Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 88)

Skinny Arm Bryan

Thank you for the post!! I loved it and much needed now as I am fighting a terrible head cold which is not letting me do my final work outs...;-(

Thanks again!

Alicia

I enjoy watching this when I'm feeling bad about my swim technique/speed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9fx0R4sMDM

Thanksfully I got my bike back.  A friend of mine utilized his resources/contacts and was able to find me the needed information.  I contacted one of the owners and I was able to retrieve my bike as they were moving the inventory out of the store.  Whew!!!  Big Scare!!!

Great news!

Great news, Justin! A potentially troubling situation worked out.  Hopefully you can find a reputable LBS in your area to properly service your bike for you.

Jillian--good luck with the shoulder.  Fortunately for me,I have never had the shoulder issues with swimming that so many people tend to get.  I have heard that you should concentrate on making sure your arm doesn't cross the middle plain of your body when doing the pull.  Not sure how accurate that is, but may be worth a look.  Best of luck!

Thanks, I am just frustrated, I am just venting about it. I have had this problem for over a month and promised my family I would see a doctor about it after ironman. I had the same problem for the Muncie HIM, and took the week before the race off swimming, and did just fine in the HIM swim with no pain during the race.

Wow, lots of injuries and sickness going around! Hope everyone gets well soon!

Jillian- With the swim, I worry about losing the feel for the water when I take long periods off. Maybe just try to get in the water and not swim, just do some 'laying on your side' kicking down and back a few times just to keep working on your balance in the water. It sounds like you're going to be just fine considering the way your HIM went in Muncie. Good luck, we're all rooting for you to get better!

Ashleigh

Jillian, You may want to research the symptoms of shoulder impingement (aka swimmers shoulder). I had this same problem before IMKY last year and did some at home exercises and therapy to help cope and then did a minor adjustment to my stroke to keep it from happening again. On the stroke modification, I followed the the Total Immersion method to help with correct body roll and stroke mechanics.

Good luck.

If the photo doesn't appear on the post, check the link if you want to see my solo-event t-shirt.

Swam 2.4 miles today. Water was a bit rough due to wind, but that was good for me to deal with.

Peace.

You're hilarious sam!

Moving to Minneapolis, MN from the east coast on the 15th. Have to get settled and then on my way down to KY to see all you guys/gals! This hip bursitis couldn't of come at a worse time. Have rode a total of 10 miles/ran 0 miles/swam 6 miles in the past week and a half

By the way, I'm #178!!! I can't believe how real this is! I'm just excited that all this hard work is going to pay off so we can party on race day! My family is having shirts made up! lol They're funny!

Ashleigh

Doc- I'll be on the line early as well. My family might 'camp out' on the grassy knoll (not in line, but near). I've been encouraging my wife to simply drop me off, go back to the hotel, sleep, then come back, but she wants to drag the kids along for the 'full experience'. I will still try to persuade her to go with my plan however.

Ash- I was going to have shirts made up for my fam. They seemed excited about it when they saw other families last time, but when I brought it up they said, "Nah." I was going to make them generic enough so they could be used at other events, such as "Wilkinson Triathlon Team".