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 2006-10-21 3:15 PM in reply to: #480476 |
Regular  91  St. John's Newfoundland |  Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? |
| 2006-10-21 8:16 PM in reply to: #480476 |
Veteran 184 Dacula, GA | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? To make everyone feel better about their lack of workouts during taper... I just got back from a week-long business trip to Scotland. Only did one workout the whole week!!!! I'm actually not obsessing about it yet. It was a really nice break to help me find the enthusiasm I was starting to lose. Finally got back in the pool today and it felt great. Looking forward to my ride tomorrow (was hating riding a week ago). Figure, as others have said, if you're not ready yet, you're not ready. JG |
| 2006-10-22 8:04 AM in reply to: #574587 |
| Veteran 223 Mississippi | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? Jeff, Thanks for sharing the link to your story. I just watched. Very inspiring and very moving. Your mom will be your guardian angel on your shoulder, no doubt. This is what it's all about...and I am so proud of you for your training and racing this event. I hope I get a chance to meet you down there or at least send a "great job!" your way while you are on the course. Be safe, enjoy taper and see ya in PCB in just a few days now!!! Becky Adams |
| 2006-10-22 10:36 AM in reply to: #574447 |
Expert 686 Lake Geneva | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? jgosse66 - 2006-10-21 4:15 PM Hey Jeann, it looks really cold. Jim Yeah, Jim -It WAS cold! And it rained the whole time the swim was going on. Also the dock we were standing on collapsed right as the cannon went off! Right at the beginning of the video you hear us all go "whoa!" and a big "snap!" that was the dock. It was only like 2 feet of the lake, but the dock started to sink. It did warm up, but the finish was cold and rainy too. Luckily our hotel was litterally on the course, so I could go and change often! Here is the link to myspace page with the video. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&fr... or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0EvDH76zZc |
| 2006-10-23 7:37 AM in reply to: #480476 |
The Original 7834  Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? I just finished my last semi-long workout this weekend. Funny how a 3.5 hour bike and 10 min TR seems short huh? I did my longest swim wokrout to date- 5,000 yards. Now it's really downhill from here. I watched Iron Man Hawaii Sat. via live feed and that was really good motivation- I really needed that. I watched a few IM FL videos on youtube that really pumped me up! I'm getting really excited- a little nervous too. I keep trying to remind myself that this is supposed to be fun- that way I don't get nervous Only 2 more weeks!! |
| 2006-10-23 7:40 AM in reply to: #480476 |
Extreme Veteran 617 Covington (New Orleans), La | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? Got two wetsuits in - Orca and Blue Seventy - and practiced in both the past week. All I can say is this race had better be wetsuit legal! I've shaved about 20 seconds per 100 off my swim time when wearing the suit. Pretty amazing. Looks like the water temp this morning in PCB is 74.8 so I can't imagine it getting up to 78 for race day. I've made peace with missing an hour or so during taper week. I keep telling myself "the hay is in the barn... the hay is in the barn". Hope you all are doing well! |
| 2006-10-23 7:47 AM in reply to: #575205 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? joannh13 - 2006-10-23 8:40 AM Got two wetsuits in - Orca and Blue Seventy - and practiced in both the past week. All I can say is this race had better be wetsuit legal! I've shaved about 20 seconds per 100 off my swim time when wearing the suit. Pretty amazing. Looks like the water temp this morning in PCB is 74.8 so I can't imagine it getting up to 78 for race day. I've made peace with missing an hour or so during taper week. I keep telling myself "the hay is in the barn... the hay is in the barn". Hope you all are doing well! Did you wear a wetsuit for GC?? They defintiely provide more security for me- especially in the ocean. Since they really help with body position you'll find you swim faster with one on Don't feel bad- I also missed a few workouts last week because I got sick from eating Mexcian. I was going to try to make them up this week, but what's the point? I'm supposed to be tapering, not killiing myself by squeezing in missed workouts. Right now our bodies need rest and not stress |
| 2006-10-23 4:16 PM in reply to: #480476 |
Veteran 184 Dacula, GA | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? I know there is another thread about a meet and greet at the banquet Thursday night, but haven't seen the conclusion of that. Is everyone who chimes in here going to meet up? I'd love to put some faces with names (or at least avatars...). My family will be in Florida with me but I'm racing solo and don't know anyone else actually racing, so would love to catch up with some of you for the swim Thursday morning as well if you're interested. JG |
| 2006-10-23 4:23 PM in reply to: #575977 |
| Veteran 223 Mississippi | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? jg2ga - 2006-10-23 4:16 PM I know there is another thread about a meet and greet at the banquet Thursday night, but haven't seen the conclusion of that. Is everyone who chimes in here going to meet up? I'd love to put some faces with names (or at least avatars...). My family will be in Florida with me but I'm racing solo and don't know anyone else actually racing, so would love to catch up with some of you for the swim Thursday morning as well if you're interested. JG Hey that sounds great to meet to try to meet up with everyone from this group. I'm arriving Wednesday (by car, yea! I live close enough to drive...6 hours) and staying at the Summit. Maybe we can figure out a place to meet where we would somehow recognize each other or swap some cell numbers. I'm at the Summit. I know some others are too. Becky |
| 2006-10-23 4:28 PM in reply to: #575205 |
Master 2314 Gulf Shores, AL | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? joannh13 - 2006-10-23 7:40 AM < I keep telling myself "the hay is in the barn... the hay is in the barn".  Hope you all are doing well! Joann, I know the hay is in the barn, but how do we make sure the cows don't eat it when we are not looking?  |
| 2006-10-23 4:35 PM in reply to: #576006 |
Expert 686 Lake Geneva | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? We are in the Sunbird Suites. Flying in Wednesday afternoon to PCB airport and getting a taxi to the hotel/strip area. JeepFleeb was keeping track of the dinner get together. I PMed him my cell and will send it to anyone via PM if they want. Will be swimming Thursday and Friday (yeah, I know I shouldn't, but I'm scared of the ocean!) Rode this weekend, 40 miles in very windy and cold conditions. Going to go run now 9 miles. |
| 2006-10-23 5:27 PM in reply to: #480476 |
Veteran 184 Dacula, GA | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? Anyone interested in meeting at the Gatorade swim at 7:30AM on Thursday morning? I probably won't swim more than 15-20min, but might be an easy way to catch up. Let me know if you're interested and we can try to figure out where to meet. I'm staying at the Gulf Crest Condos just down from Boardwalk if anyone wants to walk over together, Jeff |
| 2006-10-23 6:05 PM in reply to: #480476 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? Excellent idea- I'll need to get in a swim as well. I'm also staying at Gulf Crest. |
| 2006-10-23 6:07 PM in reply to: #576006 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? Manatee Express - 2006-10-23 5:28 PM joannh13 - 2006-10-23 7:40 AM < I keep telling myself "the hay is in the barn... the hay is in the barn". Joann, I know the hay is in the barn, but how do we make sure the cows don't eat it when we are not looking?
Hope you all are doing well! Well that's easy- just make sure to keep the cows out the barn |
| 2006-10-23 6:43 PM in reply to: #480476 |
Regular 91 St. John's Newfoundland | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? So what exactly is the scoop on the 7:30 gatorade swim on Thursday morning? I haven't heard of it. looking foward to getting in the water though. Jim |
| 2006-10-23 6:51 PM in reply to: #576169 |
Extreme Veteran 617 Covington (New Orleans), La | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? runnergirl - 2006-10-23 6:07 PM Manatee Express - 2006-10-23 5:28 PM joannh13 - 2006-10-23 7:40 AM < I keep telling myself "the hay is in the barn... the hay is in the barn". Joann, I know the hay is in the barn, but how do we make sure the cows don't eat it when we are not looking?
Hope you all are doing well! Well that's easy- just make sure to keep the cows out the barn Cook the cows and eat them. We need the protein. |
| 2006-10-23 7:46 PM in reply to: #480476 |
Extreme Veteran 527 Round Rock, Texas | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? I'm at the GulfCrest as well and we plan to arrive late afternoon/early evening on Wednesday and could do the 7:30 swim on Thursday. I can't wait to leave, work is unbelievably busy at the moment and going to do my first Ironman is actually going to be a break for me. How funny that sounds to me now. |
| 2006-10-23 8:26 PM in reply to: #480476 |
Veteran 184 Dacula, GA | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? Gulf Cresters want to meet at the front door of the Gulf Crest office (haven't been there but am assuming there is one) at 7:15AM on Thursday? We can walk over and meet everyone else at the bag check area (haven't been there either but assume there is one based on what I've read) at 7:30 to head down and swim? JG |
| 2006-10-23 9:29 PM in reply to: #576309 |
Master 2381 Dallas, Texas | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? I'm arriving on Wednesday and staying at the Boardwalk Resort. I definitely want to swim on Thursday morning. I'll meet you guys at the bag check in. I'll be the guy walking around asking people if they are a BT'er TJ |
.| 2006-10-24 8:07 AM in reply to: #576309 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? jg2ga - 2006-10-23 9:26 PM Gulf Cresters want to meet at the front door of the Gulf Crest office (haven't been there but am assuming there is one) at 7:15AM on Thursday? We can walk over and meet everyone else at the bag check area (haven't been there either but assume there is one based on what I've read) at 7:30 to head down and swim? JG Sounds good! |
| 2006-10-24 8:08 AM in reply to: #576365 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? zia_cyclist - 2006-10-23 10:29 PM I'm arriving on Wednesday and staying at the Boardwalk Resort. I definitely want to swim on Thursday morning. I'll meet you guys at the bag check in. I'll be the guy walking around asking people if they are a BT'er TJ I just ordered some BT tats and I'll have mine on so I can easily be spotted |
| 2006-10-24 10:04 AM in reply to: #576309 |
| Veteran 223 Mississippi | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? jg2ga - 2006-10-23 8:26 PM Gulf Cresters want to meet at the front door of the Gulf Crest office (haven't been there but am assuming there is one) at 7:15AM on Thursday? We can walk over and meet everyone else at the bag check area (haven't been there either but assume there is one based on what I've read) at 7:30 to head down and swim? JG I'll come from the Summit to the Gulf Crest office at 7:15 to meet up with you all as well. I may or may not have my support crew with me- LOL- my 16 year old son and hunky male friend from Georgia- other than that to recognize me, I'm the 5'4" female with the wild eyed look! Becky |
| 2006-10-24 10:16 AM in reply to: #576549 |
Expert 686 Lake Geneva | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? runnergirl - 2006-10-24 9:08 AM zia_cyclist - 2006-10-23 10:29 PM I'm arriving on Wednesday and staying at the Boardwalk Resort. I definitely want to swim on Thursday morning. I'll meet you guys at the bag check in. I'll be the guy walking around asking people if they are a BT'er TJ I just ordered some BT tats and I'll have mine on so I can easily be spotted Depends on where you put it! Does anyone want to swim later than 7:30? If not I'll be there at 7:30 at the gear check. |
| 2006-10-24 10:34 AM in reply to: #576773 |
| Veteran 223 Mississippi | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? hawkrca - 2006-10-24 10:04 AM jg2ga - 2006-10-23 8:26 PM Gulf Cresters want to meet at the front door of the Gulf Crest office (haven't been there but am assuming there is one) at 7:15AM on Thursday? JG I'll come from the Summit to the Gulf Crest office at 7:15 to meet up with you all as well. I may or may not have my support crew with me- LOL- my 16 year old son and hunky male friend from Georgia- other than that to recognize me, I'm the 5'4" female with the wild eyed look! Becky I just checked Google Earth for where Gulf Crest is compaired to the Summit- looks like the Summit is between GC and the Boardwalk, so I won't go to GC since I would be back tracking- I'll meet ya'll at the bag check in. Maybe I'll see ya'll walking on the beach to the swim. Becky |
| 2006-10-24 2:25 PM in reply to: #480476 |
Veteran 184 Dacula, GA | Subject: RE: IM FL Training- how is everyone doing?? Janelle(I think, runnergirl if not), I'll meet you downstairs at 7:15 Thursday AM and we can head over. Won't be able to miss me - I'll be in a black wetsuit! Actually, we'll be the girl with the BT tattoo and the the 5'8" shaved head guy who looks like he's about to throw up while thinking about going 141.6 on Saturday... JG |
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