IMCDA Are you ready? (Page 4)

Concerns?   I like to think NOT.   But, always some nagging thoughts pop up.

First long ride last Friday with a run afterwards.  Long run yesterday.  Left arch area a little sore.    I have this feeling that I have to very cautious on stretching out my training times and/or distance.      I have to keep reminding myself that I'm not a youngun and need time to recover and adjust.

plus, i'm bumping this thread  back up to the top.

Sweet!  Another BT'er for CDA.  (unless I've missed you posting here before)  We are going to have the biggest BT contingent of any IM race this year I think. 

Don't worry too much about the hills on the CDA course.  There are some that are a bit challenging but they're not as bad as you may think, and there are far more long flat stretches on the course than there are hills.  And being able to train in the heat may be a big advantage too.  It can be miserably hot here at that time of year.  Not common but it can happen.  (The first year of IMCDA it was 98 degrees with a 20mph wind).  The normal though is more likely to be in the low 80's.  You'll be fine....and you'll love the downhills!  

Alicia-

Welcome to IMCDA.  Looks like a big BT contingent.  We are going to try and all hook up pre-race and check out the course.  I live here and a couple of others live close so we can get people familiarized.  There are a couple of good hills to go "weeeeeeeeee"!

See ya.

Hi guys! I'll be there, but purely in a spectatorial fashion. Be sure to wave when you pass by -- I'll have my camera waiting

I'm getting VERY excited for all of you -- I just can't wait to see y'all kick some butt.

Amen brother!  Getting close enough to feel it.  Now if I could just magically be trained enough! 

danken- I'm staying at that La Quinta as well.  I've already got a roomie though.

I get in on Wed and leave on Tues.  Definitely up for getting together pre or post race.

FYI- My coach has put several people through this course and has some pretty detailed knowledge.  I'm more than happy to share whatever info I get from her.  I'm also planning on pre-riding different portions of the course, specifically the technical stuff, so if anyone is interested in joining me just lemme know...

Tubulars or clinchers, doesn't matter, plan on fixing your own flats.  I've only riden with clinchers but I've seen lots of people with tubulars stuffed in a water bottle cage.

My plan is to start the race with two new tires and tubes on my wheels.  In my under-seat bag I'll have two additional tubes, a patch kit, CO2, and $20.  An additional CO2 and patched tube will be in my SN bag.  If I flat I'll toss the flat tube and put on a new one.  If I flat again I'll toss the flat tube and put on a new one.  Any flats after 2 will be repaired.  If I run out of patches or CO2 then I'll take the $20 to the nearest bar because at that point my race is over.

Here's my rant of the week...I'm TIRED!!! 

Very excited about CDA, but surprised I feel this tired with so much training time to go.  Hope this feeling passes quickly!

I agree somewhat, not tired, but getting little aches and pains and strains......I would think I would be feeling strong and fit.

Yep.  I can relate.  I've been trying to train through this dang cold but finally had to take two sick/rest days over the weekend due to fatigue.  They helped a lot.  From here on out I think strategically planned rest days will be as important as any training day we have.

Welcome to the IM roller coaster.  Ups and downs are normal.  Keep training and stick to your plan and everything will work out.  However, if you think it's bad now just wait until about June 14.  A good IM taper will turn even the most well prepared athlete into a hypochondriac.  You'll have aches, pains, and twitches in places you didn't even know you had.  And it only get worse, 10 minutes before the gun goes off you will know that you're going to die in the water.  5 minutes to go and you'll think your going to see breakfast again.  4 to 0 minutes is still blacked out of my memory.  The great thing is once you hit the water and start moving all the stress disappears.  In some ways starting is a better feeling than crossing the line at the end of the day.  Hang in there.

Hey ya'll!!  I will be there too, but like Chippy, to cheer and take lots of BT pics.   I get in on Friday and will be around until the following Saturday!!