SWBKRUN fast, furious, and closed (Page 258)

HOLY COW!  I am and IRONMAN.

Thank you guys for hanging in there and following me in.  It really means a ton to me and I can promise that you guys had a big part in getting me across the line...it was not easy. lol

Quick breakdown:

Got going with the swim and felt really comfortable.  Got way off course coming in on the first loop...was following the wrong set of feet.  Kayak guy was slapping the paddles at us to get us back on course, so that cost me some time.

I felt like I had room to put some effort into the bike.  Never pounded it at all, just kept comfy pace and worked with the wind as best I could.  Around mile 60 was one of those et oh moments when I got a sharp pain in my knee.  The last 50 miles, I basically took the pressure totally off my left leg and used my rt. leg for most of my power.  Still felt like I was killing it coming in, but I knew that I had room to use a little more energy, as my plan for the run was to start out walking anyway.  Peed 6 times during the bike, so must have been hydrated ...lol

Got off the bike through transition and started my walk, and  in less than a mile, my IT band in left knee pretty much felt like someone was hitting me with a hammer in the knee every step.  Luckily after another mile, it just hurt all the time.  This was actually better than with every step, and I just blocked it out.  Because I was favoring my right leg on the bike and with my limp, somewhere around the second loop my rt. IT band starting that feeling as if someone had a blade in my kneecap.  This was some relief, as it totally took my mind off my left knee...lol  At least changing it up a bit.  Fortunately met up with a BT guy (frnk36) who was in pain also, and we walked the last loop together.  We were laughing about the pain we were in, but at least we kept each other going at a steady, but slow, pace.   But made it in.

Congrats to William and Chris.  Awesome times.  Thanks to John and Linda.  Did not get to see Linda...Yet.  

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

HOLY COW!  I am and IRONMAN.

Thank you guys for hanging in there and following me in.  It really means a ton to me and I can promise that you guys had a big part in getting me across the line...it was not easy. lol

Quick breakdown:

Got going with the swim and felt really comfortable.  Got way off course coming in on the first loop...was following the wrong set of feet.  Kayak guy was slapping the paddles at us to get us back on course, so that cost me some time.

I felt like I had room to put some effort into the bike.  Never pounded it at all, just kept comfy pace and worked with the wind as best I could.  Around mile 60 was one of those et oh moments when I got a sharp pain in my knee.  The last 50 miles, I basically took the pressure totally off my left leg and used my rt. leg for most of my power.  Still felt like I was killing it coming in, but I knew that I had room to use a little more energy, as my plan for the run was to start out walking anyway.  Peed 6 times during the bike, so must have been hydrated ...lol

Got off the bike through transition and started my walk, and  in less than a mile, my IT band in left knee pretty much felt like someone was hitting me with a hammer in the knee every step.  Luckily after another mile, it just hurt all the time.  This was actually better than with every step, and I just blocked it out.  Because I was favoring my right leg on the bike and with my limp, somewhere around the second loop my rt. IT band starting that feeling as if someone had a blade in my kneecap.  This was some relief, as it totally took my mind off my left knee...lol  At least changing it up a bit.  Fortunately met up with a BT guy (frnk36) who was in pain also, and we walked the last loop together.  We were laughing about the pain we were in, but at least we kept each other going at a steady, but slow, pace.   But made it in.

Congrats to William and Chris.  Awesome times.  Thanks to John and Linda.  Did not get to see Linda...Yet.  

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

HOLY COW!  I am and IRONMAN.

Thank you guys for hanging in there and following me in.  It really means a ton to me and I can promise that you guys had a big part in getting me across the line...it was not easy. lol

Quick breakdown:

Got going with the swim and felt really comfortable.  Got way off course coming in on the first loop...was following the wrong set of feet.  Kayak guy was slapping the paddles at us to get us back on course, so that cost me some time.

I felt like I had room to put some effort into the bike.  Never pounded it at all, just kept comfy pace and worked with the wind as best I could.  Around mile 60 was one of those et oh moments when I got a sharp pain in my knee.  The last 50 miles, I basically took the pressure totally off my left leg and used my rt. leg for most of my power.  Still felt like I was killing it coming in, but I knew that I had room to use a little more energy, as my plan for the run was to start out walking anyway.  Peed 6 times during the bike, so must have been hydrated ...lol

Got off the bike through transition and started my walk, and  in less than a mile, my IT band in left knee pretty much felt like someone was hitting me with a hammer in the knee every step.  Luckily after another mile, it just hurt all the time.  This was actually better than with every step, and I just blocked it out.  Because I was favoring my right leg on the bike and with my limp, somewhere around the second loop my rt. IT band starting that feeling as if someone had a blade in my kneecap.  This was some relief, as it totally took my mind off my left knee...lol  At least changing it up a bit.  Fortunately met up with a BT guy (frnk36) who was in pain also, and we walked the last loop together.  We were laughing about the pain we were in, but at least we kept each other going at a steady, but slow, pace.   But made it in.

Congrats to William and Chris.  Awesome times.  Thanks to John and Linda.  Did not get to see Linda...Yet.  

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

Looking forward to some epic RR's!

I know a lot of people spoke up about Florida next year. Either to race or support. John and Linda are in. What about the rest of the MG?

Looking forward to some epic RR's!

I know a lot of people spoke up about Florida next year. Either to race or support. John and Linda are in. What about the rest of the MG?

HOLY COW!  I am and IRONMAN.

Thank you guys for hanging in there and following me in.  It really means a ton to me and I can promise that you guys had a big part in getting me across the line...it was not easy. lol

Quick breakdown:

Got going with the swim and felt really comfortable.  Got way off course coming in on the first loop...was following the wrong set of feet.  Kayak guy was slapping the paddles at us to get us back on course, so that cost me some time.

I felt like I had room to put some effort into the bike.  Never pounded it at all, just kept comfy pace and worked with the wind as best I could.  Around mile 60 was one of those et oh moments when I got a sharp pain in my knee.  The last 50 miles, I basically took the pressure totally off my left leg and used my rt. leg for most of my power.  Still felt like I was killing it coming in, but I knew that I had room to use a little more energy, as my plan for the run was to start out walking anyway.  Peed 6 times during the bike, so must have been hydrated ...lol

Got off the bike through transition and started my walk, and  in less than a mile, my IT band in left knee pretty much felt like someone was hitting me with a hammer in the knee every step.  Luckily after another mile, it just hurt all the time.  This was actually better than with every step, and I just blocked it out.  Because I was favoring my right leg on the bike and with my limp, somewhere around the second loop my rt. IT band starting that feeling as if someone had a blade in my kneecap.  This was some relief, as it totally took my mind off my left knee...lol  At least changing it up a bit.  Fortunately met up with a BT guy (frnk36) who was in pain also, and we walked the last loop together.  We were laughing about the pain we were in, but at least we kept each other going at a steady, but slow, pace.   But made it in.

Congrats to William and Chris.  Awesome times.  Thanks to John and Linda.  Did not get to see Linda...Yet.  

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

Looking forward to some epic RR's!

I know a lot of people spoke up about Florida next year. Either to race or support. John and Linda are in. What about the rest of the MG?

I'm a definite maybe on the spectator side with a volunteer shift mixed too. I've always wanted to catch and since MOO is out of the question, this would be a great experience.

Come catch me August 26,2012..... Yep I'm in.

Come catch me August 26,2012..... Yep I'm in.

CONGRATS TO ALL OUR IRONMEN!!!!!!!!

I am seriously considering a trip to Florida next year.  Won't be racing but would love to volunteer/watch.  Gotta check the race schedule for me next year but I'm very tempted.

Trevor - woo hoo!!!!    Funny how I remember talking to both Trevor and John in the middle of their training and they both said it would be at least a year or more before they did the big dance again.  Now here they both are registered for '12.  I can't give you too much crap b/c I was SERIOUSLY tempted to attempt IMFL registration yesterday.  Spending the day with IM fever as an on-line spectator made that itch pretty strong. 

2011 was a kick a** year for everyone in the MG.  So many people made such huge personal accomplishements.  PR's, injury recoveries, new distances, conquoring fears....lots of great stuff.  Can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for us!

Alright gang - I'm struggling even more than usual to stay caught up. 

So who has signed up in 2012 for what and where.  No more cryptic messages!  My poor brain can't compute. 

hows this for cryptic.

there is one more person in this MG that is racing IMFL other than Linda and myself. 

edit.  this person has been busy trying to figure out how they are going to tell their spouse that they threw down the cash money since yesterday.   lucky for them i don't have spouses phone number.... yet.

What coast?