IceCreamMan Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 Same route at this point, guess it just makes sense to keep the same route. Gentle route and I recorded 882 metres of climb compared to 1735 in 2015. Unfortunately I do not have a gpx file of it, did not use my watch for the cycle leg. only variable will be the wind, like every year.
Grantc Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Have entered - can't wait. Will be my 9th in PEAm out Tragedy in the family in Dec gave me less than 10hrs training in December and zero so far this year.Would rather enter 2018.Good luck with the training guys - enjoy
IceCreamMan Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 Am out Tragedy in the family in Dec gave me less than 10hrs training in December and zero so far this year. Would rather enter 2018. Good luck with the training guys - enjoy sorry to hear...and best wishes
WernerLouwBosman Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 I am in for my second one...my stomach turns just thinking about it. But in a good way, I guess. Going back to see if I could redeem myself on the run. In 2016 the run didn't go according to plan. Found myself lying on the pavement with an old omie offering to massage my cramping legs (and back and arms and everything cramped). Anyway, still had a great experience overall. Here is my Strava for the entire race to give you an idea. Just note the run is a bit off (my GPS went weird at some point), but from 0 to 184km should be fine. https://www.strava.com/activities/574380473
IceCreamMan Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 I am in for my second one...my stomach turns just thinking about it. But in a good way, I guess. Going back to see if I could redeem myself on the run. In 2016 the run didn't go according to plan. Found myself lying on the pavement with an old omie offering to massage my cramping legs (and back and arms and everything cramped). Anyway, still had a great experience overall. Here is my Strava for the entire race to give you an idea. Just note the run is a bit off (my GPS went weird at some point), but from 0 to 184km should be fine. https://www.strava.com/activities/574380473 Nice one, kicked my ass by a long time
travisza Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 I am in for my second one...my stomach turns just thinking about it. But in a good way, I guess. Going back to see if I could redeem myself on the run. In 2016 the run didn't go according to plan. Found myself lying on the pavement with an old omie offering to massage my cramping legs (and back and arms and everything cramped). Anyway, still had a great experience overall. Here is my Strava for the entire race to give you an idea. Just note the run is a bit off (my GPS went weird at some point), but from 0 to 184km should be fine. https://www.strava.com/activities/574380473Thanks, well done. So around 900m of climbing on the bike leg...reasonably flat then with the wind being the deciding factor on the day I guess
WernerLouwBosman Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 TravisZA, here is Ben Hoffman's bike leg:https://www.strava.com/activities/541961192 He Kicked all of our asses, by a long way.
IceCreamMan Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 Funny thing is... the elevation recorded. I had 882 metres Bushdaaaif 972 meters and this Ben character (hehe) 1257 metres So, one can only conclude that the faster you cycle the hillier the route is.... cycle slowly
WernerLouwBosman Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Yes, around 1000m gain, stretched over 180km...which means it is very flat. I can't say anything about the wind, conditions in 2016 was superb (apart from being quite hot). But I believe the wind can be brutal. Although, it is an out and back course, so in my head you should be both abused and aided by the wind?
travisza Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 TravisZA, here is Ben Hoffman's bike leg:https://www.strava.com/activities/541961192 He Kicked all of our asses, by a long way.Just a casual average of 38.1km/h then. and then run sub 3....savage.
WernerLouwBosman Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Funny thing is... the elevation recorded. I had 882 metres Bushdaaaif 972 meters and this Ben character (hehe) 1257 metres So, one can only conclude that the faster you cycle the hillier the route is.... cycle slowlyI agree, cycle slow, but run very fast.
Wheelsuck Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Am out Tragedy in the family in Dec gave me less than 10hrs training in December and zero so far this year.Would rather enter 2018.Good luck with the training guys - enjoyIt will still be there in 2018, recover, regroup and see you in 2018
Stiggy Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Just a casual average of 38.1km/h then. and then run sub 3....savage.Trav you doing it this year?! Going for the win!?
IMan777 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 I will be going for my fourth one this year!My wife will be doing her first.... Mother in Law has committed till April to watch the kids on early morning long rides/runs over weekends. During the week we share those duties!!! Also, Any idea who the Nutrition sponsor will be?Will like to start training on the stuff if it is going to be available on race-day. Cheers and Thanks
travisza Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 I will be going for my fourth one this year!My wife will be doing her first.... Mother in Law has committed till April to watch the kids on early morning long rides/runs over weekends. During the week we share those duties!!! Also, Any idea who the Nutrition sponsor will be?Will like to start training on the stuff if it is going to be available on race-day. Cheers and ThanksHigh5
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