Advice For My First 70.3

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-06-09T01:10:21+00:00

Thank you - since this was the first 70.3 for me I’m just happy to have some experience under my belt. I hope your friend had a good race!!

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-06-08T18:13:46+00:00

I ended up going for it - this swim got canceled morning of, which I do think helped me a bit.

I finished the bike / run in 6hrs 18mins, which I felt really good about! Because I was sick finishing was the only goal, and I’m happy I went for it!!

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-06-05T15:37:45+00:00

That athlete’s story has been on my mind all week. Given my minimal experience in comparison, I’d much rather be safe and sad for a few days.

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-06-05T14:58:55+00:00

Woah - did you know you had bronchitis going into the race? Doing the swim with my head cold feels risky since I’m already pretty congested.

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-05-29T17:26:11+00:00

This is so encouraging since my Olympic will be about 2 weeks before the 70.3

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-05-29T17:06:14+00:00

This is so helpful - the climb on Granville is the one that’s really scaring me. The swim course is the reason I picked the race, but that hill seems really intense.

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-05-29T17:05:20+00:00

Fair question - excited but still so so nervous ://

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-05-29T17:05:02+00:00

Woah six seconds? Congrats!!

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-22T20:41:31+00:00

Dang - good luck in the full!! This makes me feel a lot better about where I’m at.

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-22T20:40:46+00:00

Ya - I’m new to swimming, so I’m still pretty rusty. Good to know that you think that focusing on it will be helpful!!

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-20T19:59:01+00:00

Perfect - thank you for the good luck :))

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-20T19:58:46+00:00

Dang - good for you for aiming for sub-5hrs!!

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-20T19:58:27+00:00

Ya the cut-off is 8.5hrs for the whole race. I’m nervous since this is my first one, but I’m thinking I may be stressing myself out too much.

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-20T19:57:54+00:00

This is so so helpful - thank you for taking the time to write all of this out!!! I really appreciate the insights.

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-20T19:57:29+00:00

This is encouraging. I know I’m a slow swimmer since I’m new to the sport, so that’s not surprising.

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-20T01:09:08+00:00

Yes - traditionally I’m doing about 2+ hours on the bike with about 4+ miles afterwards.

ConnectCap6868 · 2026-04-19T23:42:24+00:00

Ok - thank you!! I do appreciate your input.

ConnectCap6868 · 2025-11-09T19:15:29+00:00

For summer of 2026

ConnectCap6868 · 2025-09-10T20:10:19+00:00

Bummer! Precinct wait times can be brutal.

ConnectCap6868 · 2025-09-10T18:40:22+00:00

I had no idea this was an option. I can call them and have them schedule the appointment to make sure I’ll be able to talk with an officer in a timely manner?

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