Ironman 70.3 Oregon Course: Tips & Overview

[@SuccessSeeker79]

Could you please help me. I have just started learning to swim over the last few months and I want to do a 70.3 Ironman I’m having trouble with learning the breathing. Could you explain what I need to do? Do I breath out as soon as my face hits the water and grab more air every two strokes or do I hold my breath and let it out just before grabbing more air? It’s been months of training and I can only get about 200 meters also how do you swim with a faster stroke in triathlon swimming with people because I know it’s different then swimming in a pool where you try to glide Because in open water people and hit you and mess up your stroke please help thanks

[@SimonShi]

Hey, I would work on doing bobbs in the water. So you're stationary and you're just going up and down (above and under water). Breathe in when you're out of water and breathe out through your nose when you're underwater. If you're fast enough and have a good technique, you should be able to get hit and still keep somewhat of a perfect technique in open water. I offer coaching if you want me to really help you get that swim ready. I have a survey on my site: thesimonshi dot com Looking forward to hearing from you! -Simon

[@Pian0Mon]

I'll be there! So, left of the Island then make your way to the center beyond, spot a lone tree, right turn to swim out. Do most people break 20 minutes on the swim or is that just because you're a super fast swimmer?

[@SimonShi]

Yep! Good luck out there! The current was fast that day. It tends to slow down a bit in July but still, slow swimmers will literally be going fast and have a swim PR! I swam 16:10 last year I think.

[@Sphynx300zx]

In your video you can clearly see the bottom of rocks and it looks pretty shallow. How much of the swim is like that? And was that right at the beginning oe closer to the island?

[@SimonShi]

Sorry. Just seeing this week after the race Just some parts are shallow If you stay to the right before the island, you’ll run into some shallow waters based on other people’s experience

[@amarachristensen6121]

How’s the wind?

[@SimonShi]

It wasn’t that bad on that day. A lot of parts are very open out in the country roads. So if there are any winds, my guess is you’ll be affected Pretty shaded the first section on river road

[@ike7351]

I was volunteering there this year and I think I saw you as you were leaving

[@SimonShi]

Thanks for volunteering!!!

[@fisherbean]

Hey Simon! Thanks for this and all your videos, super helpful, man! Looking forward to racing this course in 2024!💪

[@SimonShi]

Thanks a lot!! And glad you liked them! Maybe I'll see you in Salem since I'll be there spectating!

[@backcountryfit]

What kind of handlebar bag do you have on the Dimond? I'm rocking the Marquise as well and that set up for training rides looks awesome!

[@SimonShi]

I have a Buriito bag I got from a bike race. Nice to have up front to carry more stuff in it. I think it's called a handlebar bag or something

[@allenvilleendurance]

Great video, love this course, and can’t wait to float the swim!

[@SimonShi]

Hope you enjoy it!!

[@1bajanman]

Awesome, thanks for sharing with me the activities you love.

[@SimonShi]

My pleasure 😊

[@elka2palka]

I did this race twice, I think it's the easiest 70.3 that we have right now by far!

[@SimonShi]

Haha I “easiest” yeah. Always hard but definitely has some fast parts to the course!

[@fisherbean]

thanks Simon! Really helpful recon!

[@SimonShi]

You're welcome!!

[@dennisdeleon7868]

You said swim to the left of the island, is there a possibility that the current will take you on the right side of it and miss the left side?

[@SimonShi]

I don't think so. You have plenty of time and the water pretty much flows to the left of the island so no issue there.

[@dennisdeleon7868]

Thanks Simon

[@jthomp1254]

Such awesome video! Appreciate the recon

[@SimonShi]

Glad you enjoyed it! You're welcome!

[@thecomeback-myjourneytoone8946]

I will be middle of the afternoon finisher, shading still there on the run?

[@SimonShi]

Yes. A little less in some spots but still will be some shade on the course

[@thecomeback-myjourneytoone8946]

@@SimonShi thank you. Your video really helped give me an idea of the race. My 1st 70.3

[@kellywavrin7861]

Thanks for the race recon!

[@SimonShi]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@aj8580]

This is a very fun race!

[@SimonShi]

Yes it is!!