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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
United States
Ironman North America
72F / 22C
Sunny
Total Time = 14h 33m 13s
Overall Rank = 1543/2060
Age Group = 35-39
Age Group Rank = 97/151
Pre-race routine:

I need to start this out by saying THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to my most absolutely awesome husband Erik. YOU ARE THE BEST EVER! :)

Planned to be up at 4am, but was up anyway at 3. Tried to eat a ton of food, but just couldn't get down as much as I had planned. Sipped GE, got my stuff ready. Said good bye to the family. Walked to the race site, and left the house at 4:45am. The sun was up already!

Checked my transition bags because it rained overnight. My bike stuff had gotten a little wet, but wasn't bad. Went through everything in my head and got ready.
Event warmup:

Um, none.
Swim
  • 1h 46m 38s
  • 4224 yards
  • 02m 31s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started out with Kelly as the cannon went off. Started swimming and the cold water didn't really bother me like it did the past 3 days.

I don't know why I cannot get faster in open water. I've gotten faster in the pool, but not in OW.

I definitely started wide to the right, and there was a moving buoy on the 2nd lap which sucked, but hey, just keep swimming, right?
What would you do differently?:

Find people who can swim straight to draft!
Transition 1
  • 08m 38s
Comments:

Wetsuit strippers rock. Ran to the changing tent, and could not stop shaking. Probably cold...I was in the water a long time. ;) The volunteer that helped me literally had to dress me. I couldn't do anything!
What would you do differently?:

Get sunscreened! I forgot that small detail. But I bike with arm coolers specifically to keep my arms from getting fried, so that helped.
Bike
  • 7h 10m 49s
  • 112 miles
  • 15.60 mile/hr
Comments:

The bike hills were steep! Challenging course. It was interesting that I passed a bunch of guys going up every hill, and the same guys passed me on every downhill. And it was always the same group of guys!

I felt good on the first lap of the bike. Drank enough. At about mile 50, I started getting nauseous. Then had trouble keeping down fluids and my clif shot bloks (which I forgot to bring with me to CdA...thank you to coredump for picking some up for me at Fleet Feet!). Stopped to pee 2x on the bike. 2nd lap was tougher, plus the headwind all the way back to town SUCKED!!!
What would you do differently?:

Not be nauseous?
Transition 2
  • 08m 11s
Comments:

Biked in, stopped, handed bike to some dude who asked "do you have everything you need from the bike?" I stopped, ***TMI alert!*** (you've been warned), grabbed a tampon out of my Bento Box, looked at the dude, who looked back at me and said, "Nice."

AND NOW I FIND OUT THAT THE DUDE WAS FREAKIN HAZMASTER! AND DR.LEAH WAS THERE TOO. Embarrassing, in a kinda funny way.

To the changing tent (with a port a john break), changed clothes, got sunscreened this time, and ran.
What would you do differently?:

nothing.
Run
  • 5h 18m 59s
  • 26.2 miles
  • 12m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

Got to see a bunch of the BT crew on the course. There were times I felt out of it...just weird. I ran fine until about mile 15 or 16. Walked every aid station for about 30-60 seconds. Had GI issues at mile 17 and hit the port a john, but there was no TP! Had to have TP, so I walked to mile 18 at an 18 min/mi pace, IF you know what I mean. I had very inconsistent pacing for the entire marathon. 9 to 18 minutes per mile! Crazy!

Changed socks with the special needs bag and put on a long sleeve shirt. I was shivering even though it wasn't cold. I have 2 blisters on my left foot.

Felt like absolute sh*t from mile 18 to 25.5. Could only drink coke for the last 6 miles. I tried to eat a banana at one point which made me dry heave and spit out the banana. Ick. The spectators were amazing and really really helpful. I walked a lot on the 2nd lap in that time frame. Just before the last turn, Crazypop ran up next to me and said "Come on, let's go." And he started sprinting. I made it for maybe 30 seconds and told him to go on because there was no way I could sprint to the end. As soon as he went ahead, Lilia (devotchkatata) ran with me which was so cool! Thanks Lilia! Then I ran into the chute which was the most amazing part of the day. I was SO happy after hours of misery at that point! I felt absolute joy at that moment. Grinning from ear to ear!

I knew that Shannon, Wendi, Laura, and Drew were catching people after 9, and some strange man caught me and helped me a few seconds until I was swarmed by the BT crew! YAY!
What would you do differently?:

Not sure. I think it was just fine for my first IM.
Post race
Warm down:

Met up with Kelly again...so cool to start and finish the day with her. She helped me get food and signed me up for a massage, which was excellent! Couldn't eat much. Walked home with Erik and Tara and then passed out on the bench at the kitchen table for a bit.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Nausea.

Event comments:

I missed my girl Stacie lots :( But it was Stacie along with my family that got me through this day! THANKS!




Last updated: 2007-06-25 12:00 AM
Swimming
01:46:38 | 4224 yards | 02m 31s / 100yards
Age Group: 140/151
Overall: 1930/2060
Performance: Average
Suit: Full plus hood and booties
Course: 2 laps on a rectangular course with a short run on the beach between laps.
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 60F / 15C Current: Medium
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Average
Waves: Navigation: Average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 08:38
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike:
Jump on bike:
Getting up to speed:
Biking
07:10:49 | 112 miles | 15.60 mile/hr
Age Group: 95/151
Overall: 1611/2060
Performance: Average
Wind: Headwind
Course: 2 laps. Flat at first, hilly up north. VERY hilly.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Not enough
T2
Time: 08:11
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal
Running
05:18:59 | 26.2 miles | 12m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 89/151
Overall: 1296/2060
Performance: Average
Course: 2 laps. Through town and along the lake. Nice and flat for the most part.
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 4
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge
Organized?
Events on-time?
Lots of volunteers?
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities:
Race evaluation [1-5]

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2008-06-26 1:11 AM

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2008-06-26 3:09 AM
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Great job out there!

It was sure great to see Erik every step of the way it seemed.

Too bad I could not slow down enough...I think I might have seized up if I did...I was getting pretty cooked.

You did awesome!

2008-06-26 3:56 AM
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Great RR & just a fabulous job out there! Congrats Ironman!
2008-06-26 4:02 AM
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Attagirl.   Awesome race, Cathy. Just more reaffirmation of your rockstar status.
2008-06-26 6:44 AM
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Great job Cathy!  You trained very hard for this race and it showed. 
2008-06-26 8:17 AM
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Congratulations on your first IM.  Great job!


2008-06-26 8:22 AM
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You did great on Sunday. It's all about dealing with what the day brings you and you did that.

I can't say enough about all the support from home either.  Steven wants me to train him for an Olympic now.  Can you guess what will come next?

 

 

2008-06-26 9:29 AM
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Congrats on a well executed race. You were tough all the way to the end. Way to go Ironman.
2008-06-26 9:29 AM
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Congratulations!
2008-06-26 9:29 AM
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Cathy, you're a total rockstar, and you are enjoying the fruits of your success, Ironman!!!  Woooooooo! 
2008-06-26 9:45 AM
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Woo-f*!kin-hoo!!! I couldn't leave a note without swearing, could I? Very proud of you - you did great out there. I can't imagine training with everything you've got going on and still making it through an IM. And it's always fun racing with you, whether it's here in CO, in Dallas, or CdA!


2008-06-26 10:08 AM
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^^ everything Ryan said hit the nail on the head.  You did incredible out there and I guess all that time pedalling into a headwind in training really paid off.  Congrats on an awesome race!!!!
2008-06-26 10:13 AM
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You kick a$$!  Congratulations again on a fantastic first Ironman!
2008-06-26 10:24 AM
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Cathy- I am SO IMPRESSED! My trainer was at the finish line taking photos in a PRIMO spot and told me all kinds of stories about the race. Sounds like it was a HILLY course and a very tough one for your first IM. I guess all the training in CO helped. Lately I have been feeling so overwhelmed by 3 kids, working and trying to keep up with it all and I just cannnot fathom how you do it! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! CONGRATS IRONMAN!!!! I am so glad I got to see you come across the finish line, even if it was just on line!
2008-06-26 10:31 AM
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Great Job, congrats IRONGIRL!!
2008-06-26 10:38 AM
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Great job! Sounds like you really pushed through some moments of suffering to keep going! And what a great time you had for your first IM!

Congratulations!


2008-06-26 10:45 AM
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Girl I loved your race report!!! You did such an amazing job! Wish I could have been there to see you finish! Way to dig DEEP!!!
2008-06-26 11:02 AM
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Great job Cathy!!! Congrats on a strong IM finish! It was very cool to get to meet you and your husband.
2008-06-26 12:21 PM
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More than "just fine"...AWESOME!!!!! 

Congrats Ironman!  Enjoy your well-earned recovery! 

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2008-06-26 12:26 PM
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Cathy, you are awesome!
2008-06-26 12:32 PM
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Wow Cathy!!!! You could not tell it to look at you on the course that you were struggling on the run. You looked so focused and happy. Way to gut it out for an awesome finish on a tough day.

It was so cool to hang with you race week and what a great DH you have

Way to go Ironman!!!!!


2008-06-26 12:47 PM
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Great race report! What a great job pushing past the mental barrier! You did awesome!
2008-06-26 1:48 PM
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Awesome job Ironman--great race out!!
2008-06-26 2:11 PM
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Congrats COgirl. . .very well done!!!!
2008-06-26 2:23 PM
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