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Hey gang, greetings from China.  I have about 2 minutes here in the hotel lobby, just wanted to let you know I'm going to be a real spook for the next couple of weeks.  I'll log in while I can, but this is going to be a busy trip.....

Brad, sorry to hear about your knee.  Definitely sounds like it could be IT band.....lots of ice and get yourself a foam roller ASAP.  I struggle with this too and will get back with some other thoughts when I can.

Ni hao everyone!  Finally getting a "rest day" over here.  Was up at 5:30 and got a nice hour run in.  Not sure how far it was, but it felt great!

Don't know the whole story JM, but have to agree with John's comments above.  Jumping right into speedwork without a solid run base and little/no warm-up is risky.  That said, I recall that you play ultimate frisbee and such, so maybe you are getting more running in that your logs truly show.  That said, for an oly racer, you ought to be running 4-ish times per week for a total of 20-ish miles per week total.  The strides and fartlek efforts will definitely help you, just be sure to ease into this and make sure you aren't doing it more than once every week to 10 days.

Also, think I've mentioned it before, but if you can't get your hands on the DVD, the free stuff on the TI website will give you a very clear picture of what it is all about.  I often go back when I feel my form is suffering for a reminder of what the stroke is supposed to look like!

Sweet!!  So next year I'll be mentoring a group if IM athletes??    Barring any surprises/injuries/etc., I'm planning on IMC next year and am already geeked about it.  Ironman China is this weekend.  Was going to try do fly down and check it out and/or volunteer, but just couldn't swing it schedule-wise.....

What did the PT say Brad? 

Hah! I think the only chance I have at Kona is a lottery spot.  I'd need to shave a good 2+ hours off my IMCDA time......Just don't think I'm swimming in the right gene pool for that.....

From what I've read, Ironman China was absolutely brutal.  It was up to 113F on the run and even the pros were walking.  I heard that there were only a handful of Age Groupers that actually finished.  Don't know the actual DNF rate, but it was VERY high.....

Not sure about Hainan Island (where the race was), but the pollution here is absolutely obscene.  I'm running early when the air is at least somewhat tolerable, but am feeling it for sure by the end of a 5 mile run....disgusting.  I'm hoping this will work like altitude training and will be totally kick-a** when I get back to the clean, clear air!! 

I, too, suffer from imbalances in my hips.  Very common for us one-dimensional (forward) athletes.  Get religion on those stretches/strengthening, they WILL help.

Another thought:  How is your bike fit?  This can certainly aggrevate your ITB.

fattyfatfat - 2009-04-21 1:47 PM wait a second....IMKY is a few weeks before IMMOO.   so i would be an IM before Brad.  hhhmmmm... i think my plans just changed.

seriously...Bill what did you think of the TT start.  Was the wait long to go off the dock?  Would you recommend IMKY?

It is totally personal, but I think part of the IM experience is starting the swim at the same time as your other 1999 best friends.  I stopped briefly about 200 yards in to the start at CDA to have a look around, absolutely amazing!! 

The TT start is definitely less intimidating though.  Not sure how long folks were waiting to go off, I think it all depends on how early you get in line.  I'm sure there are many RR's out there though that would help answer this one.

sigepbrad - 2009-04-22 10:03 PM

fattyfatfat - 2009-04-21 1:47 PM wait a second....IMKY is a few weeks before IMMOO.   so i would be an IM before Brad.  hhhmmmm... i think my plans just changed.

Bring it! I will need some motivation for the next 508 days.
I'm off to Phoenix tomorrow night for a wedding, and my first outdoor crack at this. I've been sick for the last few days, so I'm hoping I'm better by Friday.

Go get 'em Brad!!