Ironman Lake Placid : Official Thread (Page 123)

That's funny she has been saying daily how lucky I am.  I would have to agree with her.

I did not have this problem...up until last night...same thing, dreams followed by waking up thinking about the race...more dreams then finally waking up for the day waaaay too early due to the chattering monkey in my head...

I haven't had that problem yet, though my brain thinks about it all day long so, I probably tire my brain out and it actually thinks of nothing when I'm sleeping.  

I'm going with wife again, food not that great, pasta, salad, bread, cake. I go just to get the motivating speech from Mike R. If this is your 1st IM I say go, if not, just your choice. Don't go for the food, not that great, go for the whole IM experience, the athlete meeting after is just standard stuff no big deal, and if they do say anything of note, it will on the streets in minutes. If you go and take others, buy your tickets now from the IMLP website, don't wait and try to get them at the event. They sell tickets there, but only after everyone else has been seated and eating, you will be waiting for an hour to get in to eat, good luck finding a seat at that point. Just my opinion, others may have a different view. This is #6 for me and I just like going. It's at the horse grounds which is 3 miles out on the run/bike course so you will have to drive.   Jim

Hey Everyone!  Can't wait for IMLP!  I'm doing some last minute scrambling to try and find a hotel room or rental for my parents.  If anyone comes across some available rooms can you let me know?!

Hope training is going well for everyone!

Check Craigslist and IMLP in training 2012/13 on facebook

There's a 5lb bag waiting for you... at the finish line

That the birds of worry and care
fly about your head
This you cannot change
But that they build nests in your hair
This you can prevent.
-- Chinese Proverb

Dang
I miss a couple days of post and boom Im pages behind!

Anyhow, this weeks been a challenge for me!  Im so low in motivation!  I keep watching youtube ironman videos that kept me going through the season and after is just blah!  It feels like I need a miracle to finish right now.  Whats going on?  12 days away!

How do you keep a triathlete on taper in suspense??

I'll tell you tomorrow.

Welp, that is all the motivation i will ever need... time to go train some more so I can get there sooner!

I will be cheering every single one of you on! Stay safe on your training and just glide to 7/22!!  

It will seem like forever but it will be here before you know it.

And if you're bored just go pack for the 238438th time.

you can, but just slow down. Point to the person you want to take it from. Toss your old bottles out first though...lol. There will be, or should be, someone in the front of the aid station collecting the old bottles so you don't get a littering penalty.

i talked to the guy in our hotel a couple of weeks ago, he said it was around 70. a bit of hearsay, but better than nothing, i guess.

The water temps vary greatly.  We have No Control over it so no need to worry.