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| captantony - 2009-11-17 7:19 AM Is is too early to start asking about water temps? It's never to early to start to worry about things you cann't control. The lake is cold now but it's going to get much much colder. And maybe it might warm up by June. However, with the mass start and 2000+ people trying to swim over you chances are you will not even notice the water temp.  |
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This too will be my first IM. I live in Spokane, WA so I will be able to ride the course when the weather gets better in the spring. However, I too was wondering how to prepare to train for the hills on my trainer. I will try a lower cadence.
As far as shoes go that is an area I am struggling with. I have been running in Brooks and Asics for the past several years. I really liked the Asics 2120's but did not do well with the 2130's or 2140's. I have switched back to Brooks and they are okay.
I too will be following the Be Iron Fit 30 week plan and training will start Dec. 1st.
I don't have a time goal except to finish in under 17 hours
Happy training!
Kendra
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| UrsusAdiposimus - 2009-11-17 9:56 AM Does anyone know off the top of their head what the total climbing is on the bike? From several different "map my ride" post it is between 1350 and 1400 feet per loop. http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/id/coeur-d%26%23039%3balene/132475914 |
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 Bronze member | Jeter2 - 2009-11-17 10:48 AM Hi This too will be my first IM. I live in Spokane, WA so I will be able to ride the course when the weather gets better in the spring. I am not surrendering to the trainer until spring. The outlook is for a moderate to strong El Nino pattern to continue through the winter and into the spring. This spells above normal temps, although along with it comes normal to above normal precipitation. My goal is to ride outside every chance I get. No rain (or snow) and above freezing temps and I will be outside. I also have a goal to ride the course once a month over the winter (weather permitting). |
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Silver member | idahodan - 2009-11-17 12:18 PM Jeter2 - 2009-11-17 10:48 AM Hi This too will be my first IM. I live in Spokane, WA so I will be able to ride the course when the weather gets better in the spring. I am not surrendering to the trainer until spring. The outlook is for a moderate to strong El Nino pattern to continue through the winter and into the spring. This spells above normal temps, although along with it comes normal to above normal precipitation. My goal is to ride outside every chance I get. No rain (or snow) and above freezing temps and I will be outside. I also have a goal to ride the course once a month over the winter (weather permitting). That's a great advantage. I have cousins in Post Falls and I stay there during the IM. It looks like a great place to live. |
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Silver member | T in Liberty Lake - 2009-11-17 8:33 AM captantony - 2009-11-17 7:19 AM Is is too early to start asking about water temps? It's never to early to start to worry about things you cann't control. The lake is cold now but it's going to get much much colder. And maybe it might warm up by June. However, with the mass start and 2000+ people trying to swim over you chances are you will not even notice the water temp. I second the captain in that so much is going on you don't notice the temp--except that first time you try to breathe. |
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| I started training at the end of October. I plan on slowing down and taking it easy through the holidays but getting a coach starting in January and hitting it hard.
I am riding an Orbea Ora and currently running in Asics Nimbus but have been wanting to try out some Newtons.
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Silver member | triwebb82 - 2009-11-18 2:56 PM I started training at the end of October. I plan on slowing down and taking it easy through the holidays but getting a coach starting in January and hitting it hard. I am riding an Orbea Ora and currently running in Asics Nimbus but have been wanting to try out some Newtons. I booked a house about 4 blocks from transition. Now I need to get some plane tickets and decide how long Im staying after the race. (for sure Thursday-Thursday but may come earlier and stay later)
Ahhhh I love my Ora - I'll be riding it as well, hopefully with a rented Zipp disc/808 combo.
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| Hey Gang!
1st Ironman for me as well! My first triathlon of any kind was the Boise 70.3 last June (finish time was 5:25). I enjoyed it so much I followed it up by signing up for IMCDA. Perhaps it was the adrenaline talking. Nonetheless, I was able to get a few more olympic distances in during the summer followed by several half and full marathons (9 races in 2009). What a blast!
To answer some of the post questions:
Ride: 2009 Specialized Transition Expert (Wheelsets: old school Spinergy Rev X Clinchers and Easton Tempest Tubulars)
Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline 9's
Wetsuit: Zoot
Goal Time: Just to finish and have fun! If I had any real guess I would like to think I can finish in the 11 hour range. The swim is my weakest area and the mass start at CDA has me nervous.
I have not finished putting together my training plan just yet, but hope to start official training early December. Currently maintaining my base.
Does anyone have any thoughts on a half ironman distance 3 weeks before IMCDA? Do you think the timing is to close?
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| UrsusAdiposimus - 2009-11-18 3:15 PM
br /> Ahhhh I love my Ora - I'll be riding it as well, hopefully with a rented Zipp disc/808 combo. Question - does yours vibrate a lot when you re-enter the atmosphere?
yeah I hate it when that happens!. I have found that a little duct tape helps out though.  |
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