nolipoli Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Did a decent cycle on Saturday, but did not do my run on Sunday. I have a problem with my shoes and am waiting for a new pair to come up from CT.My swimming is horrible too. It looks like I am gonna suffer in EL!
Garfield2010 Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks bro, subs closed on the 20th. I didnt take out the insurance on the entry but ive been told you can maybe get parcial refund in a case of serious injury. Losing the cash on a ticket/entry and the hours put in is a double blow. New rule - no MTB races before IM ...... Considering one of the challenge events in barcelona or maybe biting the bullet and going the whole hog in PE. what are your thoughts on the midmar race? Hey just make sure as I think you can "transfer" your entry to next year for a admin fee or something... not sure... Midmar race is awesome. Well organised, not too many competitors. Distances have been alligned to a full 70.3. Awesome race. If I didnt enter Abu Dhabi I would have gone back for sure in March
Sidekick Racer Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I'll be there with GU.See you all out on course and at the expo/registration.Have a safe, fast and enjoyable one! Shotgun some free ****
bclark Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Did a decent cycle on Saturday, but did not do my run on Sunday. I have a problem with my shoes and am waiting for a new pair to come up from CT.My swimming is horrible too. It looks like I am gonna suffer in EL! I too are gonna be in the hurt locker, come 20 Jan.But I always knew I would, for I left the training and the idea to late.My Idea was too just concentrate on the swimming (doing +/- 3Ks in the pool ) and bike (been doing +/- 100Ks over hilly terrain), then run walk, run the run leg (been doing +/- 10K runs, but im just not comfortable in the run ... lack of fitness). But now I got another crazy idea .... Im thinking of enter Full IM.With the family and work, im finding it increasingly difficult to get to train, so im thinking, if Im ever to enter and do a full IM. Nows the time and just do it and get it over with. Edited January 7, 2013 by bclark Garfield2010 1
JGR Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Hey just make sure as I think you can "transfer" your entry to next year for a admin fee or something... not sure... Midmar race is awesome. Well organised, not too many competitors. Distances have been alligned to a full 70.3. Awesome race. If I didnt enter Abu Dhabi I would have gone back for sure in March Im considering Midmar but Im not a big fan of doing 4 loops on a small course - how did the accommodation and extra work out in terms of costs? mhmmmmmm .... Abu Dhabi ..... mhmmmm
JGR Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Also anyone needing a flight from CPT to EL let me know ....
ADe Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I too are gonna be in the hurt locker, come 20 Jan.But I always knew I would, for I left the training and the idea to late.My Idea was too just concentrate on the swimming (doing +/- 3Ks in the pool ) and bike (been doing +/- 100Ks over hilly terrain), then run walk, run the run leg (been doing +/- 10K runs, but im just not comfortable in the run ... lack of fitness). But now I got another crazy idea .... Im thinking of enter Full IM.With the family and work, im finding it increasingly difficult to get to train, so im thinking, if Im ever to enter and do a full IM. Nows the time and just do it and get it over with.I am in the same boat. I am also considering entering IM PE, but I am worried about the extra training needed. I just do not know if I can increase my training by much more, between family time and running my own business and my wife training for the Comrades. Like I said earlier, I am happy with the training for the 70.3 given the time I had available (by no means am I on the same level as 2012). I am also thinking that my available time is probably not going to increase in years to come, so why not give IM a go. But I also do not want to enter being under prepared.
bclark Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I am in the same boat. I am also considering entering IM PE, but I am worried about the extra training needed. I just do not know if I can increase my training by much more, between family time and running my own business and my wife training for the Comrades. Like I said earlier, I am happy with the training for the 70.3 given the time I had available (by no means am I on the same level as 2012). I am also thinking that my available time is probably not going to increase in years to come, so why not give IM a go. But I also do not want to enter being under prepared. I know what you mean.2012, I eat, lived, breathed 70.3. I was charged. Anyway, let go out there and have some fun.
Garfield2010 Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Im considering Midmar but Im not a big fan of doing 4 loops on a small course - how did the accommodation and extra work out in terms of costs? mhmmmmmm .... Abu Dhabi ..... mhmmmm We stayed in tents next to the dam. Was lekker and very cheap. 4 loops is fine. Its not like you ride that course every second day! I have done Midmar twice now and will not hesitate to go back!
JGR Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 We stayed in tents next to the dam. Was lekker and very cheap. 4 loops is fine. Its not like you ride that course every second day! I have done Midmar twice now and will not hesitate to go back!Fair points - although i went to the dr yesterday and outlook is quite bad. She is sending me to a specialist for a suspected Myocardial contusion 6-8 weeks out ...
Garfield2010 Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Fair points - although i went to the dr yesterday and outlook is quite bad. She is sending me to a specialist for a suspected Myocardial contusion 6-8 weeks out ... WTF does that mean? Knee?
JGR Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 WTF does that mean? Knee?I was initially diagnosed with Pneumothorax, which is air escapes your lungs because of trauma and goes into your muscle, that healed (kinda) and then i tried to run (bad idea) and had massive pains. Went for xray and not broken bones, now the diagnosis is a buised heart (myocardial contusion). Its an injury mostly associated with car accidents, espcially when the driver catches the steering wheel in the chest ... fml
KevG Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I was initially diagnosed with Pneumothorax, which is air escapes your lungs because of trauma and goes into your muscle, that healed (kinda) and then i tried to run (bad idea) and had massive pains. Went for xray and not broken bones, now the diagnosis is a buised heart (myocardial contusion). Its an injury mostly associated with car accidents, espcially when the driver catches the steering wheel in the chest ... fmlHeavy days JGR, that is plenty serious enough to cancel any race for. Fingers crossed it isnt anything like thatGood luck mate, hope the news is good
JGR Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Heavy days JGR, that is plenty serious enough to cancel any race for. Fingers crossed it isnt anything like thatGood luck mate, hope the news is goodThanks KevG,Yeah going to have to skip this, GWWW, Xterra and possibly even the Argus ... had some good form so pretty bumbed. Been through the cycle ... anger, denial and now I have finally accepted it.
Garfield2010 Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks KevG,Yeah going to have to skip this, GWWW, Xterra and possibly even the Argus ... had some good form so pretty bumbed. Been through the cycle ... anger, denial and now I have finally accepted it. How about a 6 hour Argus. Stop for breaks etc? Even try and get into a tandem team and take it easy?
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