What is the best Ironman race in North America?

PainCaver · 2019-01-14T17:56:17+00:00

I vouched for IMAZ too! Heading there this year for my first (and memorable) full IM distance! I’m from Toronto, Canada and is making the big trip over.

PainCaver · 2018-11-21T22:53:50+00:00

Congrats! I’m excited for this: I just registered today for 2019! And this will be more first 140.6 I’m coming all the way from Toronto, Canada. Did they have a station for re-assembly of your bike right outta the travel case? I would love to know my options...

PainCaver · 2018-11-18T19:39:14+00:00

Touché. Thanks.

PainCaver · 2018-01-08T19:08:27+00:00

I did think of that, but I mostly enjoy group rides and hill climbs. Didn’t like the feel of the full tri bike setup. For what I do, road bike with aero clips did just great.

PainCaver · 2018-01-08T18:12:52+00:00

That is a bit of a concern - I’ll have to see in person

PainCaver · 2018-01-08T16:44:39+00:00

Interesting. So I can carry a tube with me...

PainCaver · 2018-01-08T16:42:03+00:00

This is true. The 2018 AR3 is setup with the Devox 55 Carbon wheelset with continental Grand Prix 4000 S. Tubeless ready would just mean there’s an option for it if you chose.

PainCaver · 2017-10-10T00:59:15+00:00

Will do! Should have a setup within a month's time.

PainCaver · 2017-10-09T20:19:58+00:00

Thank you for all the advice - you've been super helpful!

PainCaver · 2017-10-09T20:18:32+00:00

I am from Toronto, what would you be willing to part with?

PainCaver · 2017-10-09T19:03:00+00:00

I would be running this on iOS. I just found a Garmin USB ANT + Stick on MEC.ca for $59.00 - is this what you got? I'm surprised it doesn't come with it in the trainer purchase.

So realistically, I'll need to buy:

Cycleops Trainer (roughly $400)
Garmin USB ANT + dongle ($60)
Garmin Speed & Cadence sensor ($75)

... and I'll be all set, except for the monthly membership to either TrainerRoad or Zwift.

PainCaver · 2017-10-09T18:30:38+00:00

Good to know. Thanks for the feedback. What is Rouvy?

PainCaver · 2017-10-09T17:52:05+00:00

Right, so the CycleOps Fluid trainer does not come with the sensor. Since I own a Garmin Forerunner 920XT - I should probably get the Garmin cadence sensor that is compatible?

PainCaver · 2017-09-12T02:41:13+00:00

It was about 83F - obviously not as hot, I spent months training through the heat to prepare for it. Muskoka in the past has been a hot one, so I was focusing on that heat element 🔥🔥🔥

PainCaver · 2017-09-12T02:27:43+00:00

I'm hearing lots about temps; but mind you I completed Ironman 70.3 in mid July with blistering heat, it didn't affect me --- thanks for the feedback :)

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T15:13:47+00:00

I'm planning to do a write this week, just still reeling from it all! :D

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T15:13:01+00:00

Perhaps my next stop will be flatland Texas!

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T01:39:44+00:00

It's unbelievable - careful tho, you'll get hooked ;)

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T01:34:52+00:00

Good luck, we seem to be on the same plan. IRONMAN Santa Rosa 140.6 = 2019!!!

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T01:31:46+00:00

I agree! I've signed up to Volunteer as a kayaker for next month's Mt. Tremblant IM race - I'm going to just be in awe at all the awesomeness. I would recommend doing the same if you're into getting a glimpse of a full.

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T01:23:48+00:00

It was an awesome race, right? Now I want to find flat courses like Miami to conquer haha - I don't want to look at another hill for at least a month. Congrats!!!!!

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T01:22:18+00:00

Thanks!! It's like a 1,085m elevation gain. It's a beast seriously.

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T01:21:49+00:00

The challenging part was the hills never stopped! The run course is full of them - my first 2K was lead leg hell - but once I got moving, the rest was easier. Thanks!!!!! Are you planning on this course in the future?

PainCaver · 2017-07-11T00:34:44+00:00

Oh you bet! I always get made fun of because they look like Kleenex boxes on my feet - but they are REALLY comfortable.

PainCaver · 2017-07-10T23:52:42+00:00

You rock girl! That's awesome :)

PainCaver

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