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 2009-09-14 1:20 PM in reply to: #2405381 |
Elite  2998     Fishers, Indiana |  Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official ThreadDiana Gough - 2009-09-14 1:16 PM What thread do we go to for the IMFL t's? I waited until after church Sun to do my ride, supposed to be a 60 miler. Bad move though, altho' cloudy, it looked like I would make it. NOT!! Got in 32 and it came down in buckets.  T-shirt thread link is here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=179286&posts=1#M2399715 Please be sure to indicate "athlete" or "support crew" and "dri-fit" vs. "regular." Thanks! |
| 2009-09-14 1:31 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
| Member 42 Mobile | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Hey thanks for the info. I noticed that many of the people doing IMFL have already done IMAZ. Did you have to be present to sign up for it or was getting in on the computer doable? |
| 2009-09-14 1:42 PM in reply to: #2404531 |
Extreme Veteran 580 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread KathyG - 2009-09-14 7:39 AM who does Kona? The gifted and lucky  I say you guys are up next! I signed up for women's change tent and finish line catcher..hope to meet lots of you down at Panama City! Order the t-shirts as it makes it so much easier to find each other while just walking around. Last year I bumped into so many BTers that I would not have recognized if not for the BT shirts. We ordered the tech ones and wear them often even when I go to other races as it helps me bump into other BTers. Kathy - I can't wait to meet you! Thanks for volunteering! Do you know what shifts you will be working? |
| 2009-09-14 3:21 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 273 Virginia Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Well folks I haven't been on BT in awhile and my this thread has grown .. glad to see everyone is doing well .. Im headed up to MD this next weekend (sept 26th) to do a 'tune up' in the Aqua Velo for Chesapeakeman, anyone else heading up for this race? Getting excited for IMFL, I really can't wait to just get down there and do it! |
| 2009-09-14 5:35 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 169 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread thanks for getting the BT shirts going....I'll have to figure out who is going and how many to order. Appreciated!! did the Montreal 1/2 Ironman this weekend and had a FUN time. Swim and bike went very well and so did the run until mile 9...then I had a few issues...LOL It's all good and will help come IMFL day. I missed sub 6:00 by 30 seconds  .....Damn!!Edited by TC117 2009-09-14 5:36 PM |
| 2009-09-14 5:50 PM in reply to: #2405669 |
Veteran 215 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I'm doing the chessy aquavelo next week too. Should be fun! |
| 2009-09-14 8:18 PM in reply to: #2405936 |
Extreme Veteran 580 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread lesleyann - 2009-09-14 5:50 PM I'm doing the chessy aquavelo next week too. Should be fun! Mine is this weekend. I know I am going to just want to keep going. Patience grasshopper! |
| 2009-09-14 10:16 PM in reply to: #2405669 |
Veteran 107 Virginia | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread ShawnFromNorfolk - 2009-09-14 4:21 PM Well folks I haven't been on BT in awhile and my this thread has grown .. glad to see everyone is doing well .. Im headed up to MD this next weekend (sept 26th) to do a 'tune up' in the Aqua Velo for Chesapeakeman, anyone else heading up for this race? Getting excited for IMFL, I really can't wait to just get down there and do it!
Doing the ChesapeakeMan AV as a tune up too. Geez it wasnt too long ago that I would be freaking out about doing a 2.4 mile swim and a 112 mile bike ride, now referring to it as a 'tune up' Funny how perspective changes! |
| 2009-09-15 9:02 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 258 Long Island | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Need some help / advise - I’m making my travel plans now and I’m trying to understand when you need to arrive at the race site. I assume we need to arrive by Friday – correct? and if so when is the latest for package pickup ? |
| 2009-09-15 9:09 AM in reply to: #2406929 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread eburg - 2009-09-15 9:02 AM Need some help / advise - I’m making my travel plans now and I’m trying to understand when you need to arrive at the race site. I assume we need to arrive by Friday – correct? and if so when is the latest for package pickup ? Technically you are supposed to arrive on Wed. or Thurs to register and pick up your stuff. I know of someone that did it on a Friday but that is not the "official" policy. |
| 2009-09-15 9:11 AM in reply to: #2406948 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread jjcnbg - 2009-09-15 9:09 AM eburg - 2009-09-15 9:02 AM Need some help / advise - I’m making my travel plans now and I’m trying to understand when you need to arrive at the race site. I assume we need to arrive by Friday – correct? and if so when is the latest for package pickup ? Technically you are supposed to arrive on Wed. or Thurs to register and pick up your stuff. I know of someone that did it on a Friday but that is not the "official" policy. Here is the link to last years official athlete guide. This should kinda give you an idea of the schedule. http://ironmanflorida.com/2008IMFLAI.pdf |
| 2009-09-15 9:51 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 258 Long Island | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Thanks JJ :-) |
| 2009-09-15 10:36 AM in reply to: #2407067 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread |
| 2009-09-15 11:50 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 210 Knoxville | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Tune races anyone? The time draws near! I'm doing the Atlantic Coast Half down at Amelia Island, GA the first weekend in Oct! Holy crap I'm excited! |
| 2009-09-15 2:20 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
| New user 101 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Been a couple of weeks since I posted...Been training hard since that time. Been doing the usual 2 mile swims 2 to 3 times per week. But the last 2 weeks have been HEAVY cycling and running. Had a 300 mile cycling week, with 30 miles running 2 weeks ago. Followed by a 100 mile cycling week and 57 miles running last week. Last week's cycling numbers were way down due to my vacation in Chicago. But did manage some good runs while I was there. Having a "normal" training week this week and a slightly lower volume week next week as I prepare for the Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Not really focusing on this race so no real taper before the event. I am ready for IMFL to be here! I love training but am really starting to miss some of the time with my wife and daughter... |
| 2009-09-15 2:31 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Anyone having IM dreams since IMWI has come and gone? The last few nights the dreams have been pretty intense. It is oh so real now. |
| 2009-09-15 2:56 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
| New user 101 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I had one a few weeks back...where I could not find the swim start. Not sure what that was all about!! |
| 2009-09-15 9:45 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Haven't had any IM dreams yet. I can barely stay awake these days. I've been sick for the last week. I'm hoping the shot and meds will start working soon! |
| 2009-09-16 8:45 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Funny training story: Went for a 1.2 mile swim this morning after shift. I have been doing my ows in a friends private community lake. Went down to the beach to put on my wetsuit. I then put my clothes, towel, and shoes in my wetsuit bag and laid it on a picnic table. After I get in from my swim (which ended up being a PB) I get out to find all of my stuff gone!!!  Luckily I had locked all my valuables in the car and hid the key on the car. So I had to proceed up to the security office in my dripping wet trisuit and report it. They double checked with maintenance and security and nobody had picked it up or reported it. My only thought is that since it is 9 on a Wednesday during the school year the only person that could have stolen it is probably someone who is unemployed and needs them more then me. My used Brooks shoes definitely were not worth stealing for any monetary value though. Lesson learned I guess but it is too bad because it is a beautiful community set in the mountains with a pristine lake and I had my best swim ever. Anyways, happy Wednesday.  |
| 2009-09-16 5:42 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 169 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Maybe they thought you were the homeless guy taking a morning shower in their beautiful community lake. some old retired Geezer probably threw your old smelly kicks in the dumpster so you wouldn't come back again.  |
| 2009-09-16 9:42 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Some more T-shirt notes. Jay (Jccbulldog) led this up last year and is really the lynch pin for this as I'm just going to collect all the info, he'll order and ship. He sent me some important size notes and #'s notes for what we need to get similar prices to next year: |
| 2009-09-16 9:44 PM in reply to: #2405452 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread irondreams - 2009-09-14 2:42 PM KathyG - 2009-09-14 7:39 AM who does Kona? The gifted and lucky I say you guys are up next! I signed up for women's change tent and finish line catcher..hope to meet lots of you down at Panama City! Order the t-shirts as it makes it so much easier to find each other while just walking around. Last year I bumped into so many BTers that I would not have recognized if not for the BT shirts. We ordered the tech ones and wear them often even when I go to other races as it helps me bump into other BTers. Kathy - I can't wait to meet you! Thanks for volunteering! Do you know what shifts you will be working? Don't know yet when I do I'll post. Oliveview here on BT 'sheri' is in charge of the women's change tent and is a great volunteer. Enjoy your training everyone! I keep think next year this would be my big volume time and my kids have so many activities with all the start of fall activities plus my husband is traveling a lot. |
| 2009-09-17 7:49 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Run strategy: Which one are you using? I have been playing with all sorts of different combinations. Steady pace, fast first half with a slower second half, trying to negative split.... I have run stand alone marathons but never an Iron-Marathon. I am having a tough time figuring out which way to go. I am realizing that I can run faster then I thought I could but I have only tested it for 10 miles off a century ride. I am not sure if I try to push the first half if I will just slow down a little or blow up on the second half. I know that I can keep a 9-10 pace pretty steady but I have been able to hold 7:45-8:45 pace for ten miles recently and I am not sure if I should try to take advantage of that time reduction. I would like to cross the finish line still on two feet but I want to try and leave it all on the course as much as possible. So what strategies are you guys taking for the run? What have you found to be successful for you in the past? |
| 2009-09-17 7:51 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread By the way 50 days 23 hours |
| 2009-09-17 8:39 AM in reply to: #2411144 |
Expert 830 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I plan on starting slower for the first couple of miles...work my way up. |
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