Can I put the hammer down on an Oly?

[alpinerabbit]

I probably won't have to walk the run but I will run like 6min/km or slower; or I'll burn out after 5K.

I think I need the HRM so I can push myself to the limit (esp. on the run - except if I get side stitches again, then that's the limit)

The worst that will happen is as said above, I'll finish in maybe 3:10, 3:15 but I still won't be last. I can live with that.

The only pay off would be a sub 3h finish, no one except myself would get excited about that

did I mention I'll really have to swim if I want to break 33 minutes ...

[rocknrollgirl]

I agree with K-what is the worst that will happen? You know you will finish. Go for it. When you get off the bike and start to run, just be conservative and step on the gas slowly. Take it easy for the first mile or two, and then start to let it out.

You can do it.