Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 84)

I hear ya man.  I just finished Physical Therapy with mine (also including IT Band).  Do some good stretching (including the hamstrings) and be easy on the running.  I've already figured how much running and walking I need to do to finish within 17 hours.

Posting late since I can't sleep; Allegra-D is kind of an "upper" for me.  Cube, you are amazing!  And love the pink bike, Jillian (my wife wants me to repaint her TT bike now)!

Everyone, keep the faith, whether injured, sore, hurt, or healthy!  We are going to rock this thing, with style!

Kris- My taper is two weeks long, so I'll have 2 more long runs before my taper begins. I'm doing 18 this week. It's totally up to you and what you feel like doing, but I'd want the 18er under my belt once before the big dance.

Jillian- I agree with you about the kids, I don't think I'd want to worry about the younger ones and whomever is having to take care of them. I know I would worry about my husband being overwelmed if he had to deal with little ones when they are bored all by himself. That being said, my husband and 9 yr old stepson are coming, but my stepson is very good at entertaining himself as he's used to playing by himself at our house (no other kids). Plus he has a DS so that'll entertain for hours on end. ;-)

Everyone- Last couple weeks of hard training. Rest as much as possible, remind spouses that it's the homestretch, and think about scheduling a message just as taper begins! I know I am! Good luck!!

Ashleigh

jillian_0 2011-08-02 6:26 PM

I don't want to bring them, they are bored to tears at races, and the older one starts school on Thursday and can't miss too much. Also, my 2-year old is typical, always throwing tantrums about something. We didn't bring them to Muncie HIM and that was a good choice, they would have hated it.

Jillian, my daughters are now 6 & 8, but were 3 & 5 for my first Ironman (Canada); and 4 & 6 for my second one (Wisconsin).  I brought them to both previous ones and plan to bring them for this one (I also plan to bring my 3 newly aquired stepsons - age 11 yrs & 7 yr old twins).  That being said, my biggest consideration has always been for the support person who is looking after them - because it's not just the Sunday Ironman event - it's the registration, the Friday supper, the Saturday swim & bike check, wanting to rest on Saturday evening, etc... that you aren't around for either.  That person has to be prepared to entertain kids for at least 3 days alone.  Your kids are still young, and I think you would be making the right choice not to bring them.  I only choose to bring mine because we make a two-week summer family trip out of it and stop at other locations, attractions, etc... along the way.

"Mother/Father" and "Ironman" can be a very delicate juggling act sometimes!!

Todd- Thanks. I hope to put out more videos, more frequently as the time gets closer. Thanks for checking out my blog.

Jillian-The bike is all you. I'll stick with my black bike.

IronMan Check List

Does anyone have a checklist for all the items you intend to bring to the event?  I think it will be beneficial and help calm nerves when packing.

I leave for KY in a week and a half and don't want to forget anything.

Nathan

Nashin, here is the "Ultimate Ironman Checklist":

http://www.ironwomantobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/The-ultimate-checklist.pdf

Noah

Noah, Checklist is great and will help me sort out what to throw in the bag the week before I leave!!

I especially like the "Twinkies" in the Special Needs bag. Little pick me up :-)

Fesslern...your hip now? Quit screwin' around!

Heal soon and heal well.

Tri Sam - I blame The Cube. It's hard to keep up with him... =) ...but for real - Doc says I can do some very easy slow spinning and NO running for at a least a week to two weeks. I might be walking with you.

Emily - Twinkies are an awesome pick me up! Reese's too!

Ugh... what a week I am having. I have already had to postpone Monday's swim to Friday (my usual rest day) because of work and extra training (I am a rescue diver as well and am spending most nights this week getting some extra training dives in; extra training = extra cash for the big race weekend). I was planning on taking the weekend off because of a 50/8 mile brick on Saturday and a 22 mile HARD run on Sunday (not to mention a good friend's wedding Saturday evening), but one of my coworkers had emergency surgery and I have to work Saturday now. Looks like the hard brick will have to be moved to tomorrow and tomorrow's 40 mile ez ride will have to squeeze in somewhere else. I just finished an 8 mile interval run that got pushed WAY back (diving again) and found myself saying something I thought I would never say: "I don't want to eat, I just want to go to bed!" Unfortunately I think starving after an hour long interval run would be less than beneficial. Okay, I am done forcing some food down and complaining about the struggles of an amateur athlete, time to try and find some sleep.

We are on the home stretch guys, keep loving it!

Noah- Thanks for the checklist. I have one, but it's mostly for my local short distance races. Being that this is my first ironman, I don't want to forget anything! This will help a lot! Thank you! And good luck with recovery! I'm pretty sure no one can keep up with The Cube, he's a machine!

Doc- Love the jelly donut and message scheduled the day after the race! Perfect! lol

Ashleigh

Noah- I love Reese's but can see them not holding up as well in 105 degree heat (they "sweat" under normal temps). Twinkies though are bullet proof at all temps!  As to your injury, if it is your hip flexor (I had a lot of issues w/ my left one for my first few marathons), definitely ice at night each day (even on non-running days).  My favorite way was to freeze a Poland Spring bottle, wrap it in a paper towel, and then just leave it on hip flexor until I fell asleep and it likely rolled off on its own.  I see you are also in NYC...so likely won't mind a little extra coolness at night now that the city has gotten so hot!

Here's the one I'm using. It's kind of specific to my needs but you get the point.
There are 2 tabs in the spreadsheet. 

I ate one or two chips at run special needs last year and they tasted SO GOOD, but I couldn't figure out how to take them with me without getting sick of carrying them. I'll still stick a few handfuls in this year; maybe I'll feel like carrying them this time. YUM!

I did learn though (need to amend this on my checklist) that a PB sandwich does NOT sound appealing to me at any point in the race 

Thanks to all for the checklists.  that is a big help.  I just found out that there is a possibility that I will have a job interview while in Kentucky.  Guess I need to add suit, dress shoes, and tie to the checklist.

Man, oh man.  There is so much more to completing an Ironman than just the 140.6 miles.  I can attest to the old cliche--Ironman is more than a race; it is a journey

Can't wait to meet everyone and see you all out on the course.

Nathan