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 2008-08-18 10:28 AM |
Champion  10154    Alabama |  Subject: Taper Madness?They talk about 'taper madness' and I thought I was immune...but the mental gymnastics going on in my head would make the Chinese and US gymnastics team look like Toddler Tumblers! I think the madness comes from waiting.....with nothing to do but wait. This weekend I washed my bike...then greased her up like a pig at the county fair...then I put my aerobottle on there and took off my mirror that I use in training. I decided it was ready to race. If I bike any more now it will be on my trainer bike. Two weeks before the race and my bike is prep'd and ready to ride! I told my wife my bike was ready for IMKY and she just shook her head. I've already checked 3 times to see if the bib numbers are posted as if that was gonna settle something in my head. I've even checked intellicast to see if they had a 13 day outlook. Every twinge in my body, joints and muscles send a tsunami of thoughts to my head that maybe I've got an injury. Geesh, maybe it I think I'm injured hard enough I'll develop some psychosomatic injury! I'm not really nervous, just anxious....kinda like a kid before Christmas waiting for the big day. [Mike taps his foot impatiently and checks to see if bib numbers are up] . So what's on your mind before your big race? . ~Mike |
| 2008-08-18 10:42 AM in reply to: #1610386 |
Champion 8540   the colony texas | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? Well considering that I haven't really looked at the athlete's guide yet, as of a few days ago wasn't sure what time the race was going to start. I'm still pretty low key..I guess I should get a map since I'm driving there,, Kentucky is close to Ohio right?? I'm excited about it but it still doesn't seem real,, watch me when I'm there I'll be all wide eyed like a kid on Christmas Morning |
| 2008-08-18 11:05 AM in reply to: #1610386 |
Expert 913 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? forget looking for bib #'s on ironman.com. i'm just going to keep checking mike's blog. ~B |
| 2008-08-18 12:28 PM in reply to: #1610386 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? The only madness I have going on right now is aimed at the $650 I just spent on tires for my car. AND... I still need to get the inspection done, the TAGS replaced... and I need to renew my DL. *Sigh* I'm so illegal right now. At least I have insurance on the dang car. |
| 2008-08-18 12:34 PM in reply to: #1610823 |
| 221 | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? KSH - 2008-08-18 1:28 PM The only madness I have going on right now is aimed at the $650 I just spent on tires for my car. AND... I still need to get the inspection done, the TAGS replaced... and I need to renew my DL. *Sigh* I'm so illegal right now. At least I have insurance on the dang car. Car??? What do you need that car for, is something wrong with your bike?  |
| 2008-08-18 12:48 PM in reply to: #1610823 |
| Extreme Veteran 597 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? KSH - 2008-08-18 1:28 PM The only madness I have going on right now is aimed at the $650 I just spent on tires for my car. AND... I still need to get the inspection done, the TAGS replaced... and I need to renew my DL. *Sigh* I'm so illegal right now. At least I have insurance on the dang car. Oh geez... you just reminded me I need to get my car emission tested and tags renewed by Wednesday. Guess I should probably plan on renewing the license as well. UGH! Guess I'm going to be late to work on Wednesday morning. |
| 2008-08-18 12:49 PM in reply to: #1610847 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? king03 - 2008-08-18 12:34 PM KSH - 2008-08-18 1:28 PM The only madness I have going on right now is aimed at the $650 I just spent on tires for my car. AND... I still need to get the inspection done, the TAGS replaced... and I need to renew my DL. *Sigh* I'm so illegal right now. At least I have insurance on the dang car. Car??? What do you need that car for, is something wrong with your bike? I live in Dallas. I have to drive places to ride my bike.  |
| 2008-08-18 1:12 PM in reply to: #1610386 |
Pro 3730 NorCal | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? I'm doing lots of positive thinking about IM! I am in denial about packing for this race....I need to put together a list of everything I need. I HATE packing so I'm procrastinating. Anyone have an IM packing cheat-sheet? At least tri-bike transport is taking my bike on thursday, 1 less thing to worry about. |
| 2008-08-18 1:38 PM in reply to: #1610948 |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? AbbieR - 2008-08-18 1:12 PM I'm doing lots of positive thinking about IM! I am in denial about packing for this race....I need to put together a list of everything I need. I HATE packing so I'm procrastinating. Anyone have an IM packing cheat-sheet? At least tri-bike transport is taking my bike on thursday, 1 less thing to worry about.
Off the top of my head....(keep in mind that I once went to a race and forgot my front wheel!) Anwyway, it's a start: . For the Swim: goggles jammers swim cap race number 1 Powerbar and 1 gel for breakfast....maybe a bagel too throw away flip flops throw away tee-shirt . For the Bike: 1 bike (2 wheels) biking jersey biking shorts biking shoes helmet Vaseline race belt small towell pump spare tube/CO2 5 gels 5 power bars 1 Gatorades (dump in before race) . For the Run: shoes shorts shirt socks small towell Vaseline or body glide round bandades . Before/After Race 3 pair of shorts 3 pair of socks 3 tee shirts (including BT shirt) 3 pair of underware razor/toothbrush/toothpaste Advil Tums . ~Mike |
| 2008-08-18 2:02 PM in reply to: #1611018 |
| 221 | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? Rogillio - 2008-08-18 2:38 PM AbbieR - 2008-08-18 1:12 PM I'm doing lots of positive thinking about IM! I am in denial about packing for this race....I need to put together a list of everything I need. I HATE packing so I'm procrastinating. Anyone have an IM packing cheat-sheet? At least tri-bike transport is taking my bike on thursday, 1 less thing to worry about.
....(keep in mind that I once went to a race and forgot my front wheel!) Hijack on.... Mike, I wanted to tell you that you're semi famous in southern WV now. I went over for a small sprint tri to raise money for kids who can't afford bikes and there were about 100 people/~60 freaked out first timers. They were as nervous as I've seen one group of people (triathlon isn't exactly a booming sport in southern WV) and worrying about this and that, so I started telling some of them about "the guy who drove to a race and forgot his front wheel." I kid you not, by the end of the day I heard the story repeated more than once by other people. hahaha Hijack off... |
| 2008-08-18 2:11 PM in reply to: #1611112 |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? king03 - 2008-08-18 2:02 PM Rogillio - 2008-08-18 2:38 PM Hijack on.... Mike, I wanted to tell you that you're semi famous in southern WV now. I went over for a small sprint tri to raise money for kids who can't afford bikes and there were about 100 people/~60 freaked out first timers. They were as nervous as I've seen one group of people (triathlon isn't exactly a booming sport in southern WV) and worrying about this and that, so I started telling some of them about "the guy who drove to a race and forgot his front wheel." I kid you not, by the end of the day I heard the story repeated more than once by other people. hahaha Hijack off...AbbieR - 2008-08-18 1:12 PM I'm doing lots of positive thinking about IM! I am in denial about packing for this race....I need to put together a list of everything I need. I HATE packing so I'm procrastinating. Anyone have an IM packing cheat-sheet? At least tri-bike transport is taking my bike on thursday, 1 less thing to worry about.
....(keep in mind that I once went to a race and forgot my front wheel!)
Glad I could help out anecdotally. :-) |
| 2008-08-19 11:54 AM in reply to: #1610386 |
Expert 749 | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? My favorite taper activity is shopping. I tend to buy expensive stuff and lots of it during my taper. This year it was a speedzoot. I resisted the new helmet, but only because my brother in law handed down a never been worn sweet giro aerohelmet. If it is hot I will skip it b/c it's black, not as vented as my helmet and I haven't been training in it for long rides. Spent tons of $$ at the grocery store today getting my Louisville dry goods (Yes, I am neurotic but I know it so it makes it o-k). Plus I am WAY overcompensating for making my daughter be in Louisville for MY race on her birthday, so she is raking it in for b'day gifts. Step away from the credit card . . . |
| 2008-08-19 11:56 AM in reply to: #1613656 |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? katimomma - 2008-08-19 11:54 AM My favorite taper activity is shopping. I tend to buy expensive stuff and lots of it during my taper. This year it was a speedzoot. I resisted the new helmet, but only because my brother in law handed down a never been worn sweet giro aerohelmet. If it is hot I will skip it b/c it's black, not as vented as my helmet and I haven't been training in it for long rides. Spent tons of $$ at the grocery store today getting my Louisville dry goods (Yes, I am neurotic but I know it so it makes it o-k). Plus I am WAY overcompensating for making my daughter be in Louisville for MY race on her birthday, so she is raking it in for b'day gifts. Step away from the credit card . . .
It's my birthday too...well, not exactly....but close....ok, not THAT close...Feb 21....but still, since you're in that buying mood.... |
| 2008-08-19 12:17 PM in reply to: #1613660 |
Champion 5615 | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? Rogillio - 2008-08-19 12:56 PM katimomma - 2008-08-19 11:54 AM My favorite taper activity is shopping. I tend to buy expensive stuff and lots of it during my taper. This year it was a speedzoot. I resisted the new helmet, but only because my brother in law handed down a never been worn sweet giro aerohelmet. If it is hot I will skip it b/c it's black, not as vented as my helmet and I haven't been training in it for long rides. Spent tons of $$ at the grocery store today getting my Louisville dry goods (Yes, I am neurotic but I know it so it makes it o-k). Plus I am WAY overcompensating for making my daughter be in Louisville for MY race on her birthday, so she is raking it in for b'day gifts. Step away from the credit card . . .
It's my birthday too...well, not exactly....but close....ok, not THAT close...Feb 21....but still, since you're in that buying mood.... Mine is closer. Mine's November 1st (IMFL day). I wear an XL skinsuit, if you wish to provide an early gift for me too. |
| 2008-08-19 2:31 PM in reply to: #1610386 |
Expert 749 | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? Sorry guys, it only works on impulsive shopping. You know, like going out to pick up a pair of new goggles for my daughter and coming home with 4 pairs (WTF!?!?) |
| 2008-08-19 3:09 PM in reply to: #1614147 |
Expert 913 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? katimomma - 2008-08-19 2:31 PM Sorry guys, it only works on impulsive shopping. You know, like going out to pick up a pair of new goggles for my daughter and coming home with 4 pairs (WTF!?!?) well, then can we plan to shop impulsively on Feb 21st? It's actually my birfday too! ~B |
| 2008-08-19 3:52 PM in reply to: #1610386 |
Pro 3730 NorCal | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? Hmmm, the following is from my training log today, I think it can be classified as "taper madness".... I walked out of the office for lunch today and saw a bunch of people walking around with salads and I was envious of them! I realized fairly early in my training that my typical salad for lunch does not agree with my stomach when I have an afternoon workout. So I've been avoiding salads at lunch....today I kept thinking in 2 weeks, "I can go back to eating salad for lunch again if I want to! I wont have to worry about an afternoon workout unless I want to!" Realizing that I am looking forward to eating a salad again, kinda sad huh!?!? Almost as sad as the day i sat at my desk and popped open a vanilla GU for a snack, seemed normal at the time |
| 2008-08-19 4:35 PM in reply to: #1614271 |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? getsome - 2008-08-19 3:09 PM katimomma - 2008-08-19 2:31 PM Sorry guys, it only works on impulsive shopping. You know, like going out to pick up a pair of new goggles for my daughter and coming home with 4 pairs (WTF!?!?) well, then can we plan to shop impulsively on Feb 21st? It's actually my birfday too! ~B Wow, what are the chances of that!? Hmmm, I'm guessing 1 in 365? :-) ~Mike |
| 2008-08-21 12:37 PM in reply to: #1610386 |
Expert 749 | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? O-k, I am off to Walmart (cringe) for my LAST shopping trip before I leave. (well, atleast my last one before I have to go again because I thought of something else I *NEED* to have!!) The sluggishness is giving way to the nervous energy now! Exactly one week from about NOW I will be pulling into Louisville! YAY ME! |
| 2008-08-21 1:12 PM in reply to: #1610386 |
Pro 3730 NorCal | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? More taper madness....I just calculated that based on my IM bike trining, I have ridden from Tiburon, CA to Portland, Maine! |
| 2008-08-21 1:26 PM in reply to: #1610386 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? Eh, things are really calm around here. I'm not experiencing this madness everyone is talking about. I'm not moody or anything. I have refrained from going nuts on my checkbook. Oh... BTW... Vanilla Gu is like candy. Who wouldn't eat it at lunch! Says the girl who ate one for breakfast one day. |
| 2008-08-21 1:29 PM in reply to: #1619236 |
Champion 8540 the colony texas | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? No maddness here maybe i just live in a constant state of it though.. I kind of like being able to play with my dogs a little more, read some, then have a nice refreshing mike's hard lemonade |
| 2008-08-21 9:30 PM in reply to: #1610386 |
Regular 119 | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? I'm loving every second of this taper, I finally get to hang out with my buddies I negelected all winter, spring, summer. I also cleaned my room and truck both of which were trashed. Im stoked for this race. See you all at lunch on Saturday. Did we all establish a time yet? |
| 2008-09-01 1:32 AM in reply to: #1610386 |
Veteran 136 Minnesota | Subject: RE: Taper Madness? I was feeling pretty good last week, but now this weekend I feel like total and utter cr@p! Had a headache that caffeine, rest and allergy meds wouldn't touch on Sat. Tried to do my open water swim anyway and got so nauseous I could barely stagger back to my truck. Did my set workout for today and had zero energy. I heard that a lot of people are tempted to workout too much during taper, but I can barely get my butt out the door to do what little I am supposed to. Anyone else feeling this?  |
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