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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Race Report Soon
Sorry, been busy at work and I want to get some good pictures up. Hopefully this weekend. Short recap, everyone did awesome. Three members of the Boji Tri Team are Ironmen...and we all obviously looked good the entire process. Our feet, that's another story. Mine still look like a battle zone.
Friday, November 20, 2009
What Nacho Libre has been doing for about a year now...
Got this from the website below...pretty funny.
How to brag about doing an Ironman
Before I started to train an Ironman, I bought a training plan, I read books on hydration and fuel replacement, I listened to endless hours of advice from elite and pro triathletes. This information did help me finish, but it did not teach me how to correctly brag about being an Ironman. My friends and I came up with a six phase program which will aid you in bragging about your Ironman. Use this plan from the moment you register until well after the race is complete for the most bang for your bragging buck.
Sign Up Phase: For most Ironman events, you have to register up to one year in advance. This gives you plenty of time to brag about doing an Ironman. During this phase, you must let all of your non-Ironman friends know you can’t hang out with them anymore, because you just signed up for an Ironman. If you don’t have any Ironman friends, then go to a place where runners or bikers hang out. Look for the Ironman symbol (M Dot) on their training clothes. An Ironman would never be caught running or biking without their Ironman stuff.
Training Phase: Training for an Ironman can be compared to having a part time job. You must let everyone you meet know this. This can be accomplished by sighing loudly at work, mumbling how tired you are because you just biked 100 miles, because you are in training for an Ironman. You can also skillfully steer the conversation with your neighbors and co-workers to your Ironman training. Here is an example:
Neighbor: “Did you hear what President Bush said this week?”
Lee: “Were you aware that President Bush is a biker? I just biked 100 miles today. I am training for an Ironman.”
Co worker: Lee, are you working late tonight?
Lee: No, I have to get up early to do a 20 mile run.
I even once rang my neighbor’s door and when he answered, I said “Sorry Bob, can’t talk to you now, I am training for an Ironman.”
One Week before the Race Phase: You need to let your neighbors and co-workers know you will be gone for a little while, competing in an Ironman. Once again, you can steer the conversation to your Ironman race.
Neighbor: “Wow Lee your lawn looks great!”
Lee: “My lawn is going to look bad this next week; I will be competing in an Ironman.”
Race Expo Phase: You must buy as much Ironman merchandise as possible. For years we saved our money to send both of my boys to private college, but sacrifices must be made. Both Derick and Ty will be going to junior college now. You must buy enough Ironman clothes to cover every day at work and training. You must also buy plenty of shirts for your spouse and children. They will also spread the word that you just finished an Ironman.
The Race Phase: At http://www.ironmanlive.com/ you can setup automatic emails and cell phone message notifications of your Ironman timing splits. You can use all of the entries in your email and cell phone address book. Include everyone regardless of whether they remember you are or not. It just does not matter, because you are an Ironman.
Post Race Phase: The finisher medal can be worn for one day per the number of miles raced and everyone knows that an Ironman is 140.6 miles. So wear that medal for 141 days (always round up as opposed to rounding down your finishing time). Your children must be trained to say, “My daddy is an Ironman. He gave me this shirt. He’s an Ironman.” This must be emphasized over and over with your children. I did not do this after I ran the Boston marathon, and Derick, my oldest boy, told everyone at his day care that his grandma ran the marathon.
Your spouse must memorize all of your splits (swim, bike and run). You must also include both transition splits as well. Instead of wearing a shirt which states, “I am with Dummy”, your spouse will wear a shirt which says, “I am with a stud Ironman”. All conversations must be steered to your Ironman race.
Co-Worker: “Did you hear about the new work policy?”
Lee: “Nope, I did not; I was racing in an Ironman.”
For at least one month you can say, “Well, I ‘m only going to run easy today, I just did an Ironman.”
When someone brings up a subject of hardships suffered, you need to remind them that you also have suffered through hardships while training and racing in your Ironman.
You can also use these ideas to brag about other races, but please only brag about races which are longer than 13.1 miles.
Pretty funny. Now, if Hammerhead would update his blog that would be swell.
How to brag about doing an Ironman
Before I started to train an Ironman, I bought a training plan, I read books on hydration and fuel replacement, I listened to endless hours of advice from elite and pro triathletes. This information did help me finish, but it did not teach me how to correctly brag about being an Ironman. My friends and I came up with a six phase program which will aid you in bragging about your Ironman. Use this plan from the moment you register until well after the race is complete for the most bang for your bragging buck.
Sign Up Phase: For most Ironman events, you have to register up to one year in advance. This gives you plenty of time to brag about doing an Ironman. During this phase, you must let all of your non-Ironman friends know you can’t hang out with them anymore, because you just signed up for an Ironman. If you don’t have any Ironman friends, then go to a place where runners or bikers hang out. Look for the Ironman symbol (M Dot) on their training clothes. An Ironman would never be caught running or biking without their Ironman stuff.
Training Phase: Training for an Ironman can be compared to having a part time job. You must let everyone you meet know this. This can be accomplished by sighing loudly at work, mumbling how tired you are because you just biked 100 miles, because you are in training for an Ironman. You can also skillfully steer the conversation with your neighbors and co-workers to your Ironman training. Here is an example:
Neighbor: “Did you hear what President Bush said this week?”
Lee: “Were you aware that President Bush is a biker? I just biked 100 miles today. I am training for an Ironman.”
Co worker: Lee, are you working late tonight?
Lee: No, I have to get up early to do a 20 mile run.
I even once rang my neighbor’s door and when he answered, I said “Sorry Bob, can’t talk to you now, I am training for an Ironman.”
One Week before the Race Phase: You need to let your neighbors and co-workers know you will be gone for a little while, competing in an Ironman. Once again, you can steer the conversation to your Ironman race.
Neighbor: “Wow Lee your lawn looks great!”
Lee: “My lawn is going to look bad this next week; I will be competing in an Ironman.”
Race Expo Phase: You must buy as much Ironman merchandise as possible. For years we saved our money to send both of my boys to private college, but sacrifices must be made. Both Derick and Ty will be going to junior college now. You must buy enough Ironman clothes to cover every day at work and training. You must also buy plenty of shirts for your spouse and children. They will also spread the word that you just finished an Ironman.
The Race Phase: At http://www.ironmanlive.com/ you can setup automatic emails and cell phone message notifications of your Ironman timing splits. You can use all of the entries in your email and cell phone address book. Include everyone regardless of whether they remember you are or not. It just does not matter, because you are an Ironman.
Post Race Phase: The finisher medal can be worn for one day per the number of miles raced and everyone knows that an Ironman is 140.6 miles. So wear that medal for 141 days (always round up as opposed to rounding down your finishing time). Your children must be trained to say, “My daddy is an Ironman. He gave me this shirt. He’s an Ironman.” This must be emphasized over and over with your children. I did not do this after I ran the Boston marathon, and Derick, my oldest boy, told everyone at his day care that his grandma ran the marathon.
Your spouse must memorize all of your splits (swim, bike and run). You must also include both transition splits as well. Instead of wearing a shirt which states, “I am with Dummy”, your spouse will wear a shirt which says, “I am with a stud Ironman”. All conversations must be steered to your Ironman race.
Co-Worker: “Did you hear about the new work policy?”
Lee: “Nope, I did not; I was racing in an Ironman.”
For at least one month you can say, “Well, I ‘m only going to run easy today, I just did an Ironman.”
When someone brings up a subject of hardships suffered, you need to remind them that you also have suffered through hardships while training and racing in your Ironman.
You can also use these ideas to brag about other races, but please only brag about races which are longer than 13.1 miles.
Pretty funny. Now, if Hammerhead would update his blog that would be swell.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Why I will have a good race at IM Cozumel
I have just realized and come across some information that points to me having a fantastic race at Ironman Cozumel in roughly 12 days. No, not any power numbers from my long rides. No, not any mile splits from my 19 mile run. Nope, nothing to do with my latest swim splits from my 2000 yard straight or 10 x 100 workouts I've recently done. None of this has anything to do with why I am going to totally dominate this race (dominate by my terms, not overall placing, etc.)
I am going to have a great race because I just realized that at 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm at the new Y that I work out at, there is the once in a lifetime chance to go to "Wedding Dance Exercise!". How can I not have a good race knowing that when I get back, I can get ready to prepare for Jeffy Madness' or the Accelerade Warrior's wedding by taking part in this epic class. The description states..."this class will get you moving with all of the popular dances traditionally done at weddings, plus a few more".
Holy Piss! Not only can I perfect (again, by my standards, my dancing is already perfect by most other's standards, but I digress) the chicken dance and whatever that song is where everyone gets in a line and goes "to the left, to the left, now slide" but I'm going to "get ...moving" to a "few more" songs. What could these possibly be? Souljah Boy? Lady Gaga? I mean, when I get to mile 18 of the marathon portion of the event, I know that if I just push through, dig deep and finish, that soon enough, I will be able to "get moving" to "Twist and Shout" and "Sweet Caroline." Though I always thought the latter song just involved a beer in one hand and the closed fist move to the "bamp bamp bamp" sp????? portion of the song?
Anyways, with this newfound knowledge, I am no longer worried about the race. Thank you new Y and Wedding dance instructor.
On a side note, I have to be related to this guy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2SSZA0CjdQ
I am going to have a great race because I just realized that at 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm at the new Y that I work out at, there is the once in a lifetime chance to go to "Wedding Dance Exercise!". How can I not have a good race knowing that when I get back, I can get ready to prepare for Jeffy Madness' or the Accelerade Warrior's wedding by taking part in this epic class. The description states..."this class will get you moving with all of the popular dances traditionally done at weddings, plus a few more".
Holy Piss! Not only can I perfect (again, by my standards, my dancing is already perfect by most other's standards, but I digress) the chicken dance and whatever that song is where everyone gets in a line and goes "to the left, to the left, now slide" but I'm going to "get ...moving" to a "few more" songs. What could these possibly be? Souljah Boy? Lady Gaga? I mean, when I get to mile 18 of the marathon portion of the event, I know that if I just push through, dig deep and finish, that soon enough, I will be able to "get moving" to "Twist and Shout" and "Sweet Caroline." Though I always thought the latter song just involved a beer in one hand and the closed fist move to the "bamp bamp bamp" sp????? portion of the song?
Anyways, with this newfound knowledge, I am no longer worried about the race. Thank you new Y and Wedding dance instructor.
On a side note, I have to be related to this guy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2SSZA0CjdQ
Monday, November 9, 2009
Less than 3 weeks to go!
Well, as the title indicates, we are less than 3 weeks to go until race time. It's going to come quick. I just finished my biggest week of workouts. Was supposed to do 17 hours. Had time for 15. On Saturday, I had a long run of 18 miles scheduled. I was really nervous about this one, as the last time I had run over 13.1 miles was March 2008...the Atlanta Marathon. Nacho Libre was going to join me and see how far he could make it, given he hasn't been able to run much since his injury. Dogman was also going to do the run with us, though he had a birthday part to celebrate the night before, so he was iffy.
I got to Raccoon River Park right about 9:15. Nacho Libre was a couple minutes late, as he has Nacho Libre time. Raccoon River Park has a 5k loop, some of it on pavement, most on trails. We loaded Nacho Libre's car with gatorade, water and nutrition and stopped for a quick bit at the "aid stations" in between loops. The run had 3 x 1 mile pick-ups. All in all, the run went great. Dogman showed up on time, and it ended up being an easy 19 mile run for him. Yep, we ended up actually going 19.2 miles. Dogman and I pushed the last mile, check that, I pushed the last mile, he was still jogging, at 7:52 pace. Overall, my average time was 8:43 per mile. I'll take it. Nacho Libre also finished the run at around 8:47 per mile.
The next day saw a 100 mile ride/5 mile brick run on the schedule. Also on the schedule were 20+ mile an hour constant winds with 30+ gusts. The ride was not that fun. With the wind at our backs we were easily hitting around 30 mph in zone2 while barely going 12 mph back into the wind. After the ride, the run was kind of a struggle, but got it done. Then, right as we finished, the pizza delivery man showed up and we downed some pizzas. Now, it's 3 weeks of tapering until race day.
I got to Raccoon River Park right about 9:15. Nacho Libre was a couple minutes late, as he has Nacho Libre time. Raccoon River Park has a 5k loop, some of it on pavement, most on trails. We loaded Nacho Libre's car with gatorade, water and nutrition and stopped for a quick bit at the "aid stations" in between loops. The run had 3 x 1 mile pick-ups. All in all, the run went great. Dogman showed up on time, and it ended up being an easy 19 mile run for him. Yep, we ended up actually going 19.2 miles. Dogman and I pushed the last mile, check that, I pushed the last mile, he was still jogging, at 7:52 pace. Overall, my average time was 8:43 per mile. I'll take it. Nacho Libre also finished the run at around 8:47 per mile.
The next day saw a 100 mile ride/5 mile brick run on the schedule. Also on the schedule were 20+ mile an hour constant winds with 30+ gusts. The ride was not that fun. With the wind at our backs we were easily hitting around 30 mph in zone2 while barely going 12 mph back into the wind. After the ride, the run was kind of a struggle, but got it done. Then, right as we finished, the pizza delivery man showed up and we downed some pizzas. Now, it's 3 weeks of tapering until race day.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Awesome news!
http://www.kcci.com/video/21221210/index.html
This should be pretty cool. 13 stories high, 6th highest bike trail in the world, lights at night. I dig it.
This should be pretty cool. 13 stories high, 6th highest bike trail in the world, lights at night. I dig it.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Well, I'm lame
I suck. At blogging. Lately. Empty promises about updating more frequently, great pictures that haven't been uploaded, etc. etc. etc. Well, I still don't have the pictures uploaded. I went to Best Buy to buy the magical device to do this, since I'd lost mine, but bought one that is compatible with my old camera...and basically every other camera as well...except mine. Sweetness.
I will try to post more, since the race is coming up. A little update on the three individuals partaking in this journey.
Me: Still quite attractive, need to stay away from the champagne cake, turning 30 was fantastic, and the Hawkeyes are 9-0. Wait, we're talking about triathlon's here. Training is going ok. Not bad, not great. A couple of weeks ago, I was losing so much motivation. I'm one of those people that doesn't mind training, at least shorter/harder workouts, but I need to race. Let me repeat...I need to race. I haven't raced since September and was getting passive with training. That and football season, etc. was making me lose motivation. Oh yeah, I also work a lot. Anyways, a couple weeks ago, I was out on what was supposed to be a 15 mile run. I hadn't gone longer than 13 miles, which scares the hell out of me right now. A solid combination of darkness, leaves and holes in sidewalks provided a nice black/blue swollen ankle. Luckily, I only missed a week of workouts. I did have a workout with TJ Tollakson and Brad Bach prior to this where we rode 90 miles and some hills. Worst ride ever. Don't ride with a Pro triathlate and a very solid roadie hung over from your birthday the night before. Doesn't end well. I'm in the middle of a 17 hour workout week and I've got a 100 mile ride/50 min. brick run and an 18 mile run planned for the weekend. The ankle is coming along. Let's roll.
Hammerhead: Hammerhead has his own blog now since mine hasn't been updated forever. It actually prompted me to update. I'll try to post a link http://bojitriteam-stonecold.blogspot.com/2009/11/next-step.html
He's been working on his running, has always been a solid biker and his swim was coming along. Not sure how much pool time he's been getting, but we're gonna finish. He's also still quite good looking as well, which is a requirement for our team.
Nacho Libre: Nacho just got cleared by the doctor. He did 450 yards in the pool and it wasn't pleasant. I hope he tries to give it a go, and it would be amazing if he did. For those that don't know, he tried playing chicken with Hammerhead on their bikes and lost. Ok, that's a lie. Bike accident that fratured clavicle and nose. He's still good looking though.
Anyways, I promise to start blogging more and getting the right thing for my camera. Then there will be awesome pictures, possibly the greatest in all the land.
I will try to post more, since the race is coming up. A little update on the three individuals partaking in this journey.
Me: Still quite attractive, need to stay away from the champagne cake, turning 30 was fantastic, and the Hawkeyes are 9-0. Wait, we're talking about triathlon's here. Training is going ok. Not bad, not great. A couple of weeks ago, I was losing so much motivation. I'm one of those people that doesn't mind training, at least shorter/harder workouts, but I need to race. Let me repeat...I need to race. I haven't raced since September and was getting passive with training. That and football season, etc. was making me lose motivation. Oh yeah, I also work a lot. Anyways, a couple weeks ago, I was out on what was supposed to be a 15 mile run. I hadn't gone longer than 13 miles, which scares the hell out of me right now. A solid combination of darkness, leaves and holes in sidewalks provided a nice black/blue swollen ankle. Luckily, I only missed a week of workouts. I did have a workout with TJ Tollakson and Brad Bach prior to this where we rode 90 miles and some hills. Worst ride ever. Don't ride with a Pro triathlate and a very solid roadie hung over from your birthday the night before. Doesn't end well. I'm in the middle of a 17 hour workout week and I've got a 100 mile ride/50 min. brick run and an 18 mile run planned for the weekend. The ankle is coming along. Let's roll.
Hammerhead: Hammerhead has his own blog now since mine hasn't been updated forever. It actually prompted me to update. I'll try to post a link http://bojitriteam-stonecold.blogspot.com/2009/11/next-step.html
He's been working on his running, has always been a solid biker and his swim was coming along. Not sure how much pool time he's been getting, but we're gonna finish. He's also still quite good looking as well, which is a requirement for our team.
Nacho Libre: Nacho just got cleared by the doctor. He did 450 yards in the pool and it wasn't pleasant. I hope he tries to give it a go, and it would be amazing if he did. For those that don't know, he tried playing chicken with Hammerhead on their bikes and lost. Ok, that's a lie. Bike accident that fratured clavicle and nose. He's still good looking though.
Anyways, I promise to start blogging more and getting the right thing for my camera. Then there will be awesome pictures, possibly the greatest in all the land.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Big Weekend
1. Friday: Dave Matthews show. It's outside at Principle Park. It's probably going to rain. It's going to be awesome. It's going to be fantastic since the Warrior and (dear everyone, Kim needs an awesome name and I'm currently limiting my caffeine intake so I can't think of anything) Kim are coming. I'm upset I didn't start this sentence with "it's".
2. Friday: Burrito is going out to dinner at a fancy restaurant tonight (Friday). He's probably going to drink expensive tequila and we will try to meet up with him after. Last time he did this he was doing the humpty dance on the dance floor. It was 2pm and people were finishing Sunday brunch. (this is a lie, but it would have been sweet).
3. Saturday: Work...not awesome. 4.5 hour bike ride. Not awesome, especially since Nacho Libre tried to fight the pavement during our last ride and lost. But, he'll be back, hopefully soon. Then, the Hawkeyes will kick the snot? crap? pants? out of/off of Penn State. I may go to Burrito's to watch this, depending on if he's doing the humpty dance.
4. Sunday: Run for 2 hours, swim for 1 hour. I will probably try to go to Smashburger one of these days.
2. Friday: Burrito is going out to dinner at a fancy restaurant tonight (Friday). He's probably going to drink expensive tequila and we will try to meet up with him after. Last time he did this he was doing the humpty dance on the dance floor. It was 2pm and people were finishing Sunday brunch. (this is a lie, but it would have been sweet).
3. Saturday: Work...not awesome. 4.5 hour bike ride. Not awesome, especially since Nacho Libre tried to fight the pavement during our last ride and lost. But, he'll be back, hopefully soon. Then, the Hawkeyes will kick the snot? crap? pants? out of/off of Penn State. I may go to Burrito's to watch this, depending on if he's doing the humpty dance.
4. Sunday: Run for 2 hours, swim for 1 hour. I will probably try to go to Smashburger one of these days.
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