Boise 70.3 2009 - Boo Hiss

So finish in the dark!  Think of all the IM racers out there! 

On a positive note: the run will be cooler and after you finish you won't have to sit in the HEAT and try to cool off/relax.

I say go for it anyway.

OK, well, there's that.  I suppose I am subject to persuasion.  I just know when I meet my BT pals in the p.m. to train I usually fade b/c I'm a poor performer in the p.m. -- not like I plan on anything but finishing a 1st ever HIM, but you know what I mean, I'd like to at least attempt to perform respectably

travljini - 2008-07-03 3:37 PM  I just know when I meet my BT pals in the p.m. to train I usually fade b/c I'm a poor performer in the p.m. -- not like I plan on anything but finishing a 1st ever HIM, but you know what I mean, I'd like to at least attempt to perform respectably

Do you fade even if you've spent the early part of the day resting?  If I go work out after I've worked all day, I fade too. 

Be smart on race day, and it'll be a fine race. 

Anytime in Boise is a great time to be in Boise!

Train as you will race.

We look forward to seeing you!

McFuzz - 2008-07-03 5:27 PM

travljini - 2008-07-03 3:37 PM  I just know when I meet my BT pals in the p.m. to train I usually fade b/c I'm a poor performer in the p.m. -- not like I plan on anything but finishing a 1st ever HIM, but you know what I mean, I'd like to at least attempt to perform respectably

Do you fade even if you've spent the early part of the day resting?  If I go work out after I've worked all day, I fade too. 

Be smart on race day, and it'll be a fine race. 

well, after reading the morning vs evening workouts, I'm starting to think well, if I dont' get up at my usual 4:30/5, etc., and plan to train in the p.m. so I'm used to it, it might not be so bad. That and slamming a Red BUll or two before the swim

 I really had had my heart set on it.  sorta like once I make a commitment to do something and start telling folks, no backing out, no matter what --well, unless I'm dead

travljini - 2008-07-03 4:42 PM

McFuzz - 2008-07-03 5:27 PM

travljini - 2008-07-03 3:37 PM  I just know when I meet my BT pals in the p.m. to train I usually fade b/c I'm a poor performer in the p.m. -- not like I plan on anything but finishing a 1st ever HIM, but you know what I mean, I'd like to at least attempt to perform respectably

Do you fade even if you've spent the early part of the day resting?  If I go work out after I've worked all day, I fade too. 

Be smart on race day, and it'll be a fine race. 

well, after reading the morning vs evening workouts, I'm starting to think well, if I dont' get up at my usual 4:30/5, etc., and plan to train in the p.m. so I'm used to it, it might not be so bad. That and slamming a Red BUll or two before the swim

 I really had had my heart set on it.  sorta like once I make a commitment to do something and start telling folks, no backing out, no matter what --well, unless I'm dead

Energy drinks before swimming are definitely bad news.  I had a training partner who did that once.  She almost fell apart.  I think she was able to swim 200 yards before she thought her heart was going to blow up.

Go ahead and do the race.  It'll be fun.  

Me too!  I'd rather do a race with a late start like that.  Not everyone is an early bird. 

Throughout my life I have always preferred afternoon training, and trained in the AM only when doing doubles. But as for morning swim starts, that is the way to go. When I was on the boat for Alcatraz I actually wished the swim started at 7AM instead of 8AM because of the quickly changing surface conditions. I never thought I'd wish for an earlier swim but I did in that race. 

 I wonder what the wind conditions are like in Boise at 2PM? I am considering this race as well.

Actually, I like the idea. You start at almost the warmest part of the day, and then the temp will peak early on in the bike leg, and then it'll taper on the run.

I'm sick of 7am start times where I don't get really warm until half-way through the run...