Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread (Page 125)

JoshKaptur - 2011-06-10 11:11 AM

Stay safe and make good decisions in these next few weeks, people.  Don't gain a bunch of weight by continuing to eat like you're putting in 20 hours of training.  Don't use your spare time to dig out a stump in your backyard and strain your back.  Don't PR your long runs.  Don't drink too much in negatively impact your recovery.  DO give some of your free time back to your relationships in a safe/conservative way.  Do mentally rehearse things so you can toe the line an optimist on race day.  Do try to enjoy your taper, however maddening it may be.  And most of all DON'T deviate from the plan now (unless it's to back off more because you feel you need it) when you're feeling like you could do more.

JoshKaptur - 2011-06-10 1:11 PM

Sorry for my silence/absence... was away on vacation and minimized my connection to electronics while I was there.  I did notice one or two questions sent my way and have responded via inspire.  It's not likely I'll be at CdA at this point, because I'm teaching a class through the 24th so would have to fly out on Saturday.  But I'll be wishing you all luck and watching on-line.  In fact, I plan to volunteer to run the CdA-live thread on BT where I'll update a spreadsheet and virtually cheer you all on.

If I may be so blunt, I've seen some serious taper insanity going on here... and I mean that in a bad way... in violation of the number one rule which is to avoid getting hurt/sick at this point.  Here I am demonstrating the type of stupid thing you should not do during taper (but I'm not racing in 3 weeks so this was just stupid if my goal had been not to knock the wind out of myself)...

Stay safe and make good decisions in these next few weeks, people.  Don't gain a bunch of weight by continuing to eat like you're putting in 20 hours of training.  Don't use your spare time to dig out a stump in your backyard and strain your back.  Don't PR your long runs.  Don't drink too much in negatively impact your recovery.  DO give some of your free time back to your relationships in a safe/conservative way.  Do mentally rehearse things so you can toe the line an optimist on race day.  Do try to enjoy your taper, however maddening it may be.  And most of all DON'T deviate from the plan now (unless it's to back off more because you feel you need it) when you're feeling like you could do more.

JoshKaptur - 2011-06-10 1:11 PM

If I may be so blunt, I've seen some serious taper insanity going on here... and I mean that in a bad way... in violation of the number one rule which is to avoid getting hurt/sick at this point. You expect anything different from this group? 

Don't gain a bunch of weight by continuing to eat like you're putting in 20 hours of training.  Check.  Up 4 pounds this week.   

Don't use your spare time to dig out a stump in your backyard and strain your back.   Check.  No stumps, but did move 16 pieces of cast iron furniture and tweaked my back on my day off.     

Don't PR your long runs.  Check.  Came close. 

Don't drink too much in negatively impact your recovery.  Check.  Have hit the beer a bit hard over the last week as a peak week celebration.   

Do give some of your free time back to your relationships in a safe/conservative way.  Check.  Done this too....which is a good thing.     

Do mentally rehearse things so you can toe the line an optimist on race day.  Check.  But will admit that doubts are creeping in daily.   

Do try to enjoy your taper, however maddening it may be.  Check.  See above.  Madness starting to build.    

And most of all DON'T deviate from the plan now (unless it's to back off more because you feel you need it) when you're feeling like you could do more.  Check.  No new plans thus far....another good thing.   

nerdjock - 2011-06-09 3:16 PM

I paid $300 a couple of months ago to ship from San Diego.  Ease of mind = totally worth the cash.

lmscozz - 2011-06-10 3:50 PM 

By the way, what all are you putting in your gear bags? So far I have:

bottles
Co2
pump?
pedals
towel (a big one I won't have to pack in suitcase)
powdered drink mix stuff
extra hat
bike gloves

What am I missing that's kinda bulky and harder to fit in suitcase? I need my bike shoes for the couple of rides I'll do after dropping my bike off.

Thanks.

lmscozz - 2011-06-10 3:50 PM 

Also paid $300 from San Diego area, plus $35 for gear bag. 

By the way, what all are you putting in your gear bags? So far I have:

bottles
Co2
pump?
pedals
towel (a big one I won't have to pack in suitcase)
powdered drink mix stuff
extra hat
bike gloves

What am I missing that's kinda bulky and harder to fit in suitcase? I need my bike shoes for the couple of rides I'll do after dropping my bike off.

Thanks.

lmscozz - 2011-06-10 3:50 PM

Also paid $300 from San Diego area, plus $35 for gear bag.

By the way, what all are you putting in your gear bags? So far I have:

bottles
Co2
pump?
pedals
towel (a big one I won't have to pack in suitcase)
powdered drink mix stuff
extra hat
bike gloves

What am I missing that's kinda bulky and harder to fit in suitcase? I need my bike shoes for the couple of rides I'll do after dropping my bike off.

Thanks.

Atak Kat - 2011-06-10 5:43 PM Found my new CDA motivation song!

Alter Bridge - Coer d'Alene

15 more days!

-ak-

jamesarr - 2011-06-10 8:38 PM I paid for the gear bag as well. Now can I ask what exactly fits the description of gear bag? I have TYR backpack that I've been using that I could zip tie shut. Can fit wet suit, helmet, shoes, pedals, probably a couple more things. However, if the bag doesn't show up in CDA with my bike, seems like I am HB chow as far as the race goes.

jamesarr - 2011-06-10 8:38 PM I paid for the gear bag as well. Now can I ask what exactly fits the description of gear bag?I have TYR backpack that I've been using that I could zip tie shut. Can fit wet suit, helmet, shoes, pedals, probably a couple more things. However, if the bag doesn't show up in CDA with my bike, seems like I am HB chow as far as the race goes.

I know on the tri bike website it says 18 by 12 by 12 and no suitcases and no backpacks with wheels so you'll be fine. I have the same bag and loaded it up tonight.

Going to be a rough week. My wife leaves on Sunday to chaperone 8th graders on an East Coast trip and I have to drive 3 hrs each way to bring my bike to the bike shop for pick up by Friday and get everything in order so the week after can go smoothly with work.

jamesarr - 2011-06-10 7:38 PMI paid for the gear bag as well. Now can I ask what exactly fits the description of gear bag? I have TYR backpack that I've been using that I could zip tie shut. Can fit wet suit, helmet, shoes, pedals, probably a couple more things. However, if the bag doesn't show up in CDA with my bike, seems like I am HB chow as far as the race goes.

PollyG - 2011-06-11 12:26 PM

Is the wetsuit going to be ok in truck or are there concerns with heat?

Is the TYR bag ok, mine measures a little big, or aren't they that fussy?

 

phatknot - 2011-06-10 6:00 AM

After that Mrs. Slayer cooked me a double cut ribe-eye on the bone and a plate full of veggies and taters. I then hit the ice cream, new oreos, and rice krispey treats. You know why? Because I felt like it.

JoshKaptur - 2011-06-09 11:11 PM

Sorry for my silence/absence... was away on vacation and minimized my connection to electronics while I was there.  I did notice one or two questions sent my way and have responded via inspire.  It's not likely I'll be at CdA at this point, because I'm teaching a class through the 24th so would have to fly out on Saturday.  But I'll be wishing you all luck and watching on-line.  In fact, I plan to volunteer to run the CdA-live thread on BT where I'll update a spreadsheet and virtually cheer you all on.

If I may be so blunt, I've seen some serious taper insanity going on here... and I mean that in a bad way... in violation of the number one rule which is to avoid getting hurt/sick at this point.  Here I am demonstrating the type of stupid thing you should not do during taper (but I'm not racing in 3 weeks so this was just stupid if my goal had been not to knock the wind out of myself)...

 

 

Stay safe and make good decisions in these next few weeks, people.  Don't gain a bunch of weight by continuing to eat like you're putting in 20 hours of training.  Don't use your spare time to dig out a stump in your backyard and strain your back.  Don't PR your long runs.  Don't drink too much in negatively impact your recovery.  DO give some of your free time back to your relationships in a safe/conservative way.  Do mentally rehearse things so you can toe the line an optimist on race day.  Do try to enjoy your taper, however maddening it may be.  And most of all DON'T deviate from the plan now (unless it's to back off more because you feel you need it) when you're feeling like you could do more.