Ironman water temp and mass start
nicknofinger
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Hello does anyone have any tips on the Ironman swim mass start. Also what do you think the water temp will be?
Cheers Nick
(nervous and hoping starting to get nervous about the Ironman swim!!!!)
Cheers Nick
(nervous and hoping starting to get nervous about the Ironman swim!!!!)
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It's difficult to get a lot of practice in as I'm cautious of swimming on my own out doors, and not being a rich triathlete the fees can mount up. Any suggestions?
sorry sorry I'll shut up
Chester Tri? Start at the back with me [:D]
I'm giving Boundary Park a go on Thursday.
the sherbourne was out and back, and do twice, whilst i see that the bolton is a rectangle with turn after 100m! i think that first bend will be absolute chaos. again at the turn stay wide, and stay out of the trouble.
once the field has then found its pace then maybe settle in, and possibly get on someones heels!
as for temp! in 06, i really focussed on saving my legs for the bike and run, and came out of the lake shivering. on further reading they suggest to increase your leg kick 5-10 min before exiting, and i would also add if you feel your body temp dropping slightly increase your leg kick.
Cheers.
Have a word guys.
You have to wear a hat - they give you one! If you really get a cold bonce put another on underneath. I did that one year but it hurt my forehead as it was quite tight. As for gloves and booties its Bolton not Boston. You may get a little chilly at the start but once the bun fight begins I've normally forgotton all about it.
Unless you're scared of weeds that is
PIT xx
I did IMFRA a few years ago and lots of people walked into the sea with flip flops on due to the pebbles... I twinkle toed it!
yesterday did wetherby, and the swim start was awful! the water was only 12.5 degrees ie freezing!
speaking to people after loads really struggled to get their rythm breathing, i think from just the shock of treading water in the cold, to swimming in the cold! afetr being dunked by some a**!$le, i chilled out, got my rythm, and made up the ground on the second half of the swim, to be 12th out the water. the key message, whatever happens in there, dont be afraid to take a minute out to regroup, just try and pull to the side first
if it is cold, some people opt for a 2 swim cap approach
If any one is in the Cardiff area tonight and wants to get my stuff ready for work tomorrow and pass me the remote I'll give them 50 quid.
And the swim took me one hour twenty five and did it non stop.