#673  Kevin Swenson   Subject: 10 days left
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 08:37 AM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

Tug - 10 days left before IM Lanzarote. All the major training is in the bank, now it's time to relax and taper (and not get to fidgety!!)

#672  Tug  

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 11:56 AM Host: wl-dhcp182-101.Mines.EDU

One of the things that might help is to come a week early to acclimate yourself to the altitude. Do some riding, and some running too. I live outside of Boulder and have done this race before and it is a good half ironman to do, good luck!!

#671  Nicolai Mifsud   Subject: Altitude issues in Boulder?
nmifsu08@student.aau.dk

Sunday, April 3, 2011 03:14 AM Host: 0905ds1-abc.1.fullrate.dk

Hello. This summer I will be doing a ½ IM in Boulder. I live at sea level and have never raced above 5000 feets of height.

Anyone have any experience, any precautions or advise I should follow?

thanks

#670  Joseph   Subject: Where is everyone?
bouwmanfred@yahoo.com

Thursday, March 17, 2011 06:58 AM Host: 118.172.151.240.adsl.dynamic.totbb.net

Does anyone know where Tina Paulson is these days? How about Jenn?

Or Alf or any of the old posters from a few years ago?

AM I THE ONLY ONE LEFT

#669  Kevin Swenson   Subject: Training!!!
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 08:36 AM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

It's going GREAT Tug - Thanks for asking. Everything is ramping up nicely, and we're getting into better weather. Don't think I'll be TOTALLY prepared for hotter/humid weather, but few others will either. About 11 weeks until I'll be dangling my toes in the eastern side of the Atlantic....and I'm not getting nervous at all. Lanzarote is gonna be a BLAST!!

Kevin

#668  Tug  

Friday, February 25, 2011 01:42 PM Host: fm-telliott.Mines.EDU

Kevin how's training coming along?

#667  Tug  

Thursday, January 13, 2011 02:14 PM Host: fm-telliott.Mines.EDU

Kevin good to hear from you! Also great to hear that you have enjoyed the time away from the serious training. I too will have to start looking for the pool. Good luck.

Because IMMoo is not until Sept. I'm trying something different this year. I'm going to run the Colorado Marathon May 1st. It starts outside of Ft. Collins Co. in the hills and ends up in the town. It looks pretty cool. I'm hoping to finish in a P.R. so that my legs will remember the pace for Madison. That will leave 4 months until IMMoo to get some good biking/swimming in too.

Again good luck locating the pool next week for your ramp-up for IMLanz!!

#666  Kevin Swenson   Subject: Lurking (as usual)
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 03:59 PM Host: eg-046-016.eglin.af.mil

Tug - I'm here....lurking as usual. I check-in weekly just to see what's up. Lanzarote is 4 months from 21 Jan, so that's when the REAL training will start. Been running for fun (half-Mary on Saturday), and biking for enjoyment. Can't remember where the pool is actually located.

Looking forward to the challenge, then turning around for IM Moo!!

Kevin

PS. Have you been kept busy?

#665  Tug  

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 05:06 PM Host: fm-telliott.Mines.EDU

This page looks like it could use some chatter.

Went back to look at old posts on this page and was seeing if Teggs or CityGirl are lurking. Kevin how is training going for IMLanz? Teggs were you able to sign up on-line for this years 2011 race? Would be nice to see some chatter from other IMWisconsin athletes. This will be my first IMWisconsin and looking forward to it.

I did IMSt. George last May, how do the hills in Madison compare to Utah? Does anyone know? The finish line looks pretty cool too?

Hope to see some response.

#664  Allen   Subject: IM Louisville

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 09:06 PM IP: 68.16.14.144

Hi peeps from Allen of the arnge page.

Anyone here or lurking done IM Louisville? If it isn't full it means somethings difficult about it.

I figure it's the heat and no wetsuits. But I train in the heat most of the year.

The hills? Looks and is proclaimed rolly but nothing like Silverman.

IM serious about signing up so if anyone knows the skinny let me know.

Domestique

#663  shane w  

Sunday, November 28, 2010 05:17 PM Host: adsl-99-179-181-165.dsl.wacotx.sbcglobal.net

could i use a regular walmart type of bike or a all-purpose bike ( road and dirt?)
-
i know going cheep is not the best way but i want to make sure this is what i want to do before i sink a lot of money into good performance parts.

and i see it like this

if a great pro can win a game or a match with a awsome pair or shoes or gloves ,why couldn't he or she do the same thing in a not so good pair or just avg. equipment.
any great person doing great thing needs to know how to use the avg equipment before moving on to the good stuff. this is also just my view on it.

thank you for the information and please keep the info. coming.

#662  Tug  

Sunday, November 28, 2010 04:52 PM Host: 70-57-17-32.hlrn.qwest.net

Shane as long as there is no motor on your bike I think you can ride any type you want and afford. Best bet is to go to your bike store ask them to fit you on a good racing bike. Comfort & fit are priority.

#661  shane w.  
shane.wigley@hotmail.com

Sunday, November 28, 2010 04:23 PM Host: adsl-99-179-181-165.dsl.wacotx.sbcglobal.net

Good afternoon, I am brand spanking new to doing ironman race but this is a event i am wanting and willing to do.
I have done research on the ironman sites and found a good bit of information but not the informatin i am needing. i am not asking for the answers but only links to where i can find the answers i am looking for.
Here are my question i need help on.

(btw i am starting off with the ironman sprint and will build my way up to a full iron man over a 2-5 year period)

- i need to know what bike types are approved for the ironman race. ( i have not found any information on the safty parts or type of bike that will be approved for this race.)

-what running shoes and what type of clothing is approved by ironman?

- i did find the swimsuits but what are good prices for a suit and what is the best place to buy one?

- i did not find a list of approved drugs and dis-approved drugs that can be takin. ( i am on a steriod for my asmtha so this is where i need a full list of medication that can not be takin as well over the over-the counter meds. like " hydroxcut, creatin, and certian vitimans. ect.ect")

- I do know that most of these question are newbie questions but i came at a stand still with little time to sign up for the sprint in texas.

-please reply back with no back-lash to my stupidity . i am only trying to get on the right direction.

thank you for your time and information.

#660  Joseph   Subject: Old times

Friday, November 12, 2010 01:04 PM Host: dsl88.241-50447.ttnet.net.tr

I guess not then..

#659  Tug  

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 02:10 PM Host: fm-telliott.Mines.EDU

Kevin.....WOW!!

Fantastic job!! 11:48 a big congradulations and a great race report too!

Sounds like you did it right! Now IMLaz. will be a 'walk-in-the-park" race for you.

Flyboy gave a great race report last year on IMAz., and your report was also very impressive! Thanks for sharing.

Take some time off, celebrate, rest, recover & re-energize. Great job Kevin!

#658  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Florida Race Report
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 11:54 AM Host: eg-046-016.eglin.af.mil

Tug - Check out the "Southeast"/Arange page for my race report on posts 4415 to 4422.

Looking forward to the next adventure now.

#657  Joseph  

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 02:35 PM IP: 78.171.59.16

Does anyone remember me?

#656  Tug  

Friday, November 5, 2010 02:22 PM Host: fm-telliott.Mines.EDU

Kevin just wanted to wish you good luck tomorrow at IMF!! I hope you have a great race. Let us have a report we you get back.

#655  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Florida water
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Thursday, October 28, 2010 02:22 PM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

I ASSume you are asking about the water in reference to any oil, and not temperature.

I've been in the Gulf here at Pensacola MANY times, and nothing oil-wise for the last 2 months, so I ASSume that it'll be G2G 80 miles east of here.

As per tempertature, EVERYONE assures me that it will cool down in 8 more days, and will be wetsuit legal.

I think I'll skip ALL teh pre-race burritos.

#654  Tug  

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 02:27 PM Host: fm-telliott.Mines.EDU

Pre-race burrito & beer.......that sounds like something I'd do as well.

As long as it's a memory to look back on that's ok. How is the water for the IMF race? Any reports yet? Good luck & maybe try the veggie burrito instead.

#653  Kevin Swenson   Subject: Roughest?
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Monday, October 25, 2010 08:28 AM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

My "roughset" day was IM AZ. I did all the proper preperation up to 5 days BEFORE the event, then had TOO MUCH FUN!!. Even went as far as to have a BIG burrito dinner (with beer of course) the night before. Swim SUCKED, and after the first loop on the bike, my wife commented about the dust on my arms......it was SALT! Survivied the bike in my slowest ever, and then started the run nice...until the 5.5 mile point where I EXPLODED, and had to walk the last 21 miles. Still finished just in fron to Rudy in 15:40, but it wasn't pleasent.

Good learning experiance though.

#652  Tug  

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 08:21 PM Host: 70-57-16-53.hlrn.qwest.net

#8- WOW!!

Best of luck in Florida! And then in IMLANZ. Sounds like your plate is very full.

To date Kevin which IM would you say was your roughest day of racing?

15 more days keep me posted on your prep ok?

#651  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Moo
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 02:58 PM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

That will be number 8. IM Florida in 16 days is #6, and IM Lanzarote next May is #7. Don;t understand why all these chat pages are drying up. Facebook is NOT the answer.

#650  Tug  

Monday, October 18, 2010 02:20 PM Host: fm-telliott.Mines.EDU

Hey Kevin good to hear you have a reservation. I could not believe how fast the hotels filled up there. Then I found out that ironman books the hotels for that week. After speaking with some of the hotel's directly, a couple of months before the race they will open any rooms that did not get reserved thru ironman. The host hotel said that usually a number of rooms become available just before the race. So booking a room now is good, but check back as the time gets closer.

This page doesn't look like it gets very much chatter, so its good to see you on it. Is this your first ironman? I was shocked I was able to land a spot with all the difficulties the site had.

#649  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Moo 2011 lodging
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Friday, October 15, 2010 09:31 AM Host: eg-046-016.eglin.af.mil

Tug - I've got a reservation at the Super 8 motel, but am ALWAYS open to other suggestions....

#648  Tug  

Thursday, September 30, 2010 02:12 PM Host: fm-telliott.Mines.EDU

Kevin have you found a location to stay yet?

#647  Kevin Swenson   Subject: IM Moo
kevin-swenson@hotmail.com

Monday, September 13, 2010 02:06 PM Host: bluecoat2.eglin.af.mil

I just got in for 2011. Any suggested lodging loccations from y'all?

Kevin

#646  Silverbullet  

Monday, September 13, 2010 12:04 AM Host: adsl-75-57-79-221.dsl.emhril.sbcglobal.net

Yay Lauren, Kevin.


Boo Packers <wink><wink>

#645  Silverbullet  

Friday, September 10, 2010 07:28 PM Host: adsl-75-57-120-216.dsl.emhril.sbcglobal.net

Good luck Moosters.

#644  desertdevil   Subject: bike shipping
jmahnke2005@yahoo.com

Thursday, June 24, 2010 06:06 PM Host: 68-112-185-104.dhcp.fdul.wi.charter.com

Anyone know if there is a local bike shop that can put my bike together should I run into problems?

#643  DoubleB  
brian@multisportracing.com

Saturday, May 8, 2010 10:02 PM Host: c-98-220-170-120.hsd1.in.comcast.net

Hi All,
I've participated in Wisconson a couple of times, but not since 2007. Any course or other changes of note?

Many thanks,

BB

#642  Silverbullet   Subject: spammers

Friday, April 23, 2010 06:00 PM Host: adsl-75-57-70-41.dsl.emhril.sbcglobal.net

Figured I might as well clear that out while I'm here.

Shipper dude, I'm sure you offer a valuable service. It just doesn't belong on the chat page

#641  Jeff   Subject: Bike shipping to Madison WI
info@send-it-now.net

Saturday, April 3, 2010 12:29 PM Host: adsl-99-16-120-25.dsl.mdsnwi.sbcglobal.net

I own a small shipping and packing company in Madison WI called Send It Now,and i would like to assist you in getting your bikes to Madison for the Iron man competition. Pricing would be based on the location the bike is coming from and the shipping service that would be used. You can visit my website www.send-it-now.net. please e mail me with any questions and i will contact you asap. I have shipped numerous bikes from my store and do have the ability to have bikes shipped in from outside location's to my store and i can deliver them to the location of your choice here in Madison. Thank you for your time and i hope to hear from you soon.

#640  Teggs   Subject: sign up

Monday, March 22, 2010 01:42 PM Host: ip21.biogen.com

Thanks, I'll have to roll the dice I guess. I live in MA and making a trip to WI just to sign up isn't an option for me. I'll make sure I'm ready as soon as it opens up online.

#639  CityGirl   Subject: Sign up for 2011

Saturday, March 13, 2010 05:41 PM Host: 173-161-77-97-Illinois.hfc.comcastbusiness.net

Teggs...

Normally the IMoo fills up quickly. I think in 2009...it filled up in a couple of hours. That is why this year, I, too, drove up to sign up in person. It turns out it didn't fill up for a couple of days at least. Maybe it was due to the economy...who knows. I would agree that if you want to get in for sure, your chances are best to sign up on site in case this year it goes quickly.

#638  mona   Subject: none
egypt2445@yahoo.com

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 12:58 PM IP: 196.221.214.122

kg

#637  Mark   Subject: Utah IM

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:52 AM Host: yoda.liblab.macalester.edu

Has anyone found a direct comparison of the UT IM bike course and WI IM? I heard UT has big climbs but are the are tough at WI?

#636  Steve   Subject: IM WI fill up

Saturday, February 6, 2010 08:16 PM Host: 37.sub-75-206-95.myvzw.com

It's filled ups as fast as a few hours. I'd suggest if you're in the area that you drive up and register in person. That way you'll be guarenteed a spot. If not, you're risking the online options and that's a gamble.
Good Luck

#635  Teggs   Subject: WI signup

Friday, February 5, 2010 08:43 AM Host: ip21.biogen.com

I'm planning on signing up in Sept. for the 2011 race. Can anyone tell me how long it took for this years race to fill up? Does it fill as fast as FL, or do I get a few min./days to get in? Thanks all!

#634  Kevin   Subject: Comment #631
kk@geminimultisport.com

Thursday, February 4, 2010 03:46 AM Host: 199-117-205-101.dia.static.qwest.net  

Steve, here's motivation for you...come to our camp & break that 11:16 PR--in Boulder a week long camp that will donate to charity while you live & train like a pro (on the same roads as them too). We'll have a pro Q & A session. Please look at the site, you'll find it the best bang for the buck camp around--not just training...but LEARNING. Including testing done with Taylor Phinney's personal coach's lab team. It's going to be pretty awesome!

#633  Kevin   Subject: Iron Distance training camp
kk@geminimultisport.com

Thursday, February 4, 2010 03:39 AM Host: 199-117-205-101.dia.static.qwest.net  

I'd like to invite you all here to a great camp that would be PERFECT for those wanting to race any mid-summer Ironman such as IM CDA, Lake Placid, Canada.

2010 Boulder Altitude Camp (Presented by Gemini Multisport & Team Hendryx)

When: Monday, May 24th to Saturday, May 29th, 2010.

What: Join our expert coaches at altitude in the Rocky Mountains for a week of fun filled long distance triathlon training and education geared towards the Iron Distance athlete who is looking to take their knowledge and experiences to another level. LT Testing, guest speakers, massage, swim & run video analysis, welcome and camp-end group dinners, supported endurance ride, group trail runs, swims and rides, the best camp goodie bag around, and much, much more--all taking place in the beautiful triathlon Mecca of Boulder, Colorado. If you are looking for a peak mileage training week in preparation for Ironman CDA or Ironman USA, or if you just want to jump start your season and knowledge about being your best, this camp is for YOU!
Camp Information/Registration: There are 15 slots available for the camp, for more information on registration: http://www.geminimultisport.com/10boulderaltitudecamp.html


Camp Directors: Kevin Konczak (USAT Level II Coach/20x Ironman) of Gemini Multisport and Sean Hendryx (USAT Level I Coach/M.S. Kinesiology, Multi-Kona qualifier) of Team Hendryx.

#632  CityGirl   Subject: Let's get going!

Friday, January 29, 2010 12:53 PM Host: c-24-12-103-169.hsd1.il.comcast.net

Ok everyone...Let's get some life back in this page. We definitely need to help each other stay motivated...especially with snow on the ground and 6 degree weather. If you haven't started training, when are you going to start?

Who out there is trying an IM for the first time? Who has done this before?

Curios minds want to know.

P.S. I started my training this year with a Polar Bear Plunge in Lake Michigan on Jan. 1st. Yikes. Nothing takes your breath away more than that!

#631  Steve   Subject: Training

Sunday, January 10, 2010 12:25 PM Host: 83.sub-75-204-139.myvzw.com

Intensity! I've gotten comfortable with what I've be doing for so many years. With the higher intensity and the stresses on the body, probably incorporate more days off. Thats been a problem in the past.

Additionally, I'll try to work in more long distance rides (over 100 miles) and definately more running miles.

My best time is 11:16 and I'd really like to break 11.

And everyone else?? What are your changes for this new year?

#630  Davao Cars For Sale  
infodavaocars@gmail.com

Thursday, January 7, 2010 01:21 AM IP: 120.28.220.65  

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#629  Alf   Subject: Steve
pete@milehighmultisport.com

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 12:34 PM Host: c-67-177-249-60.hsd1.co.comcast.net

Steve:
Read your earlier comments and as former flatlander now living in Colorado I can appreciate your indoor trainer rides. My one question for you is regards to your previous times and your goal time. What are you going to do different this Ironman to elicit a different outcome?

P.S. great to see some activity on this site. As one of the original posters back in 2002 it has been disheartening to see "the page" slow down over the years.

#628  Gus   Subject: IM Racine swim

Thursday, December 31, 2009 08:32 PM Host: 99-48-145-228.lightspeed.stlsmo.sbcglobal.net

I read on the IM Racine website that the swim is point to point. does anyone know if you swim north or south. it would be nice to know where the waves will be coming from. I know it is not the ocean but waves can get bigger than the local pool.

#627  Steve   Subject: Training
hard26run@yahoo.com

Thursday, December 31, 2009 03:29 PM Host: 30.sub-75-207-200.myvzw.com

It's the last day of the year and my official training season begins tomorrow. I've calculated the number of training hours I need to put in between now and Sept. based on bike speed, running pace and available swimming times. I haven't tried this before but if I come close the the goal hours I'll put in more miles than any year before. I know running, especially, I really need to increase the milage.

Since I can't bike outside and running is sometimes prohibitive, I'll still calculate in training hours on the stationary bike and treadmill if necessary.

Can't wait to get started!!

#626  Brian B.   Subject: Activity Siting
140.6@comcast.net

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 12:13 AM Host: c-98-220-170-120.hsd1.in.comcast.net

It's good to see some activity here. Great cycling weather in the Midwest now, huh?

#625  Steve  

Thursday, December 24, 2009 08:41 AM Host: 143.sub-75-207-82.myvzw.com

Thanks for the reply. Not much activity on this site.


Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Steve

#624  willem   Subject: training

Monday, December 21, 2009 04:19 PM Host: ip565ab908.direct-adsl.nl

Steve seems like i decent schedule
i live in the netherlands and also starts biking in april outside. I do not
use a indoor trainer . I attend 2 or 3
spinning classes ( 1 hour session) each week.
MY run average is about 40 miles per week, and i bike each year about 6000 miles. Swimming 3 1 hours sessions each week.
Ironman time about 12 hours , best time
11.17 whwn i was 50 years yound , no 15 years later i am slower

So i think you are on the right track , in my opinion i do not think you have to swim 10 miles per week. the swim part
is comparing to the other parts ( biking
and running) much sorter so why spent to much time swimming

train safe