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on: August 04, 2013, 07:43:53 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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Its on....yessss
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #1 on: August 09, 2013, 07:30:44 PM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2013, 07:30:44 PM » |
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Assuming I can stay healthy, I'm planning on V10 and the Masters Program. I'm a sucker for punishment, and for seeing my state.  |
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #2 on: August 21, 2013, 08:17:44 AM
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Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2013, 08:17:44 AM » |
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Crazy. I don't think I have time for that.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #3 on: August 21, 2013, 08:31:41 AM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2013, 08:31:41 AM » |
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It's a little easier to do when you don't have to travel across parts of three states to make the starting line.  The amount of time spent riding the events isn't too bad. |
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #4 on: August 21, 2013, 08:38:27 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2013, 08:38:27 AM » |
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Yeah I agree. I am looking at putting down at most 3 months of riding for Iowa. I think with the back to back rides on Saturday/Sunday, that is how much the family can endure. The most is somewhere around 6-7 hrs each day. Good thing this plan is short.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #5 on: August 21, 2013, 08:44:31 AM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2013, 08:44:31 AM » |
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The longest ride I had before TIV9 was 8 hours and I did that the Sunday before the race. Lots of 2 - 4 hour rides during the weeks leading up to the race, and then started getting into one longer ride on a weekend day for the month before. I tried to keep the longer rides to early mornings or late evenings just to break things up and so my wife would actually know I was still alive. Lots of trainer time for me over the winter just so she could sit and talk with me.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #6 on: August 21, 2013, 10:44:27 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2013, 10:44:27 AM » |
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I find that interesting as I had a plan last year to do my biggest ride on the weekend before. As a triathlete, I thought there should be some tapering of some sort. 3 months and I am sticking to it.
As always, I hope I stay healthy. Right now, the summer, kids and 6 races has me burned out.
I do look forward to making the switch. Sadly, I was over in the winter riding forum and watched a video by JayP on what to wear when layering. I think the message thread was about keeping your junk warm, ha! I thought that was downer but exciting at the same time. Who doesn't like getting new gear. Especially if it works.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #7 on: August 21, 2013, 11:15:07 AM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2013, 11:15:07 AM » |
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The person that built my training program for me is a triathlete. I was concerned about the timing of the ride with the race being a week away, but he hadn't steered me wrong before. And since it was a "race pace" ride and not an 8 hour hammerfest, I only ended up with about 110 - 115 miles for the 8 hours. By the time Saturday AM came around, I was raring to go. The only real post ride issues I had, other than regular fatigue, were some minor knee stiffness for a couple of days afterwards. Ice took care of those issues. You have a good distance base as a triathlete so I think you'll be fine with a 3 month build.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #8 on: August 24, 2013, 01:57:12 PM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2013, 01:57:12 PM » |
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How many months did it take for you to prepare? I am going through all the gear right now. Its just tinkering with a few things but just that and some nutrition and figuring out where to put 4 22 oz bottles. Anyways, I have a plan for 3 months and I have already been riding at the most 2 to 3 hrs.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #9 on: August 24, 2013, 06:47:08 PM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2013, 06:47:08 PM » |
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I started on Jan 1 with the program. I did do a HR and power zone test in late December.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #10 on: August 28, 2013, 07:36:39 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2013, 07:36:39 AM » |
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Do the majority of people end up bringing a support vehicle, ie just in case im stranded? Although early, it could be tough for me to find someone.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #11 on: August 28, 2013, 08:12:12 AM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2013, 08:12:12 AM » |
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Make sure you have a bail out ride pre-arranged somehow.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #12 on: October 30, 2013, 05:22:20 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2013, 05:22:20 AM » |
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Course looks like a nice one although claimed as being harder than last year. Looking forward to it!
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #13 on: November 18, 2013, 02:15:54 PM
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scooteremu
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« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2013, 02:15:54 PM » |
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I'm in.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #14 on: November 19, 2013, 06:06:19 AM
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Boney
Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2013, 06:06:19 AM » |
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I was shocked at how quickly the rookie spots filled this year. Congratulations on getting in!
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #15 on: November 19, 2013, 06:09:29 AM
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scooteremu
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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2013, 06:09:29 AM » |
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I was shocked also. I was sleeping all morning, due to being sick, and when I woke up around lunch, bam, sold out
Are you racing?
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #16 on: November 19, 2013, 06:17:47 AM
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Boney
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« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2013, 06:17:47 AM » |
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Yep!
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #17 on: November 19, 2013, 06:26:07 AM
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scooteremu
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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2013, 06:26:07 AM » |
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Gotta hit the hills
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #18 on: November 19, 2013, 09:14:59 PM
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« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2013, 09:14:59 PM » |
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I'm in! Absolutely terrified. Time for some very long rides. Need to figure out whether to use my Niner with drop bars or my Cross Check with fatter tires. And which tires to use. And how to carry my gear. And nutrition for 120+ miles of no resupply overnight.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #19 on: November 20, 2013, 02:31:33 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2013, 02:31:33 AM » |
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I came up with the concept to Pack everything I can on the bike for those 120. Lots and lots of....food!
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