Ironman Texas (Page 63)

My longest will be on Friday (18-20 miles). Plan on starting around 3:30 so during the hottest part of the day. I got in 8.50 miles at lunch today and it was flipping hot. I was dripping dripping sweat like no other, but I was able to finish with out walking and was able to keep the pace at 8:15/mi which I was happy with.  Now I cant seem to drink enough water...

Same here..  I have a 3 hr run scheduled for this Friday and am planning to start it at 2:00PM.  I have an 80 min run this afternoon and it should be about 91 outside.

This will not be a suprise to anybody here but........... ONE month today!! Hope to be ending my swim soon a month from now around this time.

erin116 - 2011-04-21 11:59 AM

mountain_erin - 2011-04-21 9:31 AM Um, I'm still getting snowed on.  Maybe I can carry a portable AC unit with me for the whole race?

Can you bring some of that cold air with you in May? Please leave the actual snow and winds behind though. Thanks!

I tried that for LoneStar but it seems I just brought wind.

Wacky tidbit - I rode the IMTX course the Friday before LoneStar, using what worked for me when I lived in Houston (I just moved to Denver in January).  After 3 hours I had the worst heat headache and felt icky (muscles were strong, I just had no brain cells).  Talked to my coach, she asked me how much sodium per hour I was taking in.  I said 400 mg/hr, same as the past 2 summers I lived in Houston.  She told me that I needed 1,000 mg/hour  - minimum (!!!!) and to buy SaltStick tabs ASAP.  Tried it out on the LoneStar course, taking one pill every 20 min, and it worked like a champ.  But crazy to think that I took in ~4,000 mg of salt that day.  Oof.

KEJ - 2011-04-21 6:48 PM Sorry, haven't had much time to post. Gotta little race coming up in a month that's taking up all of my time Did want to respond to the idea/rumor of the wave start. UNTRUE. There will be two waves, as there are at any Ironman: Pros and age groupers. Pros will go off at 6:40, all Age Groupers at 7:00am. If the water temp is above 76.1 and below 84, we will have two check ins on race morning. One for those wanting to wear a wetsuit and be ineligible for awards, and one for athletes who won't wear a wetsuit and will be eligible for Kona Slots and awards. We'll have 2 corrals, that you'll check in that morning. BUT, you'll all be starting together... It's a MASS START, BABY! Can't tell you what the water temp will be right now, but we've got it covered either way. We'll see you all in a month

Woooohooooooo!!!! You're a genius dude!

evillarroel - 2011-04-21 7:27 PM

KEJ - 2011-04-21 6:48 PM Sorry, haven't had much time to post. Gotta little race coming up in a month that's taking up all of my time Did want to respond to the idea/rumor of the wave start. UNTRUE. There will be two waves, as there are at any Ironman: Pros and age groupers. Pros will go off at 6:40, all Age Groupers at 7:00am. If the water temp is above 76.1 and below 84, we will have two check ins on race morning. One for those wanting to wear a wetsuit and be ineligible for awards, and one for athletes who won't wear a wetsuit and will be eligible for Kona Slots and awards. We'll have 2 corrals, that you'll check in that morning. BUT, you'll all be starting together... It's a MASS START, BABY! Can't tell you what the water temp will be right now, but we've got it covered either way. We'll see you all in a month

 

Woooohooooooo!!!! You're a genius dude!

He still has not worked on the wind. 

evillarroel - 2011-04-21 7:27 PM

KEJ - 2011-04-21 6:48 PM Sorry, haven't had much time to post. Gotta little race coming up in a month that's taking up all of my time Did want to respond to the idea/rumor of the wave start. UNTRUE. There will be two waves, as there are at any Ironman: Pros and age groupers. Pros will go off at 6:40, all Age Groupers at 7:00am. If the water temp is above 76.1 and below 84, we will have two check ins on race morning. One for those wanting to wear a wetsuit and be ineligible for awards, and one for athletes who won't wear a wetsuit and will be eligible for Kona Slots and awards. We'll have 2 corrals, that you'll check in that morning. BUT, you'll all be starting together... It's a MASS START, BABY! Can't tell you what the water temp will be right now, but we've got it covered either way. We'll see you all in a month

 

Woooohooooooo!!!! You're a genius dude!

Keith for Prez!!

KEJ - 2011-04-21 6:48 PM Sorry, haven't had much time to post. Gotta little race coming up in a month that's taking up all of my time Did want to respond to the idea/rumor of the wave start. UNTRUE. There will be two waves, as there are at any Ironman: Pros and age groupers. Pros will go off at 6:40, all Age Groupers at 7:00am. If the water temp is above 76.1 and below 84, we will have two check ins on race morning. One for those wanting to wear a wetsuit and be ineligible for awards, and one for athletes who won't wear a wetsuit and will be eligible for Kona Slots and awards. We'll have 2 corrals, that you'll check in that morning. BUT, you'll all be starting together... It's a MASS START, BABY! Can't tell you what the water temp will be right now, but we've got it covered either way. We'll see you all in a month

 Thats what I like to hear! Thanks Keith! I know you guys are going to put on a spectacular event for all of us!

Nice and HOT outside...just the way we like it here in Texas right.....

Done with work for today.  About to break from the office and get a light lunch.   I am soooo looking forward to my 3hr run starting at 2:00PM.  

Who else has their long run in prep for IMTX today?  Let the heat acclimation begin!!!!!!!

DONE!  It was HOT!!  20 miles in 3 hrs.  Heat broke me down to average a 9:00 minute mile pace.  I'll take that. 

So tough to get your hydration in order with these long runs.  I swear that head wind felt like I was running up a hill. 

I had my butt handed to me by the wind yesterday.  I did an out and back from my house to Dobbin on the IMTX course and I was blown all over the place.  I think on race day I am going to set my watch to cadence and HR so I do not see MPH.  I get myself in trouble doing that. 

 I usualy see dead snakes on the course, but yesterday I almost ran over 3 live onles.  Two just scared me, but the thrid scared the out of me and I almost broke my cleat trying to get my leg away from it.  It jumped back, but it was a coral snake and I know they have some serious venom.  I also saw a huge tortise leaving the road towards a ditch with water.  I think this time of year turtles lay eggs, or it could just be the drought since I have seen a few the last couple of weeks.