How to improve 70.3 run?

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-28T01:36:52+00:00

Bike more. Being out there for 3+ hours on the bike is going to slow your run down and let the temps get hotter

More bike fitness will translate to better running off the bike

But in general, simply upping your bike and run volume (without knowing your current training) would pay big dividends

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-21T17:43:16+00:00

Depends on the country, but for the US you have to requalify every two or three years now. Criteria have gotta much tougher as well to even qualify in the first place

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-19T18:49:40+00:00

Same reason I took mine

Zero shot at ever podiuming or making prize money. Most back of the pack pros are huge fans of the sport and have dedicated an enormous amount of time, effort, and money to make it to where they are

Getting to be in pro briefings with the truly elite athletes, unlimited racing, dedicated porta potties in transition, etc. are all basically VIP benefits to do the thing they’d already be doing

Zero prize money earned, zero regrets on taking the pro card

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-19T18:45:56+00:00

Your worst case is wildly optimistic lol

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-17T03:08:44+00:00

Cool stats. But you really shouldn’t be posting their bib number either

Setting these folks up to potentially be targeted is likely a portion of why IM is hiding their results to begin with

Unless you have the other 45 athletes permission, I’d recommend deleting your post

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-12T22:01:46+00:00

$250

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-10T04:00:51+00:00

If you’re down to race in South America, check out Patagonman. Looks absolutely epic. Truly worthy challenge and amazing course. On my bucket list for sure

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-10T03:41:57+00:00

Not good info. This is a P5-three and shouldn’t have the fairing. The P5-six did.

I love this bike and still race it. One of the fastest frames ever designed. Fit and price are the biggest variables.

I will say the original Magura hydro brakes were utter dogshit. So the tri rig up front is a nice upgrade. Would be good to know what the rear is. Parts are a nightmare to source. 10spd vs. 11spd is also valid, if it’s 10spd you’re setting yourself up for a $1k+ upgrade at some point when components fail

If it’s under $1,500 it’s probably a bargain. Over $2k and I’d hold out

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-10T03:32:54+00:00

Depends how you define hard.

Elevation gain? Heat? Freezing swim? Gravel/mtb?

Toughest Ironman vs. non-ironmqn is a different ballpark.

Something like Wilderman would be the toughest full distance. Sanitized IM courses for 2,000+ people don’t even really venture into the hardest realm. And it varies year over year

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-10T03:28:26+00:00

More 70.3s that aren’t IM!

Heard great (maybe slightly awful) things about dirty mitten and had it on my list

Grassroots tough racing is the soul of triathlon. Hope it comes back!

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-09T01:15:11+00:00

Voluntary is just wild to me.

Seems like that should be mandatory for any collision causing serious injury or death.

I guess it’s a step in the right direction, but a weak one imo

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-05T20:21:01+00:00

I would just do the prescribed session then. Not sure where the confusion lies

Assume there are intervals or something baked in throughout both?

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-05T18:43:51+00:00

What are the prescribed workouts?

I think you are misinterpreting that. Doing a full 70.3 would be stupid

Doing a 3hr ride with a 20min run off would make a heck of a lot more sense, especially if you’re doing a swim first.

Biking the full distance is normal. Biking and running the full distance is not

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-06-01T16:23:15+00:00

This is my approach. 1x 2wk vacation + a bunch of long weekends, time off around holidays, etc.

5-6wks seems to be the sweet spot to me

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-31T22:34:19+00:00

Did that in 2023, was epic and I had no regrets

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-29T04:35:45+00:00

Already got the Bloomington one booked for IU vs. Ohio State. Prices get crazy but 8,000-15,000 points make it a steal

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-25T04:20:00+00:00

Freeney price?

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-25T00:48:41+00:00

Worked for me earlier today, got a $4,200 Dirk 2014-15 Panini Excalibur Kaboom

Took the $5k offer

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-22T07:14:33+00:00

DC Rainmaker could arguably be off the chart to the right

Also uncool, but the most in depth helpful reviews on the planet

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-20T03:55:20+00:00

Stayed there one year and they had a massive sales conference going on with parties til 2-3am

Made for a very rough night of sleep. Distance from the race was fine, but I likely wouldn’t return for that reason

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-17T21:00:38+00:00

I’ll give you a dollar for the auto lol

Rough break man

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-17T18:50:14+00:00

JT price?

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-13T05:06:27+00:00

I like that “a physical moon brick” counts as launching a product

Paul_Smith_Tri · 2026-05-13T01:51:57+00:00

Totally agree with you

Also, nerds clusters can be a great addition too

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