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 2009-08-12 7:43 AM in reply to: #2342466 |
Champion  6962      Atlanta, Ga |  Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official ThreadPegasus1731 - 2009-08-11 6:03 PM Question: I've got a 3 hr ride on Thursday. I really want to do it on the trainer. And to be totally honest I'd really like to do the majority of my rides from now till race day on the trainer. Avoiding the possibility of getting hurt and fitting this in with classes are my main two reasons. Really bad idea or ok? I personally don't think it's a good idea. While the trainer is a great tool, it does not mimic outside riding. If you can get outside, get outside. You will have to work on things like looking around you, dealing with gradient changes, heat, weather, etc when you ride outside. Riding on the trainer for a long ride cuts all of those out. No adjusting for potholes, looking ahead (strengthen your neck), changing gears for the terrain. Unless there is a good reason, ride outside. And not getting hurt is not a good reason (IMHO). You haven't gotten hurt thus far right? |
| 2009-08-12 7:59 AM in reply to: #2343309 |
Master 1485 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread IM Merchandise Question: I typically avoid the IM store and the Expo like the plague. However, I want to buy some IMKY stuff for a few friends this year. Does the IM merchandise (including "finisher" merchandise) typically sellout? Do I need to get to the IM store early? |
| 2009-08-12 8:37 AM in reply to: #1742108 |
Master 2014 Ohio | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I bagged my swim yesterday to work on prepping an apartment to paint. Then I ran an easy 6 miles. My legs hurt and my siatic nerve is bothering me. Isn't this the part where everyone gets sick and hurt? |
| 2009-08-12 8:41 AM in reply to: #2343345 |
Expert 1325 Findlay, OH | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread jonmetz - 2009-08-12 8:59 AM IM Merchandise Question: I typically avoid the IM store and the Expo like the plague. However, I want to buy some IMKY stuff for a few friends this year. Does the IM merchandise (including "finisher" merchandise) typically sellout? Do I need to get to the IM store early? All the "normal" S, M are gone asap. The XS, XL and 2xl are the only ones left. I went on the second day of the expo last year and there was nothing in my size. After the race I went about 2 hrs after for finisher stuff and same thing. |
| 2009-08-12 9:17 AM in reply to: #2343345 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread jonmetz - 2009-08-12 7:59 AM IM Merchandise Question: I typically avoid the IM store and the Expo like the plague. However, I want to buy some IMKY stuff for a few friends this year. Does the IM merchandise (including "finisher" merchandise) typically sellout? Do I need to get to the IM store early? I hit the finsher's merchandise about 0800 the day after. It was already slim pickings. So yes. |
| 2009-08-12 9:39 AM in reply to: #2343431 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread David tri's - 2009-08-12 9:37 AM I bagged my swim yesterday to work on prepping an apartment to paint. Then I ran an easy 6 miles. My legs hurt and my siatic nerve is bothering me. Isn't this the part where everyone gets sick and hurt? As you start your taper, you will get sick and the body will begin repairing itself. So it's perfectly natural to get sick about a week out from the race. |
| 2009-08-12 10:14 AM in reply to: #2343592 |
Expert 1325 Findlay, OH | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread [ As you start your taper, you will get sick and the body will begin repairing itself. So it's perfectly natural to get sick about a week out from the race. A WEEK OUT????? did they move the date?? Lol |
| 2009-08-12 10:54 AM in reply to: #2343704 |
Extreme Veteran 427 St. Louis, MO | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread BTW, for those wondering about who is going to be announcing at L-ville...the following copied from the Kona Roll Call over on that "other site" should tell you that someone we are all hoping for will be there:
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| 2009-08-12 11:05 AM in reply to: #2343824 |
Regular 277 Holland, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Tri-Wog StL - 2009-08-12 11:54 AM BTW, for those wondering about who is going to be announcing at L-ville...the following copied from the Kona Roll Call over on that "other site" should tell you that someone we are all hoping for will be there:
Love it. | ||||
| 2009-08-12 11:08 AM in reply to: #2343533 |
Champion 8540 the colony texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread BamaDC - 2009-08-12 9:17 AM jonmetz - 2009-08-12 7:59 AM IM Merchandise Question: I typically avoid the IM store and the Expo like the plague. However, I want to buy some IMKY stuff for a few friends this year. Does the IM merchandise (including "finisher" merchandise) typically sellout? Do I need to get to the IM store early? I hit the finsher's merchandise about 0800 the day after. It was already slim pickings. So yes. really ... they must have restocked it. I strolled in around 10:30-11 ish and there were tons of stuff.. |
| 2009-08-12 11:28 AM in reply to: #2343824 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Tri-Wog StL - 2009-08-12 10:54 AM BTW, for those wondering about who is going to be announcing at L-ville...the following copied from the Kona Roll Call over on that "other site" should tell you that someone we are all hoping for will be there:
Kathy is going to be mad. | ||||
| 2009-08-12 11:46 AM in reply to: #1742108 |
Expert 1325 Findlay, OH | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I guess I'm in the minority here on who is announcing the event, personally I could care less. After crossing the line last year I was in lala land and had no idea who was saying what. The chute was so bright with the lights and loud it was like running on to a concert stage (IT WAS AWESOME). I was much more excited to find my wife and family who drudged around KY for 12hrs. Anyway my $.02 Hope everyone has a great race regardless of who is announcing!!!!! |
| 2009-08-12 12:21 PM in reply to: #2343704 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread razorxp - 2009-08-12 11:14 AM [ As you start your taper, you will get sick and the body will begin repairing itself. So it's perfectly natural to get sick about a week out from the race. A WEEK OUT????? did they move the date?? Lol That's kind of what I was getting at. It shouldn't be happening now unless you've started an artificial taper, but each person is different. Or that could not be the reason you're sick now. |
| 2009-08-12 12:28 PM in reply to: #2344004 |
Master 1485 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread razorxp - 2009-08-12 12:46 PM I guess I'm in the minority here on who is announcing the event, personally I could care less. After crossing the line last year I was in lala land and had no idea who was saying what. The chute was so bright with the lights and loud it was like running on to a concert stage (IT WAS AWESOME). I was much more excited to find my wife and family who drudged around KY for 12hrs. Anyway my $.02 X2Hope everyone has a great race regardless of who is announcing!!!!! |
| 2009-08-12 12:48 PM in reply to: #1742108 |
Regular 255 PA | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread GOOD NEWS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited by GP160 2009-08-12 12:49 PM |
| 2009-08-12 1:09 PM in reply to: #1742108 |
Member 20 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Big Congrats!!!! Cross fingers  |
| 2009-08-12 1:10 PM in reply to: #2344166 |
Master 1411 Lexington, KY | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread GP160 - 2009-08-12 1:48 PM GOOD NEWS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great news! FWIW - I broke my wrists (radius bones) in a crash during a race on July 18. The left is mostly healed, but the right one is too sore to swim without support. So, I'm swimming with a brace (bought at a pharmacy) on my right wrist. Was able to swim 40 minutes straight last night with no pain. It's slows me down some, but better than nothing at this point! |
| 2009-08-12 5:42 PM in reply to: #1742108 |
Regular 277 Holland, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread My hour swim workout turned into an hour and a half nap on my couch. I'm feeling lazy. |
| 2009-08-12 6:03 PM in reply to: #1742108 |
Expert 713 Lake in the Hills, IL | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread What is everyone's "long" taper workouts for this weekend looking like. My taper got moved from 2 weeks to 3 due to illness. If I feel good by this weekend I will probably do 3 hours on the bike with a 30 min run afterwards. Then an 1:30 run Sunday. I am flying by the seat of my pants because my plan changed. So what do you think of that plan and what are you guys doing? |
| 2009-08-12 6:23 PM in reply to: #2345007 |
Regular 277 Holland, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread moabrunner - 2009-08-12 7:03 PM What is everyone's "long" taper workouts for this weekend looking like. My taper got moved from 2 weeks to 3 due to illness. If I feel good by this weekend I will probably do 3 hours on the bike with a 30 min run afterwards. Then an 1:30 run Sunday. I am flying by the seat of my pants because my plan changed. So what do you think of that plan and what are you guys doing? My plan calls for the following this week: Sat.- 30 minute OWS, 3 hour Brick/ Sun.- 1 hour 30 minute run, 1 hour Recovery Bike and next week: Sat.- 2 hour Brick/ Sun. 1 hour Run |
| 2009-08-12 6:30 PM in reply to: #1742108 |
| 5 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread I'm going for a massage on Saturday. Are there any do's or don'ts in regards to a massage 2 weeks out from an Ironman? |
| 2009-08-12 7:39 PM in reply to: #2345030 |
Expert 713 Lake in the Hills, IL | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread jboeve - 2009-08-12 6:23 PM moabrunner - 2009-08-12 7:03 PM What is everyone's "long" taper workouts for this weekend looking like. My taper got moved from 2 weeks to 3 due to illness. If I feel good by this weekend I will probably do 3 hours on the bike with a 30 min run afterwards. Then an 1:30 run Sunday. I am flying by the seat of my pants because my plan changed. So what do you think of that plan and what are you guys doing? My plan calls for the following this week: Sat.- 30 minute OWS, 3 hour Brick/ Sun.- 1 hour 30 minute run, 1 hour Recovery Bike and next week: Sat.- 2 hour Brick/ Sun. 1 hour Run Thanks that was pretty much what I was thinking also. I hope I am feeling good enough to get it all in. |
| 2009-08-12 8:04 PM in reply to: #2345036 |
Master 1485 | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread ejmorgan - 2009-08-12 7:30 PM I'm going for a massage on Saturday. Are there any do's or don'ts in regards to a massage 2 weeks out from an Ironman? Yes, the only "do" is you must enjoy it! |
| 2009-08-12 8:17 PM in reply to: #2342466 |
Expert 868 CALEDONIA/MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread Pegasus- For what it's worth, I agree with Marvarnett. I think you should ride outside UNLESS there are issues you are concerned with that might present danger. For example, if your studies/work take up your daylight hours, then riding inside might be your best choice. However, if riding indoors is going to make you most comfortable, I would still try to get at least a few outdoor rides in for the reasons Marv... noted. Peace, ~Sam |
| 2009-08-12 8:27 PM in reply to: #2345007 |
Expert 868 CALEDONIA/MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN | Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Thread moabrunner- This is my last "long-ish" stuff this week. I did a 1:20 swim today in open water; I'm looking to ride about 3 hours Friday and run about 1:45 Saturday. From there everything will be much less. Mostly rest and filler. |
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