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Stanners from the Bridge wrote (see)

Quick question for Garmin and the like users. I have a target time in mind that I would like to complete the run in. Is it a dangerous tactic to set the Garmin to alert me when my average pace drops below that needed to achieve my target? I am thinking it could panic me etc and throw me even more off track.

Have you got the 910XT?  If so, maybe use the Virtual Partner?  My ride/run sessions are all uphill or downhill so i can never maintain a steady pace/speed throughout the laps.  If i see that I'm behind at certain points i can put in a bit more effort to 'catch up'.  Is good over longer distances particularly - especially when i can do a bit on analysis on the PC when i get back and measure it against my HR...

ultimately though, I haven't done this as a full on iron distance race/brick so i expect to bike and swim slower on the day than i am in training.  dont know if this is a helpful comment or not

my kids might be there too if possible (not sure yet as we are just arranging transport and seeing who else from my family is coming down).  they did the DIY feed station and had a great time.

Feed station

Barley
Fraggle
Iron Little Sister
mathschick
Meldy MM and wife
Mouse
Mr Zuvai
Mrs Digger
Mrs Matt (part of the day as she also needs to shout at 7755matt a bit)
Mrs SA + Jordy
Muffin
Rafiki
Ridgebackmax
Shuffling
Slowerthanilook
Soup Dragon
SuckitupButterCup (and possibly Mr Buttercup)
Trogs
Hope
Garr
Debbo

Mrs Jammy Dodger2

Camping

7755matt and Mrs Matt
Hope
Schmunks
Barley
Meldy
Mouse
Rafi
Ridgebackmax
Mrs Digger
Iron Little Sister
Frags
Soupy
Debbo

BIG SWIM

1.5K

SuckitupButtercup

3K

Mrs SA
Barley
Meldy

5K

Rafi

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Pudge
The Evil Pixie

Jammy Dodger 2

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