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 2009-09-21 9:46 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Member  53  Roswell, GA |  Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official ThreadWell, the weekend started good enough. Century ride (actually 105 miles) with short run afterwards. 15mi run on Sunday. However, I live in the Atlanta area, so if you've seen the news you know we all need to build arks around here! So, missed my key swim of the week which is never a great feeling. Also, came down with stomach flu during/after long run - now down for the count! Hopefully, just for a couple of days (and at least this is a recovery week for me). Agree with others re: ready to stop training and get moving 'for real.' For most of us, it's just one more 3-week build period away before tapering - stay safe and healthy! Cheers, Mark |
| 2009-09-22 7:52 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 205 Fayetteville, NC | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread The 2009 athlete guide is up on the website! |
| 2009-09-22 8:13 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I was just coming to post the same thing! That seems rather early. Anyways here is the link: http://www.ironmanflorida.com/2009IMFLAI.pdf |
| 2009-09-22 8:58 AM in reply to: #2419471 |
Expert 830 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I noticed there were no practice swims scheduled. Did i miss that? |
| 2009-09-22 9:18 AM in reply to: #2419589 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread mattajw - 2009-09-22 8:58 AM I noticed there were no practice swims scheduled. Did i miss that? Maybe it is supposed to be during the Gatorade Bag Check? I know it is usually the Gatorade Practice Swims. Maybe someone else can clarify. |
| 2009-09-22 1:29 PM in reply to: #2419640 |
Veteran 405 Memphis, TN | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread jjcnbg - 2009-09-22 9:18 AM mattajw - 2009-09-22 8:58 AM I noticed there were no practice swims scheduled. Did i miss that? Maybe it is supposed to be during the Gatorade Bag Check? I know it is usually the Gatorade Practice Swims. Maybe someone else can clarify. It is. You check your dry clothes for the swim at the Gatoraide Bag check. |
| 2009-09-22 2:53 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Elite 3371  | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Bib numbers coming soon was really the only part I read. I don't know why I'm so excited just to get assigned a number, but I sure am. |
| 2009-09-22 3:03 PM in reply to: #2420518 |
Expert 830 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I missed that too. I want my bib number! It is funny how we worry about these things, when i went to IMKY and was checking the transition counting my rows to my bike the woman volunteer that was assigned us said to my wife, oh we were trained just to let you triathletes do what you need to do, that you are all A types, I guess we are pretty anal....anyway i still want my bib! Edited by mattajw 2009-09-22 3:05 PM |
| 2009-09-22 3:59 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I can't believe this stuff is already coming out! It seems so soon compared to the other races...wowzers. But I'm pumped up. T-SHIRTS Okay folks, I am going to extend requested t-shirts through today. Tomorrow afternoon I'm spreadsheeting it all, getting the #'s to Jay and getting a price quote. Again, you WILL be able to order after the price quote, but it won't effect the total cost of the shirts (make it lower). So, if you plan to buy one, tell me now so it's cheaper for all.  Thread is HERE: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=179286&posts=27&start=1 |
| 2009-09-22 4:30 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Wow! I can't believe the Athlete's Guide is out. I wonder when the bib numbers come out. I'm finally feeling better. Ran 5 slow miles this morning. Hoping to get back up to speed within in the next week.
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| 2009-09-22 4:32 PM in reply to: #2420669 |
Veteran 136 Panama City Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread TexasMPGal - 2009-09-22 3:59 PM I can't believe this stuff is already coming out! It seems so soon compared to the other races...wowzers. But I'm pumped up. T-SHIRTS Okay folks, I am going to extend requested t-shirts through today. Tomorrow afternoon I'm spreadsheeting it all, getting the #'s to Jay and getting a price quote. Again, you WILL be able to order after the price quote, but it won't effect the total cost of the shirts (make it lower). So, if you plan to buy one, tell me now so it's cheaper for all. Thread is HERE: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=179286&posts=27&start=1Just shot you a question on the t-shirt thread but thought I would try this one too. Do these shirts run big? I usually order XL in race shirts...just asking. |
| 2009-09-22 4:42 PM in reply to: #2420736 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread VolsFan - 2009-09-22 4:32 PM TexasMPGal - 2009-09-22 3:59 PM I can't believe this stuff is already coming out! It seems so soon compared to the other races...wowzers. But I'm pumped up. T-SHIRTS Okay folks, I am going to extend requested t-shirts through today. Tomorrow afternoon I'm spreadsheeting it all, getting the #'s to Jay and getting a price quote. Again, you WILL be able to order after the price quote, but it won't effect the total cost of the shirts (make it lower). So, if you plan to buy one, tell me now so it's cheaper for all. Thread is HERE: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=179286&posts=27&start=1Just shot you a question on the t-shirt thread but thought I would try this one too. Do these shirts run big? I usually order XL in race shirts...just asking. The ones last year seemed to be typical sizing--t-shirts were made by Zorrell. So, whatever you would order for a race, is what I'd order on these. And hey, thanks for volunteering! I already appreciate all of you!! Volunteering is fun, I did it last year and am so glad I did! Gives me a better perspective and motivation for this year! |
| 2009-09-22 4:57 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 209 Windermere, FL | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread 1 Athlete dri fit Medium 3 Supporters 1 Medium, 1 large, 1 extra large |
| 2009-09-22 6:46 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Master 1655 NJ | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Im going from excited to nervous to excited to nervous to excited.......anyone else?? |
| 2009-09-22 7:27 PM in reply to: #2420950 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread kristinc0916 - 2009-09-22 6:46 PM Im going from excited to nervous to excited to nervous to excited.......anyone else?? Couldn't have said it better myself  |
| 2009-09-22 7:54 PM in reply to: #2421014 |
Member 41 Tampa,Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread jjcnbg - 2009-09-22 8:27 PM kristinc0916 - 2009-09-22 6:46 PM Im going from excited to nervous to excited to nervous to excited.......anyone else?? Couldn't have said it better myself Ditto!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 2009-09-22 7:57 PM in reply to: #2421061 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread jbdunedin - 2009-09-22 8:54 PM jjcnbg - 2009-09-22 8:27 PM Ditto!!!!!!!!!!!kristinc0916 - 2009-09-22 6:46 PM Im going from excited to nervous to excited to nervous to excited.......anyone else?? Couldn't have said it better myself x4...especially when I read that "race numbers will be assigned shortly". |
| 2009-09-22 9:12 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I am still in shock about a question someone asked me this morning at the gym. This person was asking me about IMFL. We have a mutual friend who just raced IMKY. She asked me if I was planning on riding in the huge pacelines at IMFL. She told me that our friend from IMKY said everyone did it. I told her I hadn't trained for an entire YEAR to cheat at an Ironman. She said "Well everyone does it and you could have a faster bike time". I told her I wouldn't be racing my own race if I rode in a paceline and cheated. Yes, I have heard there are huge pacelines at IMFL. But there is no way I would even consider riding in one. Am I naive to assume that the majority of IM athletes feel the same way that I do? I couldn't live with myself if I cheated at the IM or anywhere else for that matter. Edited by Catwoman 2009-09-22 9:13 PM |
| 2009-09-22 9:24 PM in reply to: #2421210 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Catwoman - 2009-09-22 9:12 PM I am still in shock about a question someone asked me this morning at the gym. This person was asking me about IMFL. We have a mutual friend who just raced IMKY. She asked me if I was planning on riding in the huge pacelines at IMFL. She told me that our friend from IMKY said everyone did it. I told her I hadn't trained for an entire YEAR to cheat at an Ironman. She said "Well everyone does it and you could have a faster bike time". I told her I wouldn't be racing my own race if I rode in a paceline and cheated. Yes, I have heard there are huge pacelines at IMFL. But there is no way I would even consider riding in one. Am I naive to assume that the majority of IM athletes feel the same way that I do? I couldn't live with myself if I cheated at the IM or anywhere else for that matter. At Redman I didn't have a paceline, but more like a pack of 10 people move up on me, obviously working together. They got between me and my rabbit and it sucked. Thankfully, a motorcycle did break them up. Don't think they penalized, but they should've. What sucked is I had to slow down so as not to get caught in it, and then pass them up later. I don't understand the cheating aspect. I trained so that I could do it, and couldn't live with myself if I didn't do it on my own power. Will I sit just 4 lengths back and legally draft, sure, but that is within the rules. I won't suck wheel. We should have some phrases for the wheel suckers: "How does that wheel taste?" "Too weak to do it on your own?" It's sad that people assume just cause others do it that it is allowed....I won't be in a paceline, and I intend to be somewhat vocal with any of those I see cause they deserve the embarrasment. |
| 2009-09-22 9:36 PM in reply to: #2421224 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread TexasMPGal - 2009-09-22 10:24 PM Catwoman - 2009-09-22 9:12 PM I am still in shock about a question someone asked me this morning at the gym. This person was asking me about IMFL. We have a mutual friend who just raced IMKY. She asked me if I was planning on riding in the huge pacelines at IMFL. She told me that our friend from IMKY said everyone did it. I told her I hadn't trained for an entire YEAR to cheat at an Ironman. She said "Well everyone does it and you could have a faster bike time". I told her I wouldn't be racing my own race if I rode in a paceline and cheated. Yes, I have heard there are huge pacelines at IMFL. But there is no way I would even consider riding in one. Am I naive to assume that the majority of IM athletes feel the same way that I do? I couldn't live with myself if I cheated at the IM or anywhere else for that matter. At Redman I didn't have a paceline, but more like a pack of 10 people move up on me, obviously working together. They got between me and my rabbit and it sucked. Thankfully, a motorcycle did break them up. Don't think they penalized, but they should've. What sucked is I had to slow down so as not to get caught in it, and then pass them up later. I don't understand the cheating aspect. I trained so that I could do it, and couldn't live with myself if I didn't do it on my own power. Will I sit just 4 lengths back and legally draft, sure, but that is within the rules. I won't suck wheel. We should have some phrases for the wheel suckers: "How does that wheel taste?" "Too weak to do it on your own?" It's sad that people assume just cause others do it that it is allowed....I won't be in a paceline, and I intend to be somewhat vocal with any of those I see cause they deserve the embarrassment. Read some IMFL race reports and they share there are often peletons of 50 riders. It can be hard to stay out of them. I like what you suggest Brittney! My coach rides by them, points at them, says something about cheating in a very stern way. I think it is good to say something otherwise maybe they assume you are okay with it. I think it depends on where you are pace wise, your swim and bike time, to see if you will be where there are big peletons in FL. I watched the bike in '06 and '08 on the little out and back section near sn and didn't see what I'd consider peletons, lots of riders yes. I was out there for folks aiming for sub 6 hour bike splits...so not the fastest folks but front end of folks. Edited by KathyG 2009-09-22 9:39 PM |
| 2009-09-22 9:46 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I know one way you could get everyone off of your wheel. Pee on the bike in a headwind! LOL! |
| 2009-09-22 10:03 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Member 53 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Regarding T-shirt sizes, I PM'd jccbulldog late last week asking about brands he'll be using. He confirmed dri-fit shirts were Zorrell, and regular T's would be Hanes. So, since I have two little ones and just found out they would be ordering Youth sizes, I quickly went over to the Hanes website and checked the Size Charts just to confirm I was ordering the right Youth sizes. My Zorrell shirts always fit pretty right on and are great shirts. Cheers, Mark |
| 2009-09-22 10:21 PM in reply to: #2421249 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Catwoman - 2009-09-22 10:46 PM I know one way you could get everyone off of your wheel. Pee on the bike in a headwind! LOL! Good one.... |
| 2009-09-23 5:39 AM in reply to: #2421288 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Ok, the Tri-Gods must be pissed at me or something. Right when I am reaching the height of my training and need to fine tune my pacing they unleash an unprecedented flood on the Atlanta area. Atlanta is extremely hilly (especially on the northside where I live) and it is very difficult to find flat courses to train on. I had found the perfect park for run training and the perfect 60+ mile long bike path for training. My running park is now 7ft under water. Most of the bike path has been closed due to mudslides, washout, debris, etc... So it looks like instead of pacing I will be working on a lot of hill training for now. I know things don't always go perfectly and you need to adapt and overcome but COME ON. Everything has been great for the past 12 months and 6 WEEKS before the race and they pull this  Happy Wednesday and good luck training. |
| 2009-09-23 7:41 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 273 Virginia Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Sorry for the luck, we had that rain here in VA a few weeks ago as well, like 8.5 inches in one day Trainers and Treadmills are flat! Mind numbing .. but flat! |
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