Swim
“Keep moving and stay calm. Relax the whole way through. Cruise through the swim. Don’t try very hard. Treat it as the warm-up for the day. Relax your stroke. Remember to take nice long strokes, and breathe.”

Bike
“Aim for a heart rate between 140-145 on the bike. Expect that your heart rate will be elevated with adrenaline as you come off the swim. Err on the side of caution. Be especially cautious, aiming for low 140s to Osoyoos. IronMan doesn’t start until the base of Richter. Expect the unexpected. Enjoy Yellow Lake. Continue reading →