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I don't mind the swim (wetsuit, neoprene caps), the bike on the other hand,  I don't want to ride when it is cold..  I hate it..    the run,  no problem.  

 

Did a 22 ml run this morning. Had to swap my ride and run days due to lots of rain here in Houston. Taking my college students on a field trip tomorrow and Sunday is 100 ml bike plus a run. Going to Austin next weekend to swim in open water with the wetsuit (and visit the college son).

You live in Houston? Awesome, I used to live there before I moved to SF... In Fact I trained there for my first IM, right in the middle of Summer, I still don't understand how I did it.. OMG..
Where and what do you teach?





Edited by velasqu7 2009-10-31 2:05 AM

3 weeks to go people!!!

Spent some time out on the bike course today. The weather was perfect!

It's time to taper!  Let's see those October totals.

October's totals:
Bike:	28h 10m 12s  - 459.97 Mi
Run:	15h 05m 04s  - 97.57 Mi
Swim:	7h 57m 21s  - 26350 Yd

Our weather sucked in GA Fitzy. But I still banged out the 120 miler. My taint was not pleased haha. Up in everything from a solid September, here are my totals:

October's totals:
Bike:	46h 18m 58s  - 827.35 Mi
Run:	20h 39m 19s  - 155.56 Mi
Swim:	17h 45m 42s  - 54575 Yd
Stretching:	15h 40m

September's totals:
Bike:	41h 04m 34s  - 752.27 Mi
Run:	15h 55m 09s  - 119.68 Mi
Swim:	14h 46m 46s  - 45860 Yd
Stretching:	15h 45m

I apologize if this has been posted on another page in this thread.....I'm curious, is there anyone here that has done both IMLP and IMAZ? What was your time difference?

Bike: 37h 10m 43s - 794.21 Mi
Run: 19h 23m 40s - 163.22 Mi
Swim: 13h 15m 23s - 47200 Yd

I had to give up the last 30 miles of todays ride after 5 flats riding on the IMAZ course. The BeeLine had all these thorns int he northbound bike lane and I hit every single one! Had to beg for extra tubes and CO2, and then on the last one, I said screw it and called for a pick up! LOL! Happens at least once during a big training build I have a mechanical of some kind that requires a ride in the SAG wagon. Jamie was out running so it was Mom to the rescue!
So that's that bad news fromt he bike course. The good news? It's soooo fast, even with a headwind going north. I turned twice down on Rio Salado and Scottsdale Rd. and up at Shea. 74 miles in about 3:14, so 22.75mph. Get ready for some fast bike splits, peeps!

...assuming you don't get a flat...which I did in 2007.

Great job guys!

October's totals:
Bike: 28h 20m - 468 Mi
Run: 13h 47m - 84.6 Mi
Swim: 11h 55m - 36000 Yd
Strength: 1h 30m
Pilates: 2h 00m

October's totals:
Bike:	36h 40m 33s  - 685.76 Mi
Run:	19h 46m 11s  - 137.81 Mi
Swim:	12h 00m 08s  - 35756 M

Not too bad considering I actually started tapering for IMFL!

I will preface this by saying that I am sick...not stay in bed sick, but head cold, cant breathe out of my nose sick with a mild fever and have been for about 3 days...that said today SUCKED for me big time!...I started late and had to do 6.5 hours on the bike followed by a 4 mile run. I went 4.5 hours on the bike before I called it day and still did the run. My bike times were disappointing at an avg of 15.1 mph. This is sad for me considering last weekend I averaged 17.1 mph over 100 miles. Today, I just could not get my heart rate down. Does anyone if being sick can cause your heart rate to be elevated? I am wondering if this was the difference in my performance week over week...feedback appreciated.

Bike:	29h 07m  - 493.32 Mi
Run:	19h 44m 45s  - 147.42 Mi
Swim:	12h 34m 05s  - 37800 Yd
Crossfit:	2h 00m

We are almost there guys.. yay!!  

molly,
i rode 15 mph last sunday when i had been killing rides. i was sick too. heart rate was high too. no need to worry. get well, and according to bryancd, you will ride fast on this course.

well done everyone. some smoking large numbers.

October's totals:
Bike:	14h 37m 28s  - 268.39 Mi
Run:	17h 37m 48s  - 124 Mi
Swim:	4h 04m 01s  - 13505.84 Yd

I wish I put in more bike hours, but this month I had to work out of town a few times. I hope I'm not undertrained for IMAZ!

My October Totals:

Swim:          31202 yds
Bike:            464 mls
Run:            142 mls


Looking forward to taper!!!

October's totals:
Bike:	37h 50m 16s  - 636.28 Mi
Run:	15h 27m 34s  - 95.57 Mi
Swim:	4h 46m 30s  - 12300 M
Strength:	12h 25m

I set out to ride 120 miles today.  Well I only got in 100.  The snow hasn't quite melted yet.

I took these pictures 12 miles into my ride.  I seriously considering calling it quits for the day.  I doubled back and found a 22 mile section of bike path that had been plowed.  I spent the remainder of my ride doing loops on the bike path.

I've got a 60 mile ride then short run tomorrow.  Then I can finally taper...woot!



Edited by 3sportthing 2009-10-31 10:46 PM

Wow, that snow scene is amazing.  You are pretty tough getting in a good ride in those conditions.  

Here are my October totals.  I know they are not where they should be but they are way better than I expected them to be when I was laid up in August and some of Sept. Today, I did 50 Miles on the bike at 18.1 MPH.  It felt easy.  It wasn't that long ago that a 50 would be a challenge.  I am feeling good!


Run: 85 Miles
Bike: 405
Swim: 9k

Still very light on the swimming but, it is what bothers my injured back the most.  

WOW! Riding in the SNOW!!! That'd be a trainer day in my book!! NICE JOB!

October numbers are extremely dissappointing.  Spent way too much time sick, still have fluid in my ears and my lungs just don't feel right. Aerobically have lost a lot and leg strength seems to have hidden under a rock somewhere.  I have come to peace with the idea of just making the time cut-offs at IMAZ and enjoying the day.  It actually makes me more frustrated then ever over the logistical screw up that didn't allow me to race Vineman in August becuase I was ready for that one.  Oh well, here's the numbers for October.

October's totals:
Bike:	24h 10m  - 379 Mi
Run:	13h 08m 55s  - 82.08 Mi
Swim:	5h 22m 30s  - 14631.23 Yd

Changing your goals makes sense psychologically if life gets in the way. And who is to say you won't exceed your UPDATED expectations?

My goal is to finish without IV bags (or an bloody infected taint haha). Others want Kona or to lose weight. I'm cool with that. Each goal presents its own unique challenges.  Just try to keep your goals in line with your training or lower IMHO.

October totals:

October's totals:
Bike: 38h 47m 01s - 645.55 Mi
Run: 16h 42m - 107.42 Mi
Swim: 10h 10m - 27650 Yd
Strength: 1h 15m