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2015 IM 70.3 Boulder Official Welcome and Introductory Thread

Brenda RossBrenda Ross
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Welcome to the Sign In Thread!

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to your fellow teammates, telling us a little bit about you, your goals for the race, etc!

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  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom
    I am new to Colorado and new to IM Boulder. I am doing this race and 140.6 Boulder in August. I have a lot of work to do to get used to hills and racing at altitude. I am not looking forward to the cold water in the reservoir, but will have to just suck it up!



    I am hoping someone else locally can provide suggestions on good places to do training rides. I did my first full IM in 2013 @ Cozumel, but was unable to do Chattanooga last year due to relocation to Colorado during the critical training time. I am ready to go, just have to learn how to go downhill on a Tri bike I have done 6 70.3 races, but I am sure this one will be a new more challenging experience for me.
  • Mark CardinaleMark Cardinale

    Hello Paula,

    This will be #4 for me doing this race.  It's a very fast course and with the change in scheduling from the first week of august to mid june, the heat is much less of a factor.  As far as the swim goes it, it's usually a very comfortable swim (upper 60's) and the swim for the full is borderline wetsuit legal - it's that warm!

    As for training rides, the 70.3 course is a pretty good ride.  The shoulders are large and it's very well traveled especially on weekends.  In fact anywhere around boulder is good for training.  A little closer to your neck of the woods, a lot of triathletes train around Deer Creek, south and west of Chatfield reservoir.  I do most of my training pretty far to the south and east of denver (Elizabeth/Franktown)just because it's close to home and the roads tend to be less traveled.

    I also did the Boulder full IM last year and will be doing it again in 2015 so any questions just ask away!

  • Stephanie StevensStephanie Stevens
    I am signed up and hopefully will be healthy enough to compete this year. I've had too many injuries on and off, but am hopeful that this will be a good year. I am doing the full this year as well.

    Paula, I am in Littleton, and there are some great rides in the foothills I could show or tell you about.

    Looking forward to this!
  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom

    Thanks Stephanie, that sounds great I appreciate the offer.  I have not been focused on training but today is my jumping off point.  I have trying to get settled, doing some hiking and cross country skiing, but time to stop playing around.  I have my pain cave set up (which I never had room for before, so I have no excuses).  I have consistently doing Pilates which is important for me due to my screwed up back.  Unfortunately the classes here are not as intense as what I am used to, so trying to get the instructors to kick my butt moreimage.  I welcome any and all recommendations you have!

  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom

    Thanks Mark, I am sure I will have many questions for you... So you think upper 60's is comfortable...lol, I feel even more wimpy now.  Like I said I will have to find a way to suck it up!  

    Thanks for the location for training recommendations I will definitely do some recon of those areas.  Good thing shoveling snow is good for the core, I have been doing a lot of that lately!

     

  • jertlerjertler
    I am doing 70.3 again this year. It is my favorite 70.3 - fast and fun! I live down in Castle Rock - would love to connect for some training rides. Happy training!
  • Eric BurneyEric Burney
    I'm coming out from southern California to do this race...2014 was my first year doing triathlon...looking forward to a faster 2015 season. I am signed up for Boulder and Lake Tahoe 70.3's and Arizona which will be my first full IM. I will be in Boulder a few days prior to the event and plan to do pre ride and swim the course. If anyone plans to do the same let me know....
  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom

    Did you guys see the post by Coach Rich about the Crucible - Colorado Camp?  It comes right on the heels of this race... but will be great prep for IM Boulder!  I'm in!

  • Gabe PetersonGabe Peterson
    I'm in!

    I'll be coming over from SLC. I've never been to Boulder before. Looking forward to the race and exploring a new part of the country.
  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom

    Awesome Gabe, welcome aboard.  I hope you have a couple extra days to check out the area, it's a lot of fun. 

  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom

    Hey folks we need some more energetic souls for the Crucible Camp!  I know it comes on the heels of this race, but would be great for anyone doing IM Boulder or another race later in the season!!

    http://members.endurancenation.us/Forums/tabid/57/aff/24/afv/topic/aft/18075/Default.aspx

     

     

  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom

    I am heading to San Diego for an unexpected business trip, no swimming or biking for me until Thursday... hoping to squeeze in some running.  How is everyone doing with Training?  

    I just switched my road bike tires to 700 x 25c and I like them for downhills and riding in the grit on the roads.  Does anyone use the 25c's for their tri bike for training and/or racing? 

  • Eric BurneyEric Burney
    Paula,

    I recently switched to 25's over the 23's and noticed a much better ride on my tri bike....using conti gatorskins

    How is the asphalt condition on the 70.3 bike course?
  • Mark CardinaleMark Cardinale

    Update from the race director on the logistics for the 70.3 and sprint taking place on the same day.  Also, note a change to the run course - should make for a faster run by taking out the 2 hills you previously needed to run twice.

    Link

    @Eric - the road conditions in general are very good.  You'll be fine with either 23's or 25's.

  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom

    Thanks Mark good info!  

    I had a nightmare from hell week, last minute business trip, no training and stuck in the airport on sunday for 9 hours.  I got home at 3am Thursday morning. 

     

  • Paula Nystrom Paula Nystrom

    What training plan is everyone following?  I still have to follow up on how to fold the 70.3 into the Boulder 140.6 with the compressed timeline.  I hope everyone's training is going well, time to kick it into high gear!

  • Gabe PetersonGabe Peterson
    Hey team...I posted my draft race plan for Boulder 70.3. I would love to get feedback on on the course from veterans and/or locals.

    http://members.endurancenation.us/Forums/tabid/57/aff/25/afv/topic/aft/18710/Default.aspx
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