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 2010-02-08 1:15 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
Master  2621    Almaden Valley, San Jose, California |  Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official ThreadTo all of you locals or repeaters......my husband would like to fly in early and camp for a few days. We're staying at the host hotel starting Thursday. Any suggestions for campgrounds for Mon-Weds nights? |
| 2010-02-08 2:46 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
Extreme Veteran 483 San Diego | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Thanks to the chatter on this board, I realized that flying in on Friday at 3:00 P.M. probably wouldn't cut it. I have since changed my hotel reservations and will book a flight for Thursday. It actually be kinda nice to have two full days to hang out in the area and take our time previewing the course. |
| 2010-02-08 3:12 PM in reply to: #2661925 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread halfironmike - 2010-02-08 3:46 PM Thanks to the chatter on this board, I realized that flying in on Friday at 3:00 P.M. probably wouldn't cut it. I have since changed my hotel reservations and will book a flight for Thursday. It actually be kinda nice to have two full days to hang out in the area and take our time previewing the course. Definitely get there on Thurs if you can. When I did IM Cozumel we flew in on Fri (not on purpose but the airline messed our flight and we had to change it last minute) but anyhoo- it was very stressful arriving on Friday knowing that we HAD TO make registration that day or else...Plus after registering and going to the athlete's dinner Friday night we didn't have time to deal with our bikes (flew with them and had to put them together) or race bags until Sat. Which was fine, but I really did feel rushed- mostly with the bikes. We also wanted to attend the practice swim Saturday as well- they usually don't have them on Saturdays' but the one on Fri was cancelled due to weather so we lucked out being able to swim the day before the race. The day before race day was very busy for us to say the least! For CDA I don't want to feel rushed and it would actually be nice to have "too much time on our hands ". On Saturday all I plan to do is bike ad gear bag check in, and eat enough- that's about it  Edited by runnergirl 2010-02-08 3:14 PM |
| 2010-02-08 3:16 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
Expert 1006 Kansas City, MO | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Great thread, keeps getting me all excited!! Just praying for a good day to race...... I don't have totals to share from January as officially my training started Sunday but I have been logging since Feb 1st and will have data to share... I feel so much stronger already than I did in 2008...... Definitely get there Thursday if at all possible, it will be stressful enough without worrying about Registering on time.... |
| 2010-02-08 11:21 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
Extreme Veteran 408 Spokane, Wa | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread First day of official training plan and I get sick. NOT a good start!! I guess it can only get better from here. |
| 2010-02-08 11:55 PM in reply to: #2662657 |
Master 1472 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread mallen4574 - 2010-02-08 9:21 PM First day of official training plan and I get sick. NOT a good start!! I guess it can only get better from here. I caught a cold Thursday of last week. Managed to get day one done today though. |
| 2010-02-09 7:57 AM in reply to: #2236122 |
Regular 56 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Rumor has it that the swim course is counter-clockwise, is that true? |
| 2010-02-09 7:58 AM in reply to: #2662886 |
Expert 1006 Kansas City, MO | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Yes, works well for us swimmers that breath out the left hand side... |
| 2010-02-09 8:46 AM in reply to: #2662886 |
Expert 762 Missouri | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread trilund - 2010-02-09 7:57 AM Rumor has it that the swim course is counter-clockwise, is that true? Aren't all swim counter clockwise? I mean that is the way we swim in the pool too. . . .If I was to swim clockwise, I don't think I would actually move in the water. |
| 2010-02-09 8:54 AM in reply to: #2663012 |
Expert 1006 Kansas City, MO | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Tell3131 - 2010-02-09 8:46 AM trilund - 2010-02-09 7:57 AM Rumor has it that the swim course is counter-clockwise, is that true? Aren't all swim counter clockwise? I mean that is the way we swim in the pool too. . . .If I was to swim clockwise, I don't think I would actually move in the water. lol, whatever Jared you are a freakin fish...... |
| 2010-02-09 10:00 AM in reply to: #2663012 |
Regular 56 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Hah, I love feeling like a moron  ... Insert foot into mouth!IMCDA will be my first IM. I have only completed three other tri's (2 olympics, and the Boise 70.3 Half). Those three swims have all been clockwise. I am still learning this stuff. My pool sessions are generally at 5AM and I skip out on the Masters and therefore I have not had to share a lane much. If I do, it is split down the centerline. Your right, if there were 3 swimmers in the lane, we would be swimming counter-clockwise. Edited by trilund 2010-02-09 10:06 AM |
| 2010-02-09 11:33 AM in reply to: #2236122 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Hrm. I breath on my right side, so counterclockwise sux. Only one of the Tri's I have done have been counterclockwise, all the rest, by dafault have been clockwise. Sometimes it is just a logistical thing where it is easier to lump a bunch of folks here and throw all the bikes over there so we swim this way or that way. Oh well, as a back of MOP at best swimmer I will just follow the school and hope for the best, sight as needed. |
| 2010-02-09 1:10 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
Expert 1207 Liberty Lake, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread IMCDA is a counter-clockwise swim. However, it would be a good ides to learn to breath from both sides. In 2007 and 2009 there was some chop on the water. If you can only breath from one side then you are going to spend half the time trying to breath on the side that the waves are breaking. You are going to drink a ton of lake water. Also, if you can only breath to one side then you are going to be looking into the rising sun for half of the swim. |
| 2010-02-09 1:49 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
New user 41 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I spent the past 3 months making myself bilateral breath every 3 strokes. At first, I hated it; legs would sink, I wouldn't get enough air, etc. Mechanics got all screwed up. I am a back of the MOP swimmer as well but now that I am totally comfortable breathing from either side, I can eliminate that anxiety from the bag. Anyone have any advice for a torn meniscus. I had ACL reconstructive surgery 9 months ago next week with a flap tear removed from the meniscus and the past few days, the area in the knee has been catching with some intense acute pain. I can run fine but doing anything other than linear movement (forget playing soccer with kids) cause thing to catch. I don't want to take off 3-4 weeks to get arthroscopic with less than 20 weeks to my first IM as well.  |
| 2010-02-09 3:24 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I *heart* biltaeral breathing! I swear that in a way it helps you swim a bit faster because it helps you swim straigher since you're breathing on both sides. And for me- now I can breath every 3rd stroke instead of every 2nd (which is too frequent) and every 4th (which is too long) which works out perfect for me. Definitely practice it because if there's chop in the water on race day you'll appreciate it! |
| 2010-02-09 5:54 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
| Member 14 New Smyrna Beach FL | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I think i need to get to the pool. I've tried breathing out of the left and like previously stated it threw my mechanics all off. I wish the Atlantic would warm up and i could hit the open water-hate the pool, feel like a hamster going back and forth. No fear, waves, swells, and currents to overcome. On a brighter note, I did finish my first marathon Sunday, 3:16 11th OA and 3rd AG and I'm pretty sure i qualed for Boston. Time to break out the blue70 and play like a fish. |
| 2010-02-09 7:05 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
Expert 762 Missouri | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I practice bilateral breathing while I sit at my desk at work. Sure it looks funny at first, but once you get going, there is no stopping you. It translates to the water like a dream. Everyone try it tomorrow while at your desk. Or better yet, try it in meeting. It helps to have people looking at you. Just like they will while you are swimming with 2500 other people trying to survive in 50 degree water with 6 foot waves and man eating fish. |
| 2010-02-09 7:06 PM in reply to: #2663026 |
Expert 762 Missouri | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Selachophobia - 2010-02-09 8:54 AM Tell3131 - 2010-02-09 8:46 AM trilund - 2010-02-09 7:57 AM Rumor has it that the swim course is counter-clockwise, is that true? Aren't all swim counter clockwise? I mean that is the way we swim in the pool too. . . .If I was to swim clockwise, I don't think I would actually move in the water. lol, whatever Jared you are a freakin fish...... I had my gills removed, so now I am just human.  Edited by Tell3131 2010-02-09 7:07 PM |
| 2010-02-09 9:23 PM in reply to: #2663741 |
Master 1254 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread T in Liberty Lake - 2010-02-09 2:10 PM IMCDA is a counter-clockwise swim. However, it would be a good ides to learn to breath from both sides. In 2007 and 2009 there was some chop on the water. If you can only breath from one side then you are going to spend half the time trying to breath on the side that the waves are breaking. You are going to drink a ton of lake water. Also, if you can only breath to one side then you are going to be looking into the rising sun for half of the swim. If conditions this year are anything like 2007 and 2009, be prepared to breath to the right going out and to the left on the other two legs. As T said, if you are not prepared for this you will get full drinks of lake! |
| 2010-02-10 4:26 PM in reply to: #2236122 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Ah officially into the IM plan with my first pre-work drainer ride. Ok so now I know when the sun comes up this time of year. I am going to crash early tonight that is for sure. It also offically starts my take off the offseason weightgain. Anyone else out there got 15-20 pounds to lose before race day? Goodbye icecream, pie, cookies, candy bars and chocolate in general... Ok and ya some offside drowning drills tonight on warmup. I wish my neck turned as far to the left as it does to the right. Edited by Baowolf 2010-02-10 4:28 PM |
| 2010-02-11 9:29 AM in reply to: #2666600 |
Veteran 185 Spokane | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Baowolf - Don't say goodbye to all of the treats!! . I think you need to treat yourself once ever couple of weeks during training...geesh. When I started this swim, bike, run thing (mostly running) 3 years ago I was 220lbs (I am 6'3). I got down to 205 for the Honolulu marathon. Then, got down to 196 for the CDA IM lastyear and am training at about 186 consistently right now. It has been pretty sweet to see the gradual decreasing weight. I wonder if my training plan is a little aggressive; I feel like I'm in the thick of some pretty long, good workouts, when other people are starting. What is everyones "long" run and bike right now? Keep up the chatter....wow, I wish it were June. |
| 2010-02-11 9:42 AM in reply to: #2236122 |
| Regular 252 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Baowolf I agree you should treat yourself to as much crap as you want especially if you are in the 40-44 age group Otherwise you ca use my plan i cheat only on paydays. So once every 2 weeks i let myself have something good. My Long run is going to be 11 miles this week, its my birthday and i am doing 1/4 mile for each year of my age.This should take me between 2:00-2:15 to do My Long Bike is 3hours right now. Its a little behind where i want it and that is due to my illness last month set me back some. |
| 2010-02-11 10:14 AM in reply to: #2236122 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I don't have any long anything yet. Long swim 2800, long run this week 5 miles, long bike like 25-30 miles. I am doing half as many swim yards this week as I did last month though.... And I did 250 yards of offside drowning lastnight as my warmup. |
| 2010-02-11 11:21 AM in reply to: #2236122 |
New user 41 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Long run: 12-14 range Half -mary in 2.5 weeks. Long Bike: 3 hrs - 56 miles on trainer (uuggg) yesterday. Long Swim: 1.5 hrs (last month). backed off a bit to 2900-3000m per session on average In Base 2, Week 3. |
| 2010-02-11 11:27 AM in reply to: #2236122 |
Extreme Veteran 483 San Diego | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Hey everyone. Congrats to those starting up the (formal) training this week! This is my first IM and I'm pretty much winging it, so it will be good to see what others are doing. Now that I'm *mostly* recovered from Carlsbad, I'll be jumping in to a marathon plan for Boston. The plan is to do track intervals on Tues, tempo work on Thurs and mix in other easy runs during the week (did 8 Mon and 12 last night). Long runs will get up to 20-22 but fortunately plan only calls for 13 this weekend. Spin class / trainer during the week with long rides of 2-3 hours have been the norm for the bike. I'll start doing longer rides / brick sessions on Saturdays here soon. We have a club duathlon this weekend and I'd like to get out and ride long afterwards. Swim is still pretty much nonexistent. I thought that picking up some new goggles might make me more inclined to go to the pool. Nope. Not so much. The International-distance race in 3 weeks is going to be a wake-up call (not to mention Oceanside in late March). I don't know if this has already been discussed, but what are people's thoughts about TT bike vs. roadie? Aero wheels / rear disc? Aero helmet? With all of the climbing, I'm not sure if this is a tri bike course? I see the pros wear aero and use full discs, but they go a heck of lot faster than me. Not sure I'll be needing any of that. Perhaps this is just a ride to endure? It might be much more comfortable (less uncomfortable?) on the road bike. |
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