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[Wedged]

Injury has meant that my other events in my calendar have been scratched. So I figure I will start the focus on the Port Mac HIM and start an early thread! Who's in this year?

[newmummy2009]

Hey wedged,

Yep I'm in, providing my ITB doesnt contnue to play up. It will be my first HIM so VERY excited!!!!

[Ewoksta]

I will be doing the half this year, my debut half. Did the cycle leg last year as part of a team, so in for the full monty this year. Will then be backing up for the Full IM in March.

Training is going well. Still have a problem with my feet on the bike but that is being managed.

Let us know how you are travelling training wise and we can keep each other motivated!!!

Only 11 and a bit weeks to go!!!!!

Cheers
Andrew

[StellaBella]

I'll be there... but in cheer squad capacity only! Unless of course there is some token 5km event like there is for the IM...

[paigebaby]

Add me to the cheer squad.

[miners]

Ewoksta, on Aug 13 2009, 09:12 AM, said:

Training is going well. Still have a problem with my feet on the bike but that is being managed.

Is that the foot problem you have from clipping the wrong shoes into the wrong pedals?

Good to see you'll be there again this year. Barring a bout of diptheria, I'll be lining up. Hope we get a few of those on the short-list for Noosa coming down instead

[Aunty K]

StellaBella, on Aug 13 2009, 10:40 AM, said:

Unless of course there is some token 5km event like there is for the IM...

StellaBella - I believe there is a 5k race on Saturday afternoon.

The Balance Crew will be there in force. I'm just trying to sort accommodation for a few of us.
Really looking forward to this race as it one of the many races I like to do along the road to IM in December.

Cheers!

[StellaBella]

Aunty K, on Aug 13 2009, 04:34 PM, said:

StellaBella - I believe there is a 5k race on Saturday afternoon.

Well I shall have to wait and see how my motivation goes...
I cld just stick to beer drinking, yelling, screaming, pom pom waving and boob flashing... not that I'd do anything like that!

[B+]

I will be there making my return to some racing in a fit state after a few years off.

Train safe

[Ewoksta]

miners, on Aug 13 2009, 01:48 PM, said:

Is that the foot problem you have from clipping the wrong shoes into the wrong pedals?

Not me mate. Was a guy from our club. Did it in a club race and then again at club champs. We are thinking of getting a big black texta and writing L & R on the shoes so he knows what side to put them on.

Mines a little more serious than that. Ultrasound in the morning will give me a better idea as to whats going on!!

[TynoMite]

StellaBella, on Aug 13 2009, 06:29 PM, said:

I cld just stick to beer drinking, yelling, screaming, pom pom waving and boob flashing

Looks like I picked the wrong HIM to do.

[blair]

TynoMite, on Aug 13 2009, 10:16 PM, said:

Looks like I picked the wrong HIM to do.

Don't worry Tyno. You've got 4 weeks to back up after GCHIM

[ratdog]

In like Flynn. Im so excited about the boob flashing

[miners]

ratdog, on Aug 14 2009, 10:40 PM, said:

In like Flynn. Im so excited about the boob flashing

Stella did promise she's still coming didn't she?

[ratdog]

yeap we have accomodation booked already

[Shankate]

I am in for this, too!!

Operation Port Macquarie Half Ironman is underway.

I will be fully loaded with inspiration with the Ironman Kona world championships the fortnight prior

[qazxs]

I'll be in this, if only for the boob flashing !!

[miners]

What's this? News that not only are you coming back to port, but that you're doing a kona Trip?

Details please miss

Shankate, on Sep 2 2009, 11:26 AM, said:

I am in for this, too!!

Operation Port Macquarie Half Ironman is underway.

I will be fully loaded with inspiration with the Ironman Kona world championships the fortnight prior

[Shankate]

Oh yes Miners I cannot wait. Glad to hear you're in, also.

My boyfriend is competing at Hawaii, so I'm trying to keep a lid on my overwhelming EXCITEMENT for my 1/2 IM debut! After all, it's not every day I get to go to Hawaii to watch my sweetheart compete at the IM world championships!! Aaarghh it's just too much!!

And I definitely won't say that I'm stressing about having 10 days (and potentially 400+ km's ) away from the bike while over there... Sshhh - it's not on my mind...

[miners]

damn - why would you want a bike over there when you can swim the IM course every day!!

[Wedged]

Can you write a special inspirational message for us athletes on the bouncy messageboard that you intend to flash us with please Stella. Wow what a mouthful (that last sentence I mean)

[Ewoksta]

Well did me first open water swim in a wetsuit this morning. That was after a 100 min easy run. Having never swam in a wetty before I was a bit nervous but it felt great. Breathing was a little constricted but I had heard that this was a common feeling for first timers and didn't panic. Only did about 20 minutes but enjoyed it. Will increase the time next week.

How is everyone else going??

Only 7 weeks to go kids!!!!!!

Cheers
Andrew

[Wedged]

Swim prep is fair
Bike is solid
Run is awful

Hoping to get a bit of fitness in the next few weeks. I would love to beat last year's time.

Sounds like you are going well Ewoksta

[miners]

I'm still not injured (not training much either), so I suppose that means I'm in. Good to see everyone else's progress!

[Greeno]

I am in. Making not only my Half Ironman debut but my triathlon debut.

Preparation so far is going pretty good. Looking forward to this race.

[Ewoksta]

115klms on the bike yesterday followed by a 5k run/shuffle/walk. Legs cramped up, probly from being on them 8 hours or so on saturday. Trying different things with my nutrition to see if i can get it close to right for the day. Feet ached like a Ba$+ard from about the 100k mark which is a lot better from 2 months ago.

Less than 6 weeks kids....are we scared yet

Cheers
Andrew

[Wedged]

The cool weather has got me nervous about the HIM. I have been training in sub zero temperature in the morning and am certain that Port Mac will be putting on a scorcher for the race. Been trying to run in the middle of the day but all my rides are generally in the cold. How warm has been there?

[B+]

Wedged, on Oct 8 2009, 04:54 PM, said:

The cool weather has got me nervous about the HIM. I have been training in sub zero temperature in the morning and am certain that Port Mac will be putting on a scorcher for the race. Been trying to run in the middle of the day but all my rides are generally in the cold. How warm has been there?

Just turn up race fit and things like the elements and temperature and terrain will have a lot less impact on you. Too many people worry about the parts of their race day that they cannot control instead of focusing on the things they can control.
I've raced early spring races where it is 5*C and other races where it is 34*C. You just have to be mentally prepared for whatever is thrown at you on the day.
A few years ago it rained all the way to Port all weekend including during the whole 1/2 Ironman race and all the way back to home. Prior to that weekend I don't think I had seen rain for about 2 months. Back home the local bike shop poured 1lt of water out of my bike.

Train safe

[Ewoksta]

Hey Wedged,

As B+ wrote. worry about what you can control, not what you can't.

Turn up ready to race and what will be will be.

Cheers
Andrew

[Wedged]

Thanks B+. I guess I am hoping that I can get one or two training sessions in 20+ degrees. Not looking likely though. Max for next week is 15. Trust me its hard to get used to when one day you are in the teens and than u have to race in high 20-30s for the first time in a season.

[paigebaby]

Come on up to Tamworth for some training, we can guarantee 22+ temps for you.
Last weekend was cold and blowing a gale in Port.

[B+]

Wedged, on Oct 8 2009, 06:05 PM, said:

Thanks B+. I guess I am hoping that I can get one or two training sessions in 20+ degrees. Not looking likely though. Max for next week is 15. Trust me its hard to get used to when one day you are in the teens and than u have to race in high 20-30s for the first time in a season.

I can understand your point, why don't you look to drive down a warmer area for a weekend session or two if other stuff in life permits it?
I've actually done the hell run to Port down a few sessions and come home. Left saturday morning drove up did a bike run brick, sunday swim run and the drove home.
You could look at what's closest to you such as Penrith or Tamworth?!?!?

Train safe

[ratdog]

although my prep hasnt been going badly, ive been slack the last few days.

Ive got a 100km TT on the bike sunday and hoping to break 3 hours.

[Wedged]

Good idea B+. I think I might have to, otherwise it could knock me round on race day. Mid to high 20s for PM next few days.

ratdog, on Oct 9 2009, 10:19 PM, said:

although my prep hasnt been going badly, ive been slack the last few days.

Ive got a 100km TT on the bike sunday and hoping to break 3 hours.

Prep hasn't been going badly?!?!! You are on fire. Hope you will wait 2 hours for me to finish behind you.

[qazxs]

Anyone got an idea of the expected water temp @ Port will be, as I have not been near the ocean since the end of last season, please don't tell me it's going to be a shock to the system !!

[Greeno]

The weather has been pretty hot up here this week, water temperature is about 18 c.

Perfect Half ironman weather.

[miners]

Greeno, on Oct 15 2009, 07:50 PM, said:

The weather has been pretty hot up here this week, water temperature is about 18 c.

Perfect Half ironman weather.

This morning, the surf was bath-temp! But likely to be around 20 degrees come race day. Can't imagine there'll ever be an occasion for a non-wetsuit swim here at Port

[Ewoksta]

Club race this morning and my longest swim in the wettie. 750 mtrs. Yes I know its not that far but felt great and it has given me the confidence for Port.

This time in 2 weeks we will be swapping war stories over a couple of cold ones.

BRING IT ON!!!!!!!

Cheers
Andrew

[ratdog]

ratdog, on Oct 9 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

although my prep hasnt been going badly, ive been slack the last few days.

Ive got a 100km TT on the bike sunday and hoping to break 3 hours.

For those wanting to see how the 100km TT went for me here is the link

garmin player

2:36:43 for the 100km TT
avg speed 38.29 km/hr
avg HR 159

im so pumped up about the HIM. sub 5:30 for sure, sub 5:10 possible on a great day.

[Stem]

ratdog, on Oct 18 2009, 03:19 PM, said:

For those wanting to see how the 100km TT went for me here is the link

garmin player

2:36:43 for the 100km TT
avg speed 38.29 km/hr
avg HR 159

im so pumped up about the HIM. sub 5:30 for sure, sub 5:10 possible on a great day.

That's awsome Ratdog. Smashed it. And you were hoping to break 3hrs!

[Ewoksta]

ratdog, on Oct 18 2009, 03:19 PM, said:

For those wanting to see how the 100km TT went for me here is the link

garmin player

2:36:43 for the 100km TT
avg speed 38.29 km/hr
avg HR 159

im so pumped up about the HIM. sub 5:30 for sure, sub 5:10 possible on a great day.

Ratty, you are a machine!! Thats an awesome time for the 100k. With a bike split like that you could walk the run and still beat a 5:10!!!!

[runbike]

i am in

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[B+]

I'm in, just entered.

Train safe

[Shankate]

Ok so it's starting to sink in that the half ironman debut is merely 9 days away. Yes folks, it's that close.

Ratdog you are going to smash it, that's an awesome 100km TT. Are you riding a TT bike?

Great kit, runbike. I'm sure I won't be seeing you before the finish, either!

Good luck to all with a week of taper to go

Edited to add: and Miners, I thoroughly enjoyed swimming the Kona swim course every morning... wow, isn't it just gorgeous. Certainly beats staring at a black line

Edited by Shankate, 23 October 2009 - 02:49 PM.

[Danny]

I'm hoping to come up and spectate - good luck to all the racers!

[paigebaby]

Not sure if i will make it to spectate now. Mother-in-law just diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer with secondary bone cancer so doing the dash to Canberra. Good luck to everyone.

[ratdog]

Shankate, im not rich enough for a TT bike so ive got a giant TCR with aero bars. Watch this space though. Im on the cusp of a bike sponsorship deal.

Paigebaby, Sorry to here the bad news i hope things pan out well and your family is able to handle to termoil coming up. My thoughts are with you.

Ive put a post on trannies about going out for dinner on Saturday night. At the moment there are about 15 people going so if your interested place names below.

7 pm at Town Green Inn

Ratdog
Wedged
Stella
Kazz

[paigebaby]

7 pm at Town Green Inn

Ratdog
Wedged
Stella
Kazz
Paigebaby ( if back from canberra in time)

[qazxs]

paigebaby, on Oct 24 2009, 07:14 AM, said:

7 pm at Town Green Inn

Ratdog
Wedged
Stella
Kazz
Paigebaby ( if back from canberra in time)

You can include me

[miners]

yeah, I'll come along for a drink and maybe a feed. Did you book something Paige? I'll organise something if someone hasn't already done so.

And Ratty, slow down on that bike all right? You're going to put us all to shame. I went out for a test of the playground-knee this morning - 92km/5km brick and I'm still walking with two more-or-less functioning legs. So I'm in - want to at least validate to leave the IM options open