Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 14)

I am a proud member of the BOP I'm not fast I am stubborn which you need a lot of to complete an IM   My running is a joke and has been for years.  keep at it. 

Previously, I had always volunteered for Body Marking, this year we are going to try something different.  We volunteered for the registration tent on Sunday.

It means our Saturday is completely free to do whatever we want and Sunday we get to skip the same line the other volunteers have to stand in.  

I'm still waiting for the catch.

Bah..Old is just a number anyway...

 you have plenty of time to get back into it..it's all about enjoying the journey..

keep us posted!!

http://www.ironman.com/triathlon-news/articles/2013/05/swimsmart-initiative.aspx#axzz2SnyxkCEv

IRONMAN Florida will feature a mass start based on self-seeding. Athletes will self-seed into swim start corrals based upon their estimated swim finish time. All athletes will have the traditional 17 hours to complete the entire event (subject to intermediate cutoffs).

So its the same..thank God.  I would not want a time trial start.  What a mess.  As someone who needs all of the 17 hours they give you I do not want to have to stress about how early I need to go stand in line to get 17 hours

As a strong swimmer (its my run that puts me in the BOP)...I do NOT want to have to swim over all the men who take 20-30-40-60 minutes longer than me and who are way more aggressive. Hope they don't put all the women in the back of the bus like usual.  Personally I would rather duke it out. 

I'll be 62.

Sad news.  For the last two months my dad has been battling / living with lung cancer and he passed a week ago.  I basically took off and lived with him for the last two months.  It was a true blessing getting to spend the time with him and he was up and about until the last couple of days, so we had some good time together. 

All that said, at this point I've got no base.  No swim, no bike, no run.  25 weeks till IMFL.  I think, if I'm patient and don't hurt myself trying to get in a hurry that I can make it to the start line.  Maybe not fast, but at least ready to do the distance. Crossing my fingers.  Haven't been this out of shape in years.

I think I'm back in the game.  Throwdown, have you finished an IM? 

Hey Throwdown, where do you log your workouts?

Maybe I've got a virtual training partner?  Sounds like we're both starting near the beginning?

what a blessing to be able to have that time together. Take your time, you've been here before. You know what to do and how to do it. Take your time, we've got your back whenever you need us.

jashac...hope you find comfort in knowing you spent that most important & meaningful time with your dad.As you work towrads Fla surely he will be with you- and your inspiration. I'll be virtually dropping in on you & Throwdown for sure...