IMAZ Nov 08 'Official" Training-Discussion Blog till 11-23...

Hi Trigoddess.  Thanks for starting this thread.  A place to share my innermost fear!  :-)  Looking forward to some good discussion, raising some stupid questions and maybe even sharing some of my training experience as the months progress.  Me and my brother Chris (Karhooligan) are both recovering from the flu (well, I'm not so sure I'm in the recovery phase just yet, but he is).  I'm really looking forward to the experience of being a part of IMAZ in Nov.  We're driving from Dallas, TX to Tempe on Tuesday evening arriving sometime Wednesday afternoon.

Yes, this will be my first IM.  My first HIM is in April.  I signed up for both just following my first Oly in October.

And I definately follow the rule of "When, not if" as to the finishing of the IM.  I'm a positive person.  I do have a goal time, but as I've read, it's just a goal, not an ultimatum....and in the course of the S/B/R, that goal may change several times.  :-)

Looking forward to the event as well.  At this point, just doing some base training 6-8 hours per week.  IM training will begin for me the end of July - 17 weeks of focus.  Untill then, gonna do some fun local races and get myself ready for the training.

To everyone, remember the goal is to peak at the end of November, not in June or August. 

What?  You don't wanna know what the water temperature is right now in Tempe Town Lake?  What's the matter with you man! 

I've been doing good on my bike trainer sessions, though I've taken the last week off with my Mom being in the hospital.  Sure am looking forward to some warmer weather though.  The running conditions around here suck right now!

Alright i will throw down my thoughts.

I am excited about my training and probably equally as scared.  Is the swim in a river?  It sure looks like it.  I wonder how that would work with a current and all I mean.  I put a better seat on my exercise bike as here in Denver it has been snowing a lot.  I won't go into detail but there is a certain part of my body that honestly about 45 minutes into a bike on the exercise bike feels like someone is cutting right through me.  Any ideas on a really good seat?

I also think as this group progresses and time goes on it would be cool to hook up before the race?  Anyone up for it?

Happy training and if any of you are looking for a coach.  I have one.  He is NOT local to Denver but has been really good for me and I highly recommend him.  chat or e-mail me if you want any information.

 Thanks,

Ray