Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 71)

Next year will be a break for me to. Will likely do a couple of 1/2IM and thinking of a possible fall marathon.

Then I'm thinking St Georges in 2013

Whether I survive this first one or not, I'd have to skip next year due yet another deployment.  In my head I like to think that I'll do 2013, but I am looking forward to a year or two without thinking about an IM race.  Probably stick to Sprint/Oly for a year or two.  Of course this plan can completely go out the window depending on what I think after the race. (did I finish, did I not, could I do better with just a bit more training, was I close to some arbitrary goal????)

Checked this morning, 2012 is still open!

St George?  That's just crazy talk.  Although one of the most beautiful courses out there I just don't think I could handle the swim.  Way too cold for me.  Heck, I'm debating AZ due to the reservoir temps.

Not sure I could handle the altitude either.  Coming from sea level I'd need to get there a week early just to get acclimated. 

Go for it - I just can't handle that cold.

Duane

Being local to AZ I'll just say the weather is perfect around the race, our temps are pretty similar to PCB right now, maybe a few degrees warmer, but without the humidity it feels cooler that the temps listed.  Come on out, we'd love to have visitors!

Just thought I'd toss this up for folks flying in... i was rechecking rental rates in an effort to save a few more bucks at the last minute and stumbled upon a sweet code for Budget.  If you need a car during the trip, try this in the BCD code area when renting online from Budget and enjoy-hopefully it still works.

BCD D454301  -  it puts an SUV / premium car/ almost everything at $149 (plus taxes) for my trip- wed- monday, so it might save you some $ if you need it.  (about $100 off my previous rental)

No, I'm not getting commission, I don't work for Budget, and hopefully this isn't considered spam- just sharing a deal.  The extra money can go towards race wheels!

My wife says next year is "HER" year. This year it's been all about me and she has been extremely supportive and understanding. As my taper started I was able to eat supper with her and Luke (our 10yr. old son) and as she was saying the blessing she expressed thanks that I was able to eat with them. She said normally her and Luke pray that I have a good workout and return home safely. I was glad but it kind of made me sad too. I'll probably do a half and and maybe a sprint or two.

Finally got her all cleaned up and ready to go.  Figuring how to mount the Pedro's Blowout bag behind the saddle was a little tricky but I really think it turned out well.  Test rode today to make sure the bag wouldn't move around....and it didn't!

Sweet looking bunch of bikes!

I struggle with under seat bag as well as my saddle is very far forward so both the seat post strap and other two are not long enough. I have had a race where I wore a hole in my shorts with rubbing of seat post strap.

We had a snow storm Nor'easter last night/this morning. Heavy snow, gusts up to 50mph, lots of big trees and branches down, we kept hearing loud cracks of tree breaking during the nice the heavy snow and wind was a bad combination...lost power, cable, phone, house was cold...it sucked!

We lost the top to almost all our oaks in back yard more this storm compared to hurricane last month.

Everything is back.

Worst
Bike
Ride
Ever

My bike computer flew off my bike at some point. I rode around looking for it but its gone.  I headed home so I could runto Target to get a new one as my LBS is closed sundays and I needed to pack the bike today. Heading home I get a flat. I am hoping al lthe bad bike karma is out of my system.  New computer is installed but its a POS and I am hoping to buy a new one at the race and have it installed there.  Bike is packed. Had a rotten week last week.  Details in my blog.  Don't really want to rehash it here but lets just say be thankful if your loved ones are healthy and safe and don't get your panties in a knot over a race cause there are LOTS more important things in life to be upset and stressed over.  Yeah I'm kind of not that excited anymore

Two fun places we can meet at for Thursday lunch...

Mellow Mushroom is short walk beyond IM village, Liza's kitchen is a bit further probably 2 miles towards State Park.  Liza's kitchen has healthier options, more out of the way and isn't open for dinner if I recall correctly.

Quick question.  What do they give you at the finish?  In my prior HIM's they gave out a hat.  Do you get one in FL?  If not I'll buy one but I don't need 2 of them.

My bike computer stopped working on our ride Saturday.  Not sure if it go too wet or what.  Ugh.  I have my Garmin but then it won't have enough battery for the ride and the run.  Oh well, we'll see if it dries out by Saturday (already packed in the backseat of the car).

enjoy,

Duane

You get a hat, a t shirt (it was a tech shirt last year) and a medal.  Last year they gave you a backpack at packet pickup.  Lost my bike computer today on my bike ride.  And got a flat. argh

I vote Liza's kitchen

Thanks Kathy, 

My Wife and I decided she should probably stay home with our 14 year old Lab so I am on my own driving from Delaware.  It will be nice to hang out with others.  It my 51st birthday Nov. 4th!  I am an open water diver.  Hoping to perhaps get a dive in  Anyone else interested?  Its been a few years for me.

Happy Birthday to us on the 4th!

I'm the youngster though

Let's plan on Liza's kitchen for lunch on Thursday November 3rd say meet at 12. If you get there first save a table..inside or out depending how it is outside.

If you are using a 310XT it will last the better part of the day.  I use one and have never had it die during IM.  That included the swim.  Just make sure the backlight is off.  

Started to pack my bike up and  I just could not get my Keo pedals off and wanted to see if the bike case would close with  the pedals still on and that was a solid NEGATIVE . Now I got to go with a  broken down bike to the LBS tomorrow so they can take them off UGh!!

Brighter note  I am semi packeted for the race. I noticed I do not have a lot of stuff like most people in terms of special needs bags and so on.  Tuesday I am just buy last  nutrition needs and  will buy  my red bull and snicker bars in florida. Here is what I have for my bags

Swim:

Wetsuit, goggles ,Body glide/ tri glide and 2 gels and water

T1:

Winder breaker jacket, arm warmers, sun glasses, helmet, shoes (with toe covers already on) and power bar and gel

Bike SNB:

 same nutrition already in bike

T2:

running shoes,socks, visor, gel, running bottle and a smile

Run SNB: 

Snickers bar and red bull and band aids