Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 89)

I read a race report the other day where 2 BTers in 2008 or 2009 met up on IMKY course and ran 25 miles together to help each other finish the race.  I anticipate being in a bad place on the run (especially after the turnaround near the finish line) and I think something like that would be kind of cool.

Alan

Looks like things are coming together...and falling apart, but either way, the date is getting closer. Try to keep you pieces and parts in tact

MEET UP UPDATE: As far as the meet-up, my intention is very simple. I am looking for us to meet briefly prior to the Athlete Dinner so we at least know where each other are. I pictured myself saying a little something, and I still might, but I haven't decided yet. The primary purpose is so we can go into the dinner and have a chance of being near a BT'er when we go in. If we don't meet, I would be wondering..."Is that Cube? Fesslern? Jillian? Doc? Todd? Ashleigh? Carrie? Lisa?" and the extensive list goes on. So my vision is for us to meet at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the dinner (if you enter from the street level), say "Hello," etc. and then go into the dinner. This is of course not ideal, but I know we have various other family and personal obligations, so my thought was to keep it simple and in line with what our mutual schedules might call for anyway. I know logistically, for Timberman 70.3 last year, there was a lot of work trying to get us at the same time at the same place, that was not part of the athlete's schedule. This is why I'm trying to keep it simple and easy. Does this make good sense?

I can try to be more specific with where later. The dinner I believe starts at 5:30, so I figured we could meet at 5:00-ish, maybe 5:15.

THOUGHTS? This doesn't have to be my baby, I just thought I would put it out there. Mind you, I am practical to a fault.

<br><br>That's my plan too... I got good advice earlier this season... for any given distance... stay calm for the bike and swim until you learn how to have a good run.  Last year I got killed on the last 13 miles of the run.  This year, I'm staying more calm prior and having a good run.  Remind me of this if you see me

Sam-Sounds like a great plan

Cube-That also sounds like a great plan, I don't drink but would be fun just to hang out

Anyone-This the the tattoo on the back of my right calf, it is from my first deployment to Iraq, if you see this tat, its me

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MEET UP CONVERSATION CONT...: Cube and others, I don't have a problem with an earlier meeting time and a different location to meet. The biggest challenges will likely be these...

* We currently have 18 people who have formally let me know they want to meet. This is not a challenge in and of itself, the challenge is finding a place where 18 people can meet and be together. Having said that, I may be complicating the issue in my head.

*I suppose a person could suggest a locale and those that want to stop for a beverage can, and those that don't want to, don't need to. The challenge here will be identifying one another.

*I am certainly open to other suggestions, however, in addition to the other suggestions, if people still want to meet prior to the dinner, we still could do that if people want to hang out at the dinner. This would not be an either or situation.

Continued thoughts welcomed and encouraged.

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As one option, Old Spaghetti Warehouse, around the corner and 1 block from Galt House - roughly - has a pretty big bar area and is probably one the way from everyone staying in downtown hotels.

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I'm open for whatever... just an option.

I like the idea of meeting up before the Athlete's Dinner.  I'm traveling by myself for this race and it would be nice to sit with a group.  The preview swim is another good option.  It worked well in CDA last year - we had a pretty big group.  I'm just not familiar with the area, so I can't add to the discussion of where exactly to meet.

Last two monster weeks done!  It's almost surreal.  Just when I'm getting to the point of actually feeling good towards the end of long workouts, it's time to shut it down.  I was kind of looking forward to another epic ride this weekend - I guess that's a good sign.  No more 6+ hour rides?  No more 20-mile runs?  Just a few more 2-mile swims? Okay...so I'm not really looking forward to those :P

I've had to travel inland quite a ways to access heat.  Still not much humidity, but I'm hoping all of the climbing and trail work above a mile high will pay off.  I can't help but start second guessing myself tho.  People keep asking me if I'm ready.  Am I excited?  I have no idea.  At least I'm not petrified.  Yet.  That will probably come with time.

Intensity, swimming and hot yoga will be the key for me in these last few weeks.

Enjoy your taper everyone.  Err on the side of rest.