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2009-08-31 10:18 AM

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Subject: Irondonks (and soon to be): where you at?

Ok, mentally I dont subscribe to taper madness (but I am also writing this day one of the taper   ).  Instead of freaking out, know that your training has gotten you where you are race ready (assuming you did it- if ya didnt, maybe search 'freaking out')  Anywho, instead of obsessing about things you cant change like the weather, now is the time to make yourself as mentally and physically as ready as you can for the big day.  The former means know your race plan- pacing, hydration, equipment for all conditions, etc.  Visualize those moments in the AM how you will get ready- visualize your azz crossing that finish line.  Physically, get your rest, let nagging injuries heal best they can.  Get your sleep and with the decreased workload, ease back on the feedbag a bit.  Now is a time for reflection and to put the spit shine on the bike, maybe get those teeth whitened for the finishers pic or something.  Oh yeah, you still gotta do the race, but this is the time to stay short and sharp and get yo azz race ready.  Gameday is just around the corner!   EEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!

2009-08-31 10:20 AM
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any other tips from you vets be sure and post em for the fresh meat!

2009-08-31 10:27 AM
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jszat - 2009-08-31 10:20 AM

any other tips from you vets be sure and post em for the fresh meat!

Watch "The Distance".

Thank those that helped you through this, whether it was a coach, your family, friends, etc.  THANK YOU BT, AND THANK YOU TEAM TURBO DONKAI!!!  EEEAAAWWW!!!

Be proud of all your hard work.

Stay positive.

Flip DJDavey off. *whoops, how did that get on the list?*

Remind AmyJo to not drop another chain on the bike course. *mental note ... must .... filter .... my .... thoughts*

Remember, it's YOUR day, so make the most of it and have fun while doing YOUR best!

GOOD LUCK!!



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2009-08-31 10:41 AM
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seriously fill, c'mon, flip djdavey off???? people dont need to be reminded to do that!!  anyway, what i would recommend is just to absorb that atmosphere during the entire time that you are there................it is awesome!!! oh and on the run, take the time to go over and high five people standing on the side, they enjoy it as much as you do!!!!!

and i totally echo thanking those that helped get you to this point..........look back at the year that has gone by and think of the things that might have been missed.......remember, you werent (arent) the only one on your journey, all of your family and friends are with you!

enjoy!

 

2009-08-31 12:52 PM
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djdavey - 2009-08-31 10:41 AM

seriously fill, c'mon, flip djdavey off???? people dont need to be reminded to do that!!  anyway, what i would recommend is just to absorb that atmosphere during the entire time that you are there................it is awesome!!! oh and on the run, take the time to go over and high five people standing on the side, ...

Well, for you it would be a high five, to those people standing on the side they would have to bend down and do a low five.   (just teasing, DJ).

2009-08-31 3:50 PM
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I have a nagging feeling that I am under trained, so I'm tossin' the whole "taper" idea out the window and hittin' a big race simulation this weekend - 4000 yd OWS, century, 16 mile brickey...

Who's with me?! Onward into the abyss!

2009-08-31 3:56 PM
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I'm really traying to figure out my hydration for race day:  Miller High Life? Spotted Cow? Bloodys Mary's? or maybe a combination of all three. 

2009-08-31 4:01 PM
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cweninger - 2009-08-31 3:56 PM

I'm really traying to figure out my hydration for race day:  Miller High Life? Spotted Cow? Bloodys Mary's? or maybe a combination of all three. 



Miller High Life? If you're gonna be in Madison you need to enjoy a Madison beer, try something from Ale Asylum, or even Capital (Middleton - close enough). You'll get drunk a lot faster.
2009-08-31 4:06 PM
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cweninger - 2009-08-31 3:56 PM

I'm really traying to figure out my hydration for race day:  Miller High Life? Spotted Cow? Bloodys Mary's? or maybe a combination of all three. 



Save some for me for the post-game....
2009-08-31 4:07 PM
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cweninger - 2009-08-31 3:56 PM

I'm really traying to figure out my hydration for race day:  Miller High Life? Spotted Cow? Bloodys Mary's? or maybe a combination of all three. 



I really think you need all three...  but order of consumption is critical to ensure top performance all day...  obviously you'll want to start with the bloody mary...  ideally made spicy...  with a lot of condiments to go with it...  need to build that solid base early...  then i think you transition into the spotted cow...  and i think this is were you just hammer it...  you just go after these and really push the pace hard...  depending on how you feel.. you may just want to stick with the spotted cow...  with a comfortably aggressive pacing strategy you should be okay here... however if you need to back it off a little...  thats when you move into the miller high life... and then you can basically just coast it to the finish line from there... 

however, its critical to get out fast though... so you're not playing catch up all day...  i'm confident you can nail this one clint...  i'll be there to cheer you on...!!!

2009-08-31 5:05 PM
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^^I agree with that strategy Clint, and I am sure that you and Craig will be in fine form.

 

As for me, the legs feel really good, and mentally I feel ready at this point.  Just some last minute logistics to work out and I think we are good.  I know I did the training I could and I am ready to go.  Once this shoulder thing gets taken care of I will really be ready.  It feels better today, except I still can't cough, laugh, or sneeze without some nice sharp pain, but one more ART appointment if it isn't better by Wednesday and I think it will be fine.  heck, we have 13 days.  My biggest problem is to not check out mentally from some other duties, like WORK. 

2009-08-31 5:06 PM
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I'm on a boat.  Where are you?

2009-08-31 6:10 PM
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cweninger - 2009-08-31 3:56 PM

I'm really traying to figure out my hydration for race day:  Miller High Life? Spotted Cow? Bloodys Mary's? or maybe a combination of all three. 

 

Dude, those who don't know their history are doomed to repeat it:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=173085

 

2009-08-31 10:30 PM
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cweninger - 2009-08-31 1:56 PM

I'm really traying to figure out my hydration for race day:  Miller High Life? Spotted Cow? Bloodys Mary's? or maybe a combination of all three. 



You can carry 3 bottles on the bike, right? No need to choose.
2009-08-31 10:31 PM
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PeterAK - 2009-08-31 5:06 PM

I'm on a boat.  Where are you?



At kinkos straight flippin copies.
2009-09-01 9:11 AM
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graceful_dave - 2009-08-31 10:31 PM
PeterAK - 2009-08-31 5:06 PM I'm on a boat.  Where are you?

At kinkos straight flippin copies.


This video still kills me everytime.

2009-09-01 12:02 PM
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I am FREAKIN out.  My taper looks like it is going to be cold turkey... 'freeeek-kin stones.'  Looking to recover from the procedure and hopefully be pain free come the 13th.  It also looks like my plan and goals need to be adjusted...long, slow, and injury free.
2009-09-01 12:04 PM
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OK, I admit to being excited................possibly even a little giddy today about things!!!!

oh wait, thats cuz its travis' bday and he said he was treating to rocky's and cake tonight!!!!

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