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 2011-02-14 8:17 PM in reply to: #3354524 |
Veteran  118  Somerset, PA |  Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official ThreadNashinAK - 2011-02-14 2:32 PM For those of you following the Be Iron Fit competitive plan, what are your thoughts on tomorrow's straight 2500 swim? It kinda caught me off guard to be honest. didn't realize we would be doing a long swim like that this early in the plan. Nash, I'm going to just try to grind it out. To be honest I'm still not sure how much effort I should be putting into the repeat sets so I'm kind of looking forward to the straight swim. It'll hopefully give me some kind of a baseline for the amount of time it takes me to swim it. |
| 2011-02-15 6:41 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
Expert 868  CALEDONIA/MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread With these progams, trust yourself as well. Listen to what your body can handle and adjust. I'm not saying wuss-out, but you don't want to wreck yourself either. Do what makes sense. If you are not ready for the volume that's being asked for, work your way in and later converge with what is being asked. One challenge that writers of training programs for the masses is that s/he has to assume you are equally proficient at all three disciplines, which obviously isn't true. Keep to the intent of the workout, be strong, but don't do something redonkulous. |
| 2011-02-15 9:50 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
| Member 70 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Since IM is a straight swim I suggest you do as much as you can. When I have long swims like this, mentally I break them up into sets of 500's. For me, it makes it easier to count and to think of smaller amounts at a time. You can do this!!! Good luck. |
| 2011-02-15 10:39 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
| Member 37 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I was considering getting a rear storage box for my trek (it looks like a rear fender draft box just behind the seat post) but was concerned about whether they were sanctioned or not. Here is the excerpt from the rules: "No tandems, recumbents, fairings, or any add-on device designed exclusively to reduce resistance are allowed. Any new, unusual, or prototype equipment will be subject to a determination of legality by the event organizer and/or Head Referee." ...did anyone see these being used or permitted in other IM races last season? |
| 2011-02-15 10:47 AM in reply to: #3356040 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread redremy1978 - 2011-02-15 10:39 AM I was considering getting a rear storage box for my trek (it looks like a rear fender draft box just behind the seat post) but was concerned about whether they were sanctioned or not. Here is the excerpt from the rules: "No tandems, recumbents, fairings, or any add-on device designed exclusively to reduce resistance are allowed. Any new, unusual, or prototype equipment will be subject to a determination of legality by the event organizer and/or Head Referee." The draft box is legal. |
| 2011-02-15 10:49 AM in reply to: #3354524 |
Regular 69 OKC | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread NashinAK - 2011-02-14 1:32 PMFor those of you following the Be Iron Fit competitive plan, what are your thoughts on tomorrow's straight 2500 swim? Am I reading the plan or calendar wrong? I'm on week 2 of the 30 week Iron Fit plan. As for the straight swim, it seems like a good way to gauge your pace now with the goal of measuring some progress later. It kinda caught me off guard to be honest. didn't realize we would be doing a long swim like that this early in the plan. |
| 2011-02-15 11:13 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
Veteran 329 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread thanks to each of you for the words of encouragement. I think I did a poor job articualting my thoughts. I have a swimming background--competitve swimmer until my senior year of high school. Of course that was 20 years ago, but I'm still generally top 10% of races heading in to T1. I just find it odd that we are doing a straight swim this early in the program. Certainly not opposed to it, and am not fearful of it; I just wanted to get some dialogue going. So I may have to put the swim off until tomorrow, but don't think it is because I am avoiding it  |
| 2011-02-15 12:30 PM in reply to: #3142609 |
Extreme Veteran 448 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Thanks for the welcomes everyone. Was busy all weekend, and could not log in from work yesterday. Got it a good bike (1:52) on Sat and a good run (53) on Sun. As for the 2500 M swim today, it kinda caught me off guard as well. I was a bit relieved to see it though, something different than all of the sets that we have been doing. I did it in just about 24 min. On a side note: I am going to Gatlinburg TN this weekend. My wife is very happy that I am taking a bike (insert sarcasm here ). Look forward to riding some mountains, but doubt that I can keep it is zone 2 the whole time. |
| 2011-02-15 12:34 PM in reply to: #3356295 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Parr8hed - 2011-02-15 12:30 PM Thanks for the welcomes everyone. Was busy all weekend, and could not log in from work yesterday. Got it a good bike (1:52) on Sat and a good run (53) on Sun. As for the 2500 M swim today, it kinda caught me off guard as well. I was a bit relieved to see it though, something different than all of the sets that we have been doing. I did it in just about 24 min. On a side note: I am going to Gatlinburg TN this weekend. My wife is very happy that I am taking a bike (insert sarcasm here ). Look forward to riding some mountains, but doubt that I can keep it is zone 2 the whole time. You did 2500M in 24 mins? That is blistering fast! |
| 2011-02-15 12:43 PM in reply to: #3356310 |
Veteran 118 Somerset, PA | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread You did 2500M in 24 mins? That is blistering fast! That's what I was thinking. I had to shuffle my plan a bit and will do the 2500 tomorrow evening. I'll be happy to keep it under an hour to complete the whole distance. |
| 2011-02-15 2:22 PM in reply to: #3356073 |
Regular 69 OKC | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread killie42 - 2011-02-15 10:49 AM Am I reading the plan or calendar wrong? I'm on week 2 of the 30 week Iron Fit plan. As for the straight swim, it seems like a good way to gauge your pace now with the goal of measuring some progress later. Well, I went over my training calendar and I labeled the weeks wrong. Good think I caught that mistake early. |
| 2011-02-15 3:04 PM in reply to: #3356310 |
Extreme Veteran 448 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread jhouse4 - 2011-02-15 12:34 PM Crap, I just wrote down numbers and did not really think about it. That sounds really fast. I was just looking at a clock on the wall through goggles...now I am really questioning what I swam. Felt good, but not that good. I need to wear a watch and actually time it next time...I seem to remember being pretty quick in the past and putting in 500 @ about 8-8:30. so that would have made me see some HUGE improvements to get the kind of time I did today. I am going to go out on a limb and say that my time was wrong...Parr8hed - 2011-02-15 12:30 PM Thanks for the welcomes everyone. Was busy all weekend, and could not log in from work yesterday. Got it a good bike (1:52) on Sat and a good run (53) on Sun. As for the 2500 M swim today, it kinda caught me off guard as well. I was a bit relieved to see it though, something different than all of the sets that we have been doing. I did it in just about 24 min. On a side note: I am going to Gatlinburg TN this weekend. My wife is very happy that I am taking a bike (insert sarcasm here ). Look forward to riding some mountains, but doubt that I can keep it is zone 2 the whole time. You did 2500M in 24 mins? That is blistering fast! |
| 2011-02-15 3:35 PM in reply to: #3142609 |
Extreme Veteran 448 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread As I add up my laps I only did 1250 M. Sleep deprivation  I am going to forgo the scheduled swim on Thurs and do a full 2500. |
| 2011-02-15 3:48 PM in reply to: #3142609 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread As far as my training....I just do what my coach tells me every night on Training Peaks. But he gets a nice "payment" every month....lol |
| 2011-02-15 4:10 PM in reply to: #3356658 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread The Cube - 2011-02-15 3:48 PM As far as my training....I just do what my coach tells me every night on Training Peaks. But he gets a nice "payment" every month....lol X2... |
| 2011-02-15 4:39 PM in reply to: #3356295 |
| Member 37 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Good luck on your bike in Gatlinburg... I bet it will be pretty but your legs are going to hate you next week! I usually drop down gears and work through Drive 1 - 4 in my SUV when riding through the mountains there because of the grade. Afterward, Louisville's rollers will be like nothing. Have fun. |
| 2011-02-15 5:04 PM in reply to: #3142609 |
Veteran 329 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Killie42--Glad you got that figured out! It would have sucked for you to show up in Louisville one week after the rest of us.  I'm heading to a meeting and then hopefully a pool. It's gonna be tough to do a straight 2500 in a 25 yard pool sharing lanes with swimmers of different skill sets. |
| 2011-02-16 1:10 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
Extreme Veteran 877 Pa | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I woke up in panic mode this morning thinking I was 24 weeks out (which is when I start my schedule). To be honest, I'm not sure how far out I am. I will have to put this all in the calendar today so I can stop worrying. |
| 2011-02-16 6:39 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
Member 13 Savannah, Ga | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread so wheres the week that involves being sick in the training plan? Going to be out at least a week with this thing. I hate IT!!! |
| 2011-02-16 6:45 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
Expert 868 CALEDONIA/MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread |
| 2011-02-16 7:54 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
Member 28 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Back in the pool yesterday for the first time since Augusta 70.3 in late September. Little rusty but not bad at all. Did the 2500 from Iron fit. Starting at 2 wks into the 30 wk program. Feels good to add swimming and biking to the running! Happy Training! |
| 2011-02-16 9:41 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
| Member 70 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I got in the pool on Monday for the first time since IM Lou last year. I'm glad to have someone else in the same boat. I only did 1500, felt like a loser for not doing at least 2000, but considering it a moral victory that I got wet. Happy training everyone! Nancy |
| 2011-02-16 9:58 AM in reply to: #3142609 |
| Member 70 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Not that I'm competitive or anything: But the IM WIS threat only has 18 pages. Haha. I really just want to say that WE ROCK!! I'm glad to have found the community and support of all of you. Thanks. Nancy |
| 2011-02-16 10:52 AM in reply to: #3357722 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread oregonducks - 2011-02-16 9:58 AM Not that I'm competitive or anything: But the IM WIS threat only has 18 pages. Haha. I really just want to say that WE ROCK!! I'm glad to have found the community and support of all of you. Thanks. Nancy There are a lot more long distance beginners in this group than in the others. I would also say that on average a high percentage of the posts are not actually race related and are just back and forth conversations that really are not beneficial to the race. I also know there are some BT veterans that are doing the race that look at this post as kind of a train wreck and refuse to post on it. This actually is sad because their expertise and experience could really benefit the group.
Edited by jhouse4 2011-02-16 10:52 AM |
| 2011-02-16 11:38 AM in reply to: #3357886 |
| Member 70 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread jhouse4 - 2011-02-16 10:52 AM oregonducks - 2011-02-16 9:58 AM Not that I'm competitive or anything: But the IM WIS threat only has 18 pages. Haha. I really just want to say that WE ROCK!! I'm glad to have found the community and support of all of you. Thanks. Nancy Relax - it was meant to be lighthearted and a way to say I enjoyed everyone's conversation. I see you are from Madison. It was in no way a slight to you or your IM. There are a lot more long distance beginners in this group than in the others. I would also say that on average a high percentage of the posts are not actually race related and are just back and forth conversations that really are not beneficial to the race. I also know there are some BT veterans that are doing the race that look at this post as kind of a train wreck and refuse to post on it. This actually is sad because their expertise and experience could really benefit the group. [/QUO ><--> Edited by oregonducks 2011-02-16 11:40 AM |
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