Bored@work 2,635 Report post Posted March 6 With only 9 weeks till Ironman Australia. How is everyones training going? Who's racing & what times are you chasing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The new guy 147 Report post Posted March 6 This will be my first ironman. Did the 70.3 there last year as my first long course, 6.02. Did western Sydney at 5.45, and Husky at 5.29. Aiming at sub 13, there are a lot of unknowns with something this long. I had a great training block leading into Husky, and am in another big one now to start ramping up hours and distances. Pretty happy with where I am currently. Its starting to get very real. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 2,635 Report post Posted March 6 Nice! can't wait to read your race report. What time did you do for the 70.3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFF1077 1,877 Report post Posted March 6 4 minutes ago, Bored@work said: Nice! can't wait to read your race report. What time did you do for the 70.3? 6:02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFF1077 1,877 Report post Posted March 6 Good luck to everyone. Jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 2,635 Report post Posted March 6 17 minutes ago, FFF1077 said: 6:02 that's what I get for speed reading. Sub 13 is a great goal. The old theory of double your 70.3 time plus an hour will get you close to 13 hours. Fingers crossed you can find a few minutes extra. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The new guy 147 Report post Posted March 6 The fingers will definitely be crossed! Pretty confident I'll swim 1.20, rode a 2.50 last year for the 1 lap so by the time I Slow it down to IM pace should be good for 6-6.15, then try to set myself up with the best chance for the run. Have only run 1 marathon previously, and had my worst race by far. Had an injury leading in, and blew out at the end due to lack of Ks. Ran a bloody 4.45 that day with no ride beforehand, so I think absolute best case would be a 4.30, but that is the part of the day with the most to gain or lose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkie 825 Report post Posted March 6 I'm gonna go in for the 70.3 as a target post IM to avoid the blues. Gonna try and crack the 5 hour mark. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFF1077 1,877 Report post Posted March 6 1 hour ago, Bored@work said: that's what I get for speed reading. Hahaha... And that's what I get for being a dumb arse slow reader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,255 Report post Posted March 6 8 weeks to Busso... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 2,635 Report post Posted March 6 5 hours ago, zed said: 8 weeks to Busso... Thanks I bette start training if I'm going to launch a comeback. It's 4:34 & I'm up already & thinking about jumping on the trainer. There's no need to waste money on fancy ceramic speed jockey wheels, I would rather earn my extra watts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prizna 680 Report post Posted March 6 (edited) . Edited March 7 by prizna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3vski 77 Report post Posted March 6 Chasing IM finish number 12 and this would be my second time at Port. The last time I did it 3 years ago, I had a tubular puncture that I couldn't fix but I was lucky enough to get a spare wheel from the roaming mechanic, so managed to finish it in the end. Hoping NOT to repeat that this year! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The new guy 147 Report post Posted March 6 14 minutes ago, k3vski said: Chasing IM finish number 12 and this would be my second time at Port. The last time I did it 3 years ago, I had a tubular puncture that I couldn't fix but I was lucky enough to get a spare wheel from the roaming mechanic, so managed to finish it in the end. Hoping NOT to repeat that this year! Especially seeing as though there are rumours that Shimano wont be there this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 5,437 Report post Posted March 7 I still have some hats and visors in stock to purchase if anyone needs one for race day or just wants to be one of the cool kids around town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldschool69#2 284 Report post Posted March 7 (edited) I could be there with my little buddies putting shit on everyone once again... but I’ll ban myself from drinking ..... too much Edited March 7 by oldschool69#2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironjen 23 Report post Posted March 7 If anyone is looking for accommodation, I've got 5 nights at Port Pacific and can no longer race. Thursday to Tuesday. It's on the bike and run course, a few hundred metres from the finish line and the all important Beer Mile venue. PM me if anyone is in need of accommodation. Best of luck to all of you who are racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noknees 204 Report post Posted March 7 Back in this year after a year off. Not setting the world on fire, but if i can make the start line, barring disaster I'll make the finishline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blobby 45 Report post Posted March 7 I'm back for number 9, looking to go top 5 in age group, however have only just started running again at xmas, so its going to be a very interesting 2nd half of the marathon. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronmanFoz 999 Report post Posted March 7 Port number 20 for me. Assuming my hip and Achilles and hammy survives the next 8 weeks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronJimbo 713 Report post Posted March 7 7 minutes ago, IronmanFoz said: Port number 20 for me. Assuming my hip and Achilles and hammy survives the next 8 weeks. Sore achilles? Fair dinkum mate, you'll do anything to be like me... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuckie M 291 Report post Posted March 7 I assume that PJ is now out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjieB 25 Report post Posted March 7 Port number 4 for me. Chasing sub 10. Over it. I need a looooong break after this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldschool69#2 284 Report post Posted March 7 Dug these out.. i promise I don’t really mean half the sledging.... if you have ever had a spray 😂😂😂 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFF1077 1,877 Report post Posted March 7 I've wondered who does those. Seen them on many websites good work 👍👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldschool69#2 284 Report post Posted March 7 Delly Carr takes the shots we have known him since we were 15 . All we do is get a leave pass of the brides and do what blokes do on a road trip ... be stupid haha I think Ironman and tri travel owe us royalties for using our images for profit 😂😂 we accepte Beer.. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy2 110 Report post Posted March 7 Youngy and Youngy2 2nd IM at Port for both of us Entered Busso today as well - 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 177 Report post Posted March 7 (edited) 8 hours ago, IronmanFoz said: Port number 20 for me. Assuming my hip and Achilles and hammy survives the next 8 weeks. Don't let me down mate. I'm joining the 15 Finishers Club this year and need someone to celebrate with. Edited March 7 by Dave T grammar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronmanFoz 999 Report post Posted March 7 13 minutes ago, Dave T said: Don't let me down mate. I'm joining the 15 Finishers Club this year and need someone celebrate with. I’ll be fine, just the training hurts...... you couldn’t stop me starting and finishing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toolex 33 Report post Posted March 7 Doing the 70.3. I'm sure on the day I'll be jealous of everyone doing the full thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tall Paul 432 Report post Posted March 8 I'll be there for my 3rd time at Port. Looking forwards to a full IM after Busso last year. Body certainly reminding me I'm 45 even if the mind is not accepting Will be great to see some familiar faces and hopefully meet some new ones. Staying at Waters Edge Thursday - Monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,255 Report post Posted March 8 1 hour ago, Tall Paul said: I'll be there for my 3rd time at Port. Looking forwards to a full IM after Busso last year. Body certainly reminding me I'm 45 even if the mind is not accepting Will be great to see some familiar faces and hopefully meet some new ones. Staying at Waters Edge Thursday - Monday Is the road surface bad for the entire 180kms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The new guy 147 Report post Posted March 8 4 minutes ago, zed said: Is the road surface bad for the entire 180kms? No - its certainly not top shelf, but there are really only a couple of sections where you have to check your water bottles! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 2,635 Report post Posted March 8 33 minutes ago, The new guy said: No - its certainly not top shelf, but there are really only a couple of sections where you have to check your water bottles! the bit from transition to the first climb is great. The rest is ordinary 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,255 Report post Posted March 8 Just now, Bored@work said: the bit from transition to the first climb is great. The rest is ordinary I couldn't imagine doing 180kms on shit roads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prizna 680 Report post Posted March 8 Road surface is standard for rural roads, coarse and bumpy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,255 Report post Posted March 8 I'm never racing outside of Busselton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 2,615 Report post Posted March 8 1 hour ago, zed said: I'm never racing outside of Busselton. USA races are fast tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RunBrettRun 2,185 Report post Posted March 8 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bored@work said: the bit from transition to the first climb is great. The rest is ordinary Nah there is a 500m stretch at lake cathie that's nice and also a few hundred m coming into Camden haven. Edited March 8 by RunBrettRun 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 177 Report post Posted March 8 4 hours ago, Bored@work said: the bit from transition to the first climb is great. The rest is ordinary Going over the carpeted speed traps in the CBD doesn't exactly do it for me in either direction. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slunnie 118 Report post Posted March 8 (edited) All of the road at Port is awesome compared to what I'm used to. I was stunned when I heard people complaining about the first bike course a Western Sydney 70.3, Id never been on such perfect roads! Edited March 8 by Slunnie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 2,635 Report post Posted March 8 15 hours ago, zed said: I'm never racing outside of Busselton. Shame. You won’t get to experience an interesting, challenging course with atmosphere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanman 1,772 Report post Posted March 8 I'm half a man this year. FM 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AP 2,126 Report post Posted March 8 10 hours ago, Slunnie said: All of the road at Port is awesome compared to what I'm used to. I was stunned when I heard people complaining about the first bike course a Western Sydney 70.3, Id never been on such perfect roads! Yeah it is a bit bumpy here and there but really, some people whinge about anything - the size of the towel - the finisher's shirt - yada yada 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tall Paul 432 Report post Posted March 9 23 hours ago, zed said: I'm never racing outside of Busselton. 7 hours ago, Bored@work said: Shame. You won’t get to experience an interesting, challenging course with atmosphere. ...including a 3.8k swim 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prizna 680 Report post Posted March 9 5 hours ago, AP said: Yeah it is a bit bumpy here and there but really, some people whinge about anything - the size of the towel - the finisher's shirt - yada yada I'd also complain about MFD if I had to walk up it 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 2,635 Report post Posted March 9 6 hours ago, AP said: Yeah it is a bit bumpy here and there but really, some people whinge about anything - the size of the towel - the finisher's shirt - yada yada Like you whinge about the active fee & whinged their transfer policy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herby 32 Report post Posted March 9 I'm in 2nd time around, last year was my first full. 11.48 with a puncture last year, hopefully a bit quicker in all 3 legs, but who knows on the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombattri 97 Report post Posted March 9 I’m in for the kids race (70.3 or the half - I don’t know what to call it now!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory-dognz 445 Report post Posted March 12 just booked accommodation, need to enter next. Was tossing up this or a week mtbing in Tasmania, about the same cost ex Sydney. This will be Port number 4, first time on the new course; last time i did it was a 2 lap sim/walk, 3 lap bike, hill on the run. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
