The big day is getting closer and closer. I failed to mention yesterday I finally got registered. I'm not sure why everyone has to get it done thursday early. I went later on and walked straight into the tent with no line at all. Curtis and I went for another swim. Today was an optional swim day on the schedule, I didn't originally want to swim, but Curtis talked me into it.
We had such a blast swimming the day before. We didn't go as far today as I was a bit worried about my wetsuit. I was getting cracks in the wetsuit by both arms and my crotch area. Yes it's cause I have a big package, what else would it be??? Anyways I noticed more water comin into my wetsuit and it was just more stretched out by my arm pits. hmmmm maybe I should get it fixed by buddy on winnipeg ave? There's a guy with a van and trailer from Ontario who sits on the street and repairs wetsuits. I had talked with him the day before and he thought he could fix it. I had no idea how good a job he'd do, as long as he doesn't make it worse. At this point all I want is for the wetsuit to stay in one piece till after race day.
So ya we got the swim done, I nearly caught a fish. The guy stayed still on the bottom by the sand till I closed my hand just over him. I know it was mean, but I knew he'd move on time. I brought my wetsuit to the guy and he told me it would be ready in the morning at 6:30 am. Who in their right mind gets up that early?? Oh that's right,.... I do we have a meeting at 7:30. Dammit Greg, I'm on holidays!!!
Ok so swim out of the way and more browsing at the expo. I still hadn't tryed out my new slick wheels. Sooo just before the athlete dinner/meeting Curtis and I zipped through the city to skaha lake and back. It was a bit windy so I could feel how the new aero wheels would feel. I could def. tell the difference but I had no problems controlling them. I'll be ready to fly on sunday. We rode to the convention center to see if I could buy a ticket for Lisa. There we also met Trevor/Susan Oseen. They looked fit and ready to go. I sooo hope they have a good day too.
So with the ride done also(I wasn't supposed to ride today, but I missed yesterday's ride and I needed to test out the wheels) I quickly ripped back to the hotel, picked Lisa up and went for the pasta dinner. I was a little disappointed with the dinner, last years' in CDA was soo much better. Maybe they tryed too hard? It's cool though we picked up some snacks on the way home to help with the hollow leg. Met some more friends at the dinner, got the low down on the rules. Nothing new there, penalty talk, but hey at least they kept it simple and relatively short.
Back home for another sleep, yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek the sleeps are winding down, only one more left???
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Swim and dinner at Salty's
Curtis and I planned to meet for a swim first thing in the morning. I found it terrible to get out of bed. I'm not sure why I was soo tired, anyways I didn't quite make it on time. The plan was for a 10 am swim and I parked wayyyy to far away. The meeting place was the big boat. Curtis is always late so I thought I'd be fine, but alas he was on time today! Boy he must be rarin to go. :) With the long walk over to the boat(I parked at the other end, near the expo) it got me 10:20 before I could get there. Curtis wasn't there, I waited and waited, still no Curtis. It happens I figured he had slept in longer. Finally I decided I'd get my wetsuit on and swim, just as he walks up. I guess I had just missed him cause he figures he left at 10:20, arggggggggg. Oh well we got in for a pretty long swim, did almost all of the bouy line to the peach and back. The water was comfy, apparently it wasn't so comfy on wednesday.
So after the swim we ambled over to the expo, thought we might register if the line isn't too long. The line was long so we just walked around the expo, tryed some stuff, checked out IMC schwag in the tent. The jersey's looked really cool this year. I wanted to get one then, but I thought I'd wait a bit. Maybe not too long though, I think they'll sell out. Greg was around, he also was going to register but wasn't too keen on waiting that long. That's ok we'll all come back later and getter done. The race day wheels guys were there so I thought I'd get my bike and get the 606 combo since they didn't look too busy at the moment.
Got the wheels on my bike and met the IG gang at Salty's for dinner. I had salmon and it was very tasty, we all got to chat about our races. Discussed strategy, nutrition and generally tryed to encourage each other. Some looked nervous, I don't think I am yet, just excited to be there. Who am I kidding I was nervous, just not freakin out nervous yet. That comes race morning.
So after the swim we ambled over to the expo, thought we might register if the line isn't too long. The line was long so we just walked around the expo, tryed some stuff, checked out IMC schwag in the tent. The jersey's looked really cool this year. I wanted to get one then, but I thought I'd wait a bit. Maybe not too long though, I think they'll sell out. Greg was around, he also was going to register but wasn't too keen on waiting that long. That's ok we'll all come back later and getter done. The race day wheels guys were there so I thought I'd get my bike and get the 606 combo since they didn't look too busy at the moment.
Got the wheels on my bike and met the IG gang at Salty's for dinner. I had salmon and it was very tasty, we all got to chat about our races. Discussed strategy, nutrition and generally tryed to encourage each other. Some looked nervous, I don't think I am yet, just excited to be there. Who am I kidding I was nervous, just not freakin out nervous yet. That comes race morning.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Off to Penticton
Hey,
Welllll Ironman weekend is here. I had worked my last day and here I was packing for the big trip. The laundry was done, had all the tri stuff in one bag and the clothing in another. Curtis and I had planned to drive out together since his family was comin out on friday or saturday. Lisa came over and we got everything packed into her car.
Wooo hooooooooo off to Curtis's. He was pretty well packed, with the car gassed up we headed out of town. Everything went with out too much delays. Some construction between Lake Louise and Golden, but I didn't mind too much. I think we left around 11ish? We had planned for 10 am so that wasn't too bad. We stopped in Golden. Our good buddy Cam was still working at Sobeys so we stopped there for some snacks and to chat with him. He's comin out to Penticton on thursday so we talked for a bit and headed off again.
We got some rain going through Sicamous. Does it always rain going through there? I think it does, I will be proven wrong comin home. We even got some ice cream at Dutchmens Dairy. What a treat, I know I know I'm not supposed to eat that crap so close before race day, but I did anyways. :p We ate subs also from subway and continued on. There was more construction just outside of Penticton, I think they were blasting rock or somthing. Anyways moving dirt/rock so we had to sit in our cars for a bit. Curtis and I got out and stretched our legs, walked around. I took a pee in the ditch. Soon enough we were allowed to finish up the drive.
The hotel wasn't that hard to find I just got a bit disoriented in town and ended up going the wrong way. It only wasted a bit of time though and we found it soon enough. Checked in, got our room and watched some tv before bed. Curtis was stayin in the Sandman, Lisa and I in the Granada. It was quite a nice hotel actually, lots of room for my stuff. I actually am allowed to take more stuff then Lisa for this trip since I got my tri gear. :P
Welllll Ironman weekend is here. I had worked my last day and here I was packing for the big trip. The laundry was done, had all the tri stuff in one bag and the clothing in another. Curtis and I had planned to drive out together since his family was comin out on friday or saturday. Lisa came over and we got everything packed into her car.
Wooo hooooooooo off to Curtis's. He was pretty well packed, with the car gassed up we headed out of town. Everything went with out too much delays. Some construction between Lake Louise and Golden, but I didn't mind too much. I think we left around 11ish? We had planned for 10 am so that wasn't too bad. We stopped in Golden. Our good buddy Cam was still working at Sobeys so we stopped there for some snacks and to chat with him. He's comin out to Penticton on thursday so we talked for a bit and headed off again.
We got some rain going through Sicamous. Does it always rain going through there? I think it does, I will be proven wrong comin home. We even got some ice cream at Dutchmens Dairy. What a treat, I know I know I'm not supposed to eat that crap so close before race day, but I did anyways. :p We ate subs also from subway and continued on. There was more construction just outside of Penticton, I think they were blasting rock or somthing. Anyways moving dirt/rock so we had to sit in our cars for a bit. Curtis and I got out and stretched our legs, walked around. I took a pee in the ditch. Soon enough we were allowed to finish up the drive.
The hotel wasn't that hard to find I just got a bit disoriented in town and ended up going the wrong way. It only wasted a bit of time though and we found it soon enough. Checked in, got our room and watched some tv before bed. Curtis was stayin in the Sandman, Lisa and I in the Granada. It was quite a nice hotel actually, lots of room for my stuff. I actually am allowed to take more stuff then Lisa for this trip since I got my tri gear. :P
Monday, August 18, 2008
Final Prep
Hey all,
I'm sitting here at work wondering what I'm forgetting. I'm actually not feeling the greatest, kinda weak, almost feverish(it could be all in my head). But I'm not panicking just yet, no reason to do so. I have a few days and I'll make sure I get my sleep,water,good food, etc. I have so much work, but I don't want to. My head is already thinking of the final preparations. The final workouts, what I have to do when I get to Penticton, and trying to remember if there's anything I need to get yet? Nutrition, bike ready, clothing, wetsuit, googles, running shoes, helmet, sunglasses, etc. I think it's all there, I'll go over it all in more detail.
I'm leaving wednesday(20th). Gonna make the full drive all at once. I think I'll leave around 10ishAM, driving out with my buddy Curtis. He'll be in his van, but his family isn't going out yet. I think they'll come out friday or saturday?
Thursday I'll register, maybe go for a open water swim. If anyone wants in I'm meeting a few friends by the big boat(I forget what it's called) everyone is welcome!! We're meeting at 10 am. Then register probably and go for a 30 min bike ride. I may get the rental wheels and head to Yellow Lake to try that descent with the zipp wheels. I know the winds may change some from race day, but I think it still may help knowing what it feels like and how to brace with the winding turns. Richter is pretty straight, it won't be a problem there. I think there is a IG dinner later on.
Friday will be off of training, just got the Carb loading dinner in the evening. Meet some friends there, call me??? (403 710 9716)
Saturday I may do a short swim/bike/run. Bring the bike in, and do a quick meeting with Coach Greg and the gang. They'll do a transition walk through, swim, tips, etc.
Sunday race dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Good luck to everyone I hope you all kick ass, meet all your goals, and most importantly get to the finish line in one piece. I'll have my cell there if you want to get a hold of me 403-710-9716 and I think we may have internet you can also add me to your msn runningman75@hotmail.com. It's also my email address. Cheers, talk to you all soon,
Darryl
PS: if you're dying to know how I am doing you may follow my progress through out the day if you go to www.ironmanlive.com There should be a link to Ironman Canada and then to athlete tracker. My number is 370 I think? They may even have some cams set up at the finish line and/or another place to watch. This can be kinda tricky knowing when I'll run by. Cheers,
I'm sitting here at work wondering what I'm forgetting. I'm actually not feeling the greatest, kinda weak, almost feverish(it could be all in my head). But I'm not panicking just yet, no reason to do so. I have a few days and I'll make sure I get my sleep,water,good food, etc. I have so much work, but I don't want to. My head is already thinking of the final preparations. The final workouts, what I have to do when I get to Penticton, and trying to remember if there's anything I need to get yet? Nutrition, bike ready, clothing, wetsuit, googles, running shoes, helmet, sunglasses, etc. I think it's all there, I'll go over it all in more detail.
I'm leaving wednesday(20th). Gonna make the full drive all at once. I think I'll leave around 10ishAM, driving out with my buddy Curtis. He'll be in his van, but his family isn't going out yet. I think they'll come out friday or saturday?
Thursday I'll register, maybe go for a open water swim. If anyone wants in I'm meeting a few friends by the big boat(I forget what it's called) everyone is welcome!! We're meeting at 10 am. Then register probably and go for a 30 min bike ride. I may get the rental wheels and head to Yellow Lake to try that descent with the zipp wheels. I know the winds may change some from race day, but I think it still may help knowing what it feels like and how to brace with the winding turns. Richter is pretty straight, it won't be a problem there. I think there is a IG dinner later on.
Friday will be off of training, just got the Carb loading dinner in the evening. Meet some friends there, call me??? (403 710 9716)
Saturday I may do a short swim/bike/run. Bring the bike in, and do a quick meeting with Coach Greg and the gang. They'll do a transition walk through, swim, tips, etc.
Sunday race dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Good luck to everyone I hope you all kick ass, meet all your goals, and most importantly get to the finish line in one piece. I'll have my cell there if you want to get a hold of me 403-710-9716 and I think we may have internet you can also add me to your msn runningman75@hotmail.com. It's also my email address. Cheers, talk to you all soon,
Darryl
PS: if you're dying to know how I am doing you may follow my progress through out the day if you go to www.ironmanlive.com There should be a link to Ironman Canada and then to athlete tracker. My number is 370 I think? They may even have some cams set up at the finish line and/or another place to watch. This can be kinda tricky knowing when I'll run by. Cheers,
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Worth the read
http://forum.slowtwitch.com/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Time_for_Questions_-_Becoming_An_Ironman_at_IMC_P1932298/
Read all of it if you're doing or have done IMC.
Read all of it if you're doing or have done IMC.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Check out simon's blog
Hey,
If you haven't yet, check out Simon Whitfield's blog. I think it was Andrew Ference's(yes the nhl hockey player) daughter doing the inspirational video. It's soooo cute, maybe what Simon needs to give it that little bit extra. GOLD MEDAL,...... GO WIN IT DUDE!!!! hee hee.
http://simonwhitfield.blogspot.com/2008/08/so-amazing-thanks-ference-crew.html
If you haven't yet, check out Simon Whitfield's blog. I think it was Andrew Ference's(yes the nhl hockey player) daughter doing the inspirational video. It's soooo cute, maybe what Simon needs to give it that little bit extra. GOLD MEDAL,...... GO WIN IT DUDE!!!! hee hee.
http://simonwhitfield.blogspot.com/2008/08/so-amazing-thanks-ference-crew.html
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