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 2010-06-07 10:21 AM in reply to: #2903908 |
Pro  4608    Brooklyn, NY |  Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official ThreadDream Chaser - 2010-06-06 7:27 PM While you guys were training, ...I was hangin' out with my buddy Craig this weekend. I'm jealous.. And LOVE the tshirt!  |
| 2010-06-07 10:25 AM in reply to: #2904984 |
Extreme Veteran 596 Worcester, MA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread PennState - 2010-06-07 10:04 AM scottgreenstone - 2010-06-07 11:02 AM Okay people - with less than 7 weeks to go I am starting to over analyze things and freak out. Is the altitude difference in LP going to effect my performance more than my lack of ability? Altitude will have zero effect. Zero.Only if you live at the Dead Sea. then maybe |
| 2010-06-07 10:43 AM in reply to: #2904981 |
Member 66 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I'm with you in the starting to freak out mode! I raced yesterday and was AWESOME in the water and run, but fell apart on the bike with major brake rubbing issues....all I kept thinking was...please dont let this happen for LP!! Of course, now I am internalizing it all and wondering if Im strong enough for this race....need to bolster mental toughness!!! |
| 2010-06-07 11:18 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
| Member 85 Jersey Shore | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Had a GREAT confidence builder this weekend... completed a 2.4 mile swim, it was an organized race and I completed it, damn that was awesome to complete!!! As I am a Newbie and nervous as hell about the water, then I will worry about the bike, then the run.... yupp worry about that then.... I am going out to have a BLAST have fun, and remind myself that 2 1/2 years ago I weighed almost 400 lbs... now down to 200lbs I am happy, all you fast guys, dont worry I wont catch ya!!! But I wil say hello!!! Lets alll have some fun!!!!! This was my thoughts about it being 7 weeks away... Happy Training!!! |
| 2010-06-07 11:27 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
Extreme Veteran 543 South Orange | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Great job - both on the swim and the weight, Two huge accomplishments. I too completed my first 2.4 mile swim this weekend, in the freakin' pool. Had zero desire to even think about a bike after that, let alone get on one. The last 3 or 4 laps I was able to raise my arms out of the pool, but they sort of just fell back into the water to continue the stroke. Finished in a very satisfying 1:26. |
| 2010-06-07 11:27 AM in reply to: #2905269 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread damnyankee - 2010-06-07 12:18 PM Had a GREAT confidence builder this weekend... completed a 2.4 mile swim, it was an organized race and I completed it, damn that was awesome to complete!!! As I am a Newbie and nervous as hell about the water, then I will worry about the bike, then the run.... yupp worry about that then.... I am going out to have a BLAST have fun, and remind myself that 2 1/2 years ago I weighed almost 400 lbs... now down to 200lbs I am happy, all you fast guys, dont worry I wont catch ya!!! But I wil say hello!!! Lets alll have some fun!!!!! This was my thoughts about it being 7 weeks away... Happy Training!!! 200 lb weight loss ... WOW. God Bless You. Keep it up! |
| 2010-06-07 12:41 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
Champion 6962  Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread DC: Great visor!! Everyone else: Now is the time to take your bike in for a complete tune up or even overhaul. All of those little things that you've been living with, time to fix them. In my case, my gears have been shifting oddly so I am having them re-cable my bike before this weekend. You want to get things fixed so that you have time to make sure it's all good. With all the money and time we are spending on our IM, don't skimp on the important stuff. Tip: Let your bike shop know ahead of time you'll be bringing your bike in. That way they can get it in and out quickly. |
| 2010-06-07 1:18 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
Extreme Veteran 543 South Orange | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Like I said earlier, I am starting to sweat the stupid stuff. From the IMLP websit FAQ: What items do I receive for my registration?
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| 2010-06-07 1:33 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
Master 1471 Dunedin | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I don't think I chimed in on my opinion of the Powerbar drink, but FWIW I used it on a 70+ mile ride this weekend and I liked it. I have been loyal to Gatorade since I started triathlon, but I didn't notice this to be a salty drink at all (maybe I was hallucinating that it wasn't salty??) which is why I prefer it over Gatorade. I also tend to avoid citruis-y drinks, but I enjoyed the lime-y stuff. |
| 2010-06-07 1:48 PM in reply to: #2905728 |
Extreme Veteran 767 Alexandria, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread scottgreenstone - 2010-06-07 2:18 PM Like I said earlier, I am starting to sweat the stupid stuff. From the IMLP websit FAQ: What items do I receive for my registration?
There will be a body catcher to drag you and your medal to the med tent. |
| 2010-06-07 2:20 PM in reply to: #2905269 |
Extreme Veteran 398 Sea Isle City, NJ | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread damnyankee - 2010-06-07 12:18 PM Had a GREAT confidence builder this weekend... completed a 2.4 mile swim, it was an organized race and I completed it, damn that was awesome to complete!!! As I am a Newbie and nervous as hell about the water, then I will worry about the bike, then the run.... yupp worry about that then.... I am going out to have a BLAST have fun, and remind myself that 2 1/2 years ago I weighed almost 400 lbs... now down to 200lbs I am happy, all you fast guys, dont worry I wont catch ya!!! But I wil say hello!!! Lets alll have some fun!!!!! This was my thoughts about it being 7 weeks away... Happy Training!!! Wow....what a fantastic job and story. I can only imagine the dramatic change in your power to weight ratio!! You definately have the right attitude. We are blessed to be doing this and if you're not having fun, then you are in it for all the wrong reasons. The video for one of the Ironman NBC presentations one year opens up with my favorite quote. "There are basically two types of people in the world, those who wake up in the morning and say 'I can't' and those who wake up in the morning and say 'I can'." |
| 2010-06-07 2:24 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
Extreme Veteran 398 Sea Isle City, NJ | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Just a little information I got from a freind who has a house in Jay and gave me a little inside info on the construction: " I think the project is moving along nicely. I heard that the concrete abutments are complete, and all the steel is in place for the bridge. It looks like they were ready to put the decking on the steel after Memorial Day Weekend so they can lay the surface (I assume concrete). It seems reasonable that they will be done by IM." He also beleives that if they modify the course it would be to turn right on Bonneview and head towards Hazelton that way which would make the course pretty much the same as it is today. Again...it will be the same for everyone so no worries! |
| 2010-06-07 2:34 PM in reply to: #2905990 |
Extreme Veteran 596 Worcester, MA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Monty - 2010-06-07 2:24 PM Just a little information I got from a freind who has a house in Jay and gave me a little inside info on the construction: " I think the project is moving along nicely. I heard that the concrete abutments are complete, and all the steel is in place for the bridge. It looks like they were ready to put the decking on the steel after Memorial Day Weekend so they can lay the surface (I assume concrete). It seems reasonable that they will be done by IM." He also beleives that if they modify the course it would be to turn right on Bonneview and head towards Hazelton that way which would make the course pretty much the same as it is today. Again...it will be the same for everyone so no worries! I have to be honest, after riding the Bonneview turn, to me it wouldn't be close to the current out and back. We will all live, but when you go out to Hazelton, you basically go down a bit, then up a bit on the out and then back. If you go out Bonneview - and I assume turn around in the same place, - it connects about 2/3 of the way you to the turn around, you would go UP a bit, then down a BIG bit. I think it woudl be harder, but again, we'll all survive. Again, this would make me plenty nervous. Edit: ask your friend to keep us updated- HOURLY Edited by AdCo 2010-06-07 3:01 PM |
| 2010-06-07 3:12 PM in reply to: #2905599 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Marvarnett - 2010-06-07 1:41 PM DC: Great visor!! Thanks. It's got Alexander the Great's signature on it!!!! |
| 2010-06-07 3:14 PM in reply to: #2905788 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread WittyCityGirl - 2010-06-07 2:33 PM I don't think I chimed in on my opinion of the Powerbar drink, but FWIW I used it on a 70+ mile ride this weekend and I liked it. I have been loyal to Gatorade since I started triathlon, but I didn't notice this to be a salty drink at all (maybe I was hallucinating that it wasn't salty??) which is why I prefer it over Gatorade. I also tend to avoid citruis-y drinks, but I enjoyed the lime-y stuff. I used three bottles of Powerbar perform on the Bike at Rev3 on Sunday and I had zero issues. Worked fine. |
| 2010-06-07 3:24 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
| Member 85 Jersey Shore | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Monty-- Thank you!!!! I am/have become a "I CAN".... |
| 2010-06-07 3:26 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
Extreme Veteran 543 South Orange | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Just curious - how long is Papa Bear? |
| 2010-06-07 3:38 PM in reply to: #2906230 |
Extreme Veteran 596 Worcester, MA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread scottgreenstone - 2010-06-07 3:26 PM Just curious - how long is Papa Bear? Here is my day from LP. I was VERY slow, on the 2nd loop, but here are my to recordings of my garmin. This was NOT a good day for me on the ride.. the one with Bonnieville is the longer one. I also dily-dallied a few times, mad a few calls, stopped to talk tot he wife. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/34341834 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/34341843 |
| 2010-06-07 4:21 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
Expert 1244 New York | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread For what it's worth, I also am pretty happy with the PowerBar drink. I was really worried because I feel like I'm super tuned into how I make my watered-down GE drinks, but I did the same with this one (split a bottle up and added water) and I have to say, I LIKE that it's more tart than GE. I think I get a little overwhelmed with all the sweetness I take in on the bike, and this has a nice little kick to it. So. Whew. Recently, I'm starting to feel a little more bad-azz than I used to. 2 mile swim on Friday, 72 mile bike + 5k run immediately following on Saturday. 2.2 mile swim today. I feel like an endurance machine! This weekend, WittyCityGirl and I are heading up to LP to do some training, and I seriously can't wait. I'm SO psyched about IMLP. Hope everyone is feeling great and positive! Every one of you is amazing that you're doing this--and not just the race, I mean--that you get out there every day and train. You should all be proud of yourselves. OK. Whew. I'm all hyped up about my swim today. Lots of positive energy. That is all. |
| 2010-06-07 4:31 PM in reply to: #2906456 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread swishyskirt - 2010-06-07 5:21 PM For what it's worth, I also am pretty happy with the PowerBar drink. I was really worried because I feel like I'm super tuned into how I make my watered-down GE drinks, but I did the same with this one (split a bottle up and added water) and I have to say, I LIKE that it's more tart than GE. I think I get a little overwhelmed with all the sweetness I take in on the bike, and this has a nice little kick to it. So. Whew. Recently, I'm starting to feel a little more bad-azz than I used to. 2 mile swim on Friday, 72 mile bike + 5k run immediately following on Saturday. 2.2 mile swim today. I feel like an endurance machine! This weekend, WittyCityGirl and I are heading up to LP to do some training, and I seriously can't wait. I'm SO psyched about IMLP. Hope everyone is feeling great and positive! Every one of you is amazing that you're doing this--and not just the race, I mean--that you get out there every day and train. You should all be proud of yourselves. OK. Whew. I'm all hyped up about my swim today. Lots of positive energy. That is all. POSITIVITY is just oooozing out of this Post. Love It. |
| 2010-06-07 4:44 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
Extreme Veteran 543 South Orange | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I just wish the stuff came in powder form so I didnt collect all those plastic bottles for recycling. |
| 2010-06-07 4:48 PM in reply to: #2906508 |
Expert 1244 New York | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread scottgreenstone - 2010-06-07 5:44 PM I just wish the stuff came in powder form so I didnt collect all those plastic bottles for recycling. Totally agree this is mildly annoying, but you know what will make you feel better? Before you recycle the bottle, re-use it several times in public places and take sips from it when other people are watching. It has an IRONMAN logo on it!  |
| 2010-06-07 4:58 PM in reply to: #2337428 |
Extreme Veteran 543 South Orange | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I already have been doing that - but nobody has said anything yet. I even have an empty one hanging from my bag during commuting. |
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| Extreme Veteran 398 Sea Isle City, NJ | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread PennState - 2010-06-07 8:07 PM I read on ST that the detour issue is still in flux. Nobody knows the exact detour and officially IMUSA says the bridge will be fixed in time. Just providing an update Thanks Fred....as I posted earlier, the locals beleive it will be done in time and business as usual. |
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