Okey dokey, so, I'm doing Lake Stevens this weekend as a training race for IM Canada at the end of August.

Pretty sure you can track me here: http://ironmanlakestevens.com/ though I don't know my bib number yet.

My goals for the race:
1) don't panic on the swim. It's a wave start, which helps. I plan to start at the back of the wave and off to the side. I'd rather swim extra distance than be in the middle of the washing machine. Goal time is 45-50 minutes. (though really, my main goal is to just swim steady and remain calm! )

2) The bike course is hilly. 3500 feet over 56 miles. My goals are to keep my power in check and not overdo it on the bike. I tend to leave a lot on the bike course and consequently suffer on the run. Also, need to hydrate hydrate hydrate on this ride, especially if it looks to be hot. Though, right now the weather looks perfect. http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail6/USWA0219
Goal time is 3:20, but given how hilly it is, 3:30 will be OK too.

3) Run: I'm planning a run-walk strategy on 4/1 intervals from the get-go. Hoping to eke out 10:30 per mile this way, but 11:00 would be OK too. Goal time is 2:30 or less.

Factoring in transitions, potty breaks, etc., I hope to be done in 6:45. MY only other half to date I did 7:09, though that was a 58 mile bike course, not 56. I'm pretty sure I can do better than that this time around, but I guess we'll find out....

Anyone else doing Lake Stevens?