kenj triathletes in training - IM and HIM focused - Closed (Page 49)

Yes Robin, I hope your race went well. 

Mine was a struggle for the run.  But otherwise a great weekend.  Had a nice dinner with Bill Saturday night, and he is a super volunteer, especially after completing his own HIM!  With a small field of 26 IM competitors, Bill was the only remaining volunteer at an aid station on the run course!!  It was nice to always see a friendly face, 8 times!  Those 4 lap courses are a mental challenge!

Great to meet you in person BIll!

Great job getting the swim in even with the delay Dwayne!!  Nice work all around!

I agree with Kathleen on the banquet.  I went to the one in Lake Placid with a BT group and my wife had a friend up and they did their own thing.  Florida I skipped as it wasn't convenient for me to attend the dinner.  I tried to catch the post dinner presentations, but it was standing room only and difficult to hear.

For a first timer, I think it is a very good thing to attend.  If it is just you and your wife, maybe bring her along, but if the rest of the family has a better option they should take it.

How's your training going Kathleen?

Surprisingly I feel like I did an IM yesterday!    Actually other than the usually chaffing and sore legs, I think I will be back at it in a few days.  A long walk isn't nearly as taxing as a long walk!

I am still trying to figure out the nutritional issue but I am leaning away from it being the race plan as I am still dealing with a sour stomach and lack of appetite.  I am wondering if the banana half I ate had spent too much time in the sun?

How is everyone else doing today?

I enjoyed the blog Becky and I wouldn't block your posts!

I am looking forward to hearing how your race went and if you post your tracker info I will check in on you when I can!

Morning folks!

I have the option of an easy ride today or another rest day.  I am pretty sure I couldn't lift my leg onto the bike, so rest day it will be.  Tomorrow an easy swim so that is probably a better way to ease back into the training. 

We have a lot of big races coming up in the next few weeks!  Looking forward to that!

Originally posted by Kath2163

Originally posted by kenj

Originally posted by Kath2163

Originally posted by trei Did the Madison Open water swim this past Saturday. Lake Monona temperature was 75* at the time - for those doing IMWI. It was comfortable for me in a wet suit, but wouldn't want it to be much warmer (not likely with 3 more weeks to go). I posted this question to IMWI thread too, but for the IM banquet, is it something worthwhile to bring the family to? Will need to look at getting tickets if so. Thanks! Todd

Great info about the water temp. Thanks! I enjoy the IM banquet and think all first timers should go. However, if I had a family and had to pay $30.00 per ticket I probably wouldn't go that route. the food is nothing to right home about. When I did IMAZ, I really enjoyed the banquet. IMFL wasn't so great and I actually felt bad that my friends paid money to be there. I don't know what the IMWI banquet will be like but if you are looking for inspiration and motivation, I would go. Whether or not you bring your family, I guess would depend on their interest in the event.

How's your training going Kathleen?

Hey Ken, My training is going OK overall. Thanks for asking. I had my longest training week two weeks ago with a total of 17.25 hours of training. I think that is the most training that I have ever done in a week. Unlike the last two IMs that I did, I am a bit worried about making the cut offs as this course is certainly more challenging. I don't have any wiggle room during this race like I did in AZ and FL so I can't have any swim issues or bike issues this time I think I am due a decent swim after dealing with hypothermia and sea sickness but you never know. Weather conditions will play a big factor. I am sorry I have been MIA. Along with training, we adopted "Wally" our foster dog and he has been very high maintenance with medical issues. I just run out of time by the end of the day. I am ready to have some down time after WI. It will be the first time in a few years that I don't have to train through the fall. I hope everyone is doing well and I will do my best to keep up with the posts for the rest of the season. Kathleen

Glad to hear Kathleen!  No worries on the checking in, I know the time commitments that IM requires and there are only so many minutes in the day. 

Although it has been a few years since my last IMFL, the following year I did a late season marathon so I know what you are saying about finishing the season earlier.  One of the reasons I am thinking about IMCHOO instead of another trip to Florida in 2014.  But first, I have to decide if I am going to do another full next year or something different.

Keep up the great training, you will do fine in WI!