Ironman Florida 2014 : Official Thread (Page 15)

IMFL athlete number 3006.

Doc Socks top tips for IMFL

1-I have said it many times but use tinted or mirrored goggles on the swim as the sun is rising DIRECTLY in your face
2-Do the practice swims. Stop and look around. Look for landmarks on shore to sight off of. They will be MUCH MUCH easier to see than the buoys esp if there is any chop at all
3-To get past waves dive UNDER them swim as hard as you can to the next one then dive under it
4-Sight off your landmarks to prevent seasickness. Buildings don’t move
5-Be careful biking along front beach road. If there is strong wind off the water the condos act like wind tunnels and it can take your bike out from under you
6-Thank all the police officers and volunteers
7-Be prepared for cold or warm weather. It is far more likely to be colder rather than warmer. Get some throw away layers for the bike.
8-If you will be a late finisher (like me) Or finish after dark (I think sunset is 6ish) put a light for your cap in your SN bag because its PITCH BLACK in the state park
9-Put a wind breaker or long sleeved tech shirt in you run SN bag too because it can get cold out there
10-Go to Liza’s kitchen for lunch one day its great.
11-Go to mellow mushroom
12-HAVE FUN!!!! Seriously most of us are not going to win or place so enjoy the day!!!
13-I have a wet wash cloth in a zip lock in my T2 bag to wash the outer layer of grime off before starting the marathon. You can use those diaper wipes too
14-I also have one of those disposable toothbrushes because after 112 miles of sugar you have little sweater coats on your Teeth
15-In general I advise against full wardrobe changes. Its hard to change tight clothes when you are wet and I know of NO ONE after reading IM race reports who has done a full change and been happy about it. No matter what you do you are going to be grimey and gross just wrap your head around it and move on. That said do as you like
16-My coach says put something to look forward to in your run SN bag. It can be a favorite food, a picture whatever. It gives you something to try to get to the first lap of the marathon.
17-Put your things in the T1 and T2 bags in giant (2 gallon) ziplock bags. I have a must have bag and a might need bag. The volunteers (God bless them) Sometimes dump all your stuff on the floor and it can scatter. Also the bags will be on the ground overnight and if it rains your stuff won’t get wet.
18-I have snack size ziplocks for the run with tums, and bandaids
19-I also have a roll of tums in my bento box on the bike
20-Have fun and make friends!!!! Seriously soak it all in and enjoy the day because its great fun

So sorry I won’t be there this year but I will be back to fight again next year.

Doc Socks top tips for IMFL

1-I have said it many times but use tinted or mirrored goggles on the swim as the sun is rising DIRECTLY in your face
2-Do the practice swims. Stop and look around. Look for landmarks on shore to sight off of. They will be MUCH MUCH easier to see than the buoys esp if there is any chop at all
3-To get past waves dive UNDER them swim as hard as you can to the next one then dive under it
4-Sight off your landmarks to prevent seasickness. Buildings don’t move
5-Be careful biking along front beach road. If there is strong wind off the water the condos act like wind tunnels and it can take your bike out from under you
6-Thank all the police officers and volunteers
7-Be prepared for cold or warm weather. It is far more likely to be colder rather than warmer. Get some throw away layers for the bike.
8-If you will be a late finisher (like me) Or finish after dark (I think sunset is 6ish) put a light for your cap in your SN bag because its PITCH BLACK in the state park
9-Put a wind breaker or long sleeved tech shirt in you run SN bag too because it can get cold out there
10-Go to Liza’s kitchen for lunch one day its great.
11-Go to mellow mushroom
12-HAVE FUN!!!! Seriously most of us are not going to win or place so enjoy the day!!!
13-I have a wet wash cloth in a zip lock in my T2 bag to wash the outer layer of grime off before starting the marathon. You can use those diaper wipes too
14-I also have one of those disposable toothbrushes because after 112 miles of sugar you have little sweater coats on your Teeth
15-In general I advise against full wardrobe changes. Its hard to change tight clothes when you are wet and I know of NO ONE after reading IM race reports who has done a full change and been happy about it. No matter what you do you are going to be grimey and gross just wrap your head around it and move on. That said do as you like
16-My coach says put something to look forward to in your run SN bag. It can be a favorite food, a picture whatever. It gives you something to try to get to the first lap of the marathon.
17-Put your things in the T1 and T2 bags in giant (2 gallon) ziplock bags. I have a must have bag and a might need bag. The volunteers (God bless them) Sometimes dump all your stuff on the floor and it can scatter. Also the bags will be on the ground overnight and if it rains your stuff won’t get wet.
18-I have snack size ziplocks for the run with tums, and bandaids
19-I also have a roll of tums in my bento box on the bike
20-Have fun and make friends!!!! Seriously soak it all in and enjoy the day because its great fun

So


sorry I won’t be there this year but I will be back to fight again next year.