kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2012 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 114)

Are you taller than me (5'9")?  Just curious  

That is incredibly mature and positive of Corrales.  I don't know that I would feel the same way given the fact that the race was a couple days ago.  I'd be salty a bit longer.  I think that is fantastic, too.  

Long ride + T run in the books.  My legs aren't too terribly sore, so I hope tomorrow's long run goes well.  The long run is always the highest risk workout for me.  

4 weeks until Cedar Point!  Woohoo! 

I had no idea you were so tall!  I bet you do have a hard time finding long tops.  I'm taller than average and all limbs, and most tri tops ride up on me.  So annoying!

These are the entry fees for the 2013 IMNYC.  Also there are no Ironman Foundation slots, only general and premium.  I don't think goggles and a watch are worth $500.

Fees:

General: $1,200.00 USD
Premium Entry: $1,700.00 USD
Premium entries receive event branded goggles, watch and an extra banquet ticket

That's getting ridiculous if you ask me. 

And I'm tired of the argument that keeps coming up that those living nearby don't have the expense of travel and a hotel...well no kidding! It's that way for ANY local at ANY event! That argument does not hold water to me. 

Supply and demand dude.  If they don't sell out it might be cheaper next time.  That's not happening though.  Everyone I know who did that race yesterday said it was the most difficult run EVER BTW.

Long ride and T run for me today.  It's so hot here.  Half the ride felt good, the other half was a little hot, the run was brutal.

But you get branded goggles.  Everyone wants branded goggles. 

LOL at the branded goggles.  

Um, yeah, I'll pass on that IM.  I don't care how glorious it is.  I'll pony up some serious cash for an international race one day, when my kids are older, but for NY?  Nah.  

I don't understand?  Why the shorter cutoff?  All IM's are 17 hours.

Also, did anyone hear about the person that died during the swim?  What happened?

So when it rains, it pours!  That has been for most of my life and it continued that last week and this weekend.

Finally ponied up and went to ortho about my foot last Wednesday ... x-rays negative ... MRI negative.  Doctor has no idea what is going on with my foot and the MRI gave no indication either.  I was almost in tears in the Doctor's office I was so upset that after almost 3 months there is no answer.  So I ran yesterday ... 1.75 miles.  I figured there is no bone issue so I can't break it.  It was hard and it was great!  No residual issues so far.

Here's the pour part ... last night after I went to bed, I went down to the kitchen to do something and missed the last stair and fell ... ankle collapsed with all my weight on it.  Snap .... pop ... that was the sound I heard .... OMG!  It was disgusting and frightening.  I laid clutching my ankle for a few seconds and then crawled to the kitchen to call my neighbor.  She came over to calm me. Long story short, the swelling was minimal and the pain minimal as well. I can walk on it without too much discomfort.  Talked to a Doctor friend that had the same thing happen ... apparently when that happens the popping sound is the joint releasing the air space within the joint, dramatically like cracking a knuckle.  Thank GOD!  Yes, I still have an ankle sprain ... and now 2 bum feet!  As I said ... when it rains, it pours!

Someone send some good thoughts my way ... I could use them!

Oh Carrie!  I was so excited and then I read the second paragraph.

At least ankle sprains heal quickly. 

There's a noise ordinance in NYC that does not allow for amplified sound after 10 p.m. so they are starting the race earlier (6 a.m., I believe) and having an earlier cutoff.

Sorry to hear that Carrie - you are due for some good luck. (You too Kelly!)

I bet IMNYC sells out, and quickly. There are a lot of people willing to pay a lot of money for IM races.

Aren't there typically folks that sign up for an IM, just to get in before it sells out, and they may not even end up racing? I personally don't see doing that, but I think there are some that do. If they pay for 2 or 3 in a year, they can decide later which one they want to do.

NYC in general must be one of the more expensive IM events to put on, but is it that much more expensive?

Still not sold out.  The concept of waking up at 2:30 a.m. for a race is not appealing.

I'm sure NYE get an exemption.  Millions of people for NYE has a little more pull than 2500 for an IM.

17 hours is only the North American standard.  There are several races in Europe with 15 hour cutoffs. 

Carrie - I am sorry you sprained your ankle.  I hope it heals up quickly and you can test your feet with more running!

Recovery swim + recovery run for me today.  I went for an OWS yesterday, and the temperature of the lake is so much cooler than it was 2 weeks ago.  It's been pretty chilly around here.  I may need to wear the full sleeve for Cedar Point, and I have no experience wearing yet.  I'd better get on that.  

Can anyone recommend sunglasses?  I was going to get a visor, but I hate wearing things on my head, so I thought I'd opt for the sunglasses instead.  Not too expensive, peeps.....ideas?