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2012-10-30 10:57 AM
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Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Austin : Official Thread

Way to go everyone!  This was my first 70.3 as well.  I had a conservative goal of sub 6 hours, and an aggressive goal of 5:30.  I finished in 5:25.  Very happy with the result!  Some of my personal obstacles were -  leaky goggles the entire swim, bike computer not working (have no idea why) so rode based on HR and mile markers, self dehydration on the run (shouldn't have taken that last metasalt capsule).

Overall, a good experience.  I think the organizers did a good job with logistics of the race and the venue was solid.  Anyways, congrats to all you finishers!

Enjoy the recovery, we've earned it!

2012-12-24 8:00 PM
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Hi all,

Not sure how many are still following this thread.  I plan to race in 2013 and wondered about hotels.  Any suggestions? 

I'm also thinking about renting a bike.  Doesn't seem to be a service to ship my bike.  Anyone rent a bike?

 

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Duane

2012-12-25 7:03 AM
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Duanerice - 2012-12-24 9:00 PM

Hi all,

I plan to race in 2013 and wondered about hotels.  Any suggestions? 

I'm also thinking about renting a bike.  Doesn't seem to be a service to ship my bike.  Anyone rent a bike?

 

Thanks,

Duane



I'm still listening!

On hotels, there is nothing at or even close to the race site. If the race does not do any official hotels, your closest hotels will be clustered along I-35 North, about 10 minutes away by car. The good news...you'll find every flavor of hotel there, along all kinds of restaurants.

On your bike, I cannot help you much on rentals. But I would contact Jack and Adam's, because I am certain they can set you up with a quality rental, and they might be able to receive your bike in a shipment. These folks know tris, sponsor a lot of local events, were at the expo in 2012 and can likely help you out. http://www.jackandadams.com/

Good luck, Duane.
2012-12-25 9:12 AM
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Thanks!

 

2013-01-20 7:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Austin : Official Thread

Thanks everyone for all the info, good stuff!

Does this event sell out early?  I saw that someone waited until a few days before the event in 2010 and still got in.  I won't know my work schedule until a couple months before the race this year but really want to do this one.  Anyone have any advise?

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