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but dont worry too much...i was convinced i would miss the cut off and did the swim comfortably....NOBODY missed the swim cut off this year (though 3 were pulled out of the water so i suppose that counts)
Swim is ALL about technique I cant stress enough its worth getting a good coach to have a look at you and the improvement will be immediate.
Blimey Andy your 10k run speed is a bit special isnt it. I'd get on the bike before NY if I was you as your running doesnt need any work. Coming off the bike with your running legs still on is the trick.
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ran out of time to get to Seaton tonight
still I know who you are now!
I have PMed you
Guys and girls I said this on last years training thread do not be starting any serious training yet you will burn out just work on any real limiters (like if you cant swim) or havent been on a bike since you were a kid
short stuff working on these limiters is fine. The absolute maximum specific Ironman training period you need is 30 weeks most of us that did this last year all struggled with the last 3-4 weeks of peak
the best thing you can do now is do some light reading Be Ironfit by Don Fink and Going Long by Joe Friel are good starters it will give you a good idea of the training time involved that you will have to put in Ironfit is very good for time management tips
One thing, being comfortable for 152 lengths in the pool is one thing but I foudn as soon as I hit OW, my technique went to pot. It's taken probablya three or four swims in the sea, one 1900M sea race swim and one 850M sea race swim to actually get some of that technique comfortably into the OW scenario.
Mainly fuelled by the fact that the tide was pulling me out to sea faster than I was swimming last time. Which scared the Billy Shit out of me and it was get the stroke sorted or hail the panic boat (or go to France). Slowly but surely, I bagan to move forwards again. Funny, I kept thinking of the scene in Monty Python & The Holy Grail where they kept riding towards you but got no closer!
Just a tip FWIW.
Ha...takes me an hour and 4 minutes for 10k!!!!!
34 minutes 10k....hahahahaa....if you knew me you'd realise just how funny that is
lol, I think the 1.34 half gave that away but it was impressive to start with.
Good to see this has not died and that people are still supporting the IM in the UK. The Outlaw looked a great race but as Europe shows, there is enough people to go round a number of long distance races in the UK. I for one will be disappointed if it moves south with Henley and Nottingham already accounted for.
Regards training, get into some consistant patterns now and you will reap the reward, for those that can afford one, get a coach, for those that can't speak to others on here for advice, and to keep the momentum and interest keep on the thread and keep the chat going, I guarantee there are a number of lurkers in this thread that haven't outed themselves as they are either too shy or they are being scared off by talk of big numbers in training.
Its not the time to overtrain or get injured by starting out too quick too fast. Enjoy the time left in the sun and then start to think about how you are going to keep that momentum over the winter, I will come up with some ideas shortly but nice to see you back Andy and prepared to give it another go.
nice to see you back mate...will you be joining in this year after your year off??
pick it up tomoz
Swimsmooth loks like a fantastic site. Will have a good look at it.
I would love to do IM 2011 as its right on my doorstep too. However given my experience of my first tri on Sunday I'm a long way from that level yet! Am thinking I'll train for Olympic distance next year and see how i go after that.......
I'll definitely be doing IMUK 2011 main reason I'm local. Had a great experience and result this year and no complaints about any of it, having said that it was my first so have nothing to compare with.
I wouldn't mind doing 2 next year perhaps one abroad.
Andy great to see you are up for next year. Gutted for you having to get a new blade
Actually started the old Fazer up last week just need to get it back on the road now.
I've pre-registered for this. It'll be my first IM length tri after training for and dropping out of IMDE a few years back (the body was willing but the mind wasn't).
stay in touch pal.....do you have FB???
cheers on the blade comments, if you wanna ride out on that fazer and blow out the cobwebs just shout dude.
Now heres a thought, not really but it sort of shot into my head so....
motorbike the bike course, best time you can, no titanium knee sliders. Though I think you young Blade boys will see of my lardy Blackbird these days. LOL.
not exactly a 'young' blade boy tho........41 at crimbo
I'm going to go for this myself next year as it's not too far from home. I live in the Scottish Borders
http://ironman.com/events/ironman/uk#axzz0ydsGp3nT
Can wait for next year - here's to all on here having a great day and ending with us all being Ironmen!
Yes to all the above you have my number and I'll be in touch when it's back on the road.
Love the idea of lap times
the best bit has to be from Rivington to the M65 roundabout, it was even better when it was deristrected. Now heavily policed.
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Not had chance to watch the coverage yet granddaughters recorded it so will watch some time this week.I bet it did hurt Andy, but you'll be an Ironman next year no doubt about it. You all most made this year so you now know what is required to finish the job off .