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 2011-04-20 5:59 PM in reply to: #3453716 |
Regular  118  Grand Rapids |  Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Threadglazebal, Thanks for the link. I also just ordered the IMLP ergvideo that you recommended. Can't wait until it arrives so I can try it out. |
| 2011-04-20 6:07 PM in reply to: #3098185 |
Champion 19812   MA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I have some health issues going on so I won't be doing IMLP this year with you guys |
| 2011-04-20 7:07 PM in reply to: #3457524 |
Champion 11989  Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread KathyG - 2011-04-20 7:07 PM I have some health issues going on so I won't be doing IMLP this year with you guys
So sorry to hear this Kathy. Heal up!!! |
| 2011-04-20 7:38 PM in reply to: #3457524 |
| Veteran 319 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread KathyG - 2011-04-20 7:07 PM I have some health issues going on so I won't be doing IMLP this year with you guys Sorry to hear this Kathy!!! You always offer super positive and great advice. (I found some advice you posted 3-4 years ago about how to set up transition in the rain using a tupperware container - worked great last weekend, thanks!) Ryan |
| 2011-04-20 8:09 PM in reply to: #3457524 |
| Expert 950 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread KathyG - 2011-04-20 7:07 PM I have some health issues going on so I won't be doing IMLP this year with you guys Health comes first. I've been having a little pain in the knee pit of my right leg after some runs. I think I just need to take it easy for a while. It first started after a hard run a few weeks ago and came back after a few more hard runs. Seems rather simple though. No more hard runs. |
| 2011-04-21 6:06 AM in reply to: #3457682 |
Veteran 214 Walworth (Gananda), NY | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Kathy, I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'm hoping you have a speedy recovery, and everything works out OK in the end. |
| 2011-04-21 7:25 AM in reply to: #3457524 |
Member 73 Buffalo, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread KathyG - 2011-04-20 7:07 PM I echo all the other comments. Although you can't race in person you'll be racing with everyone in spirit no doubt. The road to recovery starts now, feel better!I have some health issues going on so I won't be doing IMLP this year with you guys |
| 2011-04-21 7:41 AM in reply to: #3098185 |
Member 73 Buffalo, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I have a question about drafting at IMLP. I've raced for 3 years now mostly on courses where drafting would have been really hard to accomplish. It's my understanding that a lot of bunching can occurring at those two 'out and back' points on the bike course (if Placid chooses to stick with last years course). I know some folks who received blocking or drafting penalties last year and I'm not really interested in sitting out a few minutes with penalties. Does anyone have suggestions for dealing with the drafting if you get stuck in a pack on one of those 'out and back' sections? I've just never raced with so many people on the same course so I assume at some point I'll have to deal with some drafting. I get that I may have to slow down or something but are the marshals super strict? |
| 2011-04-21 9:03 AM in reply to: #3458157 |
| Veteran 867 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I cant answer your questions but if you were at New Orleans this weekend the marshals turned a blind eye to drafting COMPLETLY. I sat up and hollered at an official and pointed at a pack of 20-24 year olds that came past me he wouldn't even acknowledge it. |
| 2011-04-21 9:44 AM in reply to: #3457524 |
Member 8 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Kathy - echo everyone elses comments - hope you get better soon! I also heard that drafting was an issue at IMLP, however, I expect to be sooo faaarrr behind everyone that it will not be an issue for me! |
| 2011-04-21 12:10 PM in reply to: #3453012 |
| Extreme Veteran 533 Vermont | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread blackchr05 - 2011-04-18 3:01 PM Hello.... Lots of PR`s, lots of fine finishes, lots of training and NOT lots of days to go... what are we at - 97 left? This is my first post. This will be my first Ironman. This is going to be awesome. After watching the race last year, handing out chicken broth and water on the run course i realised that this is going to be a special day. Have to admit, i do get the occasional tear in ym eye when i think about it. And to someone elses post about what to do when you finish - isn`t a smile and a big thank you to you girlfriend / boyfriend / husband / wifer / partner the #1 thing to do? The have a pint (i`m Scottish - i like beer). Training - I think that i have put in a good three months for someone that really just wants to do a solid race. Kona - haha. Something between 12-13hrs will make me happy. Allergy season is upon us - that means outside riding is abundance. Good luck in all your training and keep the banter flowing... I have done this race a couple of times, and I still get a tear in my eye when I start to think about (you fill in the blank). The transition area is almost magical first thing in the morning. You have 2,500 people walking in like zombies all waiting for what lies ahead. The start of the race is very, very emotional for me, as is, of course the end. It is a great day no matter how things turn out. You are in for a treat. |
| 2011-04-21 12:16 PM in reply to: #3458157 |
| Extreme Veteran 533 Vermont | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread piratenick - 2011-04-21 8:41 AM I have a question about drafting at IMLP. I've raced for 3 years now mostly on courses where drafting would have been really hard to accomplish. It's my understanding that a lot of bunching can occurring at those two 'out and back' points on the bike course (if Placid chooses to stick with last years course). I know some folks who received blocking or drafting penalties last year and I'm not really interested in sitting out a few minutes with penalties. Does anyone have suggestions for dealing with the drafting if you get stuck in a pack on one of those 'out and back' sections? I've just never raced with so many people on the same course so I assume at some point I'll have to deal with some drafting. I get that I may have to slow down or something but are the marshals super strict? Hit or miss. I got stopped once for not passing quickly enough on the wilmington hill. Folks were all moving very slowly and things kind of got jammed up. Two of us out of 10 got stopped. I have seen other times when they drive right past and do not stop anyone. I am talking large groups. It all depends. |
| 2011-04-21 7:03 PM in reply to: #3458157 |
Master 1853 syracuse | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread piratenick - 2011-04-21 8:41 AM I have a question about drafting at IMLP. I've raced for 3 years now mostly on courses where drafting would have been really hard to accomplish. It's my understanding that a lot of bunching can occurring at those two 'out and back' points on the bike course (if Placid chooses to stick with last years course). I know some folks who received blocking or drafting penalties last year and I'm not really interested in sitting out a few minutes with penalties. Does anyone have suggestions for dealing with the drafting if you get stuck in a pack on one of those 'out and back' sections? I've just never raced with so many people on the same course so I assume at some point I'll have to deal with some drafting. I get that I may have to slow down or something but are the marshals super strict?
depends on where you are at time wise. frist loop you'll have some issues, but anything I experienced was easily avoidable. there was one pack I had issue with. I would pass them all, then get swollowed up and spit out of the back. Finally I just went..... some just flat out cheat. you have a choice when it comes to drafting....sit up and drop back, drop the hammer and try and get away, or jump in. the hills break it up some, but unless you swim 55 minutes, you're going to have to work around it...... IMO, drafting defeats the whole purpose, as you're only cheating yourself. the 2nd loop was a fairly lonely affair (bike 5:36), and there were little pack issues. |
| 2011-04-21 7:04 PM in reply to: #3457524 |
Master 1853 syracuse | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread KathyG - 2011-04-20 7:07 PM I have some health issues going on so I won't be doing IMLP this year with you guys
Kathy, so sorry to hear this. I hope you heal up. |
| 2011-04-21 7:06 PM in reply to: #3458937 |
| Veteran 319 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread gatjr33 - 2011-04-21 1:10 PM - I have done this race a couple of times, and I still get a tear in my eye when I start to think about (you fill in the blank). The transition area is almost magical first thing in the morning. You have 2,500 people walking in like zombies all waiting for what lies ahead. The start of the race is very, very emotional for me, as is, of course the end. It is a great day no matter how things turn out. You are in for a treat.
I love this! Thanks for posting. Gets me super pumped to read stuff like that! Edited by RJohnson1979 2011-04-21 7:08 PM |
| 2011-04-22 7:54 AM in reply to: #3459820 |
| 60 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread RJohnson1979 - 2011-04-21 7:06 PM gatjr33 - 2011-04-21 1:10 PM - I have done this race a couple of times, and I still get a tear in my eye when I start to think about (you fill in the blank). The transition area is almost magical first thing in the morning. You have 2,500 people walking in like zombies all waiting for what lies ahead. The start of the race is very, very emotional for me, as is, of course the end. It is a great day no matter how things turn out. You are in for a treat.
I love this! Thanks for posting. Gets me super pumped to read stuff like that! When everyone is in the water and you hear the National Anthem and see the crowd.....that is just the coolest thing. The energy is unbelievable! I had a total "I cannot believe I am actually doing this!" moment last year and was just so thankful that I made it through the triaining healthy and able to start the race with my family there to watch. Biggest thing for first time, I think, is attitude. I went through the entire day (well most of it anyway) smiling, laughing and thanking volunteers. Hence my scorching 14 1/2 hour finish....but what the heck it was awesome. Next time I'll worry more about speed.....I think when I am 80 and sitting in a rocking chair I will still vividly recall aspects of that day. Enjoy every minute of it! |
| 2011-04-22 8:49 AM in reply to: #3460283 |
Regular 124 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I am looking forward to being one of the zombies (no sleep the night before syndrome) and having the "I can not believe I am actually doing this" feeling..... Less excited about the mass swim start as swimming is my weakest bit by far!!!! I was advised to take a spare pair of goggles in the wet suit - just in case Karate Kid chops you one in the face. However, I will take the positive attitude into the race (I did a similar thing at the NY marathon last year and it really helped).... Smiling eases the pain, or at least hides it. Good luck with all your training this weekend. I am resting the legs for a couple days, I think they have deserved it. |
| 2011-04-22 9:23 AM in reply to: #3460283 |
Veteran 265 Boston | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread greyguy - 2011-04-22 8:54 AM RJohnson1979 - 2011-04-21 7:06 PM When everyone is in the water and you hear the National Anthem and see the crowd.....that is just the coolest thing. The energy is unbelievable! I had a total "I cannot believe I am actually doing this!" moment last year and was just so thankful that I made it through the triaining healthy and able to start the race with my family there to watch. Biggest thing for first time, I think, is attitude. I went through the entire day (well most of it anyway) smiling, laughing and thanking volunteers. Hence my scorching 14 1/2 hour finish....but what the heck it was awesome. Next time I'll worry more about speed.....I think when I am 80 and sitting in a rocking chair I will still vividly recall aspects of that day. Enjoy every minute of it! gatjr33 - 2011-04-21 1:10 PM - I have done this race a couple of times, and I still get a tear in my eye when I start to think about (you fill in the blank). The transition area is almost magical first thing in the morning. You have 2,500 people walking in like zombies all waiting for what lies ahead. The start of the race is very, very emotional for me, as is, of course the end. It is a great day no matter how things turn out. You are in for a treat.
I love this! Thanks for posting. Gets me super pumped to read stuff like that! This is awesome! Thanks for posting! This is my first IM event and I've been a bundle of nerves lately wondering if my training will pay off, warding off the injury demons, wondering if I'm making enough progress to make it through the day. I am so looking forward to this race and all the unknowns it will bring! A friend of mine (who is swimming the English channel next year) told me that finishing your first IM is one of those "once in a lifetime" feelings. Ok... early day at work, then pool, then a 15 mile tempo run. Looking forward to OWS practice when the weather warms up. I don't find swimming in 50 degree water much fun at all... |
| 2011-04-22 10:38 AM in reply to: #3460283 |
| Expert 950 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread greyguy - 2011-04-22 8:54 AM RJohnson1979 - 2011-04-21 7:06 PM When everyone is in the water and you hear the National Anthem and see the crowd.....that is just the coolest thing. The energy is unbelievable! I had a total "I cannot believe I am actually doing this!" moment last year and was just so thankful that I made it through the triaining healthy and able to start the race with my family there to watch. Biggest thing for first time, I think, is attitude. I went through the entire day (well most of it anyway) smiling, laughing and thanking volunteers. Hence my scorching 14 1/2 hour finish....but what the heck it was awesome. Next time I'll worry more about speed.....I think when I am 80 and sitting in a rocking chair I will still vividly recall aspects of that day. Enjoy every minute of it! gatjr33 - 2011-04-21 1:10 PM - I have done this race a couple of times, and I still get a tear in my eye when I start to think about (you fill in the blank). The transition area is almost magical first thing in the morning. You have 2,500 people walking in like zombies all waiting for what lies ahead. The start of the race is very, very emotional for me, as is, of course the end. It is a great day no matter how things turn out. You are in for a treat.
I love this! Thanks for posting. Gets me super pumped to read stuff like that! I'm hoping to meet some pretty cool people out on the race course. My marathon disaster in the fall was a very humbling experience to say the least. My goal is to go 12hrs but I would honestly be just as happy if I ended up walking the entire marathon and having a great time. I just want to arrive at the start injury free and perhaps properly trained for once. |
| 2011-04-22 2:37 PM in reply to: #3457524 |
Expert 1152 wrightsville beach, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Bummer kathy. sorry to hear about that. take care of it all and come hit it again. |
| 2011-04-22 2:57 PM in reply to: #3460732 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread carlwithac - 2011-04-22 11:38 AM greyguy - 2011-04-22 8:54 AM RJohnson1979 - 2011-04-21 7:06 PM When everyone is in the water and you hear the National Anthem and see the crowd.....that is just the coolest thing. The energy is unbelievable! I had a total "I cannot believe I am actually doing this!" moment last year and was just so thankful that I made it through the triaining healthy and able to start the race with my family there to watch. Biggest thing for first time, I think, is attitude. I went through the entire day (well most of it anyway) smiling, laughing and thanking volunteers. Hence my scorching 14 1/2 hour finish....but what the heck it was awesome. Next time I'll worry more about speed.....I think when I am 80 and sitting in a rocking chair I will still vividly recall aspects of that day. Enjoy every minute of it! gatjr33 - 2011-04-21 1:10 PM - I have done this race a couple of times, and I still get a tear in my eye when I start to think about (you fill in the blank). The transition area is almost magical first thing in the morning. You have 2,500 people walking in like zombies all waiting for what lies ahead. The start of the race is very, very emotional for me, as is, of course the end. It is a great day no matter how things turn out. You are in for a treat.
I love this! Thanks for posting. Gets me super pumped to read stuff like that! I'm hoping to meet some pretty cool people out on the race course. My marathon disaster in the fall was a very humbling experience to say the least. My goal is to go 12hrs but I would honestly be just as happy if I ended up walking the entire marathon and having a great time. I just want to arrive at the start injury free and perhaps properly trained for once.
12 hours or less is my goal too. Still working out splits and race strategy, but there's plenty of time for that still. |
| 2011-04-22 3:17 PM in reply to: #3098185 |
New user 59 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread So who will be stuck on the trainer tomorrow for their long ride?? 100% chance of rain for NYC so that means I'll be spending three and a half hours on the trainer with Coach Troy and his Lake Placid DVD! eek! I am going to check how hard it is raining 'cause if it's not a complete downpour I may head out to Central park for the ride, or at least part of it. Happy Weekend Training everyone! |
| 2011-04-22 3:24 PM in reply to: #3461348 |
Veteran 193 Havertown, PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I'll be spending three and a half hours on the trainer with Coach Troy and his Lake Placid DVD! i have the exact same unfortunate plan! The DVD is still in the wrapper, though. I'm scared. |
| 2011-04-22 3:49 PM in reply to: #3098185 |
| Veteran 319 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Enjoy Coach Troy! I did the LP video on the trainer about a month or so ago and enjoyed learning more about the course. They're calling for rain and maybe storms in DC tomorrow but a high of 73. If it isn't storming I plan on riding outside... I told myself I'd try to ride in all weather to be prepared for anything at LP and I'm thinking rain and low 70s is definitely a weather possiblity on race day ! Ryan |
| 2011-04-22 4:37 PM in reply to: #3098185 |
| Veteran 867 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I am not gonna get my whole ride in due to having to go hunt Easter Eggs. I thought about just waking up really early doing an hour or two on the trainer than head out when it is light enough to get the 4:15 min. in. |
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