Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 50)

Daaang Jillian! Good work!

Inspirational.

Thanks Sam! One more plea: Please do Ironman Louisville! We all want you there! Run like a pirate if you have to!

TriSam....Crawl in your eyelashes if you have to! ....who is going to protect me from the "river monsters" if you are not there???

Alicia

Thank you all for your support. You are thoughtful and funny.

Trust me, my intention is NOT to pull the plug. That is my last resort. Right now I have my eye on the prize. I'm just preparing. I have been adjusting my training plan and emotionally preparing myself for a possible, less-than-stellar event should my Achilles hang in there for me to participate.

Having said that, I have not lost sight of a possible 'golden' day if my health is good, but my current health is leaning more to a less-than-golden arrival at the finish.

Yes...there is still time. Again...thank you. You have made me smile.

Peace.

Another interview is now on my blog. This time we hear from our friend from the Great White North, Nathan Teater (aka NashinAK).

This is the last of my interviews from BTers on file. If you would be willing and would like to be a part of the interview posts on my blog, let me know. I have some other interviews I am considering, but I want to open the option up to BTers.

On another note, my first visit back to the pool this morning, in over a week went fairly well. It was evident that I am not in the same groove I was in before I left, but not too far off either. It's time to get used to the early morning watch alarm again.

Peace.

Just rode the Ironman 70.3 Newfound Lake, NH bike course with byrdnj. Woooooooo what a ride for the legs. Just when you think the hills are over, there are 3 more waiting for you!

Tri Sam--keep at it, buddy.  I can't imagine what you are going through, but I have learned to expect the unexpected while training and racing Ironman distances. 

Your blog and comments on this thread have been inspirational and motivating to us all.  I know you will be there in Louisville.  Your ankle will respond to the treatment, I just know it.

Have a great week.

Your blog and comments on this thread have been inspirational and motivating to us all.

x100

TriSam,

Keep the faith, buddy........we're all pulling for you.

Alan

Thank you. The support is over the top. I'm starting to feel self-conscious now.

...I think I not only need to heal, but I need to improve, and win this bad boy.

Episode 8 of the Road to Ironman Louisville is up on my blog. The link is on the right hand side, once you get there, if you are curious.

Nice day today. Sunny, 60 degrees-ish, little-to-no wind. Looking forward to a nice ride this afternoon/evening.

Peace.

Sam, I couldn't help but to laugh when you said you felt like you were in a granny position on the Guru.

I really like that IM LOU poster in the background.

In my experiences (IMWI & IMFL), the lines at check in are substantially longer on the second day (Friday for LOU).  If possible, I would recommend checking in on Thursday.  Both times I was able to make the first day check in and just walked right on through without any problems (or stress).  In FL last year, my friend checked in on day two, and waited in line for two hours (I think others waited longer).....while I was out getting a practice swim in.

You'll get in either way obviously, and I know its not possible for some to make the trip one day earlier; however, if you can, I would definately recommend it!

Cube,

Are you talking about your own "bike drama" or that you have witnessed it happening to someone else?

Alan

Tri Sam---Is it possible that achilles tendonitis is contageous?  All week long my right achilles has been tight.  Last night, after an 1:15 minute bike ride, it started to hurt. 

I'm kinda freaking out right now.  Luckily I had an ART treatment scheduled for today for my IT band.  The Doctor gave me an ultrasound treatment and worked on my tight calf.  I feel better, but he told me to not run or bike this weekend.  Heading to the pull the next three days.

So Sam, any icing advice that you can share?

thanks in advance.

Nathan