Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 22)

 Yeah it's 2003.  It's the best because there's almost 45 minutes prior to the actual race coverage where they talk about some of the "recognizable" IM stories...Dick and Ricky Hoyt, Marc Herremans, etc. etc.  

 I just recently purchased the entire IM DVD collection and it was totally worth it.  The best part about it is that it gives you some extra motivation on those days when you really need it.

If you don't mind me asking, how much was the whole thing?

It was around $350...so it was pretty steep but I think as a motivational tool it has paid for itself. 

yeah that sounds reasonable for what you get, have to look into that

Good morning everyone!  The IMKY volunteer slots went online today.  YIPEE!!!

http://www.doitsports.com/volunteer2/jobs-by-date.tcl?event_id=155427

Tentative schedule is

Thursday & Friday: Athlete checkin

Saturday: Bike & gear checkin

Sunday: Starting at swim finish or body marking, then over to T2 and ending up at the finish line from 7PM - 12:30 or so.

Good times!

AWESOME!!  Thanks for volunteering Tammy!!!!!

Tentative schedule is

Thursday & Friday: Athlete checkin

Saturday: Bike & gear checkin

Sunday: Starting at swim finish or body marking, then over to T2 and ending up at the finish line from 7PM - 12:30 or so.

Good times!

Tentative schedule is

Thursday & Friday: Athlete checkin

Saturday: Bike & gear checkin

Sunday: Starting at swim finish or body marking, then over to T2 and ending up at the finish line from 7PM - 12:30 or so.

Good times!

I'm still riding the bench and unable to train due to a herniated C7 cervical disc.  6 weeks of nothing so far and no sign of healing yet.  I went in for a second epidural steroid injection yesterday.  If after another 3 weeks there is no sign of recovery, I'm destined for surgery.  If that happens, I might be a DNS for IMKY.

God, y'all have no idea how hard it was to write that last sentence.  I've been running, swimming and biking for over 12 years.  I have never blanked for 6 weeks....I don't even think I've gone 3 weeks without running in the last 12 years.  It's not just about doing triathlons, it's a lifestyle.  And IMKY is not just a race for me, it's a social event that I share with you fine folks during the year that culminates is a weekend celebration, pre-race dinner, practice swim...and oh yeah, a long race on Sunday that we all do together...it's about seeing BTers on the course with a smile and high-five and running the last mile with speedy BTers who come back to run with and encourage us BOPers.

Well, I'm an eternal optimist and still have hopes of recovery and being able to make it to the starting line in Louisville.  I hate posting negative/downer posts in our BT-IMKY thread but I didn't want to wait till July to let y'll know my 'issue'.  Anyway, I'm living my training life vicariously thru you guys so get your arses out there and train, train, train!  And win one for the Gipper.....:-)

~Mike

I'm still riding the bench and unable to train due to a herniated C7 cervical disc.  6 weeks of nothing so far and no sign of healing yet.  I went in for a second epidural steroid injection yesterday.  If after another 3 weeks there is no sign of recovery, I'm destined for surgery.  If that happens, I might be a DNS for IMKY.

God, y'all have no idea how hard it was to write that last sentence.  I've been running, swimming and biking for over 12 years.  I have never blanked for 6 weeks....I don't even think I've gone 3 weeks without running in the last 12 years.  It's not just about doing triathlons, it's a lifestyle.  And IMKY is not just a race for me, it's a social event that I share with you fine folks during the year that culminates is a weekend celebration, pre-race dinner, practice swim...and oh yeah, a long race on Sunday that we all do together...it's about seeing BTers on the course with a smile and high-five and running the last mile with speedy BTers who come back to run with and encourage us BOPers.

Well, I'm an eternal optimist and still have hopes of recovery and being able to make it to the starting line in Louisville.  I hate posting negative/downer posts in our BT-IMKY thread but I didn't want to wait till July to let y'll know my 'issue'.  Anyway, I'm living my training life vicariously thru you guys so get your arses out there and train, train, train!  And win one for the Gipper.....:-)

~Mike