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2009-03-18 5:35 PM
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mammatri's - 2009-03-18 10:39 AM

I feel like I've trained enough to survive. That's really all I'm after this time. Well, that and not having to get an IV in the back of an ambulance during or after the race. Anybody have that feeling of dread/eager anticipation at the same time? I'm there.
not the dread feeling for me...just eager to race with a 2 or 3 thousand people. Its a great feeling being out there with everyone!!


2009-03-19 10:19 AM
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Wish me luck......was out on a run this past week and all of a sudden I have TERRIBLE knee pain.  I have a Dr. appt in the morning....hopefully it is nothing some drugs can't take care of...but to be this far along and have something like this come up is making me so pissed I can't stand it.

 Send positive thoughts this way please!!!!!

 

Thanks!

2009-03-19 12:47 PM
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fitness-fan - 2009-03-19 11:19 AM

Wish me luck......was out on a run this past week and all of a sudden I have TERRIBLE knee pain.  I have a Dr. appt in the morning....hopefully it is nothing some drugs can't take care of...but to be this far along and have something like this come up is making me so pissed I can't stand it.

 Send positive thoughts this way please!!!!!

 

Thanks!

here you go., positive thought headed your way right.....now!
2009-03-19 2:06 PM
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fitness-fan - 2009-03-19 8:19 AM

Wish me luck......was out on a run this past week and all of a sudden I have TERRIBLE knee pain.  I have a Dr. appt in the morning....hopefully it is nothing some drugs can't take care of...but to be this far along and have something like this come up is making me so pissed I can't stand it.

 Send positive thoughts this way please!!!!!

 

Thanks!

 

Positive thoughts sent!!!

I did my first OWS since November today.  I have some armpit chaffing from the sleeveless wetsuit, should made for a painful ride today.  Sweat and chaffing do not mix!

I'm confident in my swim and bike, but have not done more than 6-7 mile "long" runs.

2009-03-19 5:35 PM
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AbbieR - 2009-03-19 1:06 PM
fitness-fan - 2009-03-19 8:19 AM

Wish me luck......was out on a run this past week and all of a sudden I have TERRIBLE knee pain.  I have a Dr. appt in the morning....hopefully it is nothing some drugs can't take care of...but to be this far along and have something like this come up is making me so pissed I can't stand it.

 Send positive thoughts this way please!!!!!

 

Thanks!

 

Positive thoughts sent!!!

I did my first OWS since November today.  I have some armpit chaffing from the sleeveless wetsuit, should made for a painful ride today.  Sweat and chaffing do not mix!

I'm confident in my swim and bike, but have not done more than 6-7 mile "long" runs.

 

Just get "behind" some pace booty.  You should be fine. 

2009-03-19 6:15 PM
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sbreaux - 2009-03-19 3:35 PM
AbbieR - 2009-03-19 1:06 PM
fitness-fan - 2009-03-19 8:19 AM

Wish me luck......was out on a run this past week and all of a sudden I have TERRIBLE knee pain.  I have a Dr. appt in the morning....hopefully it is nothing some drugs can't take care of...but to be this far along and have something like this come up is making me so pissed I can't stand it.

 Send positive thoughts this way please!!!!!

 

Thanks!

 

Positive thoughts sent!!!

I did my first OWS since November today.  I have some armpit chaffing from the sleeveless wetsuit, should made for a painful ride today.  Sweat and chaffing do not mix!

I'm confident in my swim and bike, but have not done more than 6-7 mile "long" runs.

 

Just get "behind" some pace booty.  You should be fine. 

I'm a big fan of pace booty, you should read my IMKY RR!



2009-03-19 7:38 PM
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My wife asked me a good question tonight....Where are the best places to see the race. With the transition area a good distance from the finish line. Does anyone have suggestions for the best place to see the race as well as logistics getting back and forth. It looks like there is a parking map - but my guess is that parking is going to be a major issue on race day. Thanks
2009-03-20 6:23 AM
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If you look on the course map for the run, there are areas marked as best places for spectators. I didn't see any markings for the swim or bike, though.
2009-03-20 8:21 AM
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I heard back from the RD and he said that there are no good places on the bike course since it is closed to all traffic. Thanks for the info on the run course.
2009-03-20 11:16 AM
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So last night in our basketball game I was scrambling for a loose ball and jammed my index finger when some dude tried to run through me. Looked at it and the top two knuckles were basically above the other knuckle like my finger had been stacked. So gross. I couldnt pop it out and my first thought was 'great, its broken, new orleans is gonna hurt.' so after cussing out the ref i went to the ER where tehy xrayed it. Found out it was a major dislocation and the bone is chipped. Doc pulled it back out and put it in a sling thing. That felt good.

Anyway not a break and I should be 100 percent with no pain for the race. Whew.
2009-03-20 6:47 PM
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AbbieR - 2009-03-19 5:15 PM
sbreaux - 2009-03-19 3:35 PM
AbbieR - 2009-03-19 1:06 PM
fitness-fan - 2009-03-19 8:19 AM

Wish me luck......was out on a run this past week and all of a sudden I have TERRIBLE knee pain.  I have a Dr. appt in the morning....hopefully it is nothing some drugs can't take care of...but to be this far along and have something like this come up is making me so pissed I can't stand it.

 Send positive thoughts this way please!!!!!

 

Thanks!

 

Positive thoughts sent!!!

I did my first OWS since November today.  I have some armpit chaffing from the sleeveless wetsuit, should made for a painful ride today.  Sweat and chaffing do not mix!

I'm confident in my swim and bike, but have not done more than 6-7 mile "long" runs.

 

Just get "behind" some pace booty.  You should be fine. 

I'm a big fan of pace booty, you should read my IMKY RR!

 Awesome race report.  Where else could you find one with finger in butts and 8-balls. 

 

2009-03-22 3:02 PM
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2 weeks!!!
2009-03-22 7:37 PM
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I can see myself wanting to eat everything in the house with all the free time the next couple of weeks.
2009-03-23 8:28 AM
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I know what you mean. I'm kind of worried about how much to eat or not eat right about now. I'm actually taking 2 days off this week, too. Sort of weird, taking 2 days off in a week without being injured or having some kind of major time conflict causing me to have to miss workouts.

Last long run was yesterday. I hope I'm ready. Guess I'll know soon enough.

2009-03-23 11:07 AM
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Did a 50 mile bike yesterday on a hilly course. Im good to go. Gonna run 9 tonight, more if I feel good, just to get in some miles and then it's taper time!!!

Im starting to get excited!
2009-03-23 1:26 PM
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Just got an email from a friend in NO with a little info.  Nothing earth shattering, but here it is:

 

 

Alright some more tri news. only 2 weeks to go are you ready??
I went swimming in the lake on Saturady. It was pretty choppy I hope it's calmer
on race day. The water is pretty brown, you can not see farther than your arm
stretched out in front of you. Other than being covered in brown stuff when I
got out it was fine.
I think they are suppose to carpet the steps into the lake I hope so b/c they
are slimy and covered with barnacles etc.

I drove the bike course after. It's alright there is the one draw bridge you go
over twice, and then an overpass that crosses 1-10 also. other than that it's
flat. The scenery is minimum. there is nothing good to look at the whole time.
that's goingt o suck, at least we change direction enough so if it's windy it
won't be for a long time in one direction.

 



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Ew. Brown stuff?

Im gonna keep a jug of water in T1 and rinse before heading out on the bike.
2009-03-23 4:44 PM
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sesh - 2009-03-23 12:26 PM

Just got an email from a friend in NO with a little info.  Nothing earth shattering, but here it is:

 

 

Alright some more tri news. only 2 weeks to go are you ready??
I went swimming in the lake on Saturady. It was pretty choppy I hope it's calmer
on race day. The water is pretty brown, you can not see farther than your arm
stretched out in front of you. Other than being covered in brown stuff when I
got out it was fine.
I think they are suppose to carpet the steps into the lake I hope so b/c they
are slimy and covered with barnacles etc.

I drove the bike course after. It's alright there is the one draw bridge you go
over twice, and then an overpass that crosses 1-10 also. other than that it's
flat. The scenery is minimum. there is nothing good to look at the whole time.
that's goingt o suck, at least we change direction enough so if it's windy it
won't be for a long time in one direction.

 

 

I guess that means I'll have to shower before I hit Bourbon on Sunday evening. 

2009-03-23 4:57 PM
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I did a sprint there in 2005 and that's exactly how it was. I didn't consider the possibility that it would be any other way. The sprint was in July, so it was nice & hot. The brown stuff kind of dripped off with the sweat, so we had brown streaks all down our faces, arms & legs when we were done.
2009-03-23 7:09 PM
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sesh - 2009-03-23 2:26 PM

Just got an email from a friend in NO with a little info.  Nothing earth shattering, but here it is:

 

 

Alright some more tri news. only 2 weeks to go are you ready??
I went swimming in the lake on Saturady. It was pretty choppy I hope it's calmer
on race day. The water is pretty brown, you can not see farther than your arm
stretched out in front of you. Other than being covered in brown stuff when I
got out it was fine.
I think they are suppose to carpet the steps into the lake I hope so b/c they
are slimy and covered with barnacles etc.

I drove the bike course after. It's alright there is the one draw bridge you go
over twice, and then an overpass that crosses 1-10 also. other than that it's
flat. The scenery is minimum. there is nothing good to look at the whole time.
that's goingt o suck, at least we change direction enough so if it's windy it
won't be for a long time in one direction.

 

Yum. Sounds like the Hudson River in NYC so I should feel right at home. A word of advice, especially for the ladies. Wipe your face really good when you finish the swim. The baby fine hairs trap the silt and whatever else is in the water and give you a brown goatee, which is not attractive in photos.

Does anyone know the water temp?

2009-03-23 7:12 PM
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I started taper today! Woo hoo! I'm looking forward to the lower volume. I'm still on 6 days a week and largely the same amount of time aside from my long brick/run, but the intensity is lower. After my longest brick (60/5) and run (14) this weekend, I feel ready. Can't wait!

2009-03-23 9:20 PM
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latest water temp - 67.6

http://www.saveourlake.org/water_quality.asp

I did the triamerica on the north shore last may - the water was dense and full of sea weed. When you got out of the water you had sashes like Mrs America.

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When I did TriAmerica last May the water was full of sea weed. So I would expect the same in April. It was very thick on the northshore, hope it is not so thick on the southside. Still pumped to get it started. And I am also hoping not to over eat during the taper.
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Any plans on tap for a BT gathering???
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AbbieR - 2009-03-25 1:12 AM Any plans on tap for a BT gathering???

Craps tables at Harrah's?  My only hope to afford a meal at Antoine's is to win the money

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