So I was lucky enough to get some time yesterday to do the run course. I really wanted to check out this course after reading and hearing multiple horror stories. My first inclination is pacing is definitely going to be key(duh)! I found myself running to fast on the way out and too slow on the way in on my first pass and adjusted for the second pass and felt really good. Of course this wasn't race day and the conditions were nearly ideal(light wind and low 60's air temp). This does worry me some as we haven't had many warm days at all this year and I know this race is traditionally can be hot.
Overall the run didn't seem THAT bad, definitely a test but one that can be passed ;) The most defining take away is that I definitely can't miss any training between now and race day because it does look like this is going to be a very good test of mental and physical fortitude from start to finish.
It's going to be a hell of a Father's day!!
Hoping to ride the bike course in two weeks and maybe get in a swim there also then.
Aloha,
Matt
Overall the run didn't seem THAT bad, definitely a test but one that can be passed ;) The most defining take away is that I definitely can't miss any training between now and race day because it does look like this is going to be a very good test of mental and physical fortitude from start to finish.
It's going to be a hell of a Father's day!!
Hoping to ride the bike course in two weeks and maybe get in a swim there also then.
Aloha,
Matt