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 2010-06-29 8:20 PM in reply to: #2951776 |
Member  19 Jeffersonville, IN |  Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Threadtri_d00d - 2010-06-29 7:45 PM d00d, it's be worth it to camp out in the place that the tacks were thrown, to see if they did it again... A S S WHOOPAGE. Or, scope em out with video and call in air support, ala IED planters in Iraq/Afghanistan... GRRR. Man I was thinking the same thing. To quote Vincent from Pulp Fiction, "it would be worth them doing it so I could catch them doing it." Taking away a year's worth of someone else's hard work and dedication so they can get their lazy butt to Golden Corral five minutes faster or to KFC for another Double Down sandwich. |
| 2010-06-29 9:59 PM in reply to: #2951961 |
Member 69 Not where I want to be... | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread tri-dg - 2010-06-29 9:14 PM what mile is that area in lagrange that the tacks are? and what day - time is the BT swim? It is between 1694 and 393. It some where between 25 and 35. |
| 2010-06-30 11:00 AM in reply to: #2951972 |
Elite 3683    Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread tobiasly - 2010-06-29 9:20 PM tri_d00d - 2010-06-29 7:45 PM d00d, it's be worth it to camp out in the place that the tacks were thrown, to see if they did it again... A S S WHOOPAGE. Or, scope em out with video and call in air support, ala IED planters in Iraq/Afghanistan... GRRR. Man I was thinking the same thing. To quote Vincent from Pulp Fiction, "it would be worth them doing it so I could catch them doing it." Taking away a year's worth of someone else's hard work and dedication so they can get their lazy butt to Golden Corral five minutes faster or to KFC for another Double Down sandwich. IMO, they have no idea what it takes to get there...it's probably unfathomable to them how much of a sacrifice we make to toe the line... with the exception of riding with heavy, thick, sludge filled tubes, i don't really see a way around that. you get tacked, or you don't. i'll definitely be on the lookout for ppl changing flats, though. |
| 2010-06-30 11:22 AM in reply to: #2953087 |
Regular 93 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I have to admit, I feel completely and totally unprepared. I've done all the training (except swims, ive missed a lot) but have done the training and just don't physically feel like an Ironman. Hope this confidence changes after a hard month of july training. Anyone else just feel like what your doing isn't enough? |
| 2010-06-30 12:12 PM in reply to: #2953155 |
Expert 617 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Hmmm..... I feel underprepared for the bike and the run is going to be a sufferfest no matter what I do at this point. Tired is a common occurance and motivation fluctuates pretty dramatically. The next several weeks of ridiculous volume definitely have me concerned. |
| 2010-06-30 1:02 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Regular 96 Augusta, GA | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Anybody else feel worn out on your rest days? For some reason, on rest days or low volume days I feel completely worn out, as in no energy...at all. I know this is probably normal, following the build and recover methodology, but it is very noticable for me right now. I'm fine on heavy days, tired, but in a good way. On these easy days, I feel like a slug, I could easily take a 3 hour nap right now. I think I'm more worried about the taper than the next few heavy weeks. But the good news is that when I feel strong, I feel very strong. |
| 2010-06-30 1:05 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Expert 1036 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread On rest days I could eat a horse. Is that normal? Its like I am trying to catch up on the food my body thinks is missing. I don't feel like an Ironman, but I feel 10 times stronger than I did 3 months ago, (give you and idea how bad I was 3 months ago). |
| 2010-06-30 1:22 PM in reply to: #2953339 |
Elite 3658 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread crazyalaskian - 2010-06-30 1:12 PM Hmmm..... I feel underprepared for the bike and the run is going to be a sufferfest no matter what I do at this point. Hmmm.... From your logs:
60 hours is really strong. Keep it up and you will be ready for Lou.
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| 2010-06-30 2:38 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Extreme Veteran 557 Woodland Hills, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I feel ready for the things I can control. I feel positive about my swim and run goals. I'm not worried about the bike, but I've set a pretty heavy goal and may have to adjust. I want to be off the bike in 5 hours. I don't think 5:30 will be a problem, so I want to be in the 5 - 5:30 range, but as close as 5 as I can get; 5 hours will remain my focus throughout July though. I'm not sure I'm ready for the weather, but I can not control that and remain positive. Rest days are definitely downers and lately I've noticed a slight lack of motivation to start my workouts, but as soon as I'm out there everything is great. 20 minute run tonight  |
| 2010-06-30 3:04 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Extreme Veteran 557 Woodland Hills, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Check out this article from active.com. It makes some good points on race day pacing. 4 Keys to Ironman Execution |
| 2010-06-30 6:57 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Expert 1010 Greer, SC | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I am right there with almost everyone else - not feeling very well prepared (except the swim). I have yet to ride 100 miles. The longest I've gone has been 90 and that only had a few rollers, but no hills. I feel I can still get there with the bike, but the run is another story. I have four total 6+ hour rides in the next five weeks with the longest going 6:45. Missing the first 3 weeks really killed my run prep. Speaking of the run, how is everyone feeling in regards to distance and training in this heat most of us have having? The most I can muster up is about 12+. My two longer runs (10+) have been in 95+ degree temps. My plan is to do my long runs in the morning to get my legs read for the mileage even if the heat isn't there. The other thing I figured out is that I need more calories. I have only been averaging around 255 per hour. That worked great for my HIM, but am beginning to realize it is going to be too light for the IM distance. I'm going up to 300-350 this Sunday. If that works, I'm going up to 400, then maybe up to 450. |
| 2010-06-30 8:08 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Only missed 1 swim workout this month. PR month for bike miles. Close to PR miles for run and a strong swim month. Next month if I hit all my training I should go over 700, 125 and 45K. All PR's. Also hoping for a 120+ bike ride to to make sure. Anyone else have goals. |
| 2010-06-30 10:06 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread This weekend is the beginning of my big bike rides! We're still 2 months out. This should be the big month for training, so don't stress about it. Before now, consistency is most important. Any one going to be in L'ville next weekend? I'm coming to do the course. Yay! |
| 2010-07-01 5:04 AM in reply to: #2954518 |
Elite 3658 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Jeepguy2358 - 2010-06-30 7:57 PM Missing the first 3 weeks really killed my run prep. Speaking of the run, how is everyone feeling in regards to distance and training in this heat most of us have having? The most I can muster up is about 12+. My two longer runs (10+) have been in 95+ degree temps. My plan is to do my long runs in the morning to get my legs read for the mileage even if the heat isn't there. Don't worry so much about the long runs. Sure, in a perfect world you would be on track, but it is what it is. Running is the hardest volume to build without an injury, so just take it nice and easy. Show up on race day with the best run conditioning you can without an injury. If you come off the bike with enough left in you, then you'll run the marathon just fine. The other thing I figured out is that I need more calories. I have only been averaging around 255 per hour. That worked great for my HIM, but am beginning to realize it is going to be too light for the IM distance. I'm going up to 300-350 this Sunday. If that works, I'm going up to 400, then maybe up to 450. I don't know your size, but here is a good starting point for me sized (5'11" - 155 lbs.): 1 x 24 ounce bottle with 250 calories of sports drink per hour 50-100 calories from gel, cliff bar, crackers, etc. per hour Plus as much water as I need per hour. This gives me plenty of calories normally, but if I need more I just take another gel. Also, I like to take in some of my liquid as plain water. This allows me to drink as much as I need with out worrying about taking in to many calories. On the run I take a gel about every 25 minutes. I know that seems like a lot of gels, but it only comes out to about 220 cals/hour. If I feel like things aren't going down smooth I stop the intake and slow down. |
| 2010-07-01 7:01 AM in reply to: #2453902 |
Master 1432 Woodstock | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread June is over- time to show your work and tell us what you are doing in July/ Last big month before taper in august, time to peak! Planned B- 575 R- 115 S- 35000 y Actual Bike: 27h 17m 36s - 466.21 Mi Run: 17h 45m 01s - 111.08 Mi Swim: 11h 06m 11s - 34289.56 A little short, but a solid month. I didnt account for the HIM and taper to diminish my totals. July- same goals B- 575 R-115 S-35000 |
| 2010-07-01 7:47 AM in reply to: #2453902 |
Expert 1164 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread June's totals: Bike: 23h 57m 21s - 443.86 Mi Run: 14h 29m 05s - 92.95 Mi Swim: 8h 07m 49s - 21750 M Im telling you, one of these days I am actually going to get a 100 mile month for running! Goals for July is that: 100 running and 475 biking. For now, swimming is just maintenance work. |
| 2010-07-01 9:01 AM in reply to: #2453902 |
Master 2151 Johns Creek, Georgia | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread June Plan was - Monthly totals:  S: 38500.00 Yd - 13h 30m B: 427.00 Mi - 27h 45m R: 117.50 Mi - 21h 50m June Actual was - Monthly totals: S: 45514.85 Yd - 15h 47m 58s B: 467.98 Mi - 29h 17m 32s R: 124.94 Mi - 22h 19m 36s I did well on all 3. July Plan (which does not include Cardinal Harbour HIM in 2.5 weeks) is - Monthly totals: S: 37500.00 Yd - 12h 30m B: 547.00 Mi - 35h 15m R: 120.10 Mi - 23h 30m |
| 2010-07-01 9:04 AM in reply to: #2955026 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread brown_dog_us - 2010-07-01 6:04 AM Jeepguy2358 - 2010-06-30 7:57 PM Missing the first 3 weeks really killed my run prep. Speaking of the run, how is everyone feeling in regards to distance and training in this heat most of us have having? The most I can muster up is about 12+. My two longer runs (10+) have been in 95+ degree temps. My plan is to do my long runs in the morning to get my legs read for the mileage even if the heat isn't there. Don't worry so much about the long runs. Sure, in a perfect world you would be on track, but it is what it is. Running is the hardest volume to build without an injury, so just take it nice and easy. Show up on race day with the best run conditioning you can without an injury. If you come off the bike with enough left in you, then you'll run the marathon just fine. The other thing I figured out is that I need more calories. I have only been averaging around 255 per hour. That worked great for my HIM, but am beginning to realize it is going to be too light for the IM distance. I'm going up to 300-350 this Sunday. If that works, I'm going up to 400, then maybe up to 450. I don't know your size, but here is a good starting point for me sized (5'11" - 155 lbs.): 1 x 24 ounce bottle with 250 calories of sports drink per hour 50-100 calories from gel, cliff bar, crackers, etc. per hour Plus as much water as I need per hour. This gives me plenty of calories normally, but if I need more I just take another gel. Also, I like to take in some of my liquid as plain water. This allows me to drink as much as I need with out worrying about taking in to many calories. On the run I take a gel about every 25 minutes. I know that seems like a lot of gels, but it only comes out to about 220 cals/hour. If I feel like things aren't going down smooth I stop the intake and slow down. Doug has it about right. I'm 5'9" and weigh in at 155-160lbs. On long rides, I take a bottle of Perpetuem and a flask of Hammer Gel. The Perpetuem gives me about 270 calories (per hour) and I supplement that with a shot of gel every hour. The gel gives me 90 extra calories. I have found that on long rides, this is perfect and I don't need to add anything else. I also consume close to 1 water bottle per hour, sipping close to every 5 minutes. Sipping vs. gulping tons of water works better in that you don't get a full stomach and the water can get absorbed quicker. I've done several long rides in hot weather and have not come off the bike dehydrated. For runs, I don't take in any nutrition other than a sports drink and maybe one shot per hour. I find that if I add too many calories, then I start to experience GI distress. 150-200 calories per hour are plenty (for me) on the run. BTW, taking too many calories in may cause overnutrition and GI distress. Happy training! |
| 2010-07-01 11:36 AM in reply to: #2453902 |
| New user 16 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Wow, I'm beat! I have been doing some research on overtraining, apparently some signs are extreme muscle fatigue, not able to raise heart rate before muscle failure, moodiness. If anyone is experiencing this (like we all don't feel this way)be very careful and take a few reat days to recover and rest. Congratulations to everyone for sacrificing so much for this honor of becoming and Ironman.
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| 2010-07-01 7:24 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Expert 1036 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Thought I was doing pretty good on my mileage until I looked at y'alls miles, Swim 20072 bike 301.15 run 77.88 I know it sucks.  |
| 2010-07-01 9:13 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Member 69 Not where I want to be... | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread My June totals Swim: goal 23000 meters Actual 21000 meters Bike: goal 440 miles actual 390 Run: goal 102 Actual 88 I missed more than I wanted to but I got lifed a few days this month with kids stuff and the wife traveling. |
| 2010-07-01 9:41 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I did what I need to do last month and other than not getting alot of Hot days to train in I feel good. I just notice that as of 6/30 I have almost the exact same bike milage as all of last year (2300miles). More swim miles and only about 100 less run miles with 6 months to go this year. More importantly I have driven my car around 1200 miles this year. |
| 2010-07-01 10:14 PM in reply to: #2453902 |
Expert 708 work, road, bike, pool | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread June's totals Swim: 24,755 Bike: 444.54 Mi Run: 88.18 Mi i am going to my lake house this weekend for the 4th and decided that since on the 4th I'm scheduled for a 1600 Threshold swim, 2:30 Bike 55 min run brick.... I am going to have the first ever 4th of July Triathlon, I doubt that any one there will want to join me but I will sure try to ask some of them to join in any of the 3 events. There's a marine that will be there and I hope that I can talk him in to trying it with me. If not hopefully some of them will attempt to try to take me down... hahah should be interesting day if nothing else |
| 2010-07-02 5:59 AM in reply to: #2453902 |
Expert 1010 Greer, SC | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I'm trying to get it back to where I need to be, but still low numbers:
I am very happy to be running again though. | |
| 2010-07-02 6:35 AM in reply to: #2957375 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread
I wanted to be higher on the bike and over 100 on the run, but my PF has flared up, so I'll have to be satisfied with what I've got and do better in July. I'm not getting enough sleep and it is killing me. | |
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