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 2011-10-25 8:58 AM in reply to: #3736953 |
Pro  4672     Nutmeg State |  Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official ThreadKathyG - 2011-10-25 8:28 AM I agree nothing new on race day. Blog by Jessie was quite interesting as oatmeal is a big pre race meal I read about over and over in Race Reports...thanks for sharing that Kelly. What is everyone doing today? I have 4 hour bike, need to make progress with packing, changing tires, finalize bike accessories checking things out in ride today. Officialy QT2 pre-race meal (for everyone) is unsweetened applesauce mixed with whey protein powder and a banana. I get to eat almost 4 cups of it before IMFL. |
| 2011-10-25 9:08 AM in reply to: #3200126 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread New.... If you'd like to exchange phone numbers with other BTers PM with the following... we will only give information to those who submit it. Jennifer has offered to do this....(PM her at jrj0924)..thanks as my computer needs to be sent in for service. Name |
| 2011-10-25 10:19 AM in reply to: #3200126 |
Master 1436 Wilmington | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread |
| 2011-10-25 10:31 AM in reply to: #3737271 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Livestrong191 - 2011-10-25 11:19 AM So KathyG what Ironman tattoo you getting after the race since this is a special one    |
| 2011-10-25 11:26 AM in reply to: #3200126 |
Expert 977 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread My wife and I will be at the banquet. It is my first time so I have to go When I opened up BT this morning the leading picture was of Daniel, Kathy and Aquagirl. Sweet! I am still stuck on what to wear during the bike. I know what my kit will be but unsure of any extra clothes. I hate cold and I figure it won't be much more than 50 - 55 when we start off right? Back in my marathon days I'd go to the thrift store and buy some stuff so I could toss along the course. Might have to do that. I'd rather have extra clothes on that I can toss versus freezing on the bike. enjoy Duane |
| 2011-10-25 12:09 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Expert 977 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Not that great of a picture but here I am with my tri kit on. Sure wish I had one of your bikes but this one got me through all the long rides so she deserves to finish an Ironman!
Edited by Duanerice 2011-10-25 12:12 PM |
| 2011-10-25 12:52 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Extreme Veteran 400 Douglasville | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Happy Tuesday. Today I just had a power hour on the bike trainer...felt soooo good...rocked out to my IPOD. My coach is telling me to stay away from all the pre-race stuff. He said I get 30 minutes at the expo aside from my bag drop offs etc. I would like to join up to swim if you guys swim as a group? My very serious Ironman goal is to know, without a doubt, that I took the bike waaay too easy by mile 15 of the run. If that bike takes me less than 6:30 I failed. If its very windy and I get off the bike in less than 7 I will be mad at myself. If I am still running at mile 20 and feel ok I will be so very proud of myself for sticking to my goal: to finish. JUST to finish. OK so the hurricane is freaking me out...I know it wont hit florida but I am thinking it could create seriously yucky waves and wind for us on race day. What is mild everywhere else, to me, on raceday could be really tough. 3-5 foot swells and a 15-20 MPH wind on the bike and I will be really in for a tough day. I am already mentally visualizing it. Telling myself that IS how it will be and to know I am ready. Food on the bike: I am sticking to what I practiced. Its not perfect science but routine. Same for the run. practiced over and over again. I wouldnt dare change or add anything new after my nutrition blow up in Augusta. Boy did I learn from that! Last subject but a new one: does anyone else secretly think about what they will do when they cross the finish line? I know some people are really superstitious but my coach corrects me every time I say "if" I finish. so I am allowing myself to visualize it. does anyone else have a finish line plan? lol |
| 2011-10-25 1:00 PM in reply to: #3737580 |
Expert 769 Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread afrutoz - 2011-10-25 12:52 PM Last subject but a new one: does anyone else secretly think about what they will do when they cross the finish line? I know some people are really superstitious but my coach corrects me every time I say "if" I finish. so I am allowing myself to visualize it. does anyone else have a finish line plan? lol I have visualized it for a year now. I know there are a lot of factors beyond my control, but I like to put positive images in my mind. One of those images is me crossing the finish line and hearing, "John Turner, you ARE an IRONMAN". I have no idea how I will react, but I have faced that same situation hundreds of times in my mind. |
| 2011-10-25 1:48 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Veteran 109 Guyton, Ga | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Yep going to the dinner, hope to see everyone there. I will send my info..This is my first ironman and will be coming alone. Did a 4hr ride in 50 degree weather and windy conditions today, did great compared to my prior rides. Wore winter compression tights , long sleeve shirt, and regular bike shorts and jersey. Stayed comfy the whole ride. Changed saddle saturday and was worried about the change...But it worked, old seat: stop every hour and sore, in aero 50%, New seat: no stops, no soreness, in aero 85%..ahhhh! Hope everyone's as pumped as I am..take care...see yall in a few days. IMFL here I come!!! |
| 2011-10-25 2:06 PM in reply to: #3736893 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread kaburns1214 - 2011-10-25 6:00 AM sk2a2005 - 2011-10-24 8:23 PM runNBD - 2011-10-24 7:51 PM I have been living on uncrustables this entire summer for all my rides. Keep them frozen and by the time eat them they are defrosted and great!Livestrong191 - 2011-10-24 5:16 PM Learnt some lessons this weekend about soild food in take on the bike and not a big fan so I might do these minis PB&J should be easy 120 cals per little sandwitch
I've been using the Power Bar - Pure and Simple Energy Bars (Roasted Peanut Butter). Easy to carry, easy to chew up. Tried a few other bars and these work best for me, some bars I felt like I was choking trying to drink it down was taking to much effort. May toss a PBJ in the SN bag. If you haven't used them (repeatedly) in training and haven't run off of long bikes while using them I would be really cautious about using them on race day. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on wheat sandwich minis (or whatever that package is) have both fat and fiber -- both of which can cause serious GI issues especially on the run. In addition if you overcook, which there is definitely a propensity to do, especially at Florida, you're shut down your GI system. That's bad enough as it is, but its even worse if you have fat and fiber sitting in your stomach. Putting aside the fact that you haven't used these in training, here's an interesting article about the perils of using fat and fiber generally (and peanutbutter and oatmeal in particular) as race day foods: http://kropelnicki.com/?p=146
Or you can do everything absolutely IDENTICAL to how you trained and still end up in every porta potty on race day...as I can attest to having done that TWICE. So, it's really all a crap shoot... |
| 2011-10-25 2:12 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread So people dont' have to trudge thru all the pages, I believe we agreed on a swim meet up thursday morning 7:30ish on the boardwalk behind boardwalk beach hotel. We can discuss some lunch plans then. I will wear my BLUE BT IMFL shirt from 2008. It has the BT logo on the front and IMFL stuff on the back. I will have a blue under armour hoodie on if its cold |
| 2011-10-25 2:14 PM in reply to: #3737685 |
Member 7 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread "Or you can do everything absolutely IDENTICAL to how you trained and still end up in every porta potty on race day...as I can attest to having done that TWICE. So, it's really all a crap shoot..." Tee hee!!! You said crap shoot. Edited by ruffnro 2011-10-25 2:15 PM |
| 2011-10-25 2:15 PM in reply to: #3737685 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread jldicarlo - 2011-10-25 3:06 PM kaburns1214 - 2011-10-25 6:00 AM sk2a2005 - 2011-10-24 8:23 PM runNBD - 2011-10-24 7:51 PM I have been living on uncrustables this entire summer for all my rides. Keep them frozen and by the time eat them they are defrosted and great!Livestrong191 - 2011-10-24 5:16 PM Learnt some lessons this weekend about soild food in take on the bike and not a big fan so I might do these minis PB&J should be easy 120 cals per little sandwitch
I've been using the Power Bar - Pure and Simple Energy Bars (Roasted Peanut Butter). Easy to carry, easy to chew up. Tried a few other bars and these work best for me, some bars I felt like I was choking trying to drink it down was taking to much effort. May toss a PBJ in the SN bag. If you haven't used them (repeatedly) in training and haven't run off of long bikes while using them I would be really cautious about using them on race day. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on wheat sandwich minis (or whatever that package is) have both fat and fiber -- both of which can cause serious GI issues especially on the run. In addition if you overcook, which there is definitely a propensity to do, especially at Florida, you're shut down your GI system. That's bad enough as it is, but its even worse if you have fat and fiber sitting in your stomach. Putting aside the fact that you haven't used these in training, here's an interesting article about the perils of using fat and fiber generally (and peanutbutter and oatmeal in particular) as race day foods: http://kropelnicki.com/?p=146
Or you can do everything absolutely IDENTICAL to how you trained and still end up in every porta potty on race day...as I can attest to having done that TWICE. So, it's really all a crap shoot... I gotta disagree with you on that. If you execute properly (e.g. keep your HR and intesnity low enough to allow for digestion) you're not going to have GI problems. You're correct if you do everything the same as in training but blow out the swim and bike you're going to have GI issues, but that's an over pacing problem, not a nutrition problem. |
| 2011-10-25 2:41 PM in reply to: #3737691 |
Extreme Veteran 744 Ontario | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Socks - 2011-10-25 2:12 PM I will wear my BLUE BT IMFL shirt from 2008. It has the BT logo on the front and IMFL stuff on the back. I have one of those tucked away in my closet somewhere. |
| 2011-10-25 3:27 PM in reply to: #3737697 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread kaburns1214 - 2011-10-25 2:15 PM jldicarlo - 2011-10-25 3:06 PM kaburns1214 - 2011-10-25 6:00 AM sk2a2005 - 2011-10-24 8:23 PM runNBD - 2011-10-24 7:51 PM I have been living on uncrustables this entire summer for all my rides. Keep them frozen and by the time eat them they are defrosted and great!Livestrong191 - 2011-10-24 5:16 PM Learnt some lessons this weekend about soild food in take on the bike and not a big fan so I might do these minis PB&J should be easy 120 cals per little sandwitch
I've been using the Power Bar - Pure and Simple Energy Bars (Roasted Peanut Butter). Easy to carry, easy to chew up. Tried a few other bars and these work best for me, some bars I felt like I was choking trying to drink it down was taking to much effort. May toss a PBJ in the SN bag. If you haven't used them (repeatedly) in training and haven't run off of long bikes while using them I would be really cautious about using them on race day. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on wheat sandwich minis (or whatever that package is) have both fat and fiber -- both of which can cause serious GI issues especially on the run. In addition if you overcook, which there is definitely a propensity to do, especially at Florida, you're shut down your GI system. That's bad enough as it is, but its even worse if you have fat and fiber sitting in your stomach. Putting aside the fact that you haven't used these in training, here's an interesting article about the perils of using fat and fiber generally (and peanutbutter and oatmeal in particular) as race day foods: http://kropelnicki.com/?p=146
Or you can do everything absolutely IDENTICAL to how you trained and still end up in every porta potty on race day...as I can attest to having done that TWICE. So, it's really all a crap shoot... I gotta disagree with you on that. If you execute properly (e.g. keep your HR and intesnity low enough to allow for digestion) you're not going to have GI problems. You're correct if you do everything the same as in training but blow out the swim and bike you're going to have GI issues, but that's an over pacing problem, not a nutrition problem. Well, I can honestly tell you I didn't overpace my swim or bike in either of my Ironmans and I still was hitting every porta potty on the run course. It happens. |
| 2011-10-25 3:40 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Expert 769 Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I know we are still a few days away from IMFL 2011, but I did want to take time to thank everyone for posting all the great advice in this thread. A special thanks goes to Kathy and Socks for all their insight. Many of us, including myself, are first-timers with this race and this distance. I can tell you that I have tried to absorb every bit of information that everyone has posted and I feel much better prepared due to all the great information I have received from all of you. |
| 2011-10-25 4:04 PM in reply to: #3737418 |
Veteran 220 Plant City, Florida Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Duanerice - 2011-10-25 11:26 AM My wife and I will be at the banquet. It is my first time so I have to go When I opened up BT this morning the leading picture was of Daniel, Kathy and Aquagirl. Sweet! I am still stuck on what to wear during the bike. I know what my kit will be but unsure of any extra clothes. I hate cold and I figure it won't be much more than 50 - 55 when we start off right? Back in my marathon days I'd go to the thrift store and buy some stuff so I could toss along the course. Might have to do that. I'd rather have extra clothes on that I can toss versus freezing on the bike. enjoy Duane
Last 2 years I went by the Super Walmart on Front St and picked up some toss away stuff (for less than 10 bucks a piece) - it was so inexpensive I got several for a couple of other races I had planned for later in the year - as it turns out I still have enough for this race as well. |
| 2011-10-25 4:53 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Extreme Veteran 688 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I am getting nervous now. I see most of you are using some kind of solid food on the bike. Am I crazy for just using perpetuem? I used it for my HIM and had no GI issues but a full is a different story. |
| 2011-10-25 4:58 PM in reply to: #3737925 |
Veteran 167 Lafayette | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread MRDAVIDALEXANDER - 2011-10-25 4:53 PM I am getting nervous now. I see most of you are using some kind of solid food on the bike. Am I crazy for just using perpetuem? I used it for my HIM and had no GI issues but a full is a different story. you are not crazy if what you are doing works for you, well you might still be crazy but just not because of this |
| 2011-10-25 4:59 PM in reply to: #3727607 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : BT meet ups BT meet ups: Swims Wed-Friday 11/2-11/4; meet at Boardwalk Beach hotel on back deck on beach side, be ready to swim by 8am, meet up 7:30-7:45 for chatting Thursday 11/3: Lunch couple of options of locations that are within 1.5 miles of race hotel Sunday 11/6: Lunch 12:30 upstairs/ my 50th Birthday BT get together...location TBD Monday 11/7: half day dolphin sighting excursion on pontoon boat, bring drinks & food, will get to go out to to Shell Island...will organize over race weekend....boats can hold probably up to 10 |
| 2011-10-25 5:01 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I had my best long ride in years today!!! 4 hours...my power graph is a beautiful thing. Last couple years my cycling has been a disappointment to me and worse than back in 2007....so nice to be seeing solid gains over last 2 weeks. |
| 2011-10-25 5:11 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Extreme Veteran 688 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Anyone use or know a lot about 2XU Tri suits? I have the comp suit but thinking of getting the endurance suit? Is there much difference? Worth it? |
| 2011-10-25 5:13 PM in reply to: #3200126 |
Extreme Veteran 688 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Welcome dinner ticket? Does this come with registering or where do you purchase the ticket? |
| 2011-10-25 5:17 PM in reply to: #3737925 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread MRDAVIDALEXANDER - 2011-10-25 5:53 PM I am getting nervous now. I see most of you are using some kind of solid food on the bike. Am I crazy for just using perpetuem? I used it for my HIM and had no GI issues but a full is a different story. I use Perpetuem in half my bottles and HEED in half. On some longer races I get to the point that I cannot stand anything but water for a bottle so I also put a bar or three in my pockets. Plan B. |
| 2011-10-25 5:34 PM in reply to: #3737498 |
Member 38 St. Johns | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Duanerice - 2011-10-25 1:09 PM Not that great of a picture but here I am with my tri kit on. Sure wish I had one of your bikes but this one got me through all the long rides so she deserves to finish an Ironman!
Glad to see there are others racing with a road bike. Me too......Gotta do it, as she has been with me from the beginning.....
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