Last Minute Changes In NOLA
Well it's official, the swim has been cancelled at the Ironman 70.3 New Orleans. In place of the swim, they have decided to hold a 2mile run. In addition to that substitution, they have also had to shorten the bike to 52 miles because of debris on the road. Then second run course is now a 2 loop, double out and back course.
To be honest I don't mind the changes. All 3 disciplines have been going well for me and it would have been nice to have a few minutes on the slower swimmers, but I am confident that my combined bike and run fitness is as strong as anyone racing tomorrow. I have made some big gains in the last 4 months and am looking forward to laying down.
The only x-factor is the wind, 40mph and gusty is no joke and with all guys likely to be getting on the bike within a minute or so, safety will need to be number 1.
I also want to pass along a best of luck to Patrick and Brandon, the other BBMC'ers out there racing!
Race report to follow!
To be honest I don't mind the changes. All 3 disciplines have been going well for me and it would have been nice to have a few minutes on the slower swimmers, but I am confident that my combined bike and run fitness is as strong as anyone racing tomorrow. I have made some big gains in the last 4 months and am looking forward to laying down.
The only x-factor is the wind, 40mph and gusty is no joke and with all guys likely to be getting on the bike within a minute or so, safety will need to be number 1.
I also want to pass along a best of luck to Patrick and Brandon, the other BBMC'ers out there racing!
Race report to follow!
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