#4164  josef  

Sunday, July 25, 2010 08:30 PM Host: CPE00222dc92f7f-CM00222dc92f7b.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Mitch,

#4163  josef   Subject: News Flash.......

Sunday, July 25, 2010 08:29 PM Host: CPE00222dc92f7f-CM00222dc92f7b.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Iron Machine Willem takes 1st place podium spot in Agegroup and a clearwater championship slot ! Way to go Willem!! Congrats!!

#4162  willem   Subject: race report Antwerp 70.3

Sunday, July 25, 2010 05:47 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

Today i went to Antwerp for a 70.3 race.
I had my doubts this was my first long race after my trombosis problems and only back in running for 4 weeks after
3 monyhs of not running. We had perfect weather, not to warm , light wind , little bit of rain. I started with a easy swim and did the 1.9 k in 38 min
without pushing myself to the limit.
I started the bike part easy until I caught up the leading man of my age group ( 65-69) after 40 k, i saw that
he was not riding that fast , and decided to speed things to have a nice gap for the run. The first 2 laps of the run were great , but i got into trouble starting the final lap, luckily
a had put enough time between me and nr 2 to ease through he final lap, amd so much to my suprise i won my age group in 6.02.37 I took the Clearwater slot, so i will be racing Miami 70.3 and Clearwater World Chapionship in a nice 3 weeks vacation

#4161  Mitch  

Saturday, July 24, 2010 05:39 AM Host: cache-dtc-af13.proxy.aol.com

Good morning all

Hope everyone has been doing well. Busy, busy, busy lately.

Mitch

#4160  r  

Friday, July 23, 2010 11:31 AM Host: dialup-4.137.253.44.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net

G'Morning all....

BT and Josef....Thanks for kind words

BT...I will not let u down next time I will make the finish line of next race I attempt, promise

Just starting to play on facebook, old dial up internet service is pain, might finally move up to high speed internet

did my 8 mile walk this morning, doing some interior painting at home today, bike ride tomorrow morning, then finish painting tomorrow afternoon, hope all have great weekend....

#4159  bt  

Thursday, July 22, 2010 02:50 PM Host: cpe-70-112-179-209.austin.res.rr.com

Great news, R!!!! Very happy for you. Of course, we're still on for dinner some day. And I will be happy to see you get to the start and finish line of a race! (I was so sad that year when you bailed from the Florida 70.3)

Willem....glad the leg is doing better and you are off the medications.

I'm just back from cycling trip in Alaska...great fun.

#4158  josef  

Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:58 AM Host: gateway3.dpcdsb.org

Good morning


R, welcome back. Glad your finding the right path to follow and decided it's time to do things that make you happy. Congrats on the weight loss. you can do it R! Find your inner strenght and you will one day become an Ironman, I know you can do it. The Disney half marathon and marathon and Goofy are still open, I just checked a few days ago when my wife said she would like to go down and do the Disney half, but it's not going to happen this year as she is still looking for work. Happy training buddy, I've been meaning to e-mail you, i will when I get some time. Take care.

Willem that good news that you are off medication for your thrombosis. Good luck this weekend at Antwerp 70.3

#4157  r  

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 03:23 PM Host: dialup-4.137.251.229.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net

also hope to learn to be more social (people skills another weakness, but I'm trying)

have had offers in years past from arnge peeps
allen and pink in south ga
idutri in sc
M-E in atlanta
and few others to visit and workout together, hope to in future take advantage of some of those, if offer still good, and enjoy fellowship of arnge pagers.

have a good day all.....

#4156  r  

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 03:15 PM Host: dialup-4.137.251.229.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net

reason, for coming back to page is 2 fold. Had promised myself that wasn't gonna sign up for any events until got weight below 195 lbs, and maintained it for 2 weeks.

today will start looking for winter marathon as first race, Disney in january a big possibility if entry still available.

Second, promised BT, that would be proud to buy her dinner (as friend) if/ when I broke 200lbs. Offer still good, not sure when, but is definately on the to do list for 2010 if she is willing.

Not gonna go back to read previous post, will start here, and try to keep up moving forward, not daily, but few times a week.

Hope this finds all doing well, both posters and lurkers alike.

#4155  willem   Subject: weight

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 03:09 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

R that is impressive from 260 to 200
you should be proud of yourselve, you will be an ironman in the near future,

keep it up.

For me a new start, i am off medication
for my trombosis .

#4154  r  

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 03:03 PM Host: dialup-4.137.251.229.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net

that being said, (I know this is a triathlon page, not facebook)

I am more determined than ever, to someday become an ironman. A goal that won't come easy, but in my heart, think is acheiveable.

My training of late boils down to this, no swimming at all, bike only on saturdays, but about 40 to 60 miles each saturday, and walk (not jog or run) 4 miles on my 5 work days and walk 8 miles on my 2 days off each week.

My three biggest (what's the word/phrase I'm looking for) obsticles so far(years past) is weight issues (I deal with stress thru eating), training consistancy, and low self confidence.

Very proud to say have made major progress in weight department, Jan 1 2010 was 260 lbs, today am 200 lbs (exactly) next week will be a major hurdle in dropping below 200lbs for the first time since 2002. dropping weight, was no quick fix, took changing bad habits (portion size mostly) and sticking with it.

#4153  willem   Subject: r

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 02:59 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

R welcome back, my english is not good enough to fully understand what you are telling us, but am i right if i say that
you are happy with your live at this moment

#4152  r  

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 02:54 PM Host: dialup-4.137.251.229.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net

hey peeps

been off the page for awhile, not even lurking this time. Met someone Friday April 16th, and have experienced more life in the last three months, than in the last 25 years. Me being 43, single, no kids, and a workaholic,loner, this person taught me that I wasn't living, but simply existing, and that life doesn't come to you, YOU GO GET IT....

Of coarse, she had the ability to make me feel like a God among men, as well as a complete worthless piece of poop. Depending on her mood of the day. Finally said enough, Sunday July18th. In hindsight, it took being completely broke down, for me to be able, to realize my strenths and weakness's, decide what I wanted to do with my life, and to pull my head out, and start finding/doing what truly makes me happy in this world.

#4151  willem   Subject: where

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 01:58 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

were is everyone

#4150  willem   Subject: race

Friday, July 16, 2010 02:06 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

no race for me this weekend, next week i
will try to finish 70.3 Antwerp So a long run sunday morning , see how the calf takes
it. Have to do shopping Mrs Willem is having her birthday tuesday next, everyone is invited. Drinks and food is provided
Josef hang in , time will change for you

#4149  IronLucha   Subject: stuff

Friday, July 16, 2010 08:03 AM IP: 65.123.201.5

Mary and I are both doing the bike leg of a relay this weekend; hilly, 40k course, should be fun.

I'm very close to signing up for next year. We are getting an Endless Pool in the next few months and swimming is my weak point, so with that in the basement, I'm running out of excuses. 9 days to decide!

#4148  josef  

Friday, July 16, 2010 06:35 AM Host: gateway3.dpcdsb.org

Good morning

Ironlucha, there's a thought! I would like to sign up for IMLP next year. I'm not going to, but I would like to! Have fun with your vollunteer duties.

Anyone racing this weekend? I have the choice of 2 races, but I'm not doing either. ...I wish my wife would hurry up and find a job!..better yet, it would be nice if she would receive some pogie soon!?! it's been a month and she hasen't seen a damn cent?!?!?!

Have a good weekend.

#4147  IronLucha   Subject: IMLP

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 08:10 AM IP: 65.123.201.5

Mary and I are volunteering again, at registration. Mary is signing up for next year.
I'm still in the one-and-done mindset. I may pull the trigger again one of these years, but I doubt it.

#4146  josef  

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 06:43 AM Host: gateway3.dpcdsb.org

Good morning

IronLucha, Thanks, I saw this link from facebook, the word/link is being spread.

IronLucha, Are you and Mary doing Lake placid? I was hoping to go to support some friends and even meeting up with the blue pagers for IBSEX, but it's the same weekend as Muskoka long course this year, so i won't be able to go. But on the bright side! I'm expecting Allen and pink for a visit to stay at my place on the same weekend so they can do Muskoka as well.

I did a time trial last night with my Tri club, 20k not so flat course averaging over 35kph. my bike is coming along, I only wish my running would do the same!?!

#4145  IronLucha   Subject: Josef - help needed

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 07:56 AM IP: 65.123.201.5  

Josef - good day sir, nice job last weekend.

I got this post and you are about the only Canadian I know. I know this is nowhere near you, but I figure you might have some Canadian connections to get the word out.

http://saragross.blogspot.com/2010/07/triathlete-missing-please-read.html

#4144  josef  

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 06:48 AM Host: gateway3.dpcdsb.org

Good morning

Willem, yes, it's fun. I only wish I could do more. While my wife is off work. It seems like this will be my last race until IMAZ. I have Muskoka long course in a few weeks? but unless something happens soon, I might not do that, and even IMAZ is up in the air!?

As for the Neatherlands making it to the finals? you should be proud they went as far as they did! even though they should have won.

#4143  willem   Subject: Josef

Monday, July 12, 2010 04:14 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

Josef welcome back. Seems you are having agreat time this summer with all
this racing and travelling What is next
As expected we lost in the final of WC Socer against Spain. I must admit Spain
was better.
Everyone here is very sad , this is the 3 rd time we lost a final WC Soccer.
we are losers or maybe we can be proud that we made it to the final as a small country

#4142  josef  

Sunday, July 11, 2010 05:55 PM Host: CPE00222dc92f7f-CM00222dc92f7b.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

We made it home safe in 10hours.

Lawdude, Thank you for everything. You, your wife,( and please thank her again for us) kids and pets made this weekend very enjoyable.

We had a great time and really appreciate your hospitality and letting us stay with you in your home.

Also, the endurathon is a first class race as the paper say's ( I did pick up a copy on the way home. The race is well organized with great volunteers and race course for the swim, bike and run is totally awesome, one of the best I have raced at. I look forward to coming down and doing the race again.


Stay tuned for my Race report in the next few day's.

Ps. I burned up the bike course with a new PB!!! <-- burning up the bike course with a new PB face.

#4141  Law Dude   Subject: Josef

Sunday, July 11, 2010 04:41 PM Host: c-98-227-19-168.hsd1.in.comcast.net

Josef
bib number: 359
age: 51
gender: M
location: Barrie, ON
overall place: 532 out of 664
division place: 41 out of 47
gender place: 406 out of 447
time: 6:50:15
pace: 0:
swim: 40:56
t1: 2:31
bike: 2:38:24
t2: 9:09
run: 3:19:18
penalty: 0:

#4140  Law Dude   Subject: Muncie Endurathon

Sunday, July 11, 2010 12:11 PM Host: c-98-227-19-168.hsd1.in.comcast.net

Way to go Josef ! It was great meeting the family and spending the weekend with all of you.

LD

#4139  willem   Subject: race report

Sunday, July 11, 2010 12:01 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

I am back into racing , did a short course triathlon saterday night 1kswim/42 bike and 10 k run. I finished
in 2.57, 4 th in my age group. Not fast
but i am very happy to be back in racing.,My calf cramped up abit in the last lap of the running but no problems today.
On 25 july 70.3 in Antwerp Belgium

Tonight soccer WC Netherlands -=Spain

The whole country is dressed up in Orange and hope for a win

#4138  Law Dude   Subject: Josef

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 11:49 PM Host: c-98-227-19-168.hsd1.in.comcast.net

"do I need to bring cookies this weekend?"

Did you hit your head on the diving board? What kind of a silly question is that? Of course you need to bring cookies.

The weather will be hot until Friday, then temper back a little bit. Right now, the high on Sat should be around 85. But since we are expecting some rain in the next couple of days, the humidity should get back to normal - it has been pretty low.

#4137  lanceman  

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 08:07 PM Host: ip24-250-254-150.ga.at.cox.net

W& J-
Thanks guys, i canstill swim and bike. I'm going to wait another day or two and give some very EZ running a try...not hurting too badly, so of course I want to go out and hammer a workout...

#4136  willem   Subject: toe

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 03:04 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

Lanceman take care of that toe
Can you run, walk ???swim ?
How long will it take??

All the best

Josef you made the right pick, only one team can win WC that is of course the orange team ( Netherlands) Here everything is orange,everyone has orange
flags etc on there homes , cars etc.Everyone has something orange on, hat t shirt.When Holland is playing about 11 million people are watching the game( we have about 16 million living here) so you can see how big it is.
Great weather for riding here at this moment,I ride my bike everyday for 50-60 k.
Went to the pool also did 2 x 5 x300, 1 x 200 and 2 x150. 100 m in 1,45-1,51
not bad for me.
Working on my running speed as well, on the track yesterday 3 x500m , 4 x400 and 5 x300. Calf still a bit tight
100 m pace about 30 sec , so there is work to be done

Train safe

#4135  josef  

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 06:46 AM Host: gateway3.dpcdsb.org

Good morning

Willem, I have been routing for the Orange since the begining of the WC, I picked them to win at the begining of the series!

Lanceman, take care of your toe. I broke my second toe on my right foot this week to. Hurt like heck but i'm getting around. I'm still racing this weekend in Muncie, because i still have nine other toes to walk with.


I did my first time trial with my Tri club last night. It was a 19.7k TT that wasn't all flat. I can't believe the fast dudes in our club! It was really hot and I managed to average a little over 35kph the top guy avereaged 39kph.

Lawdude, do I need to bring cookies this weekend? I'm looking forward to this weekend. How is the weather looking?

#4134  lanceman  

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 05:57 AM Host: ip24-250-254-150.ga.at.cox.net

Willem-
the life of leisure is a full-time occupation

#4133  willem   Subject: wc

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 02:53 AM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

Yes that was a great win, i promised you
Netherlands in the finals
WE want to play and win against our friends( ) from Germany in the final
sunday.
Vey busy days for me , tour de france live in the afternoon and later WC soccer. Hard to find time for training I am glad i am retired

#4132  Law Dude   Subject: World Cup

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 09:51 PM Host: c-98-227-19-168.hsd1.in.comcast.net

Willem:

Congrats on the NED win in the WC. It got too close for comfort at the very end, though. I am pulling for the Orange in the Final.

LD

#4131  lanceman  

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 02:30 PM Host: ip24-250-254-150.ga.at.cox.net

Hey peeps-
Life's been oh so busy of late, haven't had muchof a chance to chat on z page...
Kevin, thanks for the CDA race report and congrats on the PB finish! I know a PB can be that nice warm glowing spot that gives you a little mental thrill everytime you think about it...

Hey Mitch, how ar the beaches in P'cola doing? I've seen a few pix, but hard to tell if its media hysteria or really is hitting you guys hard...hope not.

Broke my right big toe yesterday, just kicked the bedpost hard in the early am getting ready for a swim...so proud that nothing more than ow! came out of my mouth...
Bummer for my than the obvious reasons. I had just completed a month off running for achilles healing purposes. Now it looks like the achilles is going to ge tsome more rest. Glad I wasn't planning on being in shape for a fall IM...

Hey Willem, how' bout those epic TDF stages? Who could've predicted the shakeups?

#4130  willem   Subject: rr josef

Monday, July 5, 2010 01:19 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

Josef thanks for your story on your half
ironman. Seems you had quite a a day
I will start racing next weekend again. I have a olympic ditance race.
I hope i can survive the run , very hot weather expected above 90 F, that is very high for our country.

Tommorow semi final WC Soccer Netherlands- Uruqua.

We hope to play our friends
Germany in the final on sunday

#4129  willem   Subject: tour de france

Monday, July 5, 2010 07:28 AM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

After watching the first stage ( time trail) the tour de france passed the town were i live yesterday , they passed
onlyt 2 miles from my home. We went out early to watch everything pass. it was great.The road was crowded with people
we first saw the leading group of 3 pass and than 3 minutes later the big pack. I was in a corner so i had a good look of the riders.
A great day

#4128  Mitch  

Monday, July 5, 2010 06:23 AM Host: cache-mtc-af13.proxy.aol.com

Great race report Kevin, thanks for sharing and congratulations! Awesome job!

Mitch

#4127  BOFF   Subject: IM FLA

Saturday, July 3, 2010 06:47 PM Host: pool-74-99-162-241.hrbgpa.fios.verizon.net

got in a good ride this AM. started at 5:45 AM did 111, with 6 major climbs (3-4 miles long). Cramped a bit on the last climb that we started at 100 miles. Still having problems staying aero for long stretches of time. Musselman half iron on July 11.

#4126  josef  

Saturday, July 3, 2010 03:08 PM Host: CPE00222dc92f7f-CM00222dc92f7b.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Good day

Kevin, Great race report! Sorry I couldn't be there for you on your swim, but I was using up all I had in my swim Congrats on your race!


Sunny, hot, Temps in the 80's with light winds. Perfect day for a long ride today, .... so I did one! ....

Five day's until I drive out to Muncie Indiana for the Endurathon half. Woo Hoo! looking forward to meeting up with Lawdude and Family, and racing.

#4125  mjlrun   Subject: Kevin

Saturday, July 3, 2010 07:59 AM Host: ip68-0-63-222.no.no.cox.net

Congratulations! Great race and excellent RR!

#4124  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Coeur d’Alene Race Report
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Friday, July 2, 2010 03:27 PM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

Overall, it was a 34:17 improvement (13:40:40 versus 13:06:23) on a HILLY course with HOT weather. I think that having Mark to keep me calm/mellow in the days preceding the event is a HUGE contributing factor….although 12 weeks of unemployment this spring probably had a little to do with my aerobic ability. By the way, Mark ALSO had a PB of over 20 minutes (maybe I also kept him calm) – so the Swenson Boyz ROCKED CdA!!!

One of the goals for a Back-of-the-Packer is a daylight finish….and since IM CdA is held during the Summer Solstice, it USUALLY has the latest sunset of all the IMs worldwide. Sunset on June 27th was at 8:43 PM (13:43 racing time), so my goal had been to finish by 8:42 (13:42 race time), and I made it.

I give my race an overall “A-“. I had set goals of 1:30 for the swim, 6:00 for the bike, and 5:00 for the run for an overall sub-13 time. (There’s some extra fudge-time in there for transitions.) The swim was a “C” – I survived, but wasn’t even close to being efficient or smooth. The bike gets an “A-“ based upon the “what-ifs” of no mechanicals and a 24+ minute PB. The run was an “A+” based on the sub-5, and having the will to pick-up the speed after having gone through the ‘wall’. Throw in a couple of GREAT transitions, and a daylight finish, and I’m ECSTATIC about the event.

For race photos check out: http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=59941&BIB=2716 Check out the finisher’s photo…somebody’s PROUD that he still had to have sunglasses on!!!

Kevin

PS. IM Florida is only 126 days away!!!!

#4123  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Coeur d’Alene Race Report
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Friday, July 2, 2010 03:26 PM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

The 26.2 mile run was hot (83 degrees) for most folks, but the heat (and humidity) training in Florida had me well-accustomed to it. Most Gulf Breeze mornings in May/June were 80, with humidity in the 80s BEFORE sunrise, so race day didn’t seem to bother me much. I was a little affected (effected?) by the actual sunshine, since 98% of all my runs occurred in darkness/pre-dawn. I set another PB of 4:53:58, almost 10 minutes better than I did in New Zealand (5:03:43). My goal was to break 5 hours, which meant an average time of 11:25 for each mile covered. I started out very smoothly, and was at 5 miles in 48 minutes (9:36 miles), and at 10 miles in 1:42 (after one trip up the LONG/STEEP hill at the turn-around) (10:12 miles). Between 10 and 20 miles, my mind started to wander, and I couldn’t get back in charge of it. I was looking for Mark and the Supporters, and not paying attention to what I was doing. Finally realized that I was daydreaming about the 18 mile mark, having slowed considerably to 3:35 (almost 12 minute miles). I did some quick math (always a GOOD sign when I can still figure pacing this late in the day), and decided that doing 8.2 miles in 85 minutes was a possibility. After all, I had been doing it from the start to 10 miles, why not again. Getting up the LONG/STEEP hill at the turn-around was a MAJOR mental hurdle, and I started drinking Coke on the way home. (Actually I started it two aid stations earlier, but it took a while to get into my system). The problem with starting Coke, is that once it gets going, you have to CONTINUE to drink it EVERY aid station, or your body will CRASH HARD (or at least mine does). So it was Gatorade and Coke, and NOTHING else for the next hour+. And it worked!! Mentally, I was disjointed from the situation, because I KNEW that if I saw that I was running 9:30 miles, 12+ hours after starting, then my mind woulda told my body that it wasn’t good. But my mind was in Florida with Kelly, so the Body in Idaho didn’t have any nay-sayers. The fastest athlete (overall winner Andy Potts) was done in 2:52:48 and the slowest athlete was done in 8:16:48. I was 938th out of 2,096 runners, meaning that I passed an additional 66 competitors during the run.

#4122  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Coeur d’Alene Race Report -
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Friday, July 2, 2010 03:26 PM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

Sherri (my new Cervelo P3 bicycle) provided me with a nice smooth ride, and another PB. I did have an issue with my seat post slipping down though. As I was coming back into town at the end of the first lap, my knees were starting to ache. I looked down, and noticed the electrical tape that marks where the seat height is re-installed after shipping had mushed down INTO the post….this meant I was slowly getting lower and lower. Stopped at the PENATLY TENT, and adjusted the seat back up to where I ‘thought’ is should be since the tape was now mangled. Continued on, and had to stop again about 45 minutes later to adjust it ONE MORE TIME. But at least this time I stopped where the family supporters were at, and got some emotional support. Spent a total of 6 minutes adjusting things. BTW-IM CdA is a HILLY course, with constant ups or downs for 65% of it….but it’s also very beautiful. I did the 112-mile ride in 6:16:23, a full 24:32 faster than my previous best from Canada, averaging 17.9 mph (I had wanted to average 18.6/30Kmph, but….). The fastest athlete (Luke Bell) was done in 4:21:15 and the slowest athlete was done in 8:47:19. I was 1,004th out of 2,199 cyclists, meaning that I passed 1,058 competitors during the 6+hours on the road!!! (Now if I could only get quicker in the swim, so I didn’t have so many folks in FRONT of me….)

The Bike-to-Run transition (T2) was a second PB for the day at 4:28, and an improvement of almost 2 minutes from Canada. I didn’t waste any time in the tent, and the sunscreen slatherers again did a GREAT job on the exit.

#4121  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Coeur d’Alene Race Report -
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Friday, July 2, 2010 03:25 PM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

Now to Race Day!!! The swim went…..um swimmingly? It’s painfully obvious which event I dread. When you consider the hours I spent swimming this spring, and then my swim time (1:43:06) was mediocre compared to my Personal Best (PB) of 1:26:40 from New Zealand. I just couldn’t get any smoothness going. It felt like my wetsuit was twisted every direction, except for forward. We (Mark and I) started at the right rear (with NOBODY behind us when we walked into the water) so it wasn’t a crowding issue. I tried “”Channeling”” Josef up in Canada, but couldn’t make a mental connection with him (I think he was doing a half that morning anyway). My mind wandered off and on, and it wasn’t any fun at all. Plus there was a boat at the far end that had a diesel leak, so you had those fumes irritating your nose for 10 minutes each time out. The first athlete (John Flanagan) was done in 45:58 (my FIRST lap took 47 minutes!) and the last athlete was out in 2:20:29. I was the 2,062nd out of 2,264 swimmers (only 202 swimmers BEHIND me).

The transition from Swim-to-Bike (T1) was REALLY good (8:29). The wetsuit “peelers” (NOT STRIPPERS!!!) were very happy, and pleasant to be around. (…and to answer the obvious question, YES, I went to two females instead of two males.) It’s hard to compare one IM transition to another due to distance variations, but this was only 30 seconds slower than my PB at Canada (which had a WAY shorter run) last year. Mark was outta the water 45 seconds behind me, and sat next to me in the transition tent as we threw our shoes and cycling gear on…it’s amazing how we found each other in all that partially NEKKID humanity. The sunscreen ladies on the exit of the transition tent did an AWESOME job of ‘slathering’ on the white goo….I only had a small sunburn on my left wrist between my watch and glove at the end of the day. Saw (heard?) Becky and Kelly Kieper next to the fence on the way outta the bike corral, and got more words of encouragement.

#4120  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Coeur d’Alene Race Report -
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Friday, July 2, 2010 03:24 PM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

Well, it was a WONDERFUL day for a little swim/bike/run. But before we get to June 27th, let’s review a bit…..earlier this year, I scrambled around, and got entry into IronMan Japan, scheduled for 13 June. Kelly and I were to travel to Tokyo to see the granddaughter on June 2nd, then we’d go to Goto (is that redundant?) Island on the 9th to be ready for race day on the 13th. I was in the best shape of my 29-year old life, and I was EXCITED to see what I could accomplish. On May 31st, just 48 hours before we were to get on an airplane, the IM Japan organizers CANCELLED the race. Even United Airlines was against the trip, since they wanted another $5,200 to change our tickets to just got to Tokyo and back. I was BUMMED OUT.

I hung around the house, and tried to do some swims/rides/runs, but it felt as if somebody had punched me in the stomach and then kicked me in the groin. NOT GOOD. (Kelly even commented that I was being a pain in the mule.)

I checked my e-mail late Sunday night (the 14th), and had an offer from the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC)… offering additional slots at IM Coeur d’Alene (27 June) and IM Louisville (29 August) to any IM Japan non-participants. Well, since Louisville was too close to IM Florida for me to recover well, it was decided to go to CdA, and relive my first IM with my brother (I’m originally from Spokane – about 40 miles from CdA). Some of the air travel credits we had left from the non-Japan trip was used, and I decided to tell NOBODY about the trip…..not my brother, parents, sister, or anybody. Everyone was surprised when I showed up, and preparations were altered mildly to accommodate the wandering traveler.

#4119  josef  

Thursday, July 1, 2010 09:05 PM Host: CPE00222dc92f7f-CM00222dc92f7b.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Willem, yes Karen and Igrid and their husbands are dutch, I seem to make a lot of dutch friends. I think you would like doing this race, you would feel at home, the Welland canal area was settled by Dutch people.

You should consider this race in the future, It is cheap only $125 to enter, mind you there is not alot of swag!?...but the swim is nice in the canal with clear warm water. The bike course is similar to Disney, fast and flat on good roads, and the run is a lot nicer then Disney on a nice paved running path along the canal with plenty of shade, plus Welland canal is near Niagara falls which I know you said you and Corrie would like to see and would make for a nice vacation and is a great time of the year to visit.

#4118  willem   Subject: tour de france

Thursday, July 1, 2010 05:39 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

Josef seems you had a super weekend
Van Weerden , Veldhuizen they are all Dutch names , i shouh have been there

It is all tour de france in my home town
all sorts of activities goiing on@ 2 miles from my home is a hotel , three team are staying there Sky , Cervelo and Buyges Telecom, i went there to watch the big buses for the riders a saw all these magnificant bikes.
Saterday i will watch the first stage a time trial of 9 k in Rotterdam and Sunday they pass my hometown in the first stage to Belgium.

#4117  BOFF   Subject: Philly Oly

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 03:09 PM Host: ip-65-111-68-2.airband.net

So the buzz for the Philly Oly was - it wasn't. During the sprint the day before, a guy went missing during the swim of the sprint race the day before. So since they were still dragging the river on my race day, the race was changed to a 5K/40K/10K duathlon. The day was really hot and humid so that didn't help. Terrible day for the guys family, he was found dead in the river a few days later - he was 40 years old, in good health, first tri, wife and child were there to see him race.'

In a conference all this week so no working out. Musselman on July 11 - hope things will be way better.

#4116  josef  

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 09:39 AM Host: CPE00222dc92f7f-CM00222dc92f7b.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Good morning


Another HOT Half, I finished 3rd...third from last. in a time of 7:30hr.

I could have had a better run time obviously, but because circumstances beyond my control, and lack of pot-o-pottys??? Well you'll read all about it in my Race report.

The venue is very simular to Florida 70.3 being flat fast and fun, and also very simular with IMAZ being a canal swim and the run along the canal and over bridges.

I had fun weekend with friends. I look forward to doing the race again next year. ..

A race report will follow shortly.


Willem, Netherlands vs Brasil should be a good game! my money is on the Orange! ...Take lots of pictures of the tour when it rides by.

Lawdude, "IMFL sponcered by BP!" ...as tragic as it's becoming down on the gulf? ... good one!

R, How are things going?

Boff, how was the Oly?

#4115  willem   Subject: josef

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 03:05 AM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

Josef congrats on another finish in a half Ironman
As i told you Tour de France passes my home town on sunday next. Only 2 miles from my house. Everyone invited to come
and watch. Saterday i will watch the first stage , a time trail , this is in
Rotterdam , only 10 miles from my place.
Everything here at this moment is about
the Tour de France
and of course about the soccer ,Friday
netherlands play Brasil, if they win they will make it to the semi final