Ironman Florida : Official Thread

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#458!!!!!!!! -(4-5) + 8 = 9.....looks like I'm going to Kona!!!!!

Really, my goals are constantly in flux. I Injured my back and now I have a cold. I don't know what kind of condition I'll be in on race day so we'll see.

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Unhealthy goal: 16:59

hope you foot is OK.

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kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 8:52 AM

I am so upset. Have no idea what happened but I cannot put any weight on my right foot. So swollen, can't wear bike shoes and on crutches. Off to podiatrist in an hour and hopefully x-rays. I really, truly have no idea how this happened! IT started hurting a little Mon. night and by last night it was so painful I couldn't even sleep. Ice, advil, elevation, all that stuff did nothing. I wanna cry.

Good luck at doc!

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OMG NOOOOOOO!! Good thing to take care of it now. Hang in there and keep us updated. I am so paranoid of this stuff happening. I even started taking Tamiflu prophlactically last week because some people at work had H1N1.

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Is IRONMAN Florida site down?

http://www.ironmanflorida.com/

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mattajw - 2009-10-28 10:25 AM Is IRONMAN Florida site down? http://www.ironmanflorida.com/

Yep.

Bib number pandemonium.

Edited by steveseer 2009-10-28 9:56 AM

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mattajw - 2009-10-28 9:25 AM Is IRONMAN Florida site down? http://www.ironmanflorida.com/

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It's back up just in case anyone was wondering

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Sorry to hear about your foot..hopefully it may be nothing and some rest will help...My entire town is sick...swineflu everywhere and normal flu. they closed the school system down in the town next door and half my soccer team has the flu along with my neighbors on both sides of me...Get me out of hear..drinking emergenc like crazy and washing my hands like a nut..don't care if i get sick on nov 8th, just not before

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Two of my kids now have the H1N1 FLU. I can't afford to get sick now!

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DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

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kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 12:40 PM

DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

I am so sorry. I cant imagine what you are feeling.

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Damn so sorry to hear that =(

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WOW! I am very sorry to read that! I hope it heals quickly and try to stay positive ~ as there has to be some reason this has turned out this way. There has to be a positive in this somewhere. We will all race a lil' for ya ~ best of luck ~ heal up and if you can, find your next race. Keeping you in our thoughts.

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kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 11:40 AM

DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

NO, NO NO!!! THAT SUCKS!

I am so so sorry. I am so tempted to go lock myself in a room until race day. Everybody's stories of illness and injury are scaring the crap out of me.

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Sorry, can't let our thread drop to fourth when we are only 9 Days 17 Hours and 59 Minutes from the cannnon!

bump

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brobinson - 2009-10-28 12:43 PM

kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 12:40 PM

DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

so sorry to hear that. you must be so disappointed. hope you heal quickly

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Socks - 2009-10-28 4:52 AM

mountainpics - 2009-10-28 12:14 AM Never doen an Ironman before....1. I assume they do not FILL your bottles, but, rather, give you full bottles at the aid stations...is that correct? 2. Are the bottles "regular" size or oversized with the extra area above the WB cage? 3. Are the aid stations generally crowded? i.e. do you have to get off the bike and wait for a bottle, or do they do handoffs as you ride by?

No they do not fill your bottles but give you full ones

regular sized bottles of water or gatorade like you would buy ina convience store

Aide stations are every 12 miles....typically not crowded. You don't have to get off.....figure out what you want (ie water) and who has that item. Point to a volunteer slow down for the hand off and grab what you want.

thanks for the info! When you say "like you would buy in a convenience store" I assume that these bottles will fit in an average water bottle cage, right? (always used actual water bottles while riding)

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kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 12:40 PM

DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

Kristin, I am so sorry. I know it must be very hard right now, and nothing I can say will make it any better. But, hang in there & take good care of yourself. There will be many races in your future.

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kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 12:40 PM

DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

You will be back another day to do an Ironman!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 11:40 AM

DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

So bummed for you. Well, hopefully you can piggyback the great physical fitness level you've probably achieved into an Ironman very soon. That said, I know it must be hard. Do your best to stay positive and surround yourself with friends on race day.

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mountainpics - 2009-10-28 2:19 PM

Socks - 2009-10-28 4:52 AM

mountainpics - 2009-10-28 12:14 AM Never doen an Ironman before....1. I assume they do not FILL your bottles, but, rather, give you full bottles at the aid stations...is that correct? 2. Are the bottles "regular" size or oversized with the extra area above the WB cage? 3. Are the aid stations generally crowded? i.e. do you have to get off the bike and wait for a bottle, or do they do handoffs as you ride by?

No they do not fill your bottles but give you full ones

regular sized bottles of water or gatorade like you would buy ina convience store

Aide stations are every 12 miles....typically not crowded. You don't have to get off.....figure out what you want (ie water) and who has that item. Point to a volunteer slow down for the hand off and grab what you want.

thanks for the info! When you say "like you would buy in a convenience store" I assume that these bottles will fit in an average water bottle cage, right? (always used actual water bottles while riding)

yes they will fit in your cage

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kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 12:40 PM

DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

I'm so sorry that just sucks beyond words.

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kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 12:40 PM DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

Get well and follow the doctor's orders. We will follow your order and stay healthy and focused!

Thanks for providing us with words of encourgement. You are a true athlete.

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#1239

I have no idea what to do with that.

Other than wear it proudly and go kick some Ironman [buns].

Edited by dobovedo 2009-10-28 3:00 PM

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Socks - 2009-10-28 2:17 PM

kristinc0916 - 2009-10-28 12:40 PM

DNS. Stress fracture in my right foot. No weight for 4-6 weeks. Dr. was being "nice" to give me a removable knee to foot boot instead of regular cast so I can shower. No words to say right now. Everyone stay healthy and focused!!! You're almost there

I'm so sorry that just sucks beyond words.

x2. I am so, so sorry.

Fwiw, I am assuming the doctor is 100% positive on the diagnosis, but if there is any question at all you might want to check with the other Kristin (she posts in IM training under the name Lazy Marathoner) as she had this exact issue before IMWI and almost had a DNS, but ended up able to race. You might want to PM her.

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irondreams - 2009-10-28 4:19 PM

Fwiw, I am assuming the doctor is 100% positive on the diagnosis, but if there is any question at all you might want to check with the other Kristin (she posts in IM training under the name Lazy Marathoner) as she had this exact issue before IMWI and almost had a DNS, but ended up able to race. You might want to PM her.

That's the spirit. 10 days isn't anywhere close to 4-6 weeks, but a lot can change. Athletes heal faster than regular mortals. Don't rule anything out unless and until you are absolutely sure there are no options. Wishing the best.

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