How fast do i need to go

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I am 22 years old racing at New Orleans 70.3. There are 2 spots for clearwater. Now not that i really really want to go race at clearwater, but qualifying would be awesome and I am definitely training to get on the podium and not just to finish. Being that this is the first year for NO 70.3 how fast do you think the field will be?

Super flat course apparently…I know the 20-24 AG is one of the slower(in comparison to 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, and even 40-44+ in some caes…except for some freak kids)

I am training to swim sub 29-28. Bike Sub 2:30(2:20 if things go right) and run sub 1:30(1:25 if things go right)

so im looking in the mid 4:20’s most likely…

Am I still going to get smoked?? I feel like im seeing so many times sub 4 hours!!

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I’m in exactly the same boat you are. ha same goals times etc. All you can do is get out there and get nasty. Don’t stress so much on everyone elses time. Stick to your HRM or Power Meter, race within yourself and everything will fall into place. Oh and ddeeeappptth Breaaath. ha goodluck