Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas : Official Thread (Page 8)

I look at it as a good warm up for Galveston if you're going to race there too.

Greetings to you all, looks like this is going to be on the schedule for next year, was wondering what your plans had for mileage run/bike last weekend. Gasparilla 1/2 marathon last weekend in Tampa seems like a possibility for next year and seems like it would fit in nicely. Moved from Spring FM1960 area 20 years ago and I still crave Pappasito's if anything that will make it worth it.

Thanks for your input. Happy Training

I did 90-miles on Sunday for my long ride, 12-mile run on last Thursday.

Looking like the run mileage is perfect timing.

Thanks

Sorry I'm late to the party.  Was supposed to miss out because my wife was deploying but luckily that was cancelled.  Then IMTX sold out so I was out, then I found a way in, so I'm in!

Looking for a better day than last year, that is my goal.

About me?  Not fast, not slow.  IM #7.  Stay at home dad for a few more months.  Kids 8,7,6, & 4.  Awesome super supportive wife.  Been on BT since 2007, I just don't post much.  Set for IMFL in November as well.

Now to go back to page one and figure out who I get to meet in May.

Happy training, Chris

Yes, I did a Half Marathon last Sunday before last.  It fit perfectly.  I'm doing Fink's plan which called for a Olympic tri that weekend, but there were none nearby.  I know it's not the same, but I substituted the HM for the Oly and just added some extra training.  Last weekend I did 75 mile bike with 5 mile run brick.  The next day I did a 13 mile run.

Looks like everyones gettin fit with these training posts!!

I'm a first time ironman participant, and suggestions for the last 12 weeks of training?

I did 75 hilly miles and a 10 mile run last weekend.

I've got a coach helping me out, Thanks though. I think I saw you're doing the HITS HIM in Ocala too, have you done the course before?

tallytom - 2013-02-28 5:03 PM I'm also following Finks competitive plan and I skipped the planned Olympic race last weekend. I did a 1'15 trainer ride (a tad wet out so didn't ride outside) followed by a 10k at race pace (6:55 per mile). Felt pretty good. Happy w where I'm at. Just hoping to stay healthy and I wouldn't be satisfied without saying, I am over this cold weather, please warm up. Not looking forward to tomorrows 4 hr ride, 45' transition run in the low 50's. C'mon this is Florida. Rant over Tom

I have pretty much the same w/o tomorrow.  Supposed to be in the 30s here when I start.  Isn't Spring Break right around the corner?  Don't people go to the beach for that?

How was everyones training this weekend? Sunday I did 94.5 miles on the bike course, at least most of it was on the bike course. Cold and windy but pushed through, legs still had some juice left but I had minor pain in my lower left quad by the knee.  The wind was outta the south/southwest, cross winds were brutal as were the head winds - it is what it is I guess.  

Average speed was 17.7 MPH, yes I know that's slow but I'm no super biker.  i just got aero, worked on nutrition and hydration while monitoring my HR.  

The route I took is below

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/map.asp?routeid=184120

Hi All, first time IM'er here.  Just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the knowledge shared so far.  I did Austin 70.3 last October and am doing a local 1/2 IM in 3 weeks in prep for IMTX.  I'm considering do the race in a few weeks at full IM pace, as kind of a dress rehearsal for May....thoughts?

As far as training plans, I'm using the structure of the free BT plan.  Did the same for Austin and it went well.  Been getting in between 12 - 14 hours of training a week, with my long rides between 90 - 108 miles (granted 20% of that is on the bike trainer).  Ran (no pun intended) into some ITB issues 6 weeks ago, so the long runs haven't been there.  Slowly rebuilding run mileage so everything stays pain/nag free.

Enjoying the journey so far.  Got in 103 miles on the bike yesterday (22 on the trainer)....the wind was not kind. 

Hope everyone has a great training week!

Thanks Tom for the concern.  I should have been clearer....that's my fault.  

I meant I am planning on doing the HALF IM at a FULL IM pace.  So rather than trying to finish the 1/2 IM with a personal best time, pace myself slower at what I think I could sustain for IMTX (based on HR and RPE).

I want to use the 1/2 IM as a practice race for IMTX and not actually "race" it, basically to work on pacing myself.  Just wondering if that's a good approach.

Thanks

Tony

@Crambo

Dealing with major ITB issues late last year I follow http://strengthrunning.com/2011/02/the-itb-rehab-routine-video-demonstration/ with strict adherence and have been running strong since .