Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread (Page 35)

Hrm, sorry if I have come across as a downer, I am not actually that down about things, all of life is an adventure.  I was just kind of posting flow of consciousness stuff.  We have had an unusual spring and I have gotten caught out running in hail storms... no biggie, just a bit chillly for a while, not something to end the run early or anything though.  The swim is coming along as well as can be expected (not an area of strenght but I have seen some improvement), building the bike later than I had wanted, but should get 600+ miles in this month and a 100 and 115 mile ride this week and next, should get me to T2. 

The run is the definite wild card for sure.  I have been doing a walk run walk run program trying to build what I can.  I thought I could do a walk .5 mile, jog 2 mile, walk .5, jog 2 mile... That worked for about 6 miles and then I got some twinges in the calf and backed off.  I then dropped to a .5, 1.5, .33, 1.5, .33,...etc.  I can usually do 3-5 run sets before the calf starts to twing on me and I back out.  It feels fine and I am all, nice... maybe I can go a bit farther this week... and then nopes.  Next run will be .33, 1, .33, 1, .33... etc.  Hopefully I can find the right mix to be able susstain longer outtings.    

When I refer to a shuffle, it is a lower impact shorter stride, less virticle movement,  almost jog that may be less irritating to the calf and more sustainable at this late date.  I am fully prepared to walk the entire marathon, but am hopefull that I can walk jog the first half at least. 

I will be competing like everyon else to the best of my ability as I expect the rest of you will be doing as well.  I am really impressed with so many folks here who will be rocking this event.  

I will attempt to not come off as Eorish, but I do enjoy a challenge, being the third son and having learning disabilities that made getting a Ph.D. challenging,  I kind of have a habbit of putting in my all to overcome obsticles.  Sorry if my sharring this is bothersome to this awsome BT crew. 

Bwolf, keep it up man.  I like hearing about your journey.

I think the stories of grit, determination, and overcoming obstacles not only in the race, but through the months of training are inspiring.

I dig hearing about the hours on trainers, treadmills, driving hours to the pool, rain, cold, etc. that we all do to make it happen.

halfironmike - was also thinking that if you were concerned about tire damage, that carrying a tire boot could be an option (dollar bill, small piece of plastic).  Unless something catastrophic happened, you could have another repair option, without carrying a whole spare.  just a thought.

Yes... the emotions do run up and down in the final build.  I think it is part of that body-mind connection where your body is responding with massive fatigue to the long workouts and then relief on the recovery days and then.... aprehensive of the unknown with some self-doubt sinking in here and there.  It is worse for the first one, but no it does not go away.  Just relax and let the feelings flow through you, you have done the work, get er done for 2 more weeks and then you will have what you need come race day.  It is magic. 

anyone know what mile the second run cutoff is? it mentions a hill, but not specific to what mile it is on the run.  I'm shooting for finishing around 16, but want to make sure I'm aware of what I'm up against. 

totally pumped to do this!

Not that this really matters, but on page 16 of the guide (Tri bike transport) they give you tips for you and your bike and travelling to Utah.  I've got big problems if I'm in Utah on race day...(a cut and paste error I'm sure, it made me laugh).

The publishing of the guide has my nerves all a-flutter!