Finisher Vids

Some of you have your clips from the finish-line camera. I lost the link telling us where we could buy the custom CDA DVD with finisher clip (or maybe you could download your clip for a fee, something like that.) Can anyone tell me where we can get them? Thanks.

Here is mine...

Since we're showing vids...

Here's the video my "fan club" made for Coeur d'Alene. I can't believe how much work they put into it. After I watched it, I told them "how could I NOT finish an Ironman with people like this behind me?!" There are 2 featured athletes in the video: the fast one is my IronBrother Rich. The slow, sobbing one who always looks stressed out is me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7T3Ad6x2ec&fmt=18

Since were showing tat's..

Tac thought he would resurrect the now famous youtube video of Trimama and Kahuna Getting inked....

My CDA Tattoo

I figured I would share my Tattoo also. You are not alone Wedgie it hurt like hell on the calf!!!

My new tattoo

It REALLY hurt! Maybe I'm just a big baby, but wow. I had an easier time walking after Ironman than I did after getting the tattoo. There is some symbolism with the whale: while most people struggle to shave every extra gram from their bikes to make them as light as possible, I ride around with a killer whale squeaky horn. It's just part of my way of not taking triathlon TOO seriously. So although my tattoo may LOOK like a giant predator of the ocean, it's really just an adorable squeaky horn.

Getting Inked

12:35 I am lying on a table at the tattoo studio. The guy just made the first incision. I can't see what he's doing but I swear he's slicing the flesh from my bones.

12:47 The plastic pillow I am leaning on is drenched in sweat. As is the table.

12:54 When I arrived here, they offered me cookies but I passed, fearing they would be some sort of tofu crap. But I asked for cookies now. I told them "I think I'm earning cookies". Happily they brought over some Chips Ahoys but I fear I may be creating some sort of Pavlovian connection between pain and cookies.

Anti-social Ironman?

I realize I missed out on a lot of the great tri-blogger activities, but I think I have a good reason. On Friday, 3 friends from my tri-team surprised me by flying up to Idaho unannounced to support my race. I was incredibly moved by the gesture (I shed more than one tear throughout the weekend) and wound up spending the time with them. Still, it was great meeting you all at the Thursday dinner and seeing some of you along the course, both racing and cheering us on. Go Tri-Bloggers!

Withdrawls anyone?

Anyone going through workout withdrawls yet?

Nicole and walked with dog today and its clear to me that my body isn't quite ready. I can't wait to get back out there!!!

So what is everyone doing with there free time now?? I checked the CDA Lake temp today. The lake is at 64 degrees. Heating up....probably will be the last time I check :)

The After Party

The celebration after IMCDA was legen- wait for it - dary!

For those of you that left early, I've found a video clip that sums up the rest of the night. Just play it over and over, about 7-8 times per person. Then switch. :)

Those of you that were there, this will make you laugh so hard you'll fall off your chair. So don't watch it at work. hee hee hee

I love you all!!!!

Loop 1 on the bike

Duane, Pirate, 21CM, Benny, Nytro, Mr & Mrs. Fe-Lady
Shane
Curb Sherpa
Supa!
Krista
Tac

Bigun
Momo
Got salt?
Bold
Greyhound

Photo updating by Stronger

Nytro, Supalinds, Momo
Benny & Devin (he brought it!)
Getting ready...trying to get rid of the nerves
Beauty & the Beast
Me and my Momo
Di & Bigun

Bigun
Bigun & Tac on the walk to the water
That's a whole lotta swimmers
TriDogMom Krista out of the swim. I missed the photo of Shane ahead of her.
Daniel on his first IM swim exit

Greg headed to the changing tent (center)
Momo walking to the tent. Tacboy sitting on the ground in front of her.
Tac swings by for some big 5s
Momo heading out with Malibu Barbie
Bigun- get on the bike!

It's Here Good luck everyone!!!!!

You will all Sooooon Be a IRONMAN!!!!!

Thursday night dinner

Hi everyone!

Would anyone be interested in Capones Pub for dinner Thursday night? I attempted to find a place that has vegetarian options that were not the typical all pasta or salads. I'm not sure if this fits the bill for everyone because I realize that we probably range from vegan to "I don't eat red meat".

They have pizza, sandwhiches, salads, etc.

Here's a copy of their menu: http://www.caponespub.com/menu7_07.pdf

If this sounds like a good option, please post here and let me know how many people will attend. I'll make reservations (for parties >12).

I also need to know if 6pm works.

Honestly, I'm open to pretty much anything. I have kids that might be a little cranky and hungry, but I'll probably be even crankier and hungrier than they are!

Lemme know...

IM CdA Contact List

Last call if you want your name and number included in the IM CdA phone list. E-mail me at my blog e-mail address. I will be finishing the list tonight.

Taper...Crash???

Today was supposed to be a easy brick workout today. 1 hour bike and 40 min run. I decided I was going to combine them because I wasn't sure how long I would be at my parents house for Father's Day. I washed my bike yesterday and tuned it up. I even put new aero bar gel grips on.

I got 2 miles into my bike ride and down I went. I ride the Cherry Creek Reservoir all the time and never crashed in the spot. I had one close call. My bike lost traction because of the dirt/sand at the entrance.

I got scrapes/road rash. Like a normal crash. Wounds that keep me from my swim workouts. The one day I don't wear my bike gloves. My wrist hurts the most and I am very nervous about it.

I only mention this to all my blogging buddies because I need some prayers. Prayers for super fast healing!!!! Pretty darn lame to crash one week before Ironman! I mean...who does that? See you at CDA!! I am still racing!!

Iron Eric

Airport Policy?....Anyone?

Hello Children,

Exactly 1 week from now we will be in our wetsuits waiting to get going on our Ironman Adventure. Holy crap, it is amazing how fast the year went by since we all signed up.

I have started my packing process, most specifically getting my bike in the travel box and preparing for the nerve-racking thought of having to travel with it and praying it won't get lost during the hour and a half time I have during my layover in Pheonix (oh yes, I am flying from Boston to Pheonix and then to Spokane, kind of like the great circle route). As I finish getting the bike packed, I have 2 big thoughts that maybe some of you can answer...

1) I really want to bring my Speedplay pedals on the plane as a carry on item. WIll the get taken from me? Is that allowed? Should I check them in my clothes bag?

and,

2) Will my cycling shoes be allowed on as a carry on also, especially since they have metal cleats on the bottom...

Now, outside of this one major fear that I will lose my bike and/or have my shoes and pedals confiscated, I am doing pretty damn good. I feel great. Have a ton of energy due to my taper, although I feel as if I am getting fat. But that is normal...and if I am getting a little fat, I will view that as some glycogen stores to burn in the last 10k of the run. GOOD TIMES

I know a meet-up is somewhat in the works. My quick schedule is to arrive on Wednesday at my place in Harrison (across the lake), and then I will do the swim and register on Thursday, then definitely at the pasta dinner on friday and of course, bike check in Saturday, which I will do on the earlier side. I look forward to meeting everyone out there.

Have safe travels and I'll see you at CDA,

T-Guy J (also known as Jared, Bib #290)

Lake CDA Swim

Nine of us swam in Lake CDA this morning (the lake temps were just under 52 degrees) and after the first couple of minutes it was not so bad. We swam a 1.2 mile out and back course and afterwards most of us felt that we were ready and able to jump back in and do another loop, even with the somewhat choppy waters.

I wore my neoprene cap under my swim cap, the top that was recommended earlier, and my newly purchased booties under my Blue Seventy booties. I was comfortable throughout the swim. The hands were a bit cold and I suspect the feet would be as well after a second loop but I felt it was nothing that I could not handle.

After this morning's swim I will no longer fret about the lake temps. It may not be pretty, for me at least, but it is definitely doable!

Greyhound Juice

Ben Greenfield is a very talented, extremely fast local triathlete. He is also one of the most highly certified and experienced triathlon coaches and personal trainers in the Pacific Northwest, as well as an all around nice guy.

His most recent blog entry talks about Greyhound Juice, a warming salve, traditionally used by cyclists to warm their legs in cold weather.

It might be worth your consideration in battling the temps of the icy cold Lake CDA.

Pre-Race Talk at Ironman Coeur D'Alene

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