Cosmic Kid
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| 09/04/2014 05:18 PM |
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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
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Cranky Tom
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| 09/04/2014 06:13 PM |
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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!
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Dale
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| 09/04/2014 06:15 PM |
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| Good luck! |
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ChinookPass
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| 09/04/2014 06:27 PM |
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bring it home!
no way are you quitting this thing.
Weather forecast looks awesome as I'm sure you are aware. |
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Inferno7
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| 09/04/2014 07:17 PM |
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| Good luck. |
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Orange Crush
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| 09/04/2014 08:24 PM |
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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 :-) |
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Keith Richards
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| 09/04/2014 09:53 PM |
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| Good luck man. |
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It is his word versus ours. We like our word. We like where we stand and we like our credibility."--Lance Armstrong. |
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Oldfart
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| 09/05/2014 12:00 AM |
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| Do us proud son! I know you will. |
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eurochien
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| 09/05/2014 12:32 AM |
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| If you're not divorced, you didn't train enough. |
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thinline
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| 09/05/2014 08:52 AM |
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| Good luck, Cosmic. Embrace the discomfort and grin crossing the line! |
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6ix
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| 09/05/2014 10:01 AM |
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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! |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/05/2014 10:46 AM |
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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. |
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ChinookPass
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| 09/05/2014 11:04 AM |
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| The hard part is done. Now you get to do what you know how to do. |
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stinkyhelmet
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| 09/05/2014 11:38 AM |
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| Tear it up CK! |
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huckleberry
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| 09/05/2014 11:40 AM |
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| Best of fortune, CK!!! |
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vtguy
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| 09/05/2014 03:02 PM |
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| Best of luck. |
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longslowdistance
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| 09/05/2014 05:05 PM |
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| Good luck. |
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79pmooney
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| 09/06/2014 02:27 AM |
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CK, I'll be thinking of you as I do my measly 63 miles and 4400' Sunday. Good luck, and more, good pacing. Do us (and yourself) well!
Ben |
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BuffFan
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| 09/07/2014 09:29 AM |
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| 1:12 swim and 8min T1 (that's a fast t1 for this course), keep it up CK!!!! |
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BuffFan
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| 09/07/2014 12:52 PM |
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| Go CK, just under 21 mph half way through the bike... |
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BuffFan
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| 09/07/2014 04:34 PM |
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| Run CK RUN!!!!! |
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Ride On
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| 09/07/2014 04:53 PM |
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| He looks to be well on pace after swim and bike |
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huckleberry
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| 09/07/2014 06:23 PM |
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| Looking good, CK!!! |
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BuffFan
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| 09/07/2014 06:27 PM |
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| Keep'er up, always forward!!! |
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BuffFan
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| 09/07/2014 08:10 PM |
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| Just saw cosmic cross the line, RUNNING! YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!!!! |
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vtguy
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| 09/07/2014 08:51 PM |
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| Great race! Especially impressed with your bike -- even splits and 15th in your age group. Outstanding!! |
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Ride On
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| 09/07/2014 10:15 PM |
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| Ironman! |
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Orange Crush
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| 09/07/2014 11:38 PM |
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| Rust Never Sleeps |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/08/2014 01:58 AM |
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LOL....got a big kick out of reading the thread. Thanks to all you guys for following along. I can't tell you how much it means to me to know that you were watching my progress all day....and it was a LONG day.
My swim and bike exceeded my expectations / goals, and I thought I was lining up for a sub-11 hour race.....but unfortunately, Ironman races have a nasty habit of smacking you down when you think you are in control.
I made a critical error coming off the bike and forgot to take my GPS with me....as a result, I did not know how fast I was running at the beginning and was running by feel. The answer was "Too fast!!" and it cost me. I then started having some stomach issues and by mile 9, the wheels were coming off.....by mile 11 I was walking and proceeded to walk the next 15 miles. My stomach had completely shut down and I couldn't process any water or food.
I reached mile 14 @ 4:00....quickly did the math and said if I could walk 15 minute miles, I still had a shot at breaking 12 hours. Was keeping pretty close to that pace, but had to stop at the med tent for a bandage on a blister on the ball of my left foot. Cost me about 5 minutes and further slowed my pace. My stomach issues cleared up by mile 23 (could finally drink water and energy drink), so tried to start running but the blister pretty much ruled that out.
Finished in 12:08, which if I am gonna be honest, was a bit disappointing. But the fact that I hit that time with 15 miles of walking is pretty good, I guess.
One of our club mates was the last official finisher...she finished in 16:58:3X, I think. We were tracking her progress and know it was gonna be close. It was a great experience seeing her come down the finishing chute and crossing the line!!
Again, thanks for following along. You guys are the best!! . It is truly appreciated!!
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thinline
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| 09/08/2014 09:04 AM |
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| Well done, CK! Congratulations, sir. You are a beast! |
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ChinookPass
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| 09/08/2014 11:10 AM |
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CK, do you have any splits for that first 9 miles or so of the run?
Impressive race but, as you know, room for improvement!
You must have some good stories to tell. |
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Serotta94
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| 09/08/2014 12:36 PM |
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Don't be too disappointed. Those races are really complicated and hard to get right - even for experienced racers. Back in the early 90's I helped train a guy who went on to do a 9:25 @ IM Canada and it took him 4 trips there to finally put together the perfect race on the day.
I know you said you would not do any more IM's, but know that you're off to a good start if you change your mind. |
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huckleberry
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| 09/08/2014 01:03 PM |
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| Congrats, CK!!! |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/08/2014 07:21 PM |
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CP, see below. Net - net: I started out way too fast. My fastest goal pace was 9:00 / mile and even 9:30 would have had me close to 11 hours after my swim / bike splits. But I had zero perception of how fast I was actually running. Lesson for the future - learn to run correctly w/o a Garmin!!
Total Split Time Total time Pace
3.7 mi 3.7 mi 37:32 7:29:14 10:08/mi
5.9 mi 2.2 mi 19:45 7:48:59 8:58/mi
8.8 mi 2.9 mi 22:50 8:11:49 7:52/mi
9.9 mi 1.1 mi 9:16 8:21:05 8:25/mi
Those splits included me executing a run / walk strategy, where I walked every aid station (about every mile) for one minute. Like I said....WAY too fast. Lesson learned.
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/08/2014 07:24 PM |
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S94, thanks. I'll probably give it another shot, but not next year. Gotta pay the family back for all the support and patience this year. . Next year is golf and just a few shorter races.
I know I have sub-11 in me....just gotta work out a few kinks now! |
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ChinookPass
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| 09/09/2014 10:35 AM |
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| smokin' fast for a while there. Do you think the pace contributed to blisters? Does swimming contribute to blisters (I'm thinking about skin softening up from being in the water)? Just curious. |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/09/2014 12:13 PM |
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No, I think the blister was the result of walking vs. running. I *think*. Who knows....
I'll just add that I have been very happy for the Americans with Disabilities Act the last 2 days. Handicap Accessible ramps are a godspend right now. |
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SideBySide
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| 09/09/2014 01:45 PM |
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| Congrats. Finishing is an accomplishment, There is always next time... |
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BuffFan
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| 09/09/2014 05:09 PM |
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The Wisconsin course is super easy to go out too fast on, the crowds are CRAZY!
How did you like the fans on the 3 sisters hills? |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/09/2014 05:26 PM |
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Fans were great out there....hell, everywhere on the course. Really is impressive the amount of support the community gives to the race.
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