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 2010-12-15 6:59 PM in reply to: #3250271 |
Elite  2998     Fishers, Indiana |  Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official ThreadJoshKaptur - 2010-12-15 4:11 PM cmsklein - 2010-12-15 6:05 PM i have a quick question for those who have done IMCDA before...How easy/hard is it for family and friends to track you as you progress though the race? Can it be done by lap top, or is there some other ways to do this? I have three kids and the 2 year old has the attention span of a.... two year old, and mimics Houdini every chance she gets. I am having nightmares about my wife trying to entertain the kids for 11-12 hours. You sound like an ideal candidate for: http://www.myathletegps.com/ They are at every ironman I believe. Reserve in advance. CdA is a spectator friendly course because of it's multi-loop format and the way it goes through town... so your family will have plenty of opportunity to see you, but that device will let them know when (approximately) you'll be coming through. I've never used it but feedback has been positive from those I know that have. Also--while not dealing with tracking--there is an AMAZING and HUGE jungle gym/kids play area in the park where the transition area is set up, so it'd be easy to have the kids there for some of the time you're on the bike and run. It truly is an awesome playground--makes me wish I was 6 again and could play on it!  |
| 2010-12-16 11:10 AM in reply to: #3250322 |
Master 1610 Kirkland, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread TexasMPGal - 2010-12-15 4:59 PM JoshKaptur - 2010-12-15 4:11 PM cmsklein - 2010-12-15 6:05 PM i have a quick question for those who have done IMCDA before...How easy/hard is it for family and friends to track you as you progress though the race? Can it be done by lap top, or is there some other ways to do this? I have three kids and the 2 year old has the attention span of a.... two year old, and mimics Houdini every chance she gets. I am having nightmares about my wife trying to entertain the kids for 11-12 hours. You sound like an ideal candidate for: http://www.myathletegps.com/ They are at every ironman I believe. Reserve in advance. CdA is a spectator friendly course because of it's multi-loop format and the way it goes through town... so your family will have plenty of opportunity to see you, but that device will let them know when (approximately) you'll be coming through. I've never used it but feedback has been positive from those I know that have. Also--while not dealing with tracking--there is an AMAZING and HUGE jungle gym/kids play area in the park where the transition area is set up, so it'd be easy to have the kids there for some of the time you're on the bike and run. It truly is an awesome playground--makes me wish I was 6 again and could play on it! You will just have to play on it before IM, but don't get too tired |
| 2010-12-16 7:37 PM in reply to: #3250322 |
| 13 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread To JK and TMPG thank you so much for the info. The playground news was music to my wife's ears, and I will definitely look into the gps website. Slainte. |
| 2010-12-17 12:22 PM in reply to: #3244329 |
Champion 6503 NOVA - Ironic for an Endurance Athlete | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread davide - 2010-12-10 11:14 AM Thought I'd share this very "motivational" video about Ironman training. Pretty hilarious NSFW |
| 2010-12-18 4:18 PM in reply to: #3006331 |
Elite 2423 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Finally booked my hotel. |
| 2010-12-19 2:55 PM in reply to: #3253494 |
| Member 14 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Where did you book? I am still looking around. |
| 2010-12-19 4:14 PM in reply to: #3006331 |
Veteran 202 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Ok so my wife and I have been trying to have a second child for about 2 years now with no luck. I am all signed up and have been building a base for my CdA training and to our very happy surprise we finally found out that my wife is pregnant. We couldn't be more happy, except we found out that the baby is due the second week of July. Yup two weeks after CdA. Needless to say my wife is definately not going to be able to make it CdA and don't know what to do. She is definately having a scheduled C-Section but I still don't know if I should chance it. Best case scenario for me is fly out as late as possible on Friday and come home early Monday morning. That may be my only option if I am able to do it at all. As of right now I am going to stick with my training program and see what happens. Just thought I would share the news....Happy training and hope to see you guys all there |
| 2010-12-19 10:23 PM in reply to: #3254170 |
Regular 183 Parker, Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Galas2 - 2010-12-19 3:14 PM Ok so my wife and I have been trying to have a second child for about 2 years now with no luck. I am all signed up and have been building a base for my CdA training and to our very happy surprise we finally found out that my wife is pregnant. We couldn't be more happy, except we found out that the baby is due the second week of July. Yup two weeks after CdA. Needless to say my wife is definately not going to be able to make it CdA and don't know what to do. She is definately having a scheduled C-Section but I still don't know if I should chance it. Best case scenario for me is fly out as late as possible on Friday and come home early Monday morning. That may be my only option if I am able to do it at all. As of right now I am going to stick with my training program and see what happens. Just thought I would share the news....Happy training and hope to see you guys all there Congratulations on the great news, Ryan! I'm sure you'll figure out how to handle the race once you've had some more time to let things sink in. |
| 2010-12-20 12:54 AM in reply to: #3254170 |
Extreme Veteran 494 Olympia, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread As of right now I am going to stick with my training program and see what happens. Just thought I would share the news....Happy training and hope to see you guys all there Congratulations! Enjoy this exciting time. Life events always make these triathlon plans pretty interesting. I think you're right to stick with the plan for now. There is lots of time between now and then and I'm guessing the right course will become more clear, one way or the other, as you get closer to June. Brad |
| 2010-12-20 2:13 AM in reply to: #3254170 |
Elite 3495 SE | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I am really pleased that you two are pregnant! Congrats Galas2. I wasn't sure if this was going to be your first IM. Its hard to imagine you not being around your wife under those circumstances as you know what childbirthing time is like. Also to not have your sherpa and to try and rush the weekend may be tough. Have you considered others IM options or different plans so that you can be there for her? Not trying to lay a guilt trip, but just seeing what your thoughts are. |
| 2010-12-20 9:07 AM in reply to: #3250224 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread cmsklein - 2010-12-15 3:05 PM i have a quick question for those who have done IMCDA before...How easy/hard is it for family and friends to track you as you progress though the race? Can it be done by lap top, or is there some other ways to do this? I have three kids and the 2 year old has the attention span of a.... two year old, and mimics Houdini every chance she gets. I am having nightmares about my wife trying to entertain the kids for 11-12 hours. We took the advice of a friend last year and I gave my husband a pass for the bike leg (kids older, 7 and 9, but a long day for anyone spectating). They came to see me finish the swim (or tried, they missed me), then spent the day doing their own thing while tracking me online. We had a plan for them to see me mid-way through the run and then be at the finish. They planted near run special needs, so I saw them twice on the run and they were in the finish chute. It's a late evening for young kids, so since they were only out for a couple of hours they had good energy for me after the race (i.e. no meltdowns!). It worked for us! |
| 2010-12-20 9:10 AM in reply to: #3254170 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Galas2 - 2010-12-19 2:14 PM Ok so my wife and I have been trying to have a second child for about 2 years now with no luck. I am all signed up and have been building a base for my CdA training and to our very happy surprise we finally found out that my wife is pregnant. We couldn't be more happy, except we found out that the baby is due the second week of July. Yup two weeks after CdA. Needless to say my wife is definately not going to be able to make it CdA and don't know what to do. She is definately having a scheduled C-Section but I still don't know if I should chance it. Best case scenario for me is fly out as late as possible on Friday and come home early Monday morning. That may be my only option if I am able to do it at all. As of right now I am going to stick with my training program and see what happens. Just thought I would share the news....Happy training and hope to see you guys all there Congratulations!!! Gotta say, if it were me, I'd rather have you do the IM while the baby was still in my belly!! Ha! Life has a way of working itself out one way or another. Just keep an open mind and take what comes your way! Very exciting!! |
| 2010-12-20 10:08 AM in reply to: #3006331 |
Veteran 490 Dallas | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Anyone with knowledge of the course think 80mm wheels are too deep given the 3,000 feet of climbing each loop? I train on 40mm wheels and my wife talked about getting me some 808s for Christmas. Second, I have a 52/38T, 12-25T cassette now. Is a 12-27T the best choice for CDA? Edited by 3Aims 2010-12-20 10:10 AM |
| 2010-12-20 10:40 AM in reply to: #3254802 |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread 3Aims - 2010-12-20 8:08 AM Anyone with knowledge of the course think 80mm wheels are too deep given the 3,000 feet of climbing each loop? I train on 40mm wheels and my wife talked about getting me some 808s for Christmas. I rode it this year on a front 808 + rear disc, and I'll be using that setup again. The climbs are relatively short, steep sections. A majority of the course is flat. Wind can pick up at times but it wasn't enough to bother me. Second, I have a 52/38T, 12-25T cassette now. Is a 12-27T the best choice for CDA? It's good insurance if you haven't ridden the course before. It gives you 21-24-27 on your last three gears instead of 21-23-25. All the other gears remain the same. |
| 2010-12-20 3:40 PM in reply to: #3254802 |
Veteran 468 STATESBORO, GA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread 3Aims - 2010-12-20 10:08 AM Anyone with knowledge of the course think 80mm wheels are too deep given the 3,000 feet of climbing each loop? I train on 40mm wheels and my wife talked about getting me some 808s for Christmas. No Matter WHAT GET THE 808'S FOR CHRISTMAS. YOU JUST GOTTA DO THAT RIGHT!!!!!!! |
| 2010-12-22 9:03 AM in reply to: #3006331 |
Regular 171 Madison, AL | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread How's everybody's training looking over the holidays? I ran a marathon a couple of weeks ago. Goal was to go sub 4hr, and I finished in 3:53...13 minute PR. Got a 50k trail run on new years eve...goal is to just finish. Ran with a IMCDA finisher during the marathon for a couple of miles. He had three suggestions: 1) Wear neoprene cap during swim 2) Wear neoprene booties if legal 3) Spend a little time in hot tub after swim to warm up. He said he got so cold with just a wetsuit that he was cycling around like a drunk man for the 1st 30 miles of the bike. |
| 2010-12-22 1:16 PM in reply to: #3006331 |
Master 1254 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Has anyone heard from Tobin (T in Liberty Lake)? He hasn't logged a work out in a month, which isn't like him. I hope everything is ok with him and his family. |
| 2010-12-22 3:49 PM in reply to: #3257334 |
Expert 694 WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread ironeric2010 - 2010-12-21 7:03 PM How's everybody's training looking over the holidays? I ran a marathon a couple of weeks ago. Goal was to go sub 4hr, and I finished in 3:53...13 minute PR. Got a 50k trail run on new years eve...goal is to just finish. Ran with a IMCDA finisher during the marathon for a couple of miles. He had three suggestions: 1) Wear neoprene cap during swim 2) Wear neoprene booties if legal 3) Spend a little time in hot tub after swim to warm up. He said he got so cold with just a wetsuit that he was cycling around like a drunk man for the 1st 30 miles of the bike. Nice job on the PR and doing these off season races! Training for me is going well, thanks for sharing the tips! |
| 2010-12-22 3:51 PM in reply to: #3006331 |
Expert 694 WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I use the arm sleeves to stay warm on the bike if it is cold. I noticed some pros wear these even in warmer weather, are they using them to be more aero? Edited by RunRene 2010-12-22 3:51 PM |
| 2010-12-22 4:37 PM in reply to: #3258123 |
Regular 171 Madison, AL | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread A lot of the pro's at Kona (including Lieto) were wearing white arm sleeves. I remember hearing during the live broadcast that these were something like the Craft Compression Arm Cooler which are somehow supposed to enhance evaporation, and possible reflect more sun. |
| 2010-12-22 5:57 PM in reply to: #3257788 |
Master 2501 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread captantony - 2010-12-22 11:16 AM Has anyone heard from Tobin (T in Liberty Lake)? He hasn't logged a work out in a month, which isn't like him. I hope everything is ok with him and his family. x2... let's hope he checks in and just tells us he's been lazy about logging workouts. |
| 2010-12-22 7:14 PM in reply to: #3006331 |
Regular 124 Newbury Park, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread ^^^^... I'm sure he's fine. It's the holidays. He just realized it's time to... |
| 2010-12-22 9:30 PM in reply to: #3006331 |
Veteran 214 North Bend, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Yeah, was wondering at T also....hopefully he'll be back on line soon. Come out come out where ever you are! |
| 2010-12-23 7:07 AM in reply to: #3258501 |
Expert 1207 Liberty Lake, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated so cancel the search party and put away the blood hounds. If anyone was starting to plan a good old Irish wake for me you can keep those plans rolling, June 27th will work well for me. My log is accurate, I have not worked out since mid-November. The kids are healthy and my marriage is strong. However, mentally I am beat up. I’m going through a very rough patch with work right now (that I cannot post about). I’m not worried about getting fired but it’s sucking the fun out of life. 80++ hours per week and I’m not sleeping well. Something had to give. Thanks for the concern, I will try to check in more often. The big push is almost over, I hope to be back at it soon. But for now (5:00am) I’m at work… |
| 2010-12-23 9:23 AM in reply to: #3258202 |
Master 3546 Millersville, MD | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread ironeric2010 - 2010-12-22 5:37 PM A lot of the pro's at Kona (including Lieto) were wearing white arm sleeves. I remember hearing during the live broadcast that these were something like the Craft Compression Arm Cooler which are somehow supposed to enhance evaporation, and possible reflect more sun. I have DeSoto arm coolers and will vouch for their effectiveness... and I am generally VERY skeptical of the claims of clothing to do the miracles it says it does. Once you are sweating faster than evaporation (for me anything above 50 degrees, especially if there's any humidity), I honestly think a tee shirt is just as good as technical fabric. But the arm coolers really did FEEL cool during my trials in training and during IMLP for me. They come in black and white and I've had people I swear the black ones are just as cool, which means they work via evaporation not so much reflecting heat/light. But I'd rather play it safe and have white ones. If it's not humid, and if you dump some water on them at each aid station on the bike, it will definitely keep you cooler. I do not wear them for the run, though might consider it if I was racing in a particularly hot/sunny but dry race (to keep the sun off of me and keep me cool). I do not like messing with sunscreen any more than necessary on race day. |
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