Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 10)

aarthofe - 2013-03-26 7:44 AM I am pretty excited for this "warm"  weather this weekend low 50's  I have not gotten the bike outside yet so looking forward to Saturday.  Any advice what I should wear in the 50's when cycling?  I have never gone out unless it was 60's, and that has to change.  But the good news is I feel Spring coming!  I hope everyone's training is going good, I am LOVING it

Personally I'd wear tri shorts and a long sleeve jersey, and socks. But I get hot easy. I might pack my gloves with me just in case. Enjoy the ride!

Hubbie - 2013-03-26 10:06 PM

aarthofe - 2013-03-26 7:44 AM I am pretty excited for this "warm"  weather this weekend low 50's  I have not gotten the bike outside yet so looking forward to Saturday.  Any advice what I should wear in the 50's when cycling?  I have never gone out unless it was 60's, and that has to change.  But the good news is I feel Spring coming!  I hope everyone's training is going good, I am LOVING it

 

Personally I'd wear tri shorts and a long sleeve jersey, and socks. But I get hot easy. I might pack my gloves with me just in case. Enjoy the ride!

The "rule" I have always heard is "Cover your knees under 60 degrees" So you may want to go go with tights over shorts.  Err on side of being warm, you can always take them off and put in jersey pocket.  

Roads are totally clear on the course, but the shoulders still have a bit of snow and a lot of sand and grit from the winter.  I am starting to see more and more people on the course though....won't be long and my bike will come off the trainer!

Hello, everyone:

Feeling good about running a titch over twelve miles this morning.  My longest run since last fall.   I think I am finally getting past my neuroma issues in my right foot.  Thank goodness!   Yesterday was a 2.25 hour spin on the trainer after a 1.5 mile swim.  Watched "Lincoln" to make the time pass.  It was a pretty good movie.  Generally I don't care for Spielberg movies, but this is an exception.  Next week I think I will spin to "Argo."

Snow is finally melting in MN.  Sidewalks are 98% clear.  Still a bit cold for outside cycling, and the roads have not been swept yet.  Probably a few more weeks until I will start riding outside.

If you have any family and friends wanting to volunteer this year, the volunteer registration page is now open -
http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/ironman/wisconsin/volunteer.aspx#axzz2PDY02led

Still frustrated with my foot issues,  I am starting to run 1.5 miles on the threadmill and still experiencing disconfort but  only time will tell.  My riding is going well  an as usual my swiming  is goign ok.   we have almost 6 months left and all I can do is wait and see.

Thank you Phil! I just signed up for Athlete Registration!

I think there are lots of good opportunities--body marking, the women's T1 or T2 tent and any of the run course will give you a good idea of the day.  If you are willing, being a catcher at the end of the night can be a lot fun!

You are very welcome!  We can NEVER have enough GREAT volunteers!

Thank you for volunteering!  Sounds like you'll beat me as being the uber IM WI volunteer for one year since I'm racing this year!

Brenda that's awesome, I can't wait to see you see in Madison and hopefully I'll be able to make it to the finish to see you there. Thanks for volunteering.

Thank you!!!  You are going to be one tired, but amazed girl at the end of the night.  Enjoy!!!

My wife and I are signed up to be finish line catchers too at the same time slot! It'll be AWESOME to be apart of seeing someones hardwork and dreams come true. I did the race last year and it was the BEST. DAY. EVER!

Thanks for volunteering!

Hey, everyone:

Managed a slow 14.25 mile run today.  Yesterday was two hours on the Kinetic.  I am seriously about to go insane on that trainer.  Intended to go 2.5 hours but it was all I could do to make it to two hours.  I am so going crazy with boredom on that thing.  Please, sun and warmth (and street sweepers) come to my rescue!  Swimming is going great.   Love, love, love swim workouts!

How is everyone else doing?  Is it normal to feel behind the curve on the bike program at this stage?  I know I will have solid long rides this summer but so far it's mostly hour long spin sessions twice a week in the mornings. 

Not a problem - it's better to train in these crappy conditions and be used to it.  BRING IT ON!