Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 92)

This is a great statement. Made me chuckle: I'll be here tomorrow to say I'm ready.

My Road to Ironman Louisville video processed faster than I expected. If you enjoy the video, you might enjoy my latest blog post which gives more detail to the ride I mentioned in the video. Peace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q3Ip71d3uE

Oddly, the washroom issue was my biggest concern as well... nerves and and my bladder are not friends!  But what will be will be, and I'm sure things will work out!  Any previous Ironman I've done, the porta-potty line is at least a 30 min wait anytime after 5:30am anyway! lol

I spoke with a friend who raced last year and he said there were no aid stations after mile 80 of the bike.  30 miles seems like a long way to go without aid, so maybe they've added some towards the end of the course this year?

btw...does anyone know what the current river temp is?  Should I even consider bringing a wetsuit?  I heard it was 80+ last year, but I'd hate for it to end up being wetsuit legal and not have one.  Ocean temps are hovering around 65 here, so I've been back in a wetsuit for the past week or so.

2 miles in the ocean last night and just wrapped up a 70/10 brick.  Felt sluggish after about 20-30 miles on the bike and the run was not pretty.  Trail run at altitude again tomorrow morning and then another OWS at noon - looks like we're going for 2.5.  It will be good to knock out an over-distance swim.  It's been a while since I've done that and if nothing else, I think it will help mentally.  Perfect weather for racing here - 70s and overcast all day on the coast.  Not so good for heat training.  Oh well...back into the furnace again on Monday morning.

?Attached is a photo of my friend Ryan and I. If you read my blog post "Inspirations of a Champion," you will know what I'm talking about.

He won his weight class, best poser (seamless/flawless posing), and nearly won the overall which involves all of the weight class champions competing against each other.

Day off yesterday. Likely an easy-going, hour spin on the trainer today.

Did my last brick yesterday. 51 miles on the bike followed by a 20 mile run.  I know I don't post much, but I do enjoy reading everyone's replies.  Looking forward to meeting you all in two weeks.  I know I read it earlier but can't remember where the meet up before the banquet was. Can onyone fill me in? My wife and I will be arriving on Friday and staying at the Galt House. 

Hello everyone,

I have been out of touch for the last three months here in the blog and truly wished I had more time to read all the post leading up to today. 

My goal for Louisville went out the window in mid-April when I took a new job. The last 2.5 months have lacked A LOT! of training time. When you from 12 to 18hrs a week of training and you drop it down to less than 7 hrs (if that), certainly makes you wonder what will happen come race day. 

My goal was to break last years time, not it is just all about SURVIVAL. I think I built an engine until mid-April. So yes! I am a little nervous about the race and truly hoping all goes smoothly. Tomorrow will be a long saddle ride followed by a mid-distance run. 

To all of you who have put in the time, hard work, stayed on course with your training plan as well as your nutritional plan- YOU ARE READY! ... it is time to enjoy all the hard work. Someone asked me last year while waiting on the swimming line how come I was not nervous and why I looked so calm? my reply was really simple- " I am ready!".  Mentally I was ready to roll with the punches if anything unexpected came up. ... .... If you ask me the same question this year- my answer would probably be "ask me again at the finish line" 

Good Luck to Everyone! hope I get a chance to meet a lot of you guys. If there is any meet ups or get together- let me know!

Thomas

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I broke myself down really hard over the past month and have struggled to do paces that seemed easy in mid-June. That was rough, but now comes the payoff! I started tapering after my last long run (22 miles, 2:54) last Sunday and only did 32 miles running, 100 miles bike and 5600 swim this week. I can already feel the difference! My body is recovering and I actually feel good for the first time in a long time. Two more weeks of this and I might be able to do a double IM! Just kidding, but I will be ready for Louisville, Lord willing. 

Hope everything is coming together for you guys too.

Yep. 

Quick question for veterans:

How is this race/area regarding sidewalk chalk? Didn't read every word of the athlete guide yet, but at Wisconsin it was almost encouraged. Just didn't know if there were specific rules to Louisville about chalk. Planning on giving some to my family again this year if it's cool.

BGANNAWAY--do you mean this Friday or Saturday or do you mean the day or two before the race?

I have a 2 hour ride scheduled for Saturday August, 20th and would like it to be on the main loop of the race course.  Let me know if you want to join me.

Hey, Sam!  It seems like Millenium has been canceled a coupla times in the past years ... tragic, especially since so many young people register for it ... oh, well.  Enjoying a self-indulgent day off today ... ahhhhh ... plus, my daughter is home for a coupla weeks before heading off to school.  Everyone, just remember that your relationship priorities trump just about everything.  Yes, even IM Louisville, which agrees with me, and is patiently waiting for us ... with a stern task ... a furrowed brow .. and crossed arms ...  in exactly two weeks ... gulp!

Pushing forth thoughts for cooler weather when the time comes,

Todd

Hi there - I would like to ride a bit of the course on both Friday and Saturday before the race - was planning a VERY easy hour-ish ride on Friday morning (around 9-10am) and about 20-30 minutes on Saturday before I check my bike.  I am staying at the Galt House and will start from there, I would love to have company.