Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 28)

thanks for the info

Almost didn't make it through last week.  Car was stolen.  The bike wasn't inside, luckily.  However, all the little things were.  Cycling shoes, bike pump, helmet, training wheels...etc.   None of the cycling shops have my shoe in my size so I had to order them last Monday.  Friday still no shoe.  I ended up driving to another city to pickup any shoe that would fit so I wouldn't throw the entire week away.  Got in a few rides this past weekend so it wasn't a complete wash.  I'm just glad that week is over. 

Luckily we weren't affected too much by Irene.  The pool closed down Friday because of the storm but that was the extent of it.  Hmmm, so I missed two cycle sessions and one pool session last week.  I guess it's not the end of the world but it felt like it for  a few minutes.

"As for me I had a bike fit last week which was great .... except for the saddle change.  I now have a Adamo saddle that feels like I'm sitting on a piece of concrete.  I've given it three rides now (2xtrainer, one outside) and I'll give it one last chance this weekend on my long ride .... perhaps Adamos are acquired tastes ?"

Ha!  I understand.  That was me about 6 weeks ago.  It took at least 3 weeks to get used to it.  Now I love it.  Well as much as you can love any seat after 5 hours   At least nothing goes numb. 

Make sure you sit on it correctly.  Need to be way up front.  Watch the video at their site if needed.  As someone else said you are using new sit areas and it hurts!  But, I was very disappointed in those 3 weeks.  Very uncomfortable.   I was wondering what the heck I did.  Why did I switch seats?  then all of  sudden I didn't notice it anymore - that meant I had a good seat. 

enjoy,

Duane

OK - thanks for the various bits of advice.  I'll give it a bit more time - off to Ocean City MD this weekend (or what's left of it post-Irene) and will put in some miles then.

Adrian

volunteering for the race this year (catcher between 6-9 pm), suggestions for places to stay? I'm starting to look around but figured i'd check with those participating as well.

Thanks and good luck!

There are actually 3 stations along the course.  one at 79 and 20,  one at 20 and 77 as you turn back south, one at the next intersection...i believe 388?  It is a pretty good haul around the loop back to the middle station, so I would suggest making sure you are full at the 3rd station.   When we rode a few weeks ago, we were dry for several miles because we did not stop at the third station.

How'd everyone do for the month of Aug?  I missed a few rides due to the car getting stolen.  Missed a few swims due to pool closing b/c of weather, but overall not a bad month. 

Hey,

I am planning to race next year, and I would like to stay there. How soon should I make a reservation? When did you do this one?

Thanks

Ok...IM Louisville done.  Now I can think about Augusta and IM Florida.  This is going to be a real treat.  I get to ride the course every week as I live here.  Thank God no mountains like in Louisville.  

Happy and safe training everyone. 

August totals:

Bike:  505 miles

Run:  91 miles

Swim:  23500yds or 13.35miles

And just signed up for Augusta.  I hope my wheels will survive until Florida.  I have some RealDesign Supersonic 60s with my 06 QR caliente.  I have broken 3 spokes in the last month.  Can't afford new wheels right now, especially after my WTC donation today.  Not sure why they are all of a sudden popping so bad -- too much torque?  hardly.

After posting these totals and realizing that we have 66 days left, I got that feeling you get like right before the gun goes off, where you take a deep breath and your heart starts to race, your arms feel tingly and all that. WOW!

Bike                                                              Run                                                       Swim

Super low totals for August (took some scheduled rest after IMLP).  Numbers should look much more normal in September:

August totals:

Swim 8:45 hrs 23,455 yards

Bike 16.5 hrs 215 mi

Trainer 4:55 hrs

Run 23 hrs 142 miles

Strength 5 hrs

S: 32900.00 Yd - 11h 36m 10s

B: 233.54 Mi - 14h 59m 30s

R: 70.32 Mi - 13h 33m 07s

Str: 4h 00m

i thought i was doing pretty good for a first tIMer, but you guys have a ton of hours -- although there is much more biking and running this month in my plan so hopefully i can catch up.  ~~~~~~63 days to go!!!!!!