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 2008-09-18 7:24 PM in reply to: #1683141 |
Pro  4672     Nutmeg State |  Subject: RE: IMKY 2009Rogillio - 2008-09-18 7:35 PM bonbeebe - 2008-09-18 3:33 PM Me too. For those that are returning...did you like your hotel? If so, where did you stay?
The Galt House is race HQ and I highly reccomend it. I really liked being right in the middle of things. The expo is there, registration is there, bike tech is there, medical is there, massages are there and a whole like of fellow triathletes are there. If you go to Disney World, get a Disney hotel is you want the whole Disney experience and if you do an IM, stay at race host hotel. This statement is obviously my opinion and I could be wrong...but I don't think so. :-) ~Mike So long as they don't shut down two elevators for a wedding in the rivue tower during bike check in time. |
| 2008-09-18 7:32 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
Veteran 283 Va Beach | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I'm new to posting, but I have been lurking for months. IMKY will be my 1st IM. I have done numerous sprints and Olys and am doing Longhorn half 5 Oct, Disney 1/2 in Janand Eagleman 1/2 next Jun. I have made resv at the Galt House for the IM. I plan on using the Iron Fit trainging program for IMKY. Any goods, bads or others with this program. Oh, what's up with drinking a Coke during the IM? Do you practice doing this? Thanks, I am a sponge for anyone's advice. Jim |
| 2008-09-18 7:47 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
Veteran 334 | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I will be swim focused this winter, that is my weak spot. Plus I chipped a bone in my ankle 2 weeks ago and the doc said no running for 6-8 weeks. But I can still bike. I was hoping to do a 1/2 mara in Oct. but not now. I am looking forward to growing with all of you over the next year in this great sport. |
| 2008-09-18 7:48 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
Member 24 Louisville, KY | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I'm new to this site but have been lurking for awhile while training for IMKY. IMKY 2008 was my first Ironman and am glad to report that I crossed the finish line in one piece. Earlier today I stumbled upon the IMKY 2009 registration page and then happened to accidentally enter my credit card information and press the Register button. So I guess I'm in for '09. I'm still waiting for my legs to come back from this year's race. I had a great experience though. Already looking forward to August 30th. |
| 2008-09-18 7:50 PM in reply to: #1683213 |
Champion 10157 Alabama | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 kaburns1214 - 2008-09-18 7:24 PM Rogillio - 2008-09-18 7:35 PM bonbeebe - 2008-09-18 3:33 PM Me too. For those that are returning...did you like your hotel? If so, where did you stay?
The Galt House is race HQ and I highly reccomend it. I really liked being right in the middle of things. The expo is there, registration is there, bike tech is there, medical is there, massages are there and a whole like of fellow triathletes are there. If you go to Disney World, get a Disney hotel is you want the whole Disney experience and if you do an IM, stay at race host hotel. This statement is obviously my opinion and I could be wrong...but I don't think so. :-) ~Mike So long as they don't shut down two elevators for a wedding in the rivue tower during bike check in time.
Oh my goodness! I'd not heard that. It was bad enough with only 4 elevators in the east tower. That's a good point...the elevators at the Galt House suck! I made the mistake this year of requeting a room on the highest floor possible so I'd have a good view of the city/river. I did have a great view...but I paid for it dearly having to wait for an elevator all weekend. So...if you do stay at the Galt House, request a room on the lower floors where you can use the stairs or escaltors. ~Mike |
| 2008-09-18 8:00 PM in reply to: #1683127 |
Master 1411 Lexington, KY | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 Rogillio - 2008-09-18 7:27 PM Plenty of time to talk about game day....right now we need to be talking training plans and how to maintain your base thru the winter months. :-) Since I brought it up....my plan is to focus on running this winter and not just maintain but build my running base by training for a couple of 1/2 marys and maybe a full marathon too. I will ride on Saturdays as long as it is not too cold and/or wet. Pretty much no swimming till early spring. So what is your 'winter plan' on the road to IMKY 2009? ~Mike Hey Mike - I'm starting pretty much from ground zero with this. Gulp. I did a ton of s/b/r trianing about 17 years ago and then basically nothing until this past January when I got on a treadmill. So I will spend this winter trying to develop a base as my body allows. The core of my weekly plan will be one long easy ride plus one long easy run. Goal is to start each of these sessions with fresh legs and increment them on a weekly basis according to feel. To fill out each week, mid-October I plan to start swimming about 3x/week. I haven't done any swimming - other than with my kids - for about 18 years, and this is the part I'm most uncertain about. On top of these three basic elements, I'll throw in additional b/r sessions as body/time permit, trying to make sure they don't interfere with the long run/bike. And that's pretty much it. I'm making this up as I go, so happy to listen to suggestions. One thing I haven't figured out yet is how to incorporate "easy" periods into my schedule. Like, 1 every four weeks? Every five? By feel? Probably need to buy a good book. -Rob |
| 2008-09-19 11:20 AM in reply to: #1659321 |
Master 1249 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009
* Repeat offender (2008) |
| 2008-09-19 12:33 PM in reply to: #1683268 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 wiky - 2008-09-18 9:00 PM Rogillio - 2008-09-18 7:27 PM Plenty of time to talk about game day....right now we need to be talking training plans and how to maintain your base thru the winter months. :-) Since I brought it up....my plan is to focus on running this winter and not just maintain but build my running base by training for a couple of 1/2 marys and maybe a full marathon too. I will ride on Saturdays as long as it is not too cold and/or wet. Pretty much no swimming till early spring. So what is your 'winter plan' on the road to IMKY 2009? ~Mike Hey Mike - I'm starting pretty much from ground zero with this. Gulp. I did a ton of s/b/r trianing about 17 years ago and then basically nothing until this past January when I got on a treadmill. So I will spend this winter trying to develop a base as my body allows. The core of my weekly plan will be one long easy ride plus one long easy run. Goal is to start each of these sessions with fresh legs and increment them on a weekly basis according to feel. To fill out each week, mid-October I plan to start swimming about 3x/week. I haven't done any swimming - other than with my kids - for about 18 years, and this is the part I'm most uncertain about. On top of these three basic elements, I'll throw in additional b/r sessions as body/time permit, trying to make sure they don't interfere with the long run/bike. And that's pretty much it. I'm making this up as I go, so happy to listen to suggestions. One thing I haven't figured out yet is how to incorporate "easy" periods into my schedule. Like, 1 every four weeks? Every five? By feel? Probably need to buy a good book. -Rob GOing Long, by Friel and Bryn is a great place to start |
| 2008-09-19 6:32 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 traineruwyo has registered for IMKY. This will be my first one as well. I can use all the help I can get! |
| 2008-09-19 6:35 PM in reply to: #1685267 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 traineruwyo - 2008-09-19 7:32 PM traineruwyo has registered for IMKY. This will be my first one as well. I can use all the help I can get! Welcome to the club! |
| 2008-09-19 10:13 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 check that, 53 total! |
| 2008-09-20 5:32 AM in reply to: #1659321 |
Member 24 Louisville, KY | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I'm embarrassed, I'm the new guy here and I made the top of the list. Sorry for the numerals bumping me alphabetically to the top |
| 2008-09-20 8:23 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
Regular 96 Atlanta | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I'm in again! |
| 2008-09-20 9:39 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
Expert 713 Lake in the Hills, IL | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I can't wait to get going. I look forward to learning as much from you guys that have done IM's before. I will be following 13 weeks to a 13 hour Ironman plan. I will start traing though around November after my legs recoup from the Chicago marathon. Any of you guys doing this live near Crystal Lake Il? |
| 2008-09-20 9:41 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
| Veteran 154 Richmond, KY | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I'm mostly a lurker, but you can add me too. This should be fun! |
| 2008-09-20 10:07 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
Expert 815 Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 343 Days!! |
| 2008-09-20 10:28 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
| New user 1 | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I am new to posting but have been checking out the forums for about a month. I am signed up for IMKY...I wasn't going to do an IM for another year, but a friend of mine convinced me. I am excited, but also nervous. |
| 2008-09-21 4:45 AM in reply to: #1686317 |
Champion 5615 | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 moabrunner - 2008-09-20 10:39 PM I can't wait to get going. I look forward to learning as much from you guys that have done IM's before. I will be following 13 weeks to a 13 hour Ironman plan. I will start traing though around November after my legs recoup from the Chicago marathon. Any of you guys doing this live near Crystal Lake Il? Your first lesson should have been "Don't be an idiot like us and sign up for an Ironman". |
| 2008-09-21 11:12 AM in reply to: #1686503 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 CubeFarmGopher - 2008-09-21 5:45 AM moabrunner - 2008-09-20 10:39 PM I can't wait to get going. I look forward to learning as much from you guys that have done IM's before. I will be following 13 weeks to a 13 hour Ironman plan. I will start traing though around November after my legs recoup from the Chicago marathon. Any of you guys doing this live near Crystal Lake Il? Your first lesson should have been "Don't be an idiot like us and sign up for an Ironman". From the guy who's doing two three months apart in 2008 . . . |
| 2008-09-21 9:09 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 the number has climbed to 56 |
| 2008-09-22 12:04 AM in reply to: #1686651 |
Pro 3730 NorCal | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 kaburns1214 - 2008-09-21 9:12 AM CubeFarmGopher - 2008-09-21 5:45 AM moabrunner - 2008-09-20 10:39 PM I can't wait to get going. I look forward to learning as much from you guys that have done IM's before. I will be following 13 weeks to a 13 hour Ironman plan. I will start traing though around November after my legs recoup from the Chicago marathon. Any of you guys doing this live near Crystal Lake Il? Your first lesson should have been "Don't be an idiot like us and sign up for an Ironman". From the guy who's doing two three months apart in 2008 . . . From the girl looking to do 2 IMs 3 months apart in 09. Oh sh-t, I can't slam a girl that quotes me in her sig line!
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| 2008-09-22 3:30 PM in reply to: #1659454 |
| 10 | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I am in! If you are in Colorado and would like to train a bit, let me know. Best of luck to all. |
| 2008-09-22 7:04 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 57, not sure why I am counting  |
| 2008-09-23 10:14 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
Veteran 164 | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 I am in again! Enjoying my time off but will look forward to training again. |
| 2008-09-23 11:56 PM in reply to: #1659321 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: IMKY 2009 make that 58 |
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