IM CDA

Living here in CDA and riding the course often, I would tell you to train some hills.  The hills on the north part of the course are not killer, but there are several and there are no big recovery stretches.  It is an awesome race (2x for me) and I will hate not doing it next year, but I am doing Canada and they are to close together.

Good luck.

Thanks! I did go back and check some of the older threads, and emailed my coach. She assures me that if I can handle the Saluda Grade in NC, then I'll be fine- she'll have me doing a lot of training rides in the mountains. I think, given the choice of heat, hills, wind, etc. I'll take hills everytime.  Everything else about the race sounds so amazing, I don't think I'm gonna let some hills scare me away....

At least I say that now. Next May I'll be freaking out I'm sure...

Just thought I'd let y'all know, I just gave UPS my application and checks for the IM CDA CF. I should know next week if I'm in or not.

Gulp.

That is so awesome...hope you get in!! Big step but a very cool thing for you....congrats!

I hear IMLP charity slots are already filled up. 

Your coach will get you ready...she/he knows your strengths and weaknesses and will guide your training so you will be prepared. 

If I'm in we are renting a house so we can take the whole family. Well extended family. My whole family consists of 4 people.

Right now I know it's gonna be me, my dh, my mom and my MIL. We are waiting to see if my dh's cousin and his wife and her sister and brother in law want to go as well. They are a fun group! I think we are going to rent one of the homes through vrbo.com.

I just couldn't stay away.  I am going to be back for a second year to gain my revenge on the run.  Money is being sent to the community fund this week. 

This should get my training back on track.  Looks like I need to start riding some hills with Sue (see above) soon!

I'm ready whenever you are.

I just looked this morning and the website says there are no more slots for IM CDA, and I still haven't heard if I'm in yet or not.

I'm nervous as all heck. Today is my birthday and that would be the best present, to get an email that I'm in!

CRAP!!!!!!!  CRAP!!!!! CRAP!!!!!

When I checked last week, there were 50+ spots left for the community fund.  Now - ZERO.  That will teach me for waiting so long to decide. 

Good luck to you Suzanne.

Has anyone heard about their community fund spot????

I sent in my form and money and have all my fingers and toes crossed. 

I still haven't gotten anything- letter, email nothing.

Was yours an email or an actual letter?

Actual letter which included my checks.

I just checked my bank account. They cashed my donation check already but not the race fee check, so I am assuming that's a good sign.

I'd email them again but I'm worried it's like sending your food back to the chef... a definite don't!!

That sounds like a good sign to me.  I'm glad you didn't let the hills scare you.  You'll be fine.  I live on the edge of the TX hill country.  We're definitely not talking mountains.  Pace and Patience....

 This will be my first IM too!!!  We're all in it together!!!

Hope you get your confirmation soon.

K