Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 31)

Originally posted by hornjs

Flesh eating bacteria? Yes I would be very concerned if you get it. I think it was vibrio vulnificus. The name is scary enough. I think a few people died this summer from swimming in warm open water with open wounds? A couple others have contracted it recently. All in all 9 deaths and 27 documented infections. Here is the link.

http://www.ksla.com/story/23641952/flesh-eating-bacteria-death-on-g...

Wetsuit should cover up all my open sores.

Originally posted by Jorgito22 So just for my own knowledge what should one do if there is an open cut on hands or feet? what precautions should be taken...just curious...

Originally posted by thefitmitten



Thanks for the article. It sounds like this is almost an annual occurrence.

Originally posted by hornjsFresh water problem is naegleria fowleri. It is a parasite in warm still water that does indeed eat through the thin bone between the nasal cavity (sinus) and brain. I do believe the vibrio cases are in the gulf waters themselves - estuaries as opposed to main beach? Not much problem unless open wounds and also some level of immune compromise. Can get it in oysters too. Get some skin glue or tegaderms (occlusive dressing) to cover wounds if worried.Those will not affect me as badly as undertraining will. Haven't been able to ramp up my run due to several itis's on both feet. Can't seem to heal no matter how much I lay off the running. Max distance was 12.5 for this build. Hopefully can get through with a grimace on race day, and without septic shock from the above evils.

Originally posted by Socks

We have more fun at the BOP anyway Sorry about all the driving that sucks. Get some good audiobooks. I will not be joining you.

Originally posted by salasmanHi, I have boys, 10 and 6. I've read that the nearby outdoor mall is great for trick or treat adventures. Is this the BOP that you speak of?Thx,Loren

Originally posted by Socks

If its plantar fascitis and or achilles tendinits try this http://www.djoglobal.com/products/aircast/airheeldns-care-kit-round... I dont' work for DJ but I ama fellow suffered. The night splint is passive stretching all night. The air heel works great. I think Idid IMFL in one once..................

Originally posted by kchawknut

I sent IM these questions, but still no response, so I'm going to post them here and on fb:

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I watched IMFL last year, and at one point IM switched the clock to reflect the Age Group finish time (I like that they do that).

I was wondering approximately at what point of the race will that be changed again this year?

Also, will the time reflect the last athlete across the swim start mat? I ask because it doesn’t appear it will be a true mass start (the self-seeding method took 12+ minutes at Lake Tahoe)?

Also, is the Complimentary Pancake Breakfast for anyone (including non-athletes), or is it just for athletes?

Originally posted by Socks

Originally posted by salasman

Back Of the Pack = BOP......he said he was going to be on the course a long time due to not getting enough training in. I dont' have kids so I don't know about the local trick or treating situation but have also seen on the thread about the mall. What my suggestion wouldbe is to 1-Buy your kids a bag of their favorit candy just in case and 2-try trick or treating on the run course. There are TONS of houses back there and its a nice neighborhood. They will ge the trick or treat thing and it will be close and easy and you will get a preview of the course. I would also suggest lookin gup PCB chamber of commerce or tsomethign to find out what day is the designated trick or treat day because as bizzarre as it sounds some places don't trick or treat on halloween and do it on some other random day. Also one year a racer had her kid dress up all day halloween with a treat bag and people gave him stuff all day

Originally posted by papson14




Ah, ok, thx, I should have Google'd BOP...ha ha. I'll look up some Halloween options.

It's neat to read the "last minute" thoughts about this and that. From training and nutrition to flesh-eating microbes! And here I sit gazing out of the window watching storm clouds form. Rain almost every day in Houston. When I train clients, it doesn't rain; when I'm free to IM train, it rains like crazy. I've done my share of riding in the rain, so I'm not afraid of it, but drivers become even more idiotic in the rain, and I don't wanna become road kill.

How many of you all wish you had a laser gun on your bike? These drivers who can easily move over to the inside lane will stay in the right lane and pass me within feet while I avoid debris on the shoulder. It's a battle out there!

Originally posted by kchawknut

I sent IM these questions, but still no response, so I'm going to post them here and on fb:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I watched IMFL last year, and at one point IM switched the clock to reflect the Age Group finish time (I like that they do that).

I was wondering approximately at what point of the race will that be changed again this year?

Also, will the time reflect the last athlete across the swim start mat? I ask because it doesn’t appear it will be a true mass start (the self-seeding method took 12+ minutes at Lake Tahoe)?

Also, is the Complimentary Pancake Breakfast for anyone (including non-athletes), or is it just for athletes?

Originally posted by Rover24



I can answer only one of those questions, the swim start.

There will be no timing mat to cross, the gun goes off and that is the start time for everyone. They are calling it a self seeded mass start, basically the same but they will want you to stand in groups of projected swim time.

Originally posted by salasmanHey, maybe we can combine our strengths to over the low running miles. I'm with you in a way with me fighting a little Achilles pain; I'm not sure it qualifies as tendonitis, but it is living on the edge. I think it's better to run less to avoid injury...and then fight it out on race day! ha ha! A big heart and determination can do a lot for us.Two remedies I'm doing, which you may be doing as well...but just in case not. I've been strapping on ice packs to the Achilles area and leaving them there for about 20 minutes 3x/day. Any pain after a run session is gone, and each successive run session last longer before the Achilles pain starts talking to me. Another remedy from my personal training work is called "flossing." Take a frozen water bottle and roll out the area like you're rolling bread dough. You're breaking up the tissue/tendon, getting the "stickiness" out, and enhancing recovery.If it's plantar fasciitis, flossing or rolling over a lacrosse ball (in bare feet) really works tendon. I've never had PF, and maybe this is why. I'm constantly rolling both feet on the hard lacrosse ball. It's like a constant foot massage as I'm working at my desk (thankfully I office at home).Most people know about ice packs, but the flossing action takes it to a new level with it being cold source combined with the massage effect. Cheers!

Also, is the Complimentary Pancake Breakfast for anyone (including non-athletes), or is it just for athletes?