Ironman 2017 - PE

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

there's lunacy, then there's this.... http://www.redbull.com/en/adventure/stories/1331739091635/the-iron-cowboy-did-50-marathons-in-50-states-in-50-day

Yeah, I remember reading that back in 2015. Farking insane.

[IceCreamMan]

there's lunacy, then there's this.... http://www.redbull.com/en/adventure/stories/1331739091635/the-iron-cowboy-did-50-marathons-in-50-states-in-50-day

I hear there is a guy that's aiming 100 in 100 days. Madness

[Chris_]

there's lunacy, then there's this.... http://www.redbull.com/en/adventure/stories/1331739091635/the-iron-cowboy-did-50-marathons-in-50-states-in-50-day

 

He just cycled up Kilimanjaro two weeks ago..

 

He's also signed up for those 'extreme' triathlons this year. Celtman, Swissman, and my absolute best - Norseman

[banna]

there's lunacy, then there's this.... http://www.redbull.com/en/adventure/stories/1331739091635/the-iron-cowboy-did-50-marathons-in-50-states-in-50-day

I only get 20 days leave a year, so adding in the weekends I will then only be able to do 28 IM's in a row. Dammit.

[IceCreamMan]

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/fitness/couple-battle-heatwave-running-100-ironman-races-in-100-days-20170212-gub9uc.html

 

seems he decides whether to do a full or half ...for 100 days. Have a face book page too and on day 70 or thereabouts now.

[_David_]

Like I said before this was my 4th IM and yet again i started feeling nauseous in the final few Kms of the bike and then finally starting vomiting during the run which resulted in me almost walking most of the marathon. I still manage to finish with plenty of time but I was really run fit so it was a big disappointment!  

 

I am currently reading a few articles on the issue but I just want to gather as much info and advice as possible to sort this nausea/vomiting during prolonged endurance events!.

 

How many of you suffer of similar symptoms and how did/do you sort this out?

A few notes:

• I do have have a sensitive stomach/digestive system.
• i used High 5 source, water and some solid food during the race.

Any advice or info would be appreciated.

 

I had the exact same problem, started vomiting on the second run lap couldn't keep any fluids down. My run turned into a walk and my 12h30 finish turned into a 15h04.

 

I think I overdid the nutrition -  took in too much. But I'll be back next year, already entered.

 

http://www.joefrielsblog.com/2011/07/stomach-shutdown.html

 

"So what is “stomach shutdown” and what causes it? Assuming the cause is not medical—such as irritable bowel syndrome or vagus nerve damage—the cause more than likely is related to a mismatch between effort and fuel volume or the variability of intensity throughout the early portion of the bike or run."

[Chris_]

interesting article. I'm always nervous of the 'only drink when you're thirsty' rule. I worry it'll be too late, and if you're dehydrated, I'm as good as dead

[Chris_]

Like I said before this was my 4th IM and yet again i started feeling nauseous in the final few Kms of the bike and then finally starting vomiting during the run which resulted in me almost walking most of the marathon. I still manage to finish with plenty of time but I was really run fit so it was a big disappointment!  

 

I am currently reading a few articles on the issue but I just want to gather as much info and advice as possible to sort this nausea/vomiting during prolonged endurance events!.

 

How many of you suffer of similar symptoms and how did/do you sort this out?

A few notes:

• I do have have a sensitive stomach/digestive system.
• i used High 5 source, water and some solid food during the race.

Any advice or info would be appreciated.

 

So I was sick about 20km's into the run. This is the first time its happened. I usually battle a sensitiive stomach during any old run, but its never resulted in nausea - it only threatens the other end... Knowing this I took a few Immodiums with me on the run, of which I took one of anyway when I started feeling ill. I don't know whether that helped me at all, but I also drank very little water for the next 15km's, I did drink a bit of coke which ususally seems to settle my stomach somehow. But no more food nor gels during the entire run. The nasuea went away after 30/45 mins.

 

I ate 4 bars (jungle and USN oats), and 4 powerbar gels, and got through probably 4 bottles of 32GI drink. This is exactly the same as the 3 long rides I did in training, but I was so scared/intimidated by the whole event and the upcoming run, I backed way off the bike intensity. So maybe as Dav/d's article suggests my stomach gave up on me while it was drowning in sugars.

[lurkerza]

Let me try and repay the guidance, experiences and encouragement you guys gave me in the build-up to the race - attached is my first Ironman race experience.

 

sorry it is very long winded, but I wanted to do it for myself as well, something to reflect on later in life maybe - a brief synopsis:

 

Good swim, average bike, fair run - total time 13:29.44 - FLIPPEN AWESOME DAY!!!

Ironman African Championship - Race report.pdf

[IceCreamMan]

Let me try and repay the guidance, experiences and encouragement you guys gave me in the build-up to the race - attached is my first Ironman race experience.

 

sorry it is very long winded, but I wanted to do it for myself as well, something to reflect on later in life maybe - a brief synopsis:

 

Good swim, average bike, fair run - total time 13:29.44 - FLIPPEN AWESOME DAY!!!

 

attach it as a pdf. looking forward to it.

[muagie]

1st IM - 13:15:48

 

struggled abit from the 34km mark on the run , right hamstring decided it way a day and had to mostly walk the last bits.

 

crowd was insane , ill Def be back next year pending we still have a currency n I can afford it.

[shaper]

Let me try and repay the guidance, experiences and encouragement you guys gave me in the build-up to the race - attached is my first Ironman race experience.

 

sorry it is very long winded, but I wanted to do it for myself as well, something to reflect on later in life maybe - a brief synopsis:

 

Good swim, average bike, fair run - total time 13:29.44 - FLIPPEN AWESOME DAY!!!

Well done, nice write up and managing to keep to your predicted times and pacing.  It is a day well worth savoring!!

[Chris_]

Let me try and repay the guidance, experiences and encouragement you guys gave me in the build-up to the race - attached is my first Ironman race experience.

 

sorry it is very long winded, but I wanted to do it for myself as well, something to reflect on later in life maybe - a brief synopsis:

 

Good swim, average bike, fair run - total time 13:29.44 - FLIPPEN AWESOME DAY!!!

 

We were literally within 30 seconds of each other! Awesome job, great read.

[IceCreamMan]

Human body is incredible. By Friday my HR had returned to normal, Saturday I swam an this morning I did the Alan Robb 15 km. Started sluggishly but by km 8 my legs wanted to gooooooo an had to restrain myself an take it easy at least for another week.

[_David_]

I'm going to take another week off and then slowly start building toward next year's IMSA.

[shaper]

Did strength work at the gym yesterday, an easy 1 hr ride today. Will start a light week of training next week with a swim tomorrow and a run on Tuesday. ... Have decided to do Durban in June!