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If you had one piece of IM advice, what would it be?
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1 - Ignore target times (for your first race) Aim should be steady throughout all three disciplines.
2 - If you have zip wheels practice changing them especially if value extensions are in place = go on a long practice cycle and get off you bike and deflate one of your tyres. Changing one in your shed or garage is not the same thing. Also - It is so easy to split tubes when under pressure so carry enough.
3 - Nutrition - already mentioned but key especially in the heat. Have a plan b, c,d in case of issues - e.g sick, toilet, weather changed,no coke left on stands etc
4 - Enjoy the whole experience - the whole day - yes keep focused but you will never replicate the feeling of finishing your first ironman as there is always a bit of fear that you won't make it and when you do that feeling is amazing:cool:
5 - When you join the IM club celebrate you achievement as its a big deal ( despite what some will say) however try and remain humble where possible in the aftermath - a common trait for some (not all) triathletes is that they let it sometimes go to their head
and they can be pain for their non triathletes friends/family/partners to be be around.
6 - In the days afterwards - write a race report - not just for boards or your club website but so you can look back on the day later on - as you will be surprised how much you will forgot. Take some photos too - to remind youself.
Best of luck over the next few weekends as its peak season for many of the european races.0 -
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