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2012-09-28 12:05 PM in reply to: #4124019 |
Veteran 192 Miles City, Montana | Subject: RE: Jenny (jsnowash)'s Spring Guinea Pig Group - CLOSED Brian - how goes the IMFL training? It is in November right? Countdown to success now .... |
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2012-10-01 10:11 AM in reply to: #4432109 |
Member 763 | Subject: RE: Jenny (jsnowash)'s Spring Guinea Pig Group - CLOSED jaykayjay - 2012-09-28 1:05 PM Brian - how goes the IMFL training? It is in November right? Countdown to success now ....
J - thanks for asking! It's going well, or at least I think it is. I've been stepping-up my running and biking, and trying to maintain my swimming fitness. I've been doing some of my long runs (12-16 miles) at night to get used to the colder temps and darkness. IMFL is supposed to be very flat, so I've been spinning on my indoor bike for hours at a stretch to try to simulate the flat course. In any case, I have another 2-3 weeks of intense training to go and then I have to start tapering... From what other IM racers tell me, training can get you only so far, and at some point during the race you hit the wall...everybody does. Most folks say it's around mile 18 in the run...but where ever it is, I'm told it all boils down to mental strength at that point...though I'm not sure how to train for that per se. I figure as long as I'm aware of it (ie. it doesn't 'surprise' me) then I should (hopefully) be able to push through it. The race is just over 30 days away and I'm a mix of excitement and nerves. It's been a roller coaster so far. I just hope to get to the starting line without injury and without any more early season colds/viruses. (My 5 yo daughter and her classmates are seemingly always sniffling and 'sharing' colds...). Fingers crossed, and knocking on wood...
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2012-10-01 10:14 AM in reply to: #4382098 |
Member 763 | Subject: RE: Jenny (jsnowash)'s Spring Guinea Pig Group - CLOSED jaykayjay - 2012-08-27 12:05 PM I am signed up for a half marathon on September 16. It has been 18 years since I have done a half. My training is going well, although I find myself going too hard sometimes. I know I need the base miles, but I feel it in my knees and hips if I pound it. I know I need to run often, often slowly. When I do my weekly long run, I need to be sure the run the day before is light otherwise the last two miles of the long run make my legs a little jelly-like.
J - BTW, sorry for being remiss....how did you Half Mary go? I hope it went well! |
2012-10-01 12:17 PM in reply to: #4124019 |
Veteran 192 Miles City, Montana | Subject: RE: Jenny (jsnowash)'s Spring Guinea Pig Group - CLOSED Wow, those sound like some intense training sessions. Good for you. I can only imagine what hitting that wall in an IM is like. I agree with you that at least being aware of it has to help. If only at that point you could have a cheering section planted to remind you that you have trained and can physically accomplish it or better, yet, the EASY button from that one commercial. My half marathon was good. I finished in 2:09 which was about where I figured. In hindsight, I think I should have had more long runs under my belt because miles 10 and 11 were slower than I wanted. I was surprised at how emotional I was at the finish. I have done all different kind of competitions, but I have never felt so thankful that someone was there to see me finish. I am generally pretty stoic emotionally so this was a surprise. I have a 10K planned in two weeks, but then nothing in particular after that. I am considering doing a Rock-n-Roll half marathon in Arizona in January. Let us know how the race goes!! |
2012-11-05 4:51 PM in reply to: #4124019 |
Veteran 192 Miles City, Montana | Subject: RE: Jenny (jsnowash)'s Spring Guinea Pig Group - CLOSED Okay, Brian .... for those of us still lurking around .... how did Ironman Florida go? |
2012-11-05 10:05 PM in reply to: #4484953 |
Member 763 | Subject: RE: Jenny (jsnowash)'s Spring Guinea Pig Group - CLOSED jaykayjay - 2012-11-05 5:51 PM Okay, Brian .... for those of us still lurking around .... how did Ironman Florida go? It was great! I'm so psyched. I posted below a semi-long race recap that I wrote for some family and friends. (BTW, It's great to hear from you. How's things going for you? It's been a while since we last connected, so what have you been upto? Hope you and your family are well.) What a day it was yesterday...
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2012-11-06 11:41 AM in reply to: #4124019 |
Veteran 192 Miles City, Montana | Subject: RE: Jenny (jsnowash)'s Spring Guinea Pig Group - CLOSED Great for you, Brian! YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!! You should be so proud of yourself. Thanks for the race report. Geez, that swallowing salt water sounds horrible. I am glad you didn't let that throw you off. It sounds like the bike was a great leg for you. It seemed as if your training was very methodic and intentional and that paid off. I would have never thought of a toothbrush, but great idea especially after nausea - eww, shutter. I am still trying to figure out my winter training. I ran a 10K trail race a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed the challenge of rugged running. I felt like a klutz, but was amazed at the end of the race that I kept my planned race pace. It was a smaller race, but the photographer snapped my picture which ultimately went out on the AP as advertising for the sponsor. UGH - I always look like a spaz and this picture is no exception! My kids got a kick out it. I have started teaching spinning classes again which takes up 3 days a week and I feel like I am missing out on "true" biking even if I still get good HR training. I have started back into my twice a week weight program and still hit the yoga mat about twice a week, but I don't really have a plan. My only goal is to get some swim lessons before March. I have given some thought to doing the Insanity DVD's, but I just haven't been that pumped up yet. You take some good R & R, brag to your friends, let your wife and daughter pamper you and just enjoy your achievement!! Congrats. |
2012-11-07 9:21 AM in reply to: #4486171 |
Member 763 | Subject: RE: Jenny (jsnowash)'s Spring Guinea Pig Group - CLOSED jaykayjay - 2012-11-06 12:41 PM Great for you, Brian! YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!! You should be so proud of yourself. Thanks for the race report. Geez, that swallowing salt water sounds horrible. I am glad you didn't let that throw you off. It sounds like the bike was a great leg for you. It seemed as if your training was very methodic and intentional and that paid off. I would have never thought of a toothbrush, but great idea especially after nausea - eww, shutter. I am still trying to figure out my winter training. I ran a 10K trail race a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed the challenge of rugged running. I felt like a klutz, but was amazed at the end of the race that I kept my planned race pace. It was a smaller race, but the photographer snapped my picture which ultimately went out on the AP as advertising for the sponsor. UGH - I always look like a spaz and this picture is no exception! My kids got a kick out it. I have started teaching spinning classes again which takes up 3 days a week and I feel like I am missing out on "true" biking even if I still get good HR training. I have started back into my twice a week weight program and still hit the yoga mat about twice a week, but I don't really have a plan. My only goal is to get some swim lessons before March. I have given some thought to doing the Insanity DVD's, but I just haven't been that pumped up yet. You take some good R & R, brag to your friends, let your wife and daughter pamper you and just enjoy your achievement!! Congrats.
Thanks! It was such a great feeling to cross the finish line...I'm still on a 'high'! Good luck with your winter training. It's always an interesting challenge. When we have a race in the calendar, it's easy to work towards that specific event, but winter training is usually less rigid (at least mine is). And I totally understand the challenge of race photos... Hopefully we can stay in touch over the winter... |
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