Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 15)

My long ride is beetween 60-65 miles, but will be doing 80 this weekend.  I've also got two 80 mile rides schedule for June and will hit my first (of 6 scheduled) century ride on July 7.

Running is a bit different.  I had two rotator cuff repairs since IMFLA in 2010 and had to take quite a but of time off so I am really behind where I want to be with my mileage there.  My long run will be 8 miles this week.

As far as what I will different this time around, I will defintiely work in some more speed work and eliminate some of the junk miles if I start to feel fatigued.

Yep, had me worried last year.  But, my coach knew what she was doing.  I think it worked because I had such fitness from the bike and swim.  When we just run, that is the only fitness we get.  Either way it worked and I won't be worried this year.  It is just so hard to recover from a 20 mile run. 

As for century rides, probably 3 like last year but plenty of 80+ mi rides.  We actually train by time on the run and bike.  No miles.

enjoy,

Duane

 ('12 Blue Triad EX, thanks all3sports!)

Nice!!! Congrats

 ('12 Blue Triad EX, thanks all3sports!)

Nice!!! Congrats

I'll be on a disc too. 

5'7", 150 lbs and I'll have a disc rear and a SRAM S80 front.

Thanks for the tips.  I will attempt to add them to my plan.

For now I just need to get healthy and back to training.  Whatever evil bug landed on me, it needs to go ahead and leave. 

 Ended up going with an 60/88 combo.  You definitely put my mind at ease on the wind factor.

 Thanks!

15step - 2012-05-15 12:10 PM I know that the race is still a good distance away, but this thread has been a bit quiet lately. I guess I'll try to inject some life into the conversation What are everyone's goals going into this race? Do we have anyone in here that is hoping to KQ? What about any AG podium contenders? How about first timers that want to brave an ocean swim and a deceptively difficult course? I am hoping for a pretty ambitious time goal myself (which I will keep private for fear of jinxing myself) and pretty much picked FL since it is close to home (from the Atlanta area).

I would like to do 12 hours or under but if I don't oh well I will be fine with finishing.

deboerkj - 2012-05-15 1:31 PM

15step - 2012-05-15 1:10 PMI know that the race is still a good distance away, but this thread has been a bit quiet lately. I guess I'll try to inject some life into the conversation What are everyone's goals going into this race? Do we have anyone in here that is hoping to KQ? What about any AG podium contenders? How about first timers that want to brave an ocean swim and a deceptively difficult course? I am hoping for a pretty ambitious time goal myself (which I will keep private for fear of jinxing myself) and pretty much picked FL since it is close to home (from the Atlanta area).

This will be my first IM and first ocean race. My goal for the race is to finish under 14. I know it isn't the fastest, but that would keep me on par with my shorter distance races. Even if I don't finish <14 hr, finishing the race will be an amazing feeling and an amazing life accomplishment. My best friend and I set out for this goal 3 years ago (we were taking small steps each year) and to reach it will just be incredible.

Welcome to your first IM!  I think you're in for the time of your life!  We've still got several months to train, and you'll be amazed how much more fit you'll get.

Me? I'm aiming for something in the low 13 hours.  We'll have to see how the training goes.  If I can simply run the second half of the marathon that will be an accomplishment.

15step - 2012-05-15 12:10 PM I know that the race is still a good distance away, but this thread has been a bit quiet lately. I guess I'll try to inject some life into the conversation What are everyone's goals going into this race? Do we have anyone in here that is hoping to KQ? What about any AG podium contenders? How about first timers that want to brave an ocean swim and a deceptively difficult course? I am hoping for a pretty ambitious time goal myself (which I will keep private for fear of jinxing myself) and pretty much picked FL since it is close to home (from the Atlanta area).

First timer here, have goals but i'll keep them quiet for now. Did Rev3 last weekend  (was supposed to do GCT, but plans didn't work out) and will do Augusta as a tune up/measure of fitness.  Will be taking a vacation in August with an OLY tri in the gulf (Siesta Key OLY) to give me some needed "wave" practice, but doing a couple of other OLYs that are OWS. One thing I need to do is get my room/hotel/condo booked.. Will be running Williams 58s as well, love those wheels!

Best of luck all!

I believe if I hit my training from here on out I can take 12 hours.  I did 12:40 in Lake Placid last year for my first IM.  I just did Gulf Coast and it was a reality check for me.  I haven't been following a plan or been consistent this year due to house remodeling and work.  Luckily the house is essentially finished now and I have till Nov. 3 to focus on training.