Ironman St George Utah
Experienced Ironman finishers claim Ironman St George to be the “Toughest Ironman in North America”
SWIM
14 Degrees.
Don’t forget to wear a neoprene hat under official swim hat to reduce heat loss.
Practise lots of cold water swimming.
BIKE
Dry air can cause a sore throat
You reach 5,000 feet during the bike expect high heart rates due to the altitude and reduced oxygen available.
20 mile per hour gusty head winds
As the temperature rises the wind direction changes during the day.
Winds were up to 50 mph the day before the 2010 Ironman
For example the wind was in your face up the first hill and second time it was a tail wind.
Use a 39/27 to save your legs for the horrendous hilly Ironman marathon.
RUN
Some parts were 8% so you need to walk
Practise run walk off road to stimulate this hard run.
Some athletes lose their voice due to the dry air.
Don’t look t the times in your age group and think this is an easy Ironman to qualify because it a toughie!
More detail to follow form Ironmen and Ironwomen who have finsihed this event.