Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 55)

Had a great 80 mile ride today.  Looking forward to a reduced mileage week and then heading down to PCB the next!  Bike going into the shop for a pre race tune-up and new rubber and tubes, want to get it back for a check ride before dropping it off for TriBike Transport next weekend.

Not sure exactly how close Panama Shores is to race start to decide if going back to room or hanging out at the beach after bike set up.

It is getting close!

Just wanted to say thank you to those who posted their lists. I am making my list ( and checking it a million times.) All suggestions are welcome. I love the suggestion of tums!

On my morning run today, I  put my foot on the side of the sidewalk and almost rolled my ankle. no harm was done, but I scared myself with the possibility of injury. I'm sooo paranoid for injury right now!

Last year it was pancake flat.  2006 not so much.  If its wavy I'll give you a lesson on swimming in waves  

In lieu of taking the time to brush your teeth, I suggest some mints..I love the Newman's Own ginger mints..good for the belly and kind of nice to suck on for a change..peppermint works well too

Tums might work.....last year I ate 1/2 an uncrustable on y way out of the tent to my bike to get the salt taste out and load in  a few simple carbs.  Worked really well for me but I have an iron stomach.  Janelle (runnergirl) uses a starburst chew to get the taste out. 

Think of it like this.  You are going to be in a wet suit (hopefully) and swimming in salt water.  It is going to be 10x easier than swimming in a pool.  I just spent a weekend swimming in Bermuda (no wet suit) and got back in my pool and felt like a lead weight slugging through the water!!  The salt water is a huge bonus.  Yes it tastes a little bad, but hey you wont need as many electrolytes

The waves you wont be able to do much about if by chance we have them, but with it being a rectangular course, if the waves or current is in your face one way it will be pushing you along on the way back!

I am not a swimmer, and it was one of my weakest events, so this year I did a number of big swimming events, to force myself into all types of swimming conditions and experiences.  I have found with all of them that the anticipation or what I made them out to be in my mind were much worse than the reality.

WOOHOO can't wait to go home and check the mail now