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imfl rr

2007-11-06T18:39:00.001-05:00

Ok posting my race report from Fl. This was my first Ironman and the weather was perfect. The morning started with half a powerbar at 230 2 more hours of sleep then I finished off the power bar and an infinit pre race drink with a bagel. Watched a little of Star Trip Troopers before heading down to transition. Almost forgot my gels and had to go back up. That was close.Dropped my bags off got the bike ready put the wet suit on and headed to the beach. I knew it would be a good swim with them plaing thunderstruck and Ironman right before the swim. The swim was on and off combat but mostly friendly. Some how the second lap was faster then the first. Out of the water and to the wetsuit strippers which was a new experience. I went right through the changing tent and got dressed grabbed my bike and I was off.The bike was hard to dial back at first but I just rode comfortably. It was hard to ride legally but I only saw 1-2 guys really riding people's wheels. Lost 5 minutes at a porta potty stop. Special needs was no problem. I was using infinit so I had a couple frozen bottles nto pick up. The out and back part of the bike sucked with the roads being rough and the wind picking up. Lost a little of my mental edgeMay have been a little low on the nutrition as I regained some fight after I put some gel away. Got back into town on a upswing and into T2.T2 was quick I did not want to get sucked into the low energy area. I changed my shorts and put some lube on the areas that were sore anss started running.THe run started off 2 fast and I dialed it back. Things were going good till about maile 10 when I started to get some lower back cramps. Got into special needs were I grabbed my replacement bottles for my fuel belt. Miles 13-16 were ok but 16-18 I had low energy. At 18 the race started so I was able to get my game face back on for 2 miles but at that point started walking more then the aid stations. I made sure that when I walked to keep my hands up and moving forward. I did this between miles 20-22. Still passing people lost count in the 30s and then I just tried to pick people off. Miles 22-26 I was able to put it back togeather and run it in.The finish was great couldnt believe it. Got my swag found my family took some pictures and got my gear. Could not believe that I had the energy to do all that.Overall I think I did well for my first Ironman. I do wonder if I could have kept my concentration and mental edge could I have gone 30 minutes faster. Hopefully find out in 09!

Kool-Aid

2007-11-04T16:28:00.000-05:00

I had a good race over all (will post a report on Monday). I think the kool aid worked it magic....however it is hard to not get caught up in the bike race. Sorry I missed the waffle house this morning although I will be there on Monday as I leave.

EN Folks hitting the finishline...

2007-11-03T21:48:00.000-04:00

I saw Chris, Marty, Craig, and Hayden, as well as Kim and Dwayne...everyone looked pretty good! You could definitely tell who had (and who hadn't) tasted the kool-aid!

Despite the wind, folks were still pretty fast. Over 180 people went sub-10 today, which is just insane. I think at IMUSA only 20 people go sub-10, as a comparison. I can't wait to see everyone's race reports!

Congrats all!

Patrick

Don't see this everyday...

2007-11-03T18:51:00.000-04:00

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Wind...wind...and more wind...

2007-11-03T18:35:00.000-04:00

It's really starting to pick up now. Very strong off the water...those folks facing the 5pm bike cut off could be in trouble!

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From the run course...

2007-11-03T16:35:00.000-04:00

definitely windy out here now. Keeping the temps down but could make tonight pretty cold!

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Wind picks up...

2007-11-03T15:42:00.000-04:00

This morning was great riding weather; cool, clear & little wind. That has shifted now into a steady wind along/off of the water...still beautiful clear skies though! More soon...

Patrick

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A Beautiful Day...

2007-11-03T09:27:00.001-04:00

This morning dawned and it was truly a beautiful day. The perfect recipe for a great race day: nice water, a little cool, and 2000+ people. Swim seemed normal...lots of smiles that folks are all done...and everyone's out on the bike. More soon!

Patrick

Pre race talk and some interesting Ergomos

2007-11-02T17:29:00.000-04:00

My conection is a little slow, so I am going to keep it brief. I am ready. It was good to meet the two Sensei of EN. The pre race talk got my head in the right place. I took two pics of the masters in mid speech.

Also, I walked around the Pro racks when i went to drop off my bike and found three Ergomo set ups. I will leave it to you to decide what you think. After the race i am going to post them up on the EN site. I find it hard to believe that pros head to a race with such set ups. Just so you know one of the bikes is from a previous winner of this race.

More after the race.

Lovin' the Kool-aid

Todd

In my BOX

2007-11-02T17:13:00.000-04:00

Made it here to PCB. Only trouble in the trip was forgetting a co2 in my gear bag. The airline paged us overhead. Oh well live and learn. Staying at the shores of Panama about 1/2 mile down the beach. Nice place and there is a waffle house out front for Sunday!
The prerace meeting was a bust but I thought the beach talk was good and settled my nerves a bit. Stay in my box and race my race after mile 18 and all should be good. Easier said then done. Gotta go nap. Will put up a race report on Sunday.

Rich N Pat hit PCB

2007-11-02T11:25:00.000-04:00

First stop: WAFFLE HOUSE!

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Waffle House

2007-11-02T07:16:00.000-04:00

Sitting at waffle house simulating my pre-race meal. Great pics Todd. Some buddies and I are doing our 15/15/15 at 7 am near race start if anyone interested. Mandatory meeting was total waste. Don't draft, don't litter and don't pee in the open. Got through resistration pretty quickly. I think I may to give my $50 tee shirts to my wife to give me for christmas. Sonuvabitch that stuff is expensive!!

PCB Day 2

2007-11-01T18:53:00.000-04:00

Hello from Florida. I know it is a little windy, but the conditions seem to be looking good for the race. I woke up this morning and made my way down to the swim. The water was smooth and a pretty nice temperature. I only freaked out a few times when I saw the first of 5 jellyfish. Luckily, I found I can very easily out- swim them. Above are a few pics of the scene early this morning.

I made it through registration, got my CO2 and spent an hour on the beach relaxing with the family. The bike is together, and things are really falling into place. I am feeling really good about this race. I'll do what I can to get a few pre race pics for the site. I am headed out for a dinner with the family and then unwind with a movie, an intellectual thriller, "Old School".

Todd

PS - Another good omen, I ran into Michael from Infinit and I scored a nice Infinit headsweat visor. He is a really good guy and has some great stuff.

PCB!

2007-11-01T14:18:00.001-04:00

Wind at least 20mph straight outta the north. Surprised by how many pepole are out on the bike couse! For me a southerly breeze would be ideal. Keeps seas down and allows the non EN deciples to burn out in first 22 miles of bike. Water totally flat.

- Hayden

I made it. I am in the Condo

2007-10-31T22:51:00.000-04:00

After an epic last couple of days, I an happy to be in Florida. I was on call 4 of the last five days. Luckily, the gods smiled on me and I was able to get a good amount of sleep. My wife and two kids, six bags and a bike arrived without an incident.

Panama City seems to be an interesting place. I am not sure why, but there are people exercising everywhere. Even my wife was a little struck by the people "really pushing" that last workout. Our condo is @ the 1/2 mile mark on the run, so getting to and from the race site should be without any issue. Now however, I am going to go to bed. I am looking forward to seeing folks on Friday to put some names to faces.

Todd

PS - Not sure if it is a good omen or not, but i ran into Frank Farrar again(met him at IMMOO last year) at the airport.

Next Post, PICTURES.

110 lbs of light weight gear

2007-10-31T17:18:00.001-04:00

Last swim this am before the beach swim. And I have packed my transition bag and gear plus all my kids "needs" Hope we arent overweight. I use big bags with wheels instead of small bags that I have to carry. We go trick or treating in a few minutes and then to bed with an early wake up and trip to the airport and then a 4hr drive from JAX to PCB hopefully gteeing there before 1500 (3pm). See ya there

Countdown

2007-10-31T10:48:00.000-04:00

Last workout is banked! I look forward to meeting Rich, Patrick, and all of you there. A friend forwarded me some articles that Rich wrote that are great reads. I'm posting them below.

http://www.cruciblefitness.com/etips/IMMental.htm
Finding your “One Thing”

http://www.cruciblefitness.com/etips/IMHowTo.htm
Not all applicable, but good information

Getting Ready

2007-10-30T20:23:00.000-04:00

My last day of work before taking a day off to pack and then to fly down to Jacksonville and drive to PCB. Taking my family (Wife and 2 kids 5 &3).
Rode my commuter bike to and from work to get a little bit of a work out. Shipped my tri bike via Tri Bike Transport last week.
Got the Jack o Latern done tonight and now I have to rethink my packing again and skim through "Going Long" and the articles on Crucible fitness to get my head straight.
This is my first IronMan and Blog entry;) Race number 867

Florida Nerves

2007-10-30T20:14:00.000-04:00

Today was my last day at work before we head down to PCB. I had numerous people wanting to talk to me about the race which is fine except for the nerves that it brings on when you continually talk about it. We are almost packed up and ready to head out in the morning. We did a short 30 minute bike ride today with a few threshold intervals thrown in and felt really good. My parents are already in Florida in their RV waiting on us. They are our official support crew which is great. Off to pack! :) Kim

Welcome to the IMFL2007 Race Blog

2007-10-30T08:43:00.000-04:00

This blog is meant to capture pre-, during, and post-race information regarding Ironman Florida 2007. Content will be provided by the members of Endurance Nation racing and spectating the event. If you will be participating in the race in 2007 and want to contribute, visit the EN Forum to get instructions. See you in Panama City Beach!

Coach Patrick