IMCDA Highlights
I’m still working on writing the race report, but in the meantime, here’s a great highlight video compliments of the screening room at www.Ironman.com. I think I even saw myself in there once very briefly on the bike! 
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I am an Ironman!
Simple and short today as I don’t have it in me to write the full race report yet (coming soon though), but yesterday I completed my first ever Ironman in Coeur d’Alene, ID.
One word — AWESOME! I loved *almost* every minute of it with the exception of the absolutely brutal swim and a migraine for 25 miles on the bike. I successfully recovered from both though and went on to rock the run, smiling the whole time!
Swim (2.4miles) - 1:33
Bike (112 miles) - 6:48
Run ( 26.2 miles) - 4:32
Total time: 13:08
40th out of 125 in my age group
I’ll take it!
Huge thanks to everyone who supported me, offered advice, wished me good luck, and cheered me on at the race and from afar! Even taking time away from vacation in Kona! You guys are all awesome! And I totally appreciate all the love and support!
Now it’s time for some rest and a margarita on the beach! Yeehaw! I am an Ironman!
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Alien Heads & Exploding Clamps!
Just a quickie ride to keep the legs fresh and to test out the dork-monster aero helmet that I plan to wear for IMCDA this weekend! Man I hate those things, but I figure I don’t care what I look like — if it helps me get off the bike even just a teensy bit faster than it is worth it! I know I’ll be dying to get my butt off the bike by the time I hit 112…
Right at the end of my ride though, somehow the clamp that holds my seat managed to literally explode! Something flew off my bike and I heard this loud "POP"! My seat was left dangling! I headed to my LBS and had them fix it up for me…now I just need to dial in the position again. ugh! Nothing like a 112 mile Ironman ride to test out a new "fit"! 
Workout:
- Type: Cycle
- Date: 06/16/2009
- Time: 16:55:46
- Total Time: 00:32:00.00
- Calories: 351
- Distance: 10 miles
- Average Speed: 18.75 mph
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Swim - 0.8 hours - 06/14/2009
Workout:
- Type: Swim
- Date: 06/14/2009
- Time: 12:15:05
- Total Time: 00:45:00.00
- Calories: 329
- Distance: 2,100 m
- Average Pace: 2:08.56/100m
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Ironman Thunderstorms?
Ok, I’m completely obsessed with what the weather might be in Coeur d’Alene on race day! With less than a week to go, here’s the forecast for the big day!
| Sun Jun 21 |
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Isolated T-Storms | 76°/52° | 30 % |
What do you think would happen if there are thunderstorms? Would we swim if there’s lightning? Hmm….let’s hope we don’t have to find out!
T-minus 6 days and counting…
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Run - 1 hours - 06/13/2009
Whoa, my allergies are totally kicking my butt these last few days! Ugh! Totally zaps my energy and makes it hard to breath. Been miserable! I sure hope it passes soon…I do NOT want to feel like this in Coeur d’Alene! yikes!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 06/13/2009
- Time: 21:22:36
- Total Time: 1:02:00.00
- Calories: 652
- Distance: 7.5 miles
- Average Pace: 8:15.87/mile
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Run - 0.4 hours - 06/12/2009
Just a quick and easy run off the bike. Tapering is fun, but I already feel like I’m missing something by not having to do the grueling 5+ hr workouts! Wonder how I’ll feel after the race and I’m no longer training for Ironman? It sure will be nice to get back to a normal life again! My "to-do" list is huge!
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 06/12/2009
- Total Time: 00:25:00.00
- Calories: 263
- Distance: 3 miles
- Average Pace: 8:20/mile
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Cycle - 1.8 hours - 06/12/2009
Man, can the weather possibly get any nicer in Seattle? 75 degrees and sunny everyday! This is nuts! Loving it though!
Workout:
- Type: Cycle
- Date: 06/12/2009
- Total Time: 1:48:00.00
- Calories: 1186
- Distance: 32 miles
- Average Speed: 17.78 mph
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Swim - 0.6 hours - 06/11/2009
Workout:
- Type: Swim
- Date: 06/11/2009
- Time: 12:33:16
- Total Time: 00:35:00.00
- Calories: 368
- Distance: 1,609.34 m
- Average Pace: 2:10.81/100m
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IMCDA Bib #’s!
Ok, so it’s really official now! Bib #’s have been assigned for IMCDA and I’m #2153! I think that sounds like a good number!
If anyone wants to track me online next Sunday, you can go to http://ironman.com/ and click on "athlete tracker" that will be available after the start of the race (June 21st, 7am).
Wahoo! Can’t wait!
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