Wishing all well

[Archaea]

as yours truly will be endeavoring his second and hopefully last Ironman this weekend.

Feeling undertrained, I'm apprehensive about the run, but that's why we run them.

I'll give a report if anybody outside of my immediate family is interested.

You can follow progression of the two Ironman races via the internet at www.ironmanlive.com (http://www.ironmanlive.com). There will be one in Nice, France and one in Coeur d'Alene Idaho.

They're all day affairs so interested parties, if any such person exists here, can check back all day long.

[creekster]

good luck. Do we need a race number or anything like that to follow you?

[Archaea]

No just my name and age, which you have creekster.

It won't be hard to figure, old guy from Henderson, Nevada. Guy hobbling in long after winners retire to their beds.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Wow. I'm in awe.

Good luck!

[Cali Coug]

as yours truly will be endeavoring his second and hopefully last Ironman this weekend.

Feeling undertrained, I'm apprehensive about the run, but that's why we run them.

I'll give a report if anybody outside of my immediate family is interested.

You can follow progression of the two Ironman races via the internet at www.ironmanlive.com (http://www.ironmanlive.com). There will be one in Nice, France and one in Coeur d'Alene Idaho.

They're all day affairs so interested parties, if any such person exists here, can check back all day long.


Wow- good luck. I would do that if it were a PS2 game...

[creekster]

All I can say is that I talk the talk, but Arch walks, runs, swims and bikes the walk. Ok, that didn't really work but you get the idea.

Good luck and we'll be watching and cyber-rooting (that doesn't really sound so good either. I better stop now).

[Archaea]

I'm just stupider than y'all and have to keep proving it time and time again.

Each race redefines pain.

It is supposed to be pretty there though.

[Archaea]

we'll be watching and cyber-rooting (that doesn't really sound so good either. I better stop now).

Cyber-cheer? Just don't make it a Bronx cheer and I promise to avoid as best I can from stinking it up.

If you see a bike time slower than 6, you'll know I had flats and other bike problems. PS, I'm an expert at mechanical bike problems.

[SteelBlue]

Can you boardmail me your name? I'd like to track your progress.

[il Padrino Ute]

It is supposed to be pretty there though.

It's a great place to play golf. But for an ironman? Not for me.

Good luck to you.

Can I have your watch when you are dead?

[bigpiney]

Good luck man, I am in awe of the things you have done.

[stonewallperry]

as yours truly will be endeavoring his second and hopefully last Ironman this weekend.

Feeling undertrained, I'm apprehensive about the run, but that's why we run them.

I'll give a report if anybody outside of my immediate family is interested.

You can follow progression of the two Ironman races via the internet at www.ironmanlive.com (http://www.ironmanlive.com). There will be one in Nice, France and one in Coeur d'Alene Idaho.

They're all day affairs so interested parties, if any such person exists here, can check back all day long.

Best of luck. Do you trust me enough to had over name and age so I can follow?

[Jeff Lebowski]

Given that the race in Idaho appears to be a women-only race, I assume you will be in Nice, France?

[creekster]

Given that the race in Idaho appears to be a women-only race, I assume you will be in Nice, France?

I think the Idaho race is for women only at the pro level, but is for men and women in all other divisions.

[bluegoose]

Good luck Archaea. Just this morning while I was suffering on my own ride, I was wondering if your race was coming up soon.

I would imagine that you are more prepared than you think. Eat well, stay hydrated, don't drown and you'll be just fine.

I look forward to following your progress via internet.

[realtall]

Any idea how Archaea did?

[SteelBlue]

He races tomorrow, 6/25

[bigpiney]

Doing well thus far. Only a marathon to go.

TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:03:37) 1:40/100m 305

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT 56 mi. (2:51:32) 19.59 mph
FINAL BIKE SEGMENT 56 mi. (3:00:32) 18.61 mph
TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (5:52:04) 19.09 mph 448

TOTAL RUN 26.2 mi. (--:--) --/mile --

[realtall]

Doing well thus far. Only a marathon to go.

TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:03:37) 1:40/100m 305

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT 56 mi. (2:51:32) 19.59 mph
FINAL BIKE SEGMENT 56 mi. (3:00:32) 18.61 mph
TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (5:52:04) 19.09 mph 448

TOTAL RUN 26.2 mi. (--:--) --/mile --


ONLY a marathon, eh

Those Ironmans are craziness...

[creekster]

SWIM BIKE RUN OVERALL POSITION
1:03:37 5:52:04 5:14:37 12:25:01 572

RACE LEG DISTANCE PACE POSITION
TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:03:37) 1:40/100m 305

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT 56 mi. (2:51:32) 19.59 mph
FINAL BIKE SEGMENT 56 mi. (3:00:32) 18.61 mph
TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (5:52:04) 19.09 mph 448

TOTAL RUN 26.2 mi. (5:14:37) 12:00/mile 572

TRANSITION TIME
T1: SWIM-TO-BIKE 9:03
T2: BIKE-TO-RUN 5:40

[Cali Coug]

SWIM BIKE RUN OVERALL POSITION
1:03:37 5:52:04 5:14:37 12:25:01 572

RACE LEG DISTANCE PACE POSITION
TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:03:37) 1:40/100m 305

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT 56 mi. (2:51:32) 19.59 mph
FINAL BIKE SEGMENT 56 mi. (3:00:32) 18.61 mph
TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (5:52:04) 19.09 mph 448

TOTAL RUN 26.2 mi. (5:14:37) 12:00/mile 572

TRANSITION TIME
T1: SWIM-TO-BIKE 9:03
T2: BIKE-TO-RUN 5:40


What do these three numbers by his name mean?

305/448/572

[cougjunkie]

I think those are what place he is in after each stage.

[realtall]

And he ran a 5:14 marathon to wrap it the whole thing. *Shakes Head* I hate you Archaea...you and your marathon times!!!! I will see to it that YOU SHALL NEVER RUN AGAIN!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[SteelBlue]

That's amazing Archaea! Nice work.

[danimal]

I"m sore just thinking about that. I'll stop complaining when I mow my lawn now.

NIce work!

[Jeff Lebowski]

And he ran a 5:14 marathon to wrap it the whole thing. *Shakes Head* I hate you Archaea...you and your marathon times!!!! I will see to it that YOU SHALL NEVER RUN AGAIN!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

My muscles ache just thinking about it. I can't imagine what the pain must be like.

[DirtyHippieUTE]

With our dear friend Archea in mind I took to my road bike at Snowbird this weekend... After about 3 miles of climbing I retreated back to the family condo, curled up in a little ball and cried like a school girl.

I was just looking at Arch's times... With the possible exception of the swim, I think he'd beat me in any given category.

Good job ol' boy... Now... Get a massage and relax.

[bluegoose]

Excellent work Archaea!

You destroyed that bike course. 19+ mph is excellent for something that long.

[ute4ever]

The real question is, did he show up at the firm today, or is he spending the day with a masseuse....

[Archaea]

Thanks guys.

I'll give a more deatailed report, but just got off plane and I'm headed to the office.

It was a warm weekend for CDA, their hotttest ever.

Experienced some very friendly people, great race location, and great support.

Swim was interesting but controlled, bike was completely in control until I pulled a hip flexor due to electorlyte imbalance, which led to a terrible marathon. Cramped, and walked most of the way unfortunately. An hour off projected time, but what the heck, it was worth it to do it with my brother and sister.

Still need work on nutrition.

Stiff yesterday not so bad today.

[bigpiney]

You still did amazingly well. Nice job.

[realtall]

Swim was interesting but controlled, bike was completely in control until I pulled a hip flexor due to electorlyte imbalance, which led to a terrible marathon. Cramped, and walked most of the way unfortunately. An hour off projected time, but what the heck, it was worth it to do it with my brother and sister.

So you mostly walked a 5:14 marathon? Wow. You still covered ground pretty fast for someone limping most of the way.


Very nice job on everything.