08/07/2022
Ironman 70.3 (Self-Supported) Trial 1
Also known as Half Ironman. This is a little fun project to evaluate the feasibility for self-support, with the official events with entry fee around USD500 and USD800 for half and full Ironman respectively. This will also save the hassle of flights and bike logistics. With that said, official events definitely give a great atmosphere, as well as support for the best time.
With that, here is the timeline for me.
0654-0754 - 1.9km Swim
0754-0800 - Shower, clothing change and transition
0800-1300 - 90km Cycle
1308-1615 - 21km Run
I used an ActiveSG swimming complex as base, at it is a great place to keep the bicycle and for hydration.
This is quite a good guage, with the slower pace in all 3 categories. With the swim having the best condition in the swimming pool, cycle not so due to the amount of waiting at the traffic junctions, and run in a hot and sunny afternoon.
I am definitely underprepared, physically for the hot afternoon run, as well as miscalculated the hydration for the run. Fueling wise is great, mainly on cereal bars and occasional milk coffee, good sustaining energy.
Definitely can improve the route for less stopping and better hydration location. The swim-cycle transition took longer than I thought.
Overall, it is an interesting test, and a little window into the real challenge when it comes to Full Ironman.😊
Anyone who want to do it, feel free to check out the cycling and running routes.
Run
https://strava.app.link/x5v3WVJaurb
Ride
https://strava.app.link/6qZQ1Y8aurb
