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There is anticipation to get to race day cuz it will be scary/emotional/amazing all in one package.  There is 'can we get it over already?' after a long summer (actually, kinda two years building up to be able to pull it off) working on a structured plan vs just running or biking for fun.  There is fatigue at levels I dont know I have known ever that just may take a few weeks to unwind in the aftermath.  There is also pride in that no matter what happens race day that I was able to put forth a solid summer of training, kick some arse in some smaller distance races and balance being a husband and dad.  Dunno, just lots of stuff that I get lots of time to think about training.  I would say I am relatively calm right now and will just take it as it comes.  I dont think that will be the case as I wade in Lake Monona with 2399 or whatever it is sets of flailing arms and legs but I hope I have done enough to prep for something of this magnitude and I will keep towards the back and outside as my swim pace will be easy and comfy for me.  They do have a webcast for the event, so look for the big donkey on the chest.  There are actually five from my 'team' doing it, so should be good times.

Heh, this is kinda funny and I go back and forth on this.  Mr Tapir in my blog outted me with a sub 12 but I personally also realize that tons can happen during the day and weather is often a big factor at MOO.  If its over 75ish, it could be a longer day for me since I sweat like crazy.  I have had some good training meltdowns that have helped refine hydration/nutrition which is key in going long, but my history has had a lot of dehydration issues.  The cooler the better for me, but my dumb azz just needs to drink lots.  Anywho, the public goals are:

1.  First and most important to finish.  I have trained aggressively and think I have the ability to do well under 17, but shat happens.

2.  Sub 12.  Not as important as one, but think this is possible based on:

1:40 swim

6-6:10 on the bike

4 hr mary

10-20 minutes might be a bit lean on transition time, but thats what I am going with.  Cold and rainy day, that will likely up the ante a bit.  I do feel south of 12 is attainable and that the times are generously within reach, but having never done the distance it is tough to say how I will respond.  I have contingency plans in case the shat hits the fan on most things (carrying 400 tubes for example) and also some super secret goals on what I would like to accomplish in each sport beyond the 12 hour mark, but those are bound on uncertain optimism in never doing the event.  We shall see.  I hope to do y'all proud!

Morey1 actually is doing his second HIM a day before MOO.  The donkeys doing the race are myself, PeterAK, Pseudoyams, firstnet911 and TriDDS.

I think they do it Monday race week generally though wondering if earlier or Tues cuz of Labor Day.  Will definitely post it for ya.  I can use all the mojo I can get!

Are you to the point where the bike to run doesnt really bother your legs?  I think I can actually run faster off the bike now than from a cold on start.  Good luck to both of ya.  Sorry I have been AWOL but there was that race thingy and my BT time had been lower.

Have you done the OJ thing before the race before?  I guess my concerns would be the acidity and sugar content in mixing with gels but I realize everyone had different issues.  Anyone racing in heat at all?

KenD - 2007-09-12 3:38 PM

jszat - 2007-09-12 3:35 PM   Sorry I have been AWOL but there was that race thingy and my BT time had been lower.

 

You had some little race thingy that kept you busy. LOL I don't think I've ever heard an IRONMAN race called a "race thingy". Maybe you should suggest to Ron to change the name of the Ironman distance forum to "Race Thingy".

Well, I used to think the saying that the training is tougher than the race was some BS cliche, but between having a nice two week taper and the energy of the crowds, I gotta say the race felt awesome relative to some of the back to back to back build days.  I think my long training day was only like 7 hours.

You do anything with salt tabs for heat like that?  Maybe I am just a fair weather nancy, but I still popped electrolyte tabs like candy on Sunday.  Probably took about 20 over the day.  Same with gels.  The burger I ordered after the race at a pub wasnt gonna happen.  Did do a half pint of stout though