Ford Ironman 70.3 California : Official Thread (Page 5)

Here they are:

Swim Waves:
Wave No# Time Division Color of cap
1 6:40 Pro M Silver
2 6:43 Pro W FL. Pink
3 6:46 Paratriathlete FL. Orange
4 6:50 M 25-29 Fl. Yellow
5 6:53 M 25-29 White
6 6:57 M 40-44 Purple
7 7:00 M 40-44 FL. Green
8 7:03 M 35-39 Orange
9 7:07 M 35-39 Light Blue
10 7:10 M 35-39 Green
11 7:13 M 18-24 / M 50-54 Royal Blue
12 7:17 M 55 + / W 40-44 Yellow
13 7:21 W 18-24 / w 45+ LT. Pink
14 7:25 W 25-29 Navy
15 7:29 W 35-39 Red
16 7:33 W 30-34 Fl. Yellow
17 7:37 M 45-49 White
18 7:41 M 30-34 Purple
19 7:45 M 30-34 Silver
20 7:48 M 30-34 FL. Green

Sorry about the water pump Eric. Maybe some good luck will come your way and you'll still be able to race. I sure hope so.

As far as my taper goes, it doesn't go until later next week. This weekend is 2:45 run, 4 hour bike with :40 minute brick run on Sunday and the usual speed swim and 2 form swims per week. I will start a bit of a taper next week, I believe. OWS is definitely on the agenda, too. Oh, and I'm trying a caffeine taper. Today is day 2 and I haven't killed anyone yet, so that's a good sign. I've had friends who did the 3-week caffeine taper and then come race day had lots of extra umph when they had a bit of cola or gels with 2x caffeine, FWIW.

Just wanted to give you all still in an update:  I rode Camp Pendleton today and then did my brick run on the strand where the run will be. Here's my blog entry from today's ride. It wasn't completely the course, but on base and over some of the roads we'll be traversing. "This was maybe the most windy bike and run I've had. My speed against the wind was only 10 or 11 mph, then with the wind at my back (have a much better understanding of that phrase now) I was up to 24-25 without much effort. On the run, same thing. I ran along the strand where the 70.3 will be held and running into the wind my pace was way higher than usual. I probably could have leaned into the wind and have it held me at times, seriously. I'm going to check and see what the gusts were. I know the forecast called for 25 to 30 mph winds. Much of my ride was on base, too, so it's just a lot of open space and near the ocean so lots of opportunity for wind. Whew! Whatever doesn't kill ya makes ya stronger, right? I actually feel pretty good....now."

Okay, wanted to add that the harbor was a bit choppy, but not too bad. However, in the little part where we're out in the open ocean for a while, there were some wind blown white caps. No breaking waves, but it was quite windblown surf, which means bi-lateral breathing might, just might help. But I gotta say, I sure hope it's no where near as windy (and it probably won't be) come race day.

On another note, the city is tidying up for the big event. Crews were out trimming palm trees and cleaning up the strand a bit. I usually don't see this in O'side. Oh, the wind had even blown the sand onto the strand and there were rippled sandbars and some sand blowing on the ground. Almost looked like snow. See, it could be worse..it could have been snow!

That's your 70.3 update for today, children. :0)  Carry on.