Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 50)

Same issue here (also following the competitive plan).  Wavered all week but decided to do the full workout as prescribed. I have cut back on the swims a bit though...needed a break from the long swims and have mixed in some shorter but faster workouts.

FYI - all WTC events you have to wear the bib number on your back for the bike.

Man, you guys all have pretty long runs this week.  My last long run was two weekends ago at 18 miles.  Had a long day last week with 3000 swim 93 bike and 5 m run (with small breaks in between).  Nothing left really for me except 1 hour runs and shorter, which includes warm-up.  Only hitting about 6 miles on those runs.  two hours on the bike, tomorrow, which is about 35-40 miles for me in zones 1&2.

Good thing....I don't know if I had many more "hard" days left in me.  Ready to shed some fatigue.

two weeks from today we WILL BE RACNG!!!!  WHOOP WHOOP

I'm ready to get this party started.

What do I tell couch potatoes...nothing.  I don't really talk about my tri life much at work anymore because no one understands it, which is actually really hard this time of years because I am coming out of my skin excited and no one really wants to hear it. 

x2!

Haha I know the feeling. My SO is supportive but her longest run is 4 miles, her longest swim is a mile. I have to talk about the IM with my marathoner friends and 1 friend who runs ultras. Even they shake their heads at me and think I'm crazy. HA. 

2 More weeks! Got my last long run in today, 12 miles and about to head to the pool for an hour or so.  Tomorrow is a full rest day, I've been going 13 days straight. Visiting the cider mill for some delicious doughnuts and cider. 

I think its funny people who do ultras can't comprehend doing an IM.  Personally you will not see me running a marathon unless I swim 2.4 and bike 112 first.  I'm so not a runner and have zero desire to do a stand alone mary.  IM is a lot mental game and stubborn and I got a lot of stubborn in me

Today I did 2:11 bike and 5 miles run. Tomorrow, I plan on doing a 2hr bike with 11 mile run.  But I am feeling pretty beat up so I might cut things short.  I did a hard bike and run last Wednesday that really set me back.  I felt great going into it and during but the next day not so much.  I would be careful doing any long stuff this week-end.....2 week taper would start tomorrow since the race is on a Saturday.

Two weeks from today, about this time, rather than just finishing my work out I should be just out on the run.  Two weeks from TODAY !

Today was 3:40 (56 miles) on the bike, 15 min run, and supposed to be 5000 yards in the pool. I made 2300 before they closed.

Tomorrow only 25 min run.  I'm pretty toasted and really ready for some rest.  It has just hit me in the last couple of days.  This week is pretty light and I think I'm going to honor it.  my body needs some recovery time.

Sue said, BT practice swim meet up at 8:00 on the boardwalk behind Boardwalk hotel.  I'll be there Wednesday thru Friday. (Saturday too actually, but should be mostly thought the swim by then.   )

Today was my last brick of 50ride/10run - a bit surreal after a whole year we are down to 2 weeks

Love this fall weather in NC - so perfect and gave me a chance to try out my arm warmers - loved em.

I'm lucky to have a spouse who totally gets it.  He did IMLP in July and now its nice to swap the support role.

Has anyone ever stayed at Gulfcrest?  its on the run course and it looks to be only a mile or so from boardwalk.  I'm hoping its convenient for family.

Also spouse is thinking of taking boys to see me one time out on bike - any recommendations on where is a good spot.  I think he'll have to move car day before to be able to drive away from run course.

Just not feeling it.  I shortened by bike by 45mins and my 11 mile run was tough.  I have some twinges here and there.  I am really looking forward to the taper.  I think I might blast my fatigue and replenish my body by swimming the next two days and 3rd day a short run/bike(about 20mins on the run and 45mins on the bike) all easy.

I have caught a bug or something. I spent the half night on the potty doing the big D. My entire body hurts. This is not good less than two weeks before the big race. Spending the day in bed.

Tiana

You are not alone.  Did a 3 hr bike yesterday and was supposed to do 2 hr bike and 1:15 run today.  Just didn't feel the bike so I went out for a 2 hr run.  Great run!  Weather broke last night so it was in the 60's early this morning.  Loved it.  It will still get into the 80's  today but the humidity has dropped. 

I am ready to do this.  I had a 64 mile bike and 6 mile run yesterday that turned out great.  Followed that up with a 15 mile run this AM and just climed out of the lake after approximatly 30 minute wetsuit swim.  Feeling good now time to taper, keep my head on straight and do this.

I will be at the swim Friday AM, looking forward to meeting some of yall for the swim event.  If you aren't planning on swimming come out and meet us. 

I am ready to do this.  I had a 64 mile bike and 6 mile run yesterday that turned out great.  Followed that up with a 15 mile run this AM and just climed out of the lake after approximatly 30 minute wetsuit swim.  Feeling good now time to taper, keep my head on straight and do this.

I will be at the swim Friday AM, looking forward to meeting some of yall for the swim event.  If you aren't planning on swimming come out and meet us. 

I have a 10 mile run this week and a 4300 swim and 3 hr ride next weekend and then all rest.   I am ready for some rest.  Safe training to all.