Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread (Page 147)

OK, I swore I would not do this but I'm doing it because you know, Honey Badger Don't Care...

This is my first IM. So realistically anything under 17 hours is gravy.  However I think I should be able to do sub 15.  So that's going to be my "official BT" goal.  Of course I'm not exactly going to be upset if I come in at 16:59:59

Selachophobia - 2011-06-21 6:38 AM Things not to say in an Interview:
Ok, couple stories to just lighten the mood and make you laugh....  I am currently in the process of hiring two IT Specialist.  We have received 187 resumes this week for the two spots. 
First interview is going along ok then I ask the guy when would you be available to start.....  His response, "Well I have been working for 15 months now and would like to take the summer off, so I was thinking around September..."  

Second interview is going along ok then I ask the gal, how do you handle stress (Hospital Environment).....  Her response, "I didn't have road rage on the way over here, it's something I continue to work on.  I am part Italian so I think there is just something in me that makes me get angrier faster than most.....   But it something we all need to work on to get better at....."  She goes on and on and on....
The thing with that question is its mostly rhetorical, it was something merely to point out that it is stressful here......

Oh well, both interviews gave me good laughts.....  just couldn't believe what they were saying....  
So anyone need an IT job in Kansas City......   

Ha!  Love that summer off response!  15 months and I'm spent.  Whew!

Come to think of it, perhaps I should tell my boss that today.  "You know, I have been working for nearly 6 years now...."

Thanks for that

So Slayer brings up some good points.  I've thought about it and I'd like to revise my goal time.  If I were 100% this training cycle, I think sub-13 would have been possible, but the truth is I've been injury-plagued and the run will likely be a struggle.  I'm going to be happy just to finish now, because if I put too much emphasis on a certain time I think I will feel a measure of failure for not reaching it.  After all the pain and sacrifice of the past year, I can't allow myself to be disappointed.

16:59:59 (but hoping for faster )

Thanks for putting together the list, Travis. You already have my name, etc.  As far as a goal, it's strictly a matter of finishing before midnight for me since I didn't think even that would be possible until recently. Along the way, I hope to meet some great people and enjoy the experience.

Thanks for the interview stories. Very funny! We just went through a round of hiring for IT jobs so I share your laughter.

Safe travels to all of you making your way to CdA already or who will be soon!

Brad

Hey peeps--guess who is rolling into CdA tonight!! I'll give everyone the low down once I'm in! Plan to feel out the water tomorrow as well, so I'll update. 

Okay, goal times--of course, PR is always nice, but this is definitely more challenge than IMAZ, so if I put something out there, I'd say sub-12 for me.  Feeling comfortable in all 3 legs of the race, but if I PR anything, I think it'll be the run (given I'm smart on the bike).

A tip my coach mentioned for the bike given a cold swim (which we are going to have): even if you don't think the air warrants toe warmers, your feet will be COLD coming out of that water--once you get riding, the cool air will keep them cold, toe warmers can block that wind and help warm up your feet, you warm up your feet, and your body will feel much better.

Ahhh...Me too! seriously has me reconsidering the latex tubes!

Am I forgetting anything, lol. 

I know six days out from the race isn't the best time to do this, but my job is what it is, and when duty calls...I must jump out of a helicopter for work.  Tragic!  Thankfully, I did it three times and landed safely all three times.  Time to race!!!

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Haha, the 4 pack of the sugar free version (not for special needs) is in the grocery bags. 

Actually you're forgetting how long the days are up north.  Sunset will be around 8:30pm and it won't be really getting dark until about 9pm (14hr finish).

My racebelt is currently MIA...but I'm still searching.  No biggie to pick up a new one later today.  Hadn't thought of lights or reflection though...I'll throw something in my SN's bag.  Thanks!