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 2010-05-30 11:02 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Expert  1148    Santa Fe, New Mexico Silver member |  Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official ThreadTomorrow is a rest day for me, so May totals are up:
week 7 of the IronFit training plan is in the bank, and I'm pretty happy. tired, but happy. Next week is recovery and I need it. I've been shamelessly adding to the biking in the plan because it is way below my current fitness and I don't want to regress. So far, so good. How was your May? | |
| 2010-05-31 6:18 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
Expert 1360 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread
Not a gret month. I had a half marathon mid month and had a bit of a taper down then taper up for that. After the half I was away from the 22 to 28 and then came back with a cold. Seem to be feeling better already so hopefully it won't last too long. | |
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| 2010-05-31 6:38 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
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| 2010-05-31 6:43 AM in reply to: #2891734 |
| Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread PennState - 2010-05-31 6:30 AM Just curious as it is a topic on another tri board. Is anyone concerned about IMFL actually being able to have a swim if the BP oil spill isn't stopped until August? The other board was discussing that a few people had decided on IM Cozumel instead. Curious to see what IMFL racers think about this? Thanks 
PennState- I read that thread yesterday. Yes, I am a little concerned. IM Cozumel won't work with my schedule. I'm normally a happy cat when the swim portion of any race is canceled. But not for an IM distance. I don't know what I'll do if they cancel the swim. |
| 2010-05-31 10:17 AM in reply to: #2891734 |
Champion 8766  Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread PennState - 2010-05-31 3:30 PM Just curious as it is a topic on another tri board. Is anyone concerned about IMFL actually being able to have a swim if the BP oil spill isn't stopped until August? The other board was discussing that a few people had decided on IM Cozumel instead. Curious to see what IMFL racers think about this? Thanks Well, I'd be upset...obviously. But what can you do? I haven't looked into alternates though I should. I doubt I would do Cozumel...most of the reason I was doing IMFL was because I live an hour away....Cozumel would get expensive in a hurry. |
| 2010-05-31 11:41 AM in reply to: #2891945 |
| Expert 885 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread jldicarlo - 2010-05-31 10:17 AM PennState - 2010-05-31 3:30 PM Just curious as it is a topic on another tri board. Is anyone concerned about IMFL actually being able to have a swim if the BP oil spill isn't stopped until August? The other board was discussing that a few people had decided on IM Cozumel instead. Curious to see what IMFL racers think about this? Thanks Well, I'd be upset...obviously. But what can you do? I haven't looked into alternates though I should. I doubt I would do Cozumel...most of the reason I was doing IMFL was because I live an hour away....Cozumel would get expensive in a hurry. I'd be upset, too, especially since this will be my first, but I try not to worry about it as it's still months away. Lots of things can happen in that time. by the way, THANK YOU to Jennifer and all the other military folks on this Memorial Day for all that you do to protect our country. |
| 2010-05-31 11:53 AM in reply to: #2891734 |
| Pro 5123 Canandaigua NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread PennState - 2010-05-31 7:30 AM Just curious as it is a topic on another tri board. Is anyone concerned about IMFL actually being able to have a swim if the BP oil spill isn't stopped until August? The other board was discussing that a few people had decided on IM Cozumel instead. Curious to see what IMFL racers think about this? Thanks The thought had crossed my mind, but at this point I think it is too early to worry about. I would hope/think that the offficials at IMFL are thinking about a plan B, but I couldn't imagine what that would be for a race of this size. |
| 2010-05-31 11:53 AM in reply to: #2892066 |
| Pro 5123 Canandaigua NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread bar92 - 2010-05-31 12:41 PM jldicarlo - 2010-05-31 10:17 AM PennState - 2010-05-31 3:30 PM Just curious as it is a topic on another tri board. Is anyone concerned about IMFL actually being able to have a swim if the BP oil spill isn't stopped until August? The other board was discussing that a few people had decided on IM Cozumel instead. Curious to see what IMFL racers think about this? Thanks Well, I'd be upset...obviously. But what can you do? I haven't looked into alternates though I should. I doubt I would do Cozumel...most of the reason I was doing IMFL was because I live an hour away....Cozumel would get expensive in a hurry. I'd be upset, too, especially since this will be my first, but I try not to worry about it as it's still months away. Lots of things can happen in that time. by the way, THANK YOU to Jennifer and all the other military folks on this Memorial Day for all that you do to protect our country. X2!! |
| 2010-05-31 11:55 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Pro 5123 Canandaigua NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread
Not bad considering I spent the first 3 weeks of the month in a hotel! | |
| 2010-05-31 4:41 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread
I had some bike issues in May...and work got out of control. I mean, sheesh...you'd think we were fighting a war or something.  Seriously, we just got busy for a bit there in May and I kinda fell apart. Oh well! So run/swim were on par with April but my bike numbers stunk. I just keep figuring that I at least am getting to ride. There was a point at which I wasn't sure if I was going to get to bring the bike.And FWIW, on my one real long ride this month I had to stop twice to hang out in bunkers due to folks lobbing mortars at the base. After I got back on the bike the second time I thought to myself, "Well at least during IMFL there shouldn't be anyone shooting rockets at me." | |
| 2010-05-31 5:37 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Elite 3495 SE | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Nice to see some of you starting to kick it up and sorry for those that struggled. It was a terrible month comparatively for me. Dad died and was back and forth from Georgia to Philly twice. Gonna miss the old lug but he would want me to Max it out at IMFL. Gulf Coast and my new tatt also took some volume from me.
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| 2010-05-31 7:40 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread May wasn't my best month with some down time from 70.3 and two injuries. June will be similar or even less than May with my surgery tomorrow.
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| 2010-05-31 7:44 PM in reply to: #2892080 |
| Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread kenj - 2010-05-31 12:53 PM PennState - 2010-05-31 7:30 AM Just curious as it is a topic on another tri board. Is anyone concerned about IMFL actually being able to have a swim if the BP oil spill isn't stopped until August? The other board was discussing that a few people had decided on IM Cozumel instead. Curious to see what IMFL racers think about this? Thanks The thought had crossed my mind, but at this point I think it is too early to worry about. I would hope/think that the offficials at IMFL are thinking about a plan B, but I couldn't imagine what that would be for a race of this size. I'm thinking same thing. I do this for fun if race needs to be altered so be it. If they drop the swim 3000 folks will be searching for another race. Options....B2B or Cozumel and if money was not an issue maybe I'd register for a second race for a back up plan but that isn't the case for me. If we can't swim I'll still do the race. I'm not worrying about it now as why waste my time with that? |
| 2010-05-31 8:35 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread
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| 2010-05-31 8:36 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Expert 1139 Austin | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread
Pay no attention to the run and swim numbers...I'm happy with the current bike volume tho.
Hopefully IMFL has some smart race directors and they'll be able to figure something out with the swim. Maybe move it into the bay if there's no oil there? Either way if the swim is canceled I won't be racing so I hope it gets sorted out. | |
| 2010-06-01 6:48 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Regular 75 Liverpool, England | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread May's totals: Bike: 9h 26m 35s - 167.18 Mi Run: 8h 42m 33s - 51.9 Mi Swim: 3h 29m 52s - 8900 M Strength: 1h 00m April's totals: Bike: 8h 58m 37s - 165.59 Mi Run: 8h 13m 40s - 47.84 Mi Swim: 1h 25m - 3350 M Strength: 2h 00m Walking: 1h 00m I'm happy with were I am at the moment, although my proper IMFL training has started so these numbers will now start to increase. |
| 2010-06-01 7:30 AM in reply to: #2892433 |
| Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread jldicarlo - 2010-05-31 5:41 PM Geeez Jen you are such a slacker a little mortor fire making you miss your ride...teeheehhee just kidding...................Before anyone lamblasts me Jen and I are good friends and she knows I am kidding. SHe is totaly kicking butt with her training being in a war zone and all.And FWIW, on my one real long ride this month I had to stop twice to hang out in bunkers due to folks lobbing mortars at the base. After I got back on the bike the second time I thought to myself, "Well at least during IMFL there shouldn't be anyone shooting rockets at me." |
| 2010-06-01 7:32 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread And RE the oil...yeah I have WAY too much on my plate to be worried about something that may or may not happen 5 months from now. I can't control it I am not worrying about it. |
| 2010-06-01 11:26 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Expert 885 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread
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| 2010-06-01 12:10 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Like some of the others, I'm jumping in here late too, but I'd be in for a hat or shirt. Don |
| 2010-06-01 12:36 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Member 34 Philly | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I'm primarily an optimist, but have to admit I'm sweating this oil spill a little. I would be really disappointed if it spoiled the swim part of this event. Especially since this will be my first IM, it carries more weight with me. In looking at Google maps of Panama City Beach, it does seem like there is a viable alternative in doing the swim in the bay instead. But it looks like logistics would be much more complicated. Transition area would have to be moved to the other side of the island. A bay swim wouldn't be that bad - water conditions would be predictably more calm than the ocean swim... As for training totals, I haven't been posting mine yet, as I'm in short-term training mode for the Philly OLY race at the end of June. So I've been training for those distances for now, with the plan that this will be a base for me to build on IM training distances through the summer. I hope everyone else's training is going well. Dave |
| 2010-06-01 2:18 PM in reply to: #2894287 |
| Member 74 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I too am an optimist, but occasionally a realist  I just e-mailed Ironman public relations to ask about a back up plan. I'll let you know what I hear. When there is a big storm, or really bad weather, and they cancel the swim, that's just not something they can plan for. For this, however, they have many months to work on a solution to this problem and they should be. I would encourage all of you to take a few seconds to e-mail them and express your concern and curiosity about the swim portion. We are customers. And the more they hear from us, the more likely they are to act. |
| 2010-06-01 2:40 PM in reply to: #2894641 |
| Elite 3495 SE | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread perhaps you could post your letter and their email address and whoever is interested can all cut and paste? |
| 2010-06-01 2:44 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
| Expert 1148 Santa Fe, New Mexico Silver member | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Jen, if it would make you feel more at home, at IMFL we could throw things at you on the bike.  (no explosive devices though)Thanks for being there and taking the heat for the rest of us. J |
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