Consistency Equals Success (Page 37)

Originally posted by S_Franklin99

HI. My name is Sam and I'm a rookie. So green I glow.

I've always been the skinny kid. 6'3" - 145lbs. That was my weight in April. Stress kills my appetite, my metabolism eats my body... I watched the Boulder Ironman this year and became inspired. I will be an Ironman. I'm already registered for the Boulder Sprint Ironman next June and am trying to plan the Muncie 70.3 into my schedule for next summer. That being said, I'm already back to a healthier weight of 165lbs, thanks to a quality gym membership, and training 10-20 hours a week. My goal weight is 180lbs, but I'm not sure I'll ever get there.

I live in Boulder, CO and i'm going through a divorce. My training has given me something to focus on and a goal to achieve. I have 2 beautiful daughters, 3 & 5, that I miss terribly.

Since high school I haven't played any organized sports or done anything competitive, save for finally running the BolderBoulder 10k this year and last. Last year I ran my heart out to prove a point and I ran a 56:29. That was my first ever timed running event. The first time since my junior year of high school I had intentionally run more than 2 consecutive miles. I was a smoker. This year I had fun, and started enjoying libations just past the first mile. I was DRUNK by the time I finished. And if anyone was there this year and remembers the Guy by the feildhouse giving away extra beer tickets, that was me. My community service... I quite smoking(Cigarettes & Weed) the day after the Boulder Ironman.

I'm originally from SW Ohio. Go Tribe! Go Browns! Go Cavs! Go Pens! I've been in Boulder now for 7 years.

I work in the Hospitality Business and am always on my feet and on the go. The worst job I ever had was at a Hotel Front Desk, I felt trapped in a 4'x12' box. Can't even fathom being in a cubicle.

I'm a good mentee because I won't stop and I recover rapidly.

My training thus far has been base building. Leg Strength and Core Strength. I can still run a sub 60' 10k, sub 27' 5k and have no issues biking 50+ miles, though my bike SUCKS. My biggest training worry is swimming, last week I started swimming laps at the gym. I haven't swum laps since I was a knee high proving to the lifeguards that I should be allowed in the deep end of the pool...

I'm running my first sprint Tri this coming SUNDAY(9-21) @ The Oktoberfest Tri in Longmont, CO

Originally posted by jackiep

IMFL Training Camp was awesome. I have ruled out doing IMFL for my first IM. Boring bike course and unpredictable water conditions in the Gulf are two strikes against it for me.

Originally posted by S_Franklin99

HI. My name is Sam and I'm a rookie. So green I glow.

I've always been the skinny kid. 6'3" - 145lbs. That was my weight in April. Stress kills my appetite, my metabolism eats my body... I watched the Boulder Ironman this year and became inspired. I will be an Ironman. I'm already registered for the Boulder Sprint Ironman next June and am trying to plan the Muncie 70.3 into my schedule for next summer. That being said, I'm already back to a healthier weight of 165lbs, thanks to a quality gym membership, and training 10-20 hours a week. My goal weight is 180lbs, but I'm not sure I'll ever get there.

I live in Boulder, CO and i'm going through a divorce. My training has given me something to focus on and a goal to achieve. I have 2 beautiful daughters, 3 & 5, that I miss terribly.

Since high school I haven't played any organized sports or done anything competitive, save for finally running the BolderBoulder 10k this year and last. Last year I ran my heart out to prove a point and I ran a 56:29. That was my first ever timed running event. The first time since my junior year of high school I had intentionally run more than 2 consecutive miles. I was a smoker. This year I had fun, and started enjoying libations just past the first mile. I was DRUNK by the time I finished. And if anyone was there this year and remembers the Guy by the feildhouse giving away extra beer tickets, that was me. My community service... I quite smoking(Cigarettes & Weed) the day after the Boulder Ironman.

I'm originally from SW Ohio. Go Tribe! Go Browns! Go Cavs! Go Pens! I've been in Boulder now for 7 years.

I work in the Hospitality Business and am always on my feet and on the go. The worst job I ever had was at a Hotel Front Desk, I felt trapped in a 4'x12' box. Can't even fathom being in a cubicle.

I'm a good mentee because I won't stop and I recover rapidly.

My training thus far has been base building. Leg Strength and Core Strength. I can still run a sub 60' 10k, sub 27' 5k and have no issues biking 50+ miles, though my bike SUCKS. My biggest training worry is swimming, last week I started swimming laps at the gym. I haven't swum laps since I was a knee high proving to the lifeguards that I should be allowed in the deep end of the pool...

I'm running my first sprint Tri this coming SUNDAY(9-21) @ The Oktoberfest Tri in Longmont, CO

Originally posted by S_Franklin99

I do have questions: How should I prepare my Transition Bags? There is only a single transition area so both bags will be stored at your bike. I'm still rocking an MTB so changing shoes is a non issue, but what else should I be prepared with/for? I plan to have 2btls on my bike, both with accelerade endurance and a pack of clifshots. I'm going to rent a wetsuit(on tomorrows agenda), but what do I do with it once it comes off? Does my bag need to be big enough to stuff a wetsuit into? Or can it get racked where my bike was?

Excited energy is already flowing...


My training so far has been pretty solid, put in my Lunch 10k(1046' gain) today in 1:10:04. Slightly off my usual pace, but I only slept 4.5 hours last night. The joys of Clopening...

Originally posted by JBacarella



Since your triathlon is a sprint distance and you have a single transition area, you should be able to set up and transition easily. Each spot gets about 2ft of space, so don't worry about packing and unpacking. Here is what I do. I put my helmet, sun glasses and shirt on my bike. Swim in the shorts you will wear on the bike. They will dry off. At transition, put an old towel on the ground and your shoes next to and behind the towel. Start taking your wetsuit off as you exit the water. Some people take it off in the water because it is easier. Hang your wetsuit on the bike rack. It will dry while you are racing and most transition areas are closed. Only competitors are allowed in, so it won't get stolen. Stand on the towel, put on shirt, sunglasses, helmet and then shoes. Most races will not let you handle your bike unless you are wearing your helmet. Since you are wearing your running shoes on the bike, all you have to do is re-rack your bike when you get back, take off your helmet and run.

As for nutrition on a sprint, there isn't a lot. You will be done in under 2 hours. I would take a gel of some sort 15 minutes before, then one either on the bike or at transition. You probably won't need 2 water bottles on the ride, but if it makes you comfortable, then its fine. I would drink flat coke off of the bike if they offer it. It will take away that cramped feeling getting off of the bike.

Don't worry about your bike, I know plenty of people who have used an MTB on their first. The tires on the road bike will give you an additional 2 mph. On my first, I used an old 10 speed that I bought at a garage sale for $15.00. If you aren't sure or don't want to spend the cash, check the local St. Vincent's or paper. There are thousands of 10 speed bikes taking up space and collecting dust in garages. My second bike was given to me by a client, it was a racing bike from 1989, complete with toe clips.

If you think you are excited now, just wait until Friday night rolls around.

Originally posted by S_Franklin99

I do have questions: How should I prepare my Transition Bags? There is only a single transition area so both bags will be stored at your bike. I'm still rocking an MTB so changing shoes is a non issue, but what else should I be prepared with/for? I plan to have 2btls on my bike, both with accelerade endurance and a pack of clifshots. I'm going to rent a wetsuit(on tomorrows agenda), but what do I do with it once it comes off? Does my bag need to be big enough to stuff a wetsuit into? Or can it get racked where my bike was?

Excited energy is already flowing...


My training so far has been pretty solid, put in my Lunch 10k(1046' gain) today in 1:10:04. Slightly off my usual pace, but I only slept 4.5 hours last night. The joys of Clopening...

Originally posted by markhodges1973



this was on the list of first IM for me in distance future but not so sure now; what was boring about the bke course?