Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 66)

My gosh, is anyone else really tired?  I am beat!  This week hasn't been bad, just the normal stuff but a Little shorter intervals.  Ugh!

Haircut tonight, want to be as light as possible for the race.  Every .5 oz helps right? Went out and bought some Stinger Waffles and a bunch of chews.  Already have gels out the ying yang.  Going to Target later to get some more Cliff Bars and new compression underwear. My mom always said to have on good underwear in case you get into an accident   I'll wear it this weekend then save for the race. 

Wetsuit swim last night with new pair of goggles.  Will put the goggles away until our swim on Thursday.  Just wanted to make sure they worked OK and wanted to gt an extra swim in. 

Speaking of swim.  Does anyone else get really tired in the first say 500 yards? First 100 - 200 is fine then it feels like I am out of breath and my arms will fall off.  This passes by say 1,000 yards or so but man, mentally it is tough.  Once it passes I am fine and can swim and swim and swim......

Before I travel I always take Echinacea.  I take it starting 1  - 2 weeks before travel.  It is somewhat like the Glucosamine Chondroitin, works for some, not for others.  Seems to work for me and my wife so I'll stick with what works.

Stay healthy everyone.

Duane

Love the Narragansett stuff.  I'm originally from the cape

Socks

You should see the full biking kit! The back of the jersey has "Have a Gansett" with the slogan "Hi Neighbor" - the shorts have "Bye Neighbor" - tons of great comments on the kit. It is available to the public too, though we haven't got it on the Gansett website yet.

My pit crew will have Gansett's for any takers at the finish too  

See you all in PC!

Yeah, I am exhausted this week, and feeling a little under the weather.  But my wife reminds me that I always feel this way in advance of an event....  Skipped Tue/Thur am easy track sessions and opted for an extra 2 hours of sleep...and needed more.  Keeping up with some easy swims.  This is my first IM rodeo and am learning that there is a proven method to the peak and taper.  I am coming off 3 consecutive weeks of 15 - 18 hours of intense workouts.  So, trying to listen to my body and just take the sleep. 

I am going to do one more easy 12 mile run this weekend.  How about others?  It's weird when a 12 miles run and anything on the bike less than 70 miles is "short".

Cool cool cool !!!

I am the weird one.  I LOVE taper.  I'm not tired.  I'm not hungry all the time.  I don't hurt.......at least not anymore than usual.  I have time to do the things I blew off while in a big build and loving the excitement and anticipation.  I'm also probably the calmest racer you will ever meet.  Its not life or death, its a hobby and its supposed to be fun.  Enjoy the ride and thr fruits of many months of training!!

As for running, only a 6 - 7 mile run left Sunday.  Also have a 2.5 hr bike and 2 more swims.  Then I'm out of here!

Duane

I'm stoked . . . I don't post here often (usually been on ST) but I intend to meet up for the Thursday Swim at 8 am ! Good luck with the taper everyone~

I got some good tips about how to swim because I was feeling the same way a few weeks ago and the key is 1) for the first 200m to 400m use short arm raise stroke and glide till things seattle abit then then open up up your back and then do long reach  around the barrel mosition to use your back muscle to do all the work and not your arms/shoulders so much . 

i cant wait!!!!   just keep looking at this thread like every 10 minutes.  then the weather.  then the imfl website.  then the travel directions.  then my lists of things to do.  then and then and then..........(repeat).

and yes.... like many of you, i find myself extremely fatigued!  as if my body is like...finalllyyyy!  all the little creaks and aches that come out of nowhere i think are the death of me.

Race week body and mental check list:

Prerace body/mental prep:
1. Shave head
2. Remove residual stubble from legs (Nair Gel) works great and saves time shaving. Has slight chemical smell but rinses clean.
3. A&D ointment (you know where).
4. Trim finger and toe nails.
5. Hot shower prior to leaving to transition area.
6. Meditate/stretch
7. Take headphones/radio to transition (old one)(discard before going to the beach).
8. Take old hooded jacket, thermax cap, gloves, sweatpants, wool socks, old crummy junk running shoes (all discardable) to transiton. (Discard shoes,jacket and sweat pants) beofre heading to the beach. Discard hat, gloves and socks on the beach.
kneel, pray, kiss the sand. Swim!!!!

Very nice team uniforms and I'm sure gets lots of attention while you guys are out riding.

Are you taking your bike or sent it TBT?

What time is everyone meeting for the swim Wednesday and Thursday. 

My wife and I will be arriving early Wednesday afternoon driving from Delaware.  Staying at the Laketown Wharf.  First thing I want to do is get the check-in out of the way then go for a swim. 

Hi all

So I am flying in on Wednesday with my bike and wondering if anyone has used the ironman bike service at the race to put there bike back together. I pretty sure I can do it no problem but you know one less thing to think about and to repack the bike after the race. 

Been reading the last few pages, as I have not been on the computer all day and this thread has been BUSY.  Can relate to the GERM and AIRBORNE comments...lol

Went to pick up my son tonight from my X and he was sniffling and complaining about neck and back being sore.  OMG I have never felt so selfish in all my life.  I explained and she agreed that I could not expose myself if he is in fact sick.  I have to get him on Saturday...I am thinking about getting a baby sitter and going to a hotel ...LOL     

I can not imagine coming down with something that sidelines you from the race.  My ITB almost has me sidelines, but at least I will feel good till it starts killing me.

STAY HEALTHY EVERYONE

You could use them or to get faster, good service probably lots cheaper...go to the Alvin Island parking lot and Dragon Sports has set up a tent with and they do repairs big and small and minor adjustments...sell stuff, have pumps you can use. Last year they adjusted a couple things for free on my bike as my FD wouldn't shift after I put bike back together. They had a tip jar that I put some money in.

Jen DiCarlo uses them as she lives near PCB and recommends one mechanic who works on her bikes.

Catching up on the thread drinking up my airborne before I go to bed.

We had snow tonight here in MA. Picked up my husband from the airport and on way back came upon a bad crash with one car on its side with a State Trooper over what appeared to be a women on her back on the freeway. I hope she makes it.