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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Wow Erin! How did you manage to go back to work?? |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 2:09 PM Wow Erin! How did you manage to go back to work?? It wasn't easy and I certainly haven't been very productive since getting back here. I forgot to do a shameless plug! I was outside Lulumon taking a picture of my name when one of the girls came out and took one of me by my name. We were chatting and she told me of a few things to pass on: Wednesday night: free light stretching class from 6 - 6:30. Open to all with refreshments afterward Saturday: Events and food all day for spectators. Tell your families! Good for the next year: Instructor discount (15%) off all apparel for IMTX competitors. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() erin116 - 2011-05-17 1:33 PM Some area pictures from my lunch break today Outside Hubble and Hudson (I thought this was cute!): Tents: Transition: I was wondering if this was where the transition area was going to be. Hopefully they turn off the sprinklers. It was saturated and sloppy when I was there last week. Everyone running over it in bike cleats will make it a muddy mess. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mman - 2011-05-17 2:27 PM I was wondering if this was where the transition area was going to be. Hopefully they turn off the sprinklers. It was saturated and sloppy when I was there last week. Everyone running over it in bike cleats will make it a muddy mess. Rumor is they are watering for the last time Wednesday. BUT, it's already all wet, so there is some worry about how wet it might be by Saturday. |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 12:30 PM So, is it normal that my legs feel more tired this week than they did at the height of my training? Someone PLEASE tell me it is normal! I am not sure if this is normal or not, but I am with you on it. My legs feel tired, and I haven't even run, at least you have. Quads ache a little??? Not sure why though. Mabe they are re-building... at least that's what I hope it is. They ache goes away after a ride though. |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriPatrick - 2011-05-17 10:31 AM logella - 2011-05-17 10:18 AM TriPatrick - 2011-05-17 9:50 AM You will have nothing around your bike and when you return it to a volunteer and go get your run bag. I did read last night you must put your bike shoes in your run bag. I hate unclipping after a long ride, but I guess I will need to this one time. That's new. That's never been the case in other Ironman's that I've done. I know us age groupers can't pre-attach our shoes to pedals (only pro's) but it's never been an issue with leaving them on after the race.
This is from the athlete guide. Maybe I misunderstand the following statement 7. Shoes must be placed inside the athlete’s bike-to-run gear bag in transition and may NOT be attached to the pedals. Only professional athletes may attach shoes to the pedals. Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times.
Just have to be careful not to roll your ankle while "running with the bike shoes". I always leave them on the bike, slip in and slip out. I tried once to run in them, DAMN I don't see how it is done. It was very unstable, I ended up just walking the bike. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() bridgeland - 2011-05-17 2:37 PM dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 12:30 PM So, is it normal that my legs feel more tired this week than they did at the height of my training? Someone PLEASE tell me it is normal! I am not sure if this is normal or not, but I am with you on it. My legs feel tired, and I haven't even run, at least you have. Quads ache a little??? Not sure why though. Mabe they are re-building... at least that's what I hope it is. They ache goes away after a ride though. I hope you are right, I am sore today and there is absolutely no reason for it. |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() erin116 - 2011-05-17 2:50 PM bridgeland - 2011-05-17 2:37 PM I hope you are right, I am sore today and there is absolutely no reason for it.dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 12:30 PM So, is it normal that my legs feel more tired this week than they did at the height of my training? Someone PLEASE tell me it is normal! I am not sure if this is normal or not, but I am with you on it. My legs feel tired, and I haven't even run, at least you have. Quads ache a little??? Not sure why though. Mabe they are re-building... at least that's what I hope it is. They ache goes away after a ride though. OK, I feel a little better! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() This is completely normal and a good sign your muscles are repairing themselves. Make sure to stay on top of hydration/nutrition so they have what's needed to do so. dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 3:09 PM erin116 - 2011-05-17 2:50 PM bridgeland - 2011-05-17 2:37 PM I hope you are right, I am sore today and there is absolutely no reason for it.dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 12:30 PM So, is it normal that my legs feel more tired this week than they did at the height of my training? Someone PLEASE tell me it is normal! I am not sure if this is normal or not, but I am with you on it. My legs feel tired, and I haven't even run, at least you have. Quads ache a little??? Not sure why though. Mabe they are re-building... at least that's what I hope it is. They ache goes away after a ride though. OK, I feel a little better! |
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Member![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() forgot who, but someone was looking for a rental carbon wheelset for this weekend. Lone Star Bicycles on 290 in Cypress has an Easton EC90/GP400s setup available for $50 for 2 days. Every little bit helps. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() evondo - 2011-05-17 3:29 PM This is completely normal and a good sign your muscles are repairing themselves. Make sure to stay on top of hydration/nutrition so they have what's needed to do so. dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 3:09 PM erin116 - 2011-05-17 2:50 PM bridgeland - 2011-05-17 2:37 PM I hope you are right, I am sore today and there is absolutely no reason for it.dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 12:30 PM So, is it normal that my legs feel more tired this week than they did at the height of my training? Someone PLEASE tell me it is normal! I am not sure if this is normal or not, but I am with you on it. My legs feel tired, and I haven't even run, at least you have. Quads ache a little??? Not sure why though. Mabe they are re-building... at least that's what I hope it is. They ache goes away after a ride though. OK, I feel a little better! Oh good! Hopefully they will be done repairing in time for the little race coming up on Saturday ![]() |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() erin116 - 2011-05-17 4:14 PM evondo - 2011-05-17 3:29 PM Oh good! Hopefully they will be done repairing in time for the little race coming up on Saturday This is completely normal and a good sign your muscles are repairing themselves. Make sure to stay on top of hydration/nutrition so they have what's needed to do so. dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 3:09 PM erin116 - 2011-05-17 2:50 PM bridgeland - 2011-05-17 2:37 PM I hope you are right, I am sore today and there is absolutely no reason for it.dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 12:30 PM So, is it normal that my legs feel more tired this week than they did at the height of my training? Someone PLEASE tell me it is normal! I am not sure if this is normal or not, but I am with you on it. My legs feel tired, and I haven't even run, at least you have. Quads ache a little??? Not sure why though. Mabe they are re-building... at least that's what I hope it is. They ache goes away after a ride though. OK, I feel a little better! ![]() It at least makes me feel better that we are all, for the most part, experiencing the same thing |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ok, someone needs to tell me this. Aparently, the world will end at 6PM on the 21st; is that EST, CST, MST or Pacific time?? If it's Central time I don't think I'll make it, Mountain time might work if it's not too hot and PST would be a blessing, almost a sure deal. Now, should I put more gu's and socks in my special needs bag for doomsday? A list of my good deeds? A written apology for all my bad actions? Please help me out... |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() erin116 - 2011-05-17 2:33 PM mman - 2011-05-17 2:27 PM I was wondering if this was where the transition area was going to be. Hopefully they turn off the sprinklers. It was saturated and sloppy when I was there last week. Everyone running over it in bike cleats will make it a muddy mess. Rumor is they are watering for the last time Wednesday. BUT, it's already all wet, so there is some worry about how wet it might be by Saturday.
You can probably look forward to most of the pathways being carpeted. It's not your normal local race; It's an IRONMAN!
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Queen BTich ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() evillarroel - 2011-05-17 5:38 PM Ok, someone needs to tell me this. Aparently, the world will end at 6PM on the 21st; is that EST, CST, MST or Pacific time?? If it's Central time I don't think I'll make it, Mountain time might work if it's not too hot and PST would be a blessing, almost a sure deal. Now, should I put more gu's and socks in my special needs bag for doomsday? A list of my good deeds? A written apology for all my bad actions? Please help me out... I will die happy if I'm on the run course! Hopefully there will be a doomsday aid station?!??!!! |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Comet - 2011-05-17 5:08 PM evillarroel - 2011-05-17 5:38 PM Ok, someone needs to tell me this. Aparently, the world will end at 6PM on the 21st; is that EST, CST, MST or Pacific time?? If it's Central time I don't think I'll make it, Mountain time might work if it's not too hot and PST would be a blessing, almost a sure deal. Now, should I put more gu's and socks in my special needs bag for doomsday? A list of my good deeds? A written apology for all my bad actions? Please help me out... I will die happy if I'm on the run course! Hopefully there will be a doomsday aid station?!??!!! What do you think they would have at this aid station? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hopefully they will have showers in Heaven. If not there will be a lot of stinky IM triathletes up there at 6pm on Saturday. ![]() So if you feel like you're going through HELL at 6pm don't worry about it unless you see the devil and other people who are not dressed in lycra! ![]() |
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Queen BTich ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 6:11 PM Comet - 2011-05-17 5:08 PM evillarroel - 2011-05-17 5:38 PM Ok, someone needs to tell me this. Aparently, the world will end at 6PM on the 21st; is that EST, CST, MST or Pacific time?? If it's Central time I don't think I'll make it, Mountain time might work if it's not too hot and PST would be a blessing, almost a sure deal. Now, should I put more gu's and socks in my special needs bag for doomsday? A list of my good deeds? A written apology for all my bad actions? Please help me out... I will die happy if I'm on the run course! Hopefully there will be a doomsday aid station?!??!!! What do you think they would have at this aid station?
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I wonder if the immune system takes a hit during taper. I know during peek training we are all taxing or system pretty heavy. Maybe all the rebuilding going on is pulling all the resources? I am just saying since I came back from a 1 hr "walk". I needed to get some blood pumping through the legs; felt really good but didn't run. Now my allergies are on fire. WTF? Never had it hit this bad. It will pass by tonight, but just made me wonder. Seems like our immune systems are getting slammed with training, and then getting slammed with rebuilding. Never catch a break
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() bridgeland - 2011-05-17 6:58 PM I wonder if the immune system takes a hit during taper. I know during peek training we are all taxing or system pretty heavy. Maybe all the rebuilding going on is pulling all the resources? I am just saying since I came back from a 1 hr "walk". I needed to get some blood pumping through the legs; felt really good but didn't run. Now my allergies are on fire. WTF? Never had it hit this bad. It will pass by tonight, but just made me wonder. Seems like our immune systems are getting slammed with training, and then getting slammed with rebuilding. Never catch a break
similar stuff going on here - I picked up serveral packs of emergen-c on my lunch break. Gets me more water + more electrolytes + C. I figure it can't hurt (I HOPE!). |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() here is the run aid stations. Looks like the dooms day station is across the canal from T1/T2.
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dodgersmom - 2011-05-17 5:11 PM Comet - 2011-05-17 5:08 PM evillarroel - 2011-05-17 5:38 PM Ok, someone needs to tell me this. Aparently, the world will end at 6PM on the 21st; is that EST, CST, MST or Pacific time?? If it's Central time I don't think I'll make it, Mountain time might work if it's not too hot and PST would be a blessing, almost a sure deal. Now, should I put more gu's and socks in my special needs bag for doomsday? A list of my good deeds? A written apology for all my bad actions? Please help me out... I will die happy if I'm on the run course! Hopefully there will be a doomsday aid station?!??!!! What do you think they would have at this aid station? If there is a middle aged man wearing sunglasses, talking on a microphone, and handing out red kool aid DO NOT drink it. |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriPatrick - 2011-05-17 8:04 PM here is the run aid stations. Looks like the dooms day station is across the canal from T1/T2.
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Last day at work has begun! Well, dont know how much work will get done, but the body is here .. the mind is definitely somewhere else. Had to get rid of some nervous energy this morning so I got up and hit the pool for a quick 1500 swim. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Being that the run course consists of 3 laps, does that mean we will have access to our special needs bag each time? It sure would be nice to have a new pair of socks for each lap! ![]() |
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