Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 29)

OK, some people sound like they are a bit worried about things for this IM.

I will add a few things (never done this course, but have done 3 IMs and about 10 HIMs):
1. Everyone feels beat up right now. From here until just before the race we have to fight off negative thoughts. Injuries, tiredness etc.
2. If you are training properly according to your plan you will be fine.
3. For the first timers it can be especially scary, but I will repeat, this is ALL NORMAL STUFF at this stage
4. I feel run down and slow. I've had a few really bad training days and am questioning my own goals. WE ALL GO THROUGH THIS.

Stay the course, stay strong and remember it's all going to be worth it for a fantastic day!!

I was a first timer last year and while it was a little nerve racking not knowing if I was going to be ready, in many ways it was a beautiful thing.  The expectation was to finish and have the time of my life doing it.  I really do think you should trust the training you are doing, enjoy how much stronger you are than a few months ago and look forward to the race with anticipation. Visualize success in each step and strategize how you will handle the bumps that will for sure come your way. I did those things and  I was that stupid girl who had a smile on her face from beginning to end.   There will never be a first time again.  Enjoy it!

Hello fellow sufferers.  

First timer at age 59.  (I was 400 pounds 6 years ago, so it's taken me a little time to get in shape.)

- Yes, I am having doubts even though I am at 16 to 20 hours of workouts a week. Part of it is the unknown.  Part is the constant tinge of fatigue in everything I do. Part is this incessant heat.    We can do it!

- Question:  I've been up twice to ride the course from Firemen's Park.  Coming again Saturday with Vision Quest.  Anyone else riding Saturday?  I need to do the stick in person and on something other than my Computrainer.   We meet at FP in Verona at 8 a.m.  The stick is supposed to be marked but I would like to ride with someone or a group the first time to catch the turns for sure.  Anyone riding from the center that morning?  Want company?  309-275-7120. Or post it here.  There are two of us. Thanks! 

We can do it! It's just one hell of a long day of working out. :D 

TriWi is leaving at 7 from the center(I think) to do the full course. I will be there! looking at getting a short run in after also.

TriWi is leaving at 7 from the center(I think) to do the full course. I will be there! looking at getting a short run in after also.

Here you go IceMan!     Good luck next month.  I'll be volunteering in Camp Randall between 4p and 8P

http://www.triwisconsin.org/-je/index.php?option=com_jevents&view=month&task=month.calendar&Itemid=72

Or

http://www.triwisconsin.org/-je/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=77&Itemid=72&year=2011&month=08&day=06&title=ironman-course-recon-ride-2&uid=484fd1c7c855cae135741c6ece6327a2

Yesterday I had a big fall on the bike.  Broke my collar bone, scapula and two ribs.  No IMWI for me.  25 weeks of training for nothing, and 8 weeks of inactivity in my future so I can sit around, put on weight and get out of shape.  Plus, I'm past the date for a partial refund.  Sorry to complain, just have to vent.

I'll be thinking about you guys on Sept. 11.  Enjoy the day, and know that when it gets tough out there, it could be worse - you could be home on the couch wishing you were there!

Yesterday I had a big fall on the bike.  Broke my collar bone, scapula and two ribs.  No IMWI for me.  25 weeks of training for nothing, and 8 weeks of inactivity in my future so I can sit around, put on weight and get out of shape.  Plus, I'm past the date for a partial refund.  Sorry to complain, just have to vent.

I'll be thinking about you guys on Sept. 11.  Enjoy the day, and know that when it gets tough out there, it could be worse - you could be home on the couch wishing you were there!

Yesterday I had a big fall on the bike.  Broke my collar bone, scapula and two ribs.  No IMWI for me.  25 weeks of training for nothing, and 8 weeks of inactivity in my future so I can sit around, put on weight and get out of shape.  Plus, I'm past the date for a partial refund.  Sorry to complain, just have to vent.

I'll be thinking about you guys on Sept. 11.  Enjoy the day, and know that when it gets tough out there, it could be worse - you could be home on the couch wishing you were there!

Yesterday I had a big fall on the bike.  Broke my collar bone, scapula and two ribs.  No IMWI for me.  25 weeks of training for nothing, and 8 weeks of inactivity in my future so I can sit around, put on weight and get out of shape.  Plus, I'm past the date for a partial refund.  Sorry to complain, just have to vent.

I'll be thinking about you guys on Sept. 11.  Enjoy the day, and know that when it gets tough out there, it could be worse - you could be home on the couch wishing you were there!

Yesterday I had a big fall on the bike.  Broke my collar bone, scapula and two ribs.  No IMWI for me.  25 weeks of training for nothing, and 8 weeks of inactivity in my future so I can sit around, put on weight and get out of shape.  Plus, I'm past the date for a partial refund.  Sorry to complain, just have to vent.

I'll be thinking about you guys on Sept. 11.  Enjoy the day, and know that when it gets tough out there, it could be worse - you could be home on the couch wishing you were there!