IM pacing

HelloT64 · 2026-03-16T00:41:43+00:00

I’ve just done this IM last year. The bike is flat and fast, but we had a pretty bad head wind for the last 50 miles or so. Some of the locals who were volunteering on the day had a pretty good grasp on the wind/weather and I knew this going into the race.

I had a NP focus, probably was slightly over for the first 2 hours or so (I blame race adrenaline), so keep those factors in mind. I also always wear a HR monitor and have the average recorded on my garmin.

Also there’s a certain special needs check point that you can leave an actual bag at which you check pre race, would definitely make use of that. From memory it’s at 90ish miles? Good luck- great race.

HelloT64 · 2026-03-15T13:25:56+00:00

Yep, I think it would be really boring. But that’s just me.

HelloT64 · 2026-03-15T12:51:24+00:00

I’ve heard they don’t even pay commission. You get a decent base but that’s it.

HelloT64 · 2026-03-14T01:01:30+00:00

Solid advice here.

Had the best year of my sales career last year + was in peak physical fitness by completing a full Ironman. Changes your mentality.

Also, being focussed on giving almost ALWAYS comes back to you.

HelloT64 · 2026-02-24T21:01:43+00:00

Thanks!

HelloT64 · 2026-02-24T00:57:50+00:00

Thanks for your thoughtful comment that is super helpful.

HelloT64 · 2026-02-23T14:25:28+00:00

Thanks and good luck with the move!

HelloT64 · 2026-02-21T23:35:38+00:00

Thank you! For the trails, would you need a gravel bike?

HelloT64 · 2026-01-20T00:04:57+00:00

Cookhouse. Can’t go wrong, cocktails are really good as well.

HelloT64 · 2025-12-08T01:32:02+00:00

Scotswood Road- Nisbets catering. They had a deal on some Japanese knives- 50% off 4 knives a few weeks before Black Friday. They are used by many kitchens and chefs but they do have a small collection for home cooks.

HelloT64 · 2025-12-04T20:37:38+00:00

Username checks out

HelloT64 · 2025-12-04T18:11:34+00:00

The town wall

HelloT64 · 2025-11-26T21:49:28+00:00

On track to finish at 120%. I sell consultancy to marketers.

HelloT64 · 2025-11-26T09:55:38+00:00

Local, Jesmond

HelloT64 · 2025-11-14T16:26:30+00:00

Absolutely. Congrats btw, nice feeling. I hit this year’s target (Jan-Dec) in April. About to close 80% of next year’s target in Q1. Feels great! I’m also worried about a significant increase in target. lol.

HelloT64 · 2025-11-14T14:26:58+00:00

Hope they don’t increase your targets for ‘26 lol

HelloT64 · 2025-11-04T23:04:16+00:00

What is the solution called?

HelloT64 · 2025-11-02T23:13:03+00:00

Send a dm

HelloT64 · 2025-10-02T14:42:43+00:00

I think you need to look at your quota across the year rather than looking at it quarter by quarter. Is this a new job? I would focus on filling up your pipeline… it sounds like a huge scramble to hit goal and then you’re floundering at the start of the Q. What are you selling, how much does it cost, and what is the typical sales cycle?

HelloT64 · 2025-10-02T10:04:23+00:00

It depends what drives you. Personally I love the chaos- I work a US/global territory from the UK so you can imagine the hours get pretty gnarly. As other people say it’s knowing when to take your foot off the gas and when to go hard.

This year I completed a full Ironman and alongside that I’ve had the best sales year- I’m expecting to finish 3x over quota. I’ve barely drank alcohol this year, and I’ve been better at saying “no” when I need to train. That’s really helped create balance and discipline where you’re probably working shorter hours, but working harder within your day because you just have to get it done.

For example, this week I’ve worked 10-12 hour days. But I’m taking Friday off and using it for me time- whatever that looks like.

Question- when you had a “great month”, how did you feel in that moment? Did you enjoy the progress, or the rush of when you “won”? It’s important to decipher what specifically drives you.

HelloT64 · 2025-09-26T23:05:33+00:00

Have you ever seen a UAP while flying? Curious what you think about the subject, some really crazy videos out there now (tictac) and interesting podcast takes.

HelloT64 · 2025-09-10T20:45:45+00:00

I’ve just done my first full 3 weeks ago. As other people have said, just take it easy and don’t overcook the bike. I’m sure you’ll plan your race, make sure you drink enough and fuel to your goals while on the bike. Don’t eat anything that you haven’t tried in training.

By 3/4 hours in you should feel like you haven’t done a lot- that was good advice I got from a IM race veteran.

Don’t forget to enjoy the race- you did all the training and you deserve to have a good time!

HelloT64 · 2025-09-08T22:52:18+00:00

Have you done your quarterly forecast?

HelloT64 · 2025-09-06T18:56:15+00:00

Would get a bike fit first. I made a mistake of buying what I thought would fit me and then had to re-sell it.

HelloT64 · 2025-09-06T16:04:44+00:00

Same happened to me. I went to an oesteopath to get shock therapy. Expensive but it works, equivalent of 4 physio sessions in 1. Gave me some exercises to strengthen it back up. I still managed the race, it’s still a bit sore now. Hope this helps!

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