Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 28)

What is everyone else doing to adjust for heat and get ready for a hot course?

Destroyer - 2010-06-14 12:10 PM



Driving around with my windows up and heater on.


 

mattajw - 2010-06-14 1:34 PM Running outside at lunch time. Today 5 miles in 93 degrees and humid!

hrliles - 2010-06-11 10:37 PM This has probably been covered 10x all ready but can anyone give me a best rundown of expectation of the swim course.  From what I can tell a little current against for 1500-1800 yards upstream the around the island then a decent current with you for the remainder downstream?

cornchexs - 2010-06-14 11:53 AM

Living and training in Central TX.  Ran 10+ miles on Saturday in 91 deg, 70% RH.  (It was ugly.)  Rode 77 miles on Sunday in 88 deg, 80% RH and ~20mph head wind on the "back."  (Even more ugly.)

Does it get windy in Louisville?  I can handle heat and humidity, and don't mind wind, but I want to be mentally prepared if that's a prevailing condition.

Project_A - 2010-06-15 2:01 PM

The Powerbar drink they sent me was a screw on cap.  Will they have the kind with a drinking spigot cap like Gatorade previously had?  Or will we be fumbling with pouring the drink into bike bottles?

15step - 2010-06-15 3:48 PM I finally tried it out this past weekend, and though I was able to handle it fine, it just isn't enough calories for me. At least I know its safe to drink if I need it and during the run.

Project_A - 2010-06-15 2:01 PM The Powerbar drink they sent me was a screw on cap.  Will they have the kind with a drinking spigot cap like Gatorade previously had?  Or will we be fumbling with pouring the drink into bike bottles?

timebaron - 2010-06-15 7:12 PM I'm finally to that point again where IM training has completely taken over my life.  I knew it was coming....I'm either training, or thinking about training, or wondering if what I'm eating will be the best thing for getting ready for training or recovering from training.  Everything I do is scheduled around it.  I take of work to get in the longer stuff.  I'm trying to be creative with my kids while they are out of school, but tagging along to my workouts may not be so fun in another month.  I still have a long way to go, and can't wait to do it, but I'm going to be happy when it's over.

damonb - 2010-06-16 5:38 PM

Thanks Jay for the Video, it will help a ton! Very much appreciated!!

Destroyer - 2010-06-17 2:04 PM My training plan is a month shorter than the last one I did and it is flying by!

p.s.  my legs hurt.

Jeepguy2358 - 2010-06-17 4:30 PM

Ummm, yeah.  x 2.

Destroyer - 2010-06-18 2:04 PM So here's what I'm thinking for the swim...

Destroyer - 2010-06-18 2:04 PM So here's what I'm thinking for the swim...