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Ironman Wisconsin - This Sunday!!
Last Post 09/09/2014 05:26 PM by Cosmic Kid. 39 Replies.
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Cosmic Kid

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09/04/2014 05:18 PM
I am now safely ensconced in my hotel for IMWI. Got up her this afternoon, got registered and am all set. Did some light training today before heading up. Nothing for tomorrow and then a little spin on Saturday. Sunday is game time.

It has been 5 years of blood clots, pulmonary embolisms, injuries and frustration to get to this point.....but the goal line is finally insight!

For those of you bored on Sunday, or need something to fill in the commercials during the football games, you can track my progress at the link below. My bib # is 2281, but the link should take you straight to my page. The site * should* update after I cross a timing mat.

http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/coverage/athlete-tracker.aspx?race=wisconsin&y=2014#axzz3CMA6Z64B

People say not to put any time goals out there for your first, but screw that. Yeah, I wanna finish (and finish running), but I want to test myself as well. 12 hours should be pretty obtainable and 11:30 my "realistic" time goal. If all goes perfectly on the run (hah!!), I may tickle 11 hours, but I think that is gonna be a bit of a stretch.

Swim - 1:15 T1 - 10 minutes Bike - 5:35 / 5:45 (hilly course) T2 - 6 Run - 4:20ish

There....it is out there for me to own.
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
Cranky Tom

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09/04/2014 06:13 PM
A good friend of mine will be racing IMWI as well. I admire you both for the commitment it takes to prepare for an Ironman. Good luck!
Dale

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09/04/2014 06:15 PM
Good luck!
ChinookPass

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09/04/2014 06:27 PM
bring it home!
no way are you quitting this thing.
Weather forecast looks awesome as I'm sure you are aware.
Inferno7

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09/04/2014 07:17 PM
Good luck.
Orange Crush

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09/04/2014 08:24 PM
4.5hrs of running (blech) and 11-12hrs total, holy crap! Good luck.

At least you have 5.5 hrs of fun activity wedged in there :-)
Keith Richards

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09/04/2014 09:53 PM
Good luck man.
----- It is his word versus ours. We like our word. We like where we stand and we like our credibility."--Lance Armstrong.
Oldfart

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09/05/2014 12:00 AM
Do us proud son! I know you will.
eurochien

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09/05/2014 12:32 AM
If you're not divorced, you didn't train enough.
thinline

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09/05/2014 08:52 AM
Good luck, Cosmic. Embrace the discomfort and grin crossing the line!
6ix

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09/05/2014 10:01 AM
Wow, CK, just being at the start is a huge accomplishment on it's own. You should be extremely proud of yourself. You know what it took to get there. The determination to push through a series of major set-backs is very evident and shows true character.

You will do great. Enjoy it, in a masochistic sort of way, of course!
Cosmic Kid

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09/05/2014 10:46 AM
Posted By Franck A. on 09/05/2014 12:32 AM
If you're not divorced, you didn't train enough.


Oh crap....I'm in trouble. Thanks for the thoughts guys....just an easy day of laying around today and resting. I'm planning on at least 2 naps. Not too shabby.
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
ChinookPass

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09/05/2014 11:04 AM
The hard part is done. Now you get to do what you know how to do.
stinkyhelmet

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09/05/2014 11:38 AM
Tear it up CK!
huckleberry

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09/05/2014 11:40 AM
Best of fortune, CK!!!
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