Ironman Florida : Official Thread

I did IMFL in 2007...and excited to be doing it in 09.  You have PLENTY of time to let it consume your thoughts!!  Just heal properly and get back to running when you can.  You don't want to burn out - keep the race in your mind's eye...but don't let it take over your life, at least not yet. 

I work part time, homeschool my 12 and 9 year old, have a hubby and 2 dogs...my best advice is to learn how to be ORGANIZED.  It will save you lots of time in the long run.  Oh, and ENJOY!!!  To me, the Ironman is more about the journey than the actual race  

^^^Definitely let yourself heal!  Now is the time to deal with that.  There are several people that have used aqua jogging to supplement when they have had leg issues and it has helped them a lot! Get healthy!

I am pumped about the journey, and in essence, for me it has already started--I use it for my motivation when the wind is beating me up on the bike, or I don't want to roll out of bed...I keep telling myself, do it for the Ironman.

Yes, it will be my first Ironman and I am EXCITED!! Looking forward to the next 11 months of training "with" all of y'all. It will be a challenge to get it all in with my job--I stay fairly busy...but that's all part of that journey!

This will be my first IM.  I am currently doing an 8 week base period for the New Orleans 70.3 in April.  I plan to take a couple weeks off after that race to rejuvenate and then start back at the base period for IMFL.   I know it is a long season but I think with discipline and taking the rest period in between the 2 "A" races I should be in good shape.

Good luck everyone.

Hi Everybody!

I'm with all the first timers - still can't believe I actually signed up. Taking a very long off-season, will have my usual NYC Oly in late July, take a few weeks and then start back at the IM plan full force. Completed my first HIM in October 08. Mostly worried about over training cause of the late date. I think about it everyday too -looking forward to watching and taping the Televised Ironman this coming weekend - Happy training

Another first timer here. I'm interested to know whether or not this is your first time and why you chose to do an Ironman?  Also, what are your plans for between now and when it time time to start training for IMFL 09?

After discovering my love for triathlon, I decided that the time was right for an Ironman. Right now, I am able to dedicate the time required to train. Ultimately, I am attracted to the extremeness on Ironman and I want to see what I am capabale of.

For now, I'm in the middle of my running season which will wrap up in mid-january with a marathon. Then, after a break, I'll focusing on a half iron in May then IMFL after that.

First time IM too. I'm currently sidelined from running for the next 6 weeks due to a cycling accident in October. The Dr. said I have a severe bone bruise. The back of my knee was run over and my beloved Colnago carbon frame was smashed. 
For the next 6 weeks, Iwill focus on swimming, cycling and core work. Hopefully the knee will heal quickly and the other work will pay off.

The 2009 season was planned prior to finding out about the 6 week layoff. I read somewhere that Patience was the 4th discipline of triathlon.

This is my second.  I did IMFL in 07.  Took last year off to please the family, but not sure I can do that again!  We'll see how this year goes.  I sort of fell into it - a natural progression-and did it as a fundraiser for MDA.  I'll be raising funds again this year, and trying to set a PR.

In the mean time, I think I'm going to do some Half Mary trail runs this winter, then gear up for St. Anthony's Oly in April, Rock n Rollman HIM end of May (up your way) and then I'm not sure what between May and Nov...maybe just a lot of training   I love the looooong bike rides and can't wait to get into those again...actually I love all the long stuff

I plan on trying to Volunteer next year. I wa signed up for 08 but had some family issues, incuding life support, to deal with.

  Hope not to see you there ( I'll be in the medical tent).

Hello all,      

New triathlete here.  I am a recovering fatman registered to race IMFL 2009.  My little brother raced in IMNZ 2008 and that got me motivated to get off my 30 year old overweight behind and get in shape.

I finished my first marathon last month.  It may have taken me a little over 5 hours to do it but it felt pretty good for someone who couldn't run 2 miles 12 months ago.  I definately put the "slow" in slowtwitch.  I am a 9-10 pace kinda guy.  Yesterday I ran six miles and decided to sprint the last lap.  According to Garmin I never broke a 6:40 pace.  That was me at a dead sprint.  I don't know how you fast people do it, especially over a long distance but my hat's off to you.  I fell like I can go forever at my 9-10 pace but as soon as I speed up I fall apart fast.

By the way DitchDoc I am also a paramedic. At least I assume you are a medic looking at your name.  I work in a fire department over near Atlanta.  Good luck to everyone.  I will see ya in November.

~ IMFL '09 ~ This will be my first as well... I am looking forward to adding the 140.6 to my life's resume.  This past year's training and racing at the sprint, olympic and half-iron distances has allowed me to get into the shape I was in as a 21yr old Marine... That's a cool feeling at 39!  In early 2006, I weighed in at a hefty 230 (41.5 inch waist) with back problems, etc...  Now at 175, 31" waist and running a consistent sub 7 pace for a 10k, I can't wait for my IMFL journey to begin.  I am excited and finding it hard to pull back on the training reins.  I am doing some off-season training (mostly running - 26.2 in January), but I am anxious to get started on the road towards Florida.  I hope to see many of you on that same road... 

Hello again!

 Quick question, I am sure this has been asked before.  I have tried to load a 100k image and a 50k image for my profile photo.  Both have been too big.  Just how small a file does the profile photo have to be?

 Thanks!