My Half Ironman race strategy for this weekend.

I thought I’d post a bit about my race this weekend.  I’m doing the Florida Challenge half distance race down in Clermont.  It’s a non-wetsuit swim, bike over some tough rolling hills and a HOT run with minimal shade coverage.  Here’s what I’m thinking (along with some tangentially related pro-tips):

Equipment: most likely no wetsuit.  Bike [...]

What should I wear in my upcoming race?

The attire you choose during racing depends on several factors:

Comfort.  You won’t want to be chafing a few miles into the bike or run.
Aerodynamics.  Any clothing choice should be tight-fitting, to minimize drag on the swim and bike.
Pockets.  In longer races, you’ll probably want pockets to hold the miscellaneous stuff you’ll need to carry.
Color.  This [...]

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