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Super technical course.

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Take it easy. Injury is the enemy. Endurance is the key. It will take a while. Expect that the second half of the bike will wreck people and that the run will be a challenge. Unfortunately the run is short enough that I think most people will not give up.

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Swim:

• Water is cold, so get the breath under control early.
• There is a decent run in between so kick a bit before standing up to get the blood pressure up.
• Two laps. Should be able to put a good distance on people with that Australian style break.

Bike:

• Eat the gel before starting on the bike
• Most technically challenging course you have ever been on.
• Take it easy.
• HR of 150 is ok, just remember that you might be on the bike for 2.5 hours or more.
• Stop at the aid station and eat/drink. You probably cannot when you are biking.
• Most technical portion is the second half of the first loop.

Run:

• Trail run, 6.5 miles. only water break is at 3.5mi
• Don’t worry about the water!!!! Charge!!!! but lighter feet 😛
• Run should be hard the whole way.
• Take up to 20 seconds at that aid station for water, gatorade… but go. That last 3 miles is where you need to pass people with some gumption.

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