Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 104)

Congratulations. Ouch, sorry about the three tries.  My nurse took a little bit to get my IV in, little bugger still hurts today. That stuff does straighten you right out though

How much time are you all taking off before you get back out for something more than a 20 minute swim or a 2 mile run.

I'm thinking of doing an easy 30-40 mile bike loop this weekend to stay active - else I go insane.

Congrats to everyone! 11 hrs, 44 min finish time for me (goal was 13 hrs). Felt great throughout the entire day--no cramping and only a little hip pain. My biggest regret was taking it too conservatively on miles 8-18 of the run. I felt fine but was worried about hitting that "wall" come mile 20 and slowed down to an 12min/mi pace at one point. When mile 20 came, I felt better than I did at mile 10. I did miles 20-25 at a 8:56min/mi pace, then the last mile at a 7:45 pace, with the final stretch at a sub 7 sprint pace. Crowd was going wild as I sprinted down the chute. Very memorable.

11 months ago, I had never run more than 3 miles and couldn't swim more than 50 yards. Now I'm an IronMan!

tulkas ~ lol!  Wow, that looks good ~ enjoy

Plan for next YEAR?

Oh man... I don't know.  I'm seriously considering signing up for Beach 2 Battleship FULL for THIS October.  I want a better run split and I'm trained for it!

Then I've got a 50k in December...

Next year I'm doing Eagleman 70.3 in June and deciding between IMKY 2012 (I know, I know) and IMCOZ 2012 (t-giving weekend in Mexico!).

Or, if I do B2B, maybe no IM next year and then a couple 70.3s...

Cannot describe how much I enjoyed Louisville for my first full Ironman!  Was thrilled with 13:32 finish. Conservative on the swim and bike and was able to run the entire marathon feeling strong aside from aid stations.  

Really want to do Augusta 70.3 for the third time at the end of September.  Is this too soon??  I feel great but that can be deceiving huh?  

Congrats all! 

Hope everyone has made it home safely and is recovering nicely.  I've been working on a race report, but keep getting distracted by real life - really enjoyed reading those reports that have been posted tho.

I just enjoyed my first big post-race meal last night (being a vegan is tough on the road), and my legs are just starting to feel normal again.  I still haven't done anything physical - I might swim tomorrow morning, but I'll wait until the weekend to join a group ride.

Was considering signing up for one of the races here in town on 9/11, but then I realized I have a nasty 50k the following week (gulp).  Then a small sprint to close out the local series and the NYC Marathon in November.  That should be enough - unless a friend decides to do Cal International Marathon in Dec (his first) before it sells out.  I told him I would sign up and run it with him if he did.  Sell out, sell out, sell out!

I'm planning on spending this OFF time putting some strength back into my knee to run.  Even though I stuck with my 'walk' plan for Louisville, I'd prefer to run the marathon.  Walking so much was tough mentally.

Next year, I want to get my marathon redemption and do either Little Rock or the Eisenhower in Abilene, KS (nice little small town marathon).   I'm also looking at doing a relay team with my wife for Kansas 70.3.  She's an awesome swimmer and has been wanting to do a team with me.  I might throw the Redman 1/2 in there as well.

I'm looking at Redman Full or Vineman in 2013. 

I know everyone is different, but when is an acceptable time to train or workout again?  I'm chomping at the bit to strengthen my knee and begin building up my run base.

Had a good time finishing my first Ironman.  As far as tattoos, I'm plain.  Yesterday,  I got the M Dot above my right ankle.  I'm going to dress it up a bit later (still getting ideas for what I want).

I highly recommend doing Cozumel!! it was an awesome venue. I am going back in 2013 as I have promised next year I will stick to half IMs and shorter races. If you need any info on cozumel send me a message. Highly highly highly recommended and it is also a great treat to your support team.

Happy recovery time!

Alicia

Hello, all!  Wow, what an experience!  Even though I knew the long day would be difficult and grueling, there's a huge difference between anticipating and experiencing a full IM: 15:27:25 for me.  I was aiming for something between 14 and 15 hours, but I'm happy with the results.  I've never pushed myself as far or as hard.  Finally feeling more recovered and rested today and thinking I might get on the road bike tomorrow.  Poor fellow, he mostly just hangs in the garage, begging to be ridden. 

Did anyone else feel like the Fourth Street Live finish area felt like "the light at the end of the tunnel"?  Since I had been in the dark for so long, I felt drawn down that street like a moth, as if the crowd was pulling me in.  I think that's the wonderful part of an IM finish, and I vaguely heard my name being called out as an Ironman.  I lost two of my best friends this year, one to cancer and the other to a rare lung disease, and I had teared up quite a bit in the last mile.  They would have loved to have seen all this.

But immediately upon finishing, I stopped, and my legs would not work properly.  Med techs sat me down until my wife and three daughters came around to the finish line, and supporting my shoulders, I was able to hobble over to the convention center.  I was barely able to eat a slice of cheese pizza, but it was probably the best pizza ever (well, considering that I do not want to look at another shot block, power bar, or gel for quite a while ... helpful, yes, but bleah).  Talked to Jillian a bit in the convention center while we both waited for our spouses to bring around bikes/vehicles before things started going fuzzy and I had to sit down again.

Hope to post a race report tonight before I forget all the details and wonderful conversations with people in the event and along the course and transitions during the day.

What a journey this has been for me, and I'm so glad I got to know people in this forum and to meet a few of you!

Tailwinds, Todd

Yes!!  And, I even had a spectator tell me "run into the light, run into the light" right before turning onto 4th street...lol...it made me smile, when at the time, I could barely move!

Congrats on your finish!!

A friend of my IM friend was at the race taking taking photos while he cheered her on. He is a professional photographer and posted them on his website. Just thought I'd pass it along in case he caught a photo of any BT peeps.

http://go.skactionpix.com/

Only 40 or so slots left for B2B full.  Save $50 if you sign before 9/1.  I just signed up, I'm getting back on the horse.

Wow ~ good for you!!  I DNF'd my first attempt (IMWI '09) ~ your finish will just mean that much more!!  Good Luck ~ we will be cheering for you

Congratulations to everyone!

Does anyone happen to know how fast the general entry slots sold out last year? Thanks!

I am signed up for Lake Placid next year!  This will be my 4th IM year in a row and sometimes I wonder about myself....lol.  I just keep getting drawn back in

So glad that I got to meet you at Starbucks ~ wish we would have had time to chat more!  Congrats on your finish!!