to know how much of a deep breath I'm going to need when running (walking) into the water!

Lived in PE 'till I was 25 and used to do a lot of biathle where no wetsuits are permitted. They do things a bit backwards in that code: run – swim – run, so you are obviously warm by the time you hit the waves. Even so, there was no need for the "deep breath". The water temp normally hovers between 18-21 degrees. 

 

But opt for a wetsuit, even if it is, like you say, just for buoyancy!

[IMan777]

I just want to be 100% sure....

 

Is personal seconding allowed? I can't seem to find anything in the race info guide but from what I remember an athlete is not allowed to receive any outside assistance (food/drinks/nutrition) form spectators. 

 

All I actually want to know is: Are you allowed to get some food or other nutritional stuff from your spectators/support or do you have to pack that stuff in the special needs bags? 

[banna]

I just want to be 100% sure....

 

Is personal seconding allowed? I can't seem to find anything in the race info guide but from what I remember an athlete is not allowed to receive any outside assistance (food/drinks/nutrition) form spectators. 

 

All I actually want to know is: Are you allowed to get some food or other nutritional stuff from your spectators/support or do you have to pack that stuff in the special needs bags? 

I was hoping to bum a beer from someone towards the end of the race....

[Garfield2010]

I just want to be 100% sure....

 

Is personal seconding allowed? I can't seem to find anything in the race info guide but from what I remember an athlete is not allowed to receive any outside assistance (food/drinks/nutrition) form spectators. 

 

All I actually want to know is: Are you allowed to get some food or other nutritional stuff from your spectators/support or do you have to pack that stuff in the special needs bags? 

 

Of course it is.  Get your girlfriend / wife to drive behind you in a car and hand you stuff when you need it.  Also when the wind picks up let them drive in front of you and motor pace a bit 

[travisza]

I just want to be 100% sure....

 

Is personal seconding allowed? I can't seem to find anything in the race info guide but from what I remember an athlete is not allowed to receive any outside assistance (food/drinks/nutrition) form spectators. 

 

All I actually want to know is: Are you allowed to get some food or other nutritional stuff from your spectators/support or do you have to pack that stuff in the special needs bags? 

Athlete guide

[Garfield2010]

Of course it is.  Get your girlfriend / wife to drive behind you in a car and hand you stuff when you need it.  Also when the wind picks up let them drive in front of you and motor pace a bit 

 

For maximum benefit you can also ask her to build you a "woelpoel" somewhere along the run route and fill it with ice water for you to cool down in every now and then.  If she is a nurse she can even give you a quick glucose drip while you are chillin in the pool maybe eating some "sosaties" that they also prepared for you. 

[IMan777]

For maximum benefit you can also ask her to build you a "woelpoel" somewhere along the run route and fill it with ice water for you to cool down in every now and then.  If she is a nurse she can even give you a quick glucose drip while you are chillin in the pool maybe eating some "sosaties" that they also prepared for you. 

OK... I guess i deserve this...  !

[Chris_]

Hahaha, tough crowd..

[Simonpurdon]

Thanks for the info guys. 

 

On a side note - anyone have a spare triathlon saddle lying around at home? Preferably something short and narrow. Only got hold of some clip on bars for my bike about a month ago, and after my longer weekend rides with the clip ons, it has taken a few hours to re-gain feeling in the nether regions! 

 

I would be more worried about making sure it fits right and at least get a swim in before you use it to know where to apply Bodyglide and get used to the feel 

 

 

Lived in PE 'till I was 25 and used to do a lot of biathle where no wetsuits are permitted. They do things a bit backwards in that code: run – swim – run, so you are obviously warm by the time you hit the waves. Even so, there was no need for the "deep breath". The water temp normally hovers between 18-21 degrees. 

 

But opt for a wetsuit, even if it is, like you say, just for buoyancy!

[Garfield2010]

I see there is no official swim training this year.  I think its better than standing in those queues in any case.