I recently did IM Austria and for various reasons ended up close to the overall cuut-off. Here are my tips: Memorise the shape of the swim course so you know which direction even if the sun is in your eyes and you can't see. Check whether cut-offs are inside or outside transition Big races have long runs to T1, it can be a km. Factor this in to your calcs. Be prepared to walk part of the run if nec. Keep eating BELIEVE you will make it. I finished 16h 56m 30s🎉🎉🎉 Finally, there have been rare occasions where officials have got it wrong and pulled athletes within the time limit. kNOW your time. If you're sure, continue and politely say you'll discuss it withe the race ref afterwards. Good luck everyone ❤
As a person training for my First Ironman, specifically Wales 2024, these tips were made for me lol. Even the example you mentioned were my actual average paces etc. Thank you very much! subscribed.
Wise words Rob. The error I made in IM Bolton was not knowing how long I took in transition. When calculating the bike cut off I was guessing. Gonna make sure I know the total time (swim and trans) when I get on the bike
One of the problems with the cut offs at Wales is intermediate cut offs. I know athletes who were still INSIDE the cut off times out on the bike course and still got pulled. A whole year of training and many hundred of £ spent just on entry and marshals don’t allow for INDIVIDUAL start times.
I recently did IM Austria and for various reasons ended up close to the overall cuut-off. Here are my tips:
Memorise the shape of the swim course so you know which direction even if the sun is in your eyes and you can't see.
Check whether cut-offs are inside or outside transition
Big races have long runs to T1, it can be a km. Factor this in to your calcs.
Be prepared to walk part of the run if nec.
Keep eating
BELIEVE you will make it.
I finished 16h 56m 30s🎉🎉🎉
Finally, there have been rare occasions where officials have got it wrong and pulled athletes within the time limit. kNOW your time. If you're sure, continue and politely say you'll discuss it withe the race ref afterwards.
Good luck everyone ❤
As a person training for my First Ironman, specifically Wales 2024, these tips were made for me lol. Even the example you mentioned were my actual average paces etc. Thank you very much! subscribed.
Wise words Rob. The error I made in IM Bolton was not knowing how long I took in transition. When calculating the bike cut off I was guessing. Gonna make sure I know the total time (swim and trans) when I get on the bike
Top advice thank you.
Thank you. I was dnf on my bike leg at 120km. Didnt even get to run.
One of the problems with the cut offs at Wales is intermediate cut offs. I know athletes who were still INSIDE the cut off times out on the bike course and still got pulled. A whole year of training and many hundred of £ spent just on entry and marshals don’t allow for INDIVIDUAL start times.
They should work on individual start times. If not, continue the course and argue it later