Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 28)

Ok, maybe that's enough harrassment of Lora from me, for one evening.

Did an hour ride today on my bitchin' GURU. I think I've finally got my fit dialed in. Things seemed to click today.

Running tomorrow in the freezin' a** cold. Ran in about 7' on Friday.

Need to do some exercises to strengthen my lower back; or to gain greater flexability. Do you think sitting on my rumpus typing goofy sh** is going to get it done?

Me neither. Time to break out the yoga video.

Peace. Oh and Lora...do it.

Everyone looking to do strength work, look into the TRX system of suspention training. Got it for Xmas and started doing it this week, twice so far. Great core workout and really works your shoulders and back. Legs stuff isnt bad, but not as hard as the upper body/core stuff. Maybe because we use our legs so much already?
Oh and Lora, dont wait to long. It will probley sell out here in the next month or so.

I agree with the above Lora...time to sign up.  Registration will fill shortly.

Good news: recieved my powertap!!
Bad news:  I can't try it out yet because I need a spacer for my cassette.  Also, my LBS is closed tomorrow so I won't be able to try it out until Monday.  The suspense is killing me!

I'm also a first timer

Did one half last year.

Oh yeah Lora....you gotta do it!!!!    Lora was one of the first people I met on this site when I first became a member.  I was in her mentor group!  So Lora...DO IT!  It will be fun!!

Welcome all new folks!!  I'm feeling a little sentimental tonight for some reason, maybe it was the multiple alcoholic beverages I had tonight   Whatever the reason may be.....feel it, dream it, believe it and make it happen!  There is nothing like the feeling of being an IRONMAN for the first time.  Nothing.  Listen to your dreams and make them happen.  YOU CAN DO IT.

I will have what she's having!

 Well said! - and I am in w/ the multiple gwinks

Welcome, all new IM Louisville registrants!!!!

And for anyone still on the fence.....JUST DO IT!!!!

Going to take advantage of nice weather here in NC today and go for a bike ride with a training buddy.

I am trying to decide which training plan to use for my first IM.  I've been doing alot of online research but haven't settled on a specific plan yet.  Any thoughts, ideas from the group?  Thanks in advance.

Looking forward to 8/28/11!

This is Motivational! 

Not in the mood to get out there and just do it? there are No Excuses!

 

Hey Dwight!  Did you go ahead and register?  I am using Don Fink's plan in Be Iron Fit.  It starts the first week of February!!

Hey Rachel! I pulled the trigger yesterday!  Officially registered!  I just got back from a quick 20 miles on the Booty Loop.
Thanks for the suggestion.  I'll check out the Be Iron Fit plan tonight. 

I'm using Be Iron Fit as well.

So... just how hot does it get in Louisville for the race?

2010 - 96 degrees
2009 - 81 degrees
2008 - 93 degrees
2007 - 89 degrees

 

Hot & Humid - last year temps got as high as 102 in some spots.It ranged from 95-102 with heat index well over 105. Painfully hot!

Ooof, the big thing is DEFINITELY going to be training in the heat. Thanks all! It'll be my 2nd iron-distance race, and I am looking forward to it immensely!!  

HOT! Maybe hotter than 2010.

Edited by golfpro 2011-01-23 4:23 PM

Wouldn't that be nice?  I volunteered last year and man it was so hot!!!!!

Last year was OMGhot.

You want HOT? Come train in Newnan GA. Hilly rollers and upper 90's everyday and heat index in the 102-108 range starting in mid June on. Do the Macon GA Rock-n-Rollman Half if you want a real taste of IMLOU. Hilly start to finish, even the frickin SWIM is uphill!!
I got to mile 8 of the run last year and I was done, had to do the "walk of shame"...still finished in 5:49.

So they decided to keep it in June?  I thought it was moving to October.