I originally put this in the other thread but felt I was hijacking, I have some specific questions about iron distance. I am working up my race schedule and paying entry fees to all my A and B races this week.
Great thread, I am also facing my first iron this year. Probably Blue Devil maybe Great Floridian. I am making my selection this week and putting down the entry fee.
I hear what everybody is saying about ride, ride, ride, and having the nutrition dialed in. The run doesn't scare me I know how to train for that. Any one have advice for swim training? I do not have a convient pool so swim training is hit or miss untill it warms up then I will do open water. Truth is the 2.4 is scarier than the whole rest of the race to me.
Also, Blue Devil vs Great Floridian? Both races have appeal, I love the charity benefit of the Blue Devil (my father is now cancer free) but it sounds like a lot more STers at the Floridian. Titan pretty much has me sold on Blue, thoughts?
Jim
**Note above poster works for a retailer selling bikes and related gear*
Great thread, I am also facing my first iron this year. Probably Blue Devil maybe Great Floridian. I am making my selection this week and putting down the entry fee.
I hear what everybody is saying about ride, ride, ride, and having the nutrition dialed in. The run doesn't scare me I know how to train for that. Any one have advice for swim training? I do not have a convient pool so swim training is hit or miss untill it warms up then I will do open water. Truth is the 2.4 is scarier than the whole rest of the race to me.
Also, Blue Devil vs Great Floridian? Both races have appeal, I love the charity benefit of the Blue Devil (my father is now cancer free) but it sounds like a lot more STers at the Floridian. Titan pretty much has me sold on Blue, thoughts?
Jim
**Note above poster works for a retailer selling bikes and related gear*