Ironman Lake Placid : Official Thread (Page 84)

cornick - 2012-05-17 1:40 PM Not to take away from the TTT but I'm stoked! Going to placid this weekend to ride the course again.  I'm hoping to get my camera mounted to the bike before I head up and record the road, course.  We'll see if that happens though.

Sluggo312 - 2012-05-17 9:42 AM

5K swim one week out from IM?  My first thought is that recovery time from a 5K swim race is not so long that it would affect Lake Placid performance and that, while a bit late, makes for a good last long swim.  The race is on a Saturday with a scheduled 2 hour bike / 30 minute run making for a nice swim-bike-run.

I'm leaning towards registering but curious what you all think, is it too close to race day?

Sluggo312 - 2012-05-17 9:42 AM

5K swim one week out from IM?  My first thought is that recovery time from a 5K swim race is not so long that it would affect Lake Placid performance and that, while a bit late, makes for a good last long swim.  The race is on a Saturday with a scheduled 2 hour bike / 30 minute run making for a nice swim-bike-run.

I'm leaning towards registering but curious what you all think, is it too close to race day?

Dream Chaser - 2012-05-17 3:10 PM Good luck to Triple TTT'ers and anyone else from the LP board who's racing.  I'll be doing a Quassy pre-ride and BRICK Run on Sunday. 

Team4Cooper - 2012-05-17 10:36 PM

Thought you were doing Harryman this Saturday or do I have you confused with someone else?  Anyone doing Harryman in Harriman State Park?  

ADollar79 - 2012-05-13 1:42 PM

...IMO, here are the keys.  First, respect it.  Don't try to kill it.  Treat it like a challenge.  You will emerge victorious...it will just suck along the way. Second, respect it.  The course (unless it changed) is brutal. 

Race #1:  It's too short to get too caught up in racing. Just prime the legs. 

Race #2:  If you are going to overdo it, this will be the race.  You will feel great in the morning and amped up.  But you body will hate you 8 hours later when you aren't amped up but need it to respond.  Hold back just a bit especially on the hills and the run. 

Race #3.  Bike-swim-run.  Your legs will feel beat up to start the bike.  IIRC, this course was easier.  Putting on a wetsuit in T1 is hard.  Have someone zip you up.  Your legs might cramp when you hit the water.  Prepare for it.  The run sucks.  Every minute of it.  You body will NOT want to run 

Race #4:  Half--You know the course by now.  Use the swim as an easy warmup.  You probably have ridden all the roads and can anticipate the climbs.  You will likely start struggling on the climbs.  Take them easy and enjoy the descents and flats.  Run--will make you want to cry.  And you have to do it twice.  You will know EVERY rock on the fire road. 

Tips:  Unless you are trying to kill it and be on the podium, enjoy the weekend.  It is really one of the coolest events around.  You will get to know everyone so make friends.

The biggest key is fueling yourself and recovering.  Expect the first race on Saturday to take you ~2:30 give or take.  That means you are done around 10:00 am.  What can you put in your body that is agreeable and allow you to race again at 3:00. 

Use the stream that leads to the lake as an ice bath.  And I mean immediately.  Cross the finish line, grab food and eat in the lake/stream.  This will help keep the swelling down. 

Eat like a pig on Saturday night.  Your glycogen is non-existent at this point and you need to top off your reserves for the next day.  Even consider a large breakfast.  I think I broke all the rules by this point. 

Sunday is just a survival fest.  Don't expect to be fast.  If you need to walk the hills, walk the hills.  The body has taken a pounding. 

Post race--SERIOUS recovery.  Given the terrain you might roll an ankle or have inflammation in odd areas.  Address these immediately and don't let them linger for a few weeks. 

elrasc06 - 2012-05-18 10:47 AM

I'm doing Harryman, for some reason I also thought that DC was doing it too.  I don't think I've ever been as nervous for a HIM as I have this one; heard so many horror stories!  

Team4Cooper - 2012-05-18 11:24 AM

Don't stress the race.  Just remember to control the things that within your control.  I often use the Serenity poem/prayer to get me through some of the tougher races and moments.

You know it is going to be a long, tough day...but it is a great LP training day, too!  I plan to be out there on the course to support the racers.  I plan to be at the top of the Lake Welch climb, so I'll look to give some good positive vibes your way!!

Pace, nutrition, smart racing!!  You are going to come out of this race in great conditioning for LP...Go get em'!!

blackchr05 - 2012-05-18 12:25 PM

Work got me again - going back a few pages - will not be in LP early June :-(  Going up Memorial day and maybe late June.....   Rubbish - i know...

I have, however, spent the last 30mins trying to decide if 2013 will be IMLP or IMMT....  mmmm

 

TankBoy - 2012-05-18 11:05 AM

I think I am finally getting a handle on my summer routine - one thing new is that I have joined masters swim a couple of times per week so that has boosted my yards per session a bit. I usually swim in the 3200 ~ 4000 yard range; the first two masters practices have been right at 5000 yards. It is a good, friendly group and best of all the pool is outside.

Today was just an hour of strength; Tomorrow is a 1:10 OWS followed by a 4 hour rolling terrain bike - no big climbing yet, but I am itching to get back in the mountains. Sunday is a 1 hour run with 3x1 mile "quick paced" intervals. Maybe in the mountains next week...

What do the other non-racers have going on this weekend?

triguy1043 - 2012-05-18 1:47 PM

 

I am glad you can plan out 2013 I just want to get through LP in 2012 first

JMoney - 2012-05-18 2:25 PM

 

I'm with you on this one.  It's funny this came up.  My "Ironman Coordinator" (The Wife) asked me what races I was planing on next year.  I said the same thing to her about trying to make it through LP first.

Team4Cooper - 2012-05-17 10:36 PM

Thought you were doing Harryman this Saturday or do I have you confused with someone else?  Anyone doing Harryman in Harriman State Park?  

cornick - 2012-05-19 5:37 AM

Heading to LP in a few minutes will be sure to give a good report on road conditions especially the new construction area.

Hope everyone has a great training/racing day!

elrasc06 - 2012-05-19 7:19 PM Well the race report is posted now.  I'm going to have to believe you Dream Chaser, if LP is as tough as that race, then there's no way I will survive it.  I think that was quite literally the worst possible bike course you could possibly make.

SEADOCHA - 2012-05-20 4:47 PM WAHOO!IM OFFICIALLY A TRIATHLETE! just completed American TTT! Race reports up soon!