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california 1/2 vs. wildflower
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Hey all,

Anyone know how the bike, run legs, and overall times of the California 1/2 IM and Wildflower 1/2 compare?

Thanks
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Re: california 1/2 vs. wildflower [daveinmammoth] [ In reply to ]
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i did wildflower long course two years ago so my memories might be a bit hazy. but, i would say that bike splits should be pretty equal. this doesn't mean the courses are the same. wildflower has a steep climb a few miles in, almost 40 miles of relative flat, and then nasty grade, the big descent, and some more climbing. california had the headwinds and a few shorter climbs a little earlier in the ride.

the run at wildflower is definitely a bit slower. parts of it are on the trails, which will be easier on your legs but slow you down. and definitely a lot more hills. one of the climbs on the trails is brutal and the downhills near the end beat you up pretty good too. so how much slower depends on your speed, but at least a few minutes for the top guys and so on.

overall, the only time difference will probably come from the run splits.

brent
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