Ironman Florida 2014 : Official Thread (Page 2)

Sounds like you are pretty speedy already. I have a coach because ti takes the planning off my plate, makes it way less stressful and more fun.  Also I know left to my own devices I would probably either grossly over or under train.  There are lots of good plans out there tha many many people have used successfully you just need to pick what will make for the most fun ride for you and fits into your life the best. 

On big positive aspect of BT and doing IM is to get to know other BTers doing the race by watching their training in their training log and inspiring them.

You can even now add a sub group of friends and have them be IMFL friends.

Easy way to add folks is to click on their name on left side of a blog post and you will see add as friends come up as one of the options then click on add to friends list.

There are lots of good race reports for IMFL posted on BT. Great way for those of you doing IMFL next year to learn about the race from those who did it this year.

Yes there are!   All of them are really positive about the race too  so like that.  

Here is an example of how useful the race reports are from KenJ's race report. 

  "Over the past couple of weeks there had been conversations on several sights about whether it was quicker to stay on the beach longer and swim straight out or get back in the water quickly and swim diagonally to the first buoy. I opted for the stay on the beach method and I am fairly convinced now that it may have been a mistake."

I will be remembering this when I hit the beach after lap one of the swim. 

Most folks say running up the beach as far as possible is best between loop 1 and 2. I'[m curious why athlete thought otherwise.

I know for me I'm faster running than swimming plus normally that diagonal swim usually is into the current.

Are you going to log your training?  I just looked - not yet. 

One advantage of logging your training is that people can look to see what you're up to.  They can post inspirational things for you, and if you've got a question about your training, it's easy for a coach or other athletes to go and look at what you've been doing so they can give some meaningful advice.  BT also keeps track of weekly, monthly and yearly totals, which are kind of neat to know, and that way you don't have to go back to your plan and add it up manually.  This really helps as your training ramps up to IM volumes.  It's really a great tool.

Looking forward to getting to know you, and all the new IMFL athletes.  --- but the reality is that a few of us will continue to post through the training cycle, and a few of us will post our workouts, and a few of us will become friends through the year.  So I'm extending a personal invitation to you, join us!  We'd love to have you.

How many of us feel fortunate that we did get into IMFL. The buzz and all the talk on the IMAZ board with WTC says all the volunteer will likely not be able to register and if you want to get in on line you need to sign up for community fund slot at the time race opens on site....crazy.

How is everyone doing?

I took the last 2 weeks off after IMFL and I am anxious to get training again!!!  Can't wait for next year   Yeah I am jus t that kind of crazy!!

I've got to laugh, I'm thinking maybe there is no logical explanation for actually doing an Ironman.

Glen,

Glad you finally took the plunge and joined the party for 2014. I'm surprised that foundation slots were still available.

Let's met on the boardwalk around 7 not 6:30 okay?

Where are you guys in training? Rest/recovery? Training for a running race or what?

Welcome back glen!!!