Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 31)

even though the pt kinda left it open ended, i'll take this as good news...sounds like your in good hands

Another vote for Infinit here - I have switched from Perpetuem in the last month.  I use the custom triathlon bike formula (for run as well although it gets a bit frothy in the Fuel Belt bottles) - works great for me although I agree on the sweet taste in concentrated 3/4/5 hour form but that's a price I'm willing to pay. 

I did The Nation's Tri on Sunday (or Du as it was only a Bike-Run following all the rain we had last week).  All the bike and run work I have been doing in the last few months seemed to pay off for that distance at least as I took 5 mins off last year's bike and run times .... and for those who have been following my saddle switch issue the new Adamo saddle was fine (and has been for a couple of longer rides as well).

Now to put in those final few weeks of longer rides and runs.  Most of my tri club have now done their Ironman races (apart from the three who have qualified for Kona !) and I'm getting impatient ....

Adrian

Other issue can be what happens if you lose it? You have trained not to live off the course.

To avoid the situation Sue talked about (I know same folks) use some of the formula in training and save some for IM. Don't use a new shipment for race without having it tested out.

I am a big believer in having a back up nutrition plan that you have tried that is stuff off the course so you know how to adjust if you have to.

It is wicked expensive...you can make your own drink with Maltodextrin for about 5% the cost and mix it up at home with carbs, electrolytes and flavoring you want.

Last year there were a few jellyfish(cannonball type) but they don't have long tentacles so they weren't a problem for me. They just kind of surprise you when swimming in dark water and they look almost luminescent. Hope that helps and see you there in only 7 weeks(yikes)

That's what I am going back to as my base.  IM Perform and PB Gels.  I know they will have those on the course.

On a good news front I had the opportunity to fly to NYC this weekend.  Did my long run in Central Park.  What a blast!   First of all I forgot how hilly it actually is but the temps were right around 68 - 70 and overcast on Sunday.  That is about 25 degrees and 30% lower humidity than I am used to running in.  What a difference that makes in a run. 

I have been struggling these last couple of LR's because it has been so hot.  Just couldn't keep a great pace the entire way.  I really needed this as a confidence booster.  Got in about 14 miles and the last 2 miles were by far the fastest of the day.  Feeling good about it.

My training is taking somewhat of a hiccup for the next couple of weeks.  Between travel and we have a sprint on Sunday (working the kids sprint on Saturday) then Augusta next week.  So no long ride/run this weekend and then travel Thur/Fri next week. 

I know everything will be fine and we'll pick back up with a vengeance after Augusta but but when I am getting this close and my routine gets messed up..........  Anyone else get antsy when they have to rearrange/miss a workout?

enjoy,

Duane

I hate when my schedule gets messed up.  I am in limbo right now since I am injured.  This makes things even worse because you need to wait till you get better to start training hard again.  I keep telling myself that one week will not affect anything.  I just hope I don't have a stress fracture.

It is hard to believe it is only 7 weeks away!!! I'm excited and nervous all wrapped up in one.

Since today is Sept 15 and the only day you can cancel without penalty, we just cancelled one of our condos at the Boardwalk. They wouldn't let us transfer it to another individual. I belive it was a 2 bedroom that sleeps 6 and has a minimum 5 night reservation required. Don't know if anyone is interested but might still be worth calling to see if it is still available.

i feel nothing when i think about what i'll be doing 7 wks, 1 day, 15 hours, 39 minutes and 30 seconds from now 

Just print the map, park at the Wal-Mart and head out!

I just signed up to work both shifts of the womens change tent!

Just a heads up, if anyone wants a specific volunteer job sign up SOON!  Many of the things are already full!

Need to have some motivation? Want to see what final minutes are like at IM finish?

A BTer took this video for final minutes at IMWI this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ0S2R3QxFg