Half Ironman Training with Eric - Page 8 - JP Fitness Forums

emartin10 · 08-11-2006, 07:05 PM

Thanks Joe. I'll try to post tomorrow evening, just to let you all know how I'm doing from my sister's house.

E

Ogedei · 08-11-2006, 07:57 PM

Good luck man! We are all behind you! If I am awake that early you will be in my thoughts, if not I will think of you when I wake up!

Give em hell for all of us!

And above all remember, "I got no quit in me."

Og.

emartin10 · 08-11-2006, 08:17 PM

I hope you'll be up early enough, I'm shooting for under 6 hours, so I'm hoping to finish right around noon MST.

E

emartin10 · 08-12-2006, 08:54 PM

Just an update on the night before. I'm well hydrated, well fed (BIG plate of home made pasta with marinara) and really really ready to go. I'm actually pretty tired, so I'm going to bed shortly (about 9:15pm) and will wake up at 4 am, ready to fly.

Swim, Bike, Run, YEAH, sooo much fun....here comes, the morning sun!

Talk soon all!

E

Ogedei · 08-12-2006, 10:38 PM

Are you listening to that song as you type that message?

finboy · 08-13-2006, 06:34 AM

Well, it's Sunday morning - would be 6:30am Boulder time. Just caught up on your log a bit. Can't believe this is your big day already...I'm sure you rocked, Eric. Can't wait to hear your race report.

-fin

Ogedei · 08-13-2006, 12:51 PM

Well it's 12:50 so hopefully he has his first HI under his belt and he is either being masages, winning prizes or drinking some hard earned beer.

Can't wait for the report. It's a long race so it better be good!

Og.

ODB · 08-13-2006, 07:33 PM

I just got back intown and was hoping to read a great race report. He must be to busy with the reporters describing every detail of his win.

emartin10 · 08-13-2006, 08:18 PM

Hahaha, thanks for all the support guys. It was 5 hours, 17 minutes of agony. But I loved every minute! And no massage (40 minute wait, ugh!) and I had plenty of beer. So I'm happy, sore, and freaking tired. Oh yeah, I killed the swim, got killed on the bike, and held my own on the run. I'm happy!

I'll get a good report up tomorrow, for now, I'm going to sleep!!!!

E

Ogedei · 08-13-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by emartin10

Hahaha, thanks for all the support guys. It was 5 hours, 17 minutes of agony. But I loved every minute! And no massage (40 minute wait, ugh!) and I had plenty of beer. So I'm happy, sore, and freaking tired. Oh yeah, I killed the swim, got killed on the bike, and held my own on the run. I'm happy!

I'll get a good report up tomorrow, for now, I'm going to sleep!!!!

E

Awesome. 5h 17m is def under 6! good work man! Can't wait for the report. Give me something to do during work!

Og.

swiminto · 08-14-2006, 10:24 AM

Cannot wait for the report....You are frigging awesome...my hat is off to you Martin. You trained, worked your ass off, and now you can rest and enjoy the reward, until tomorrow.

ODB · 08-14-2006, 10:35 AM

I figure about now he is in beer heaven! Awesome time! When are you doing an adventure race?

Ogedei · 08-14-2006, 03:13 PM

Where is our damned race report! You'd think running a HIM was hard work or something and he thinks he gets to sleep in the next day!

Og.

emartin10 · 08-14-2006, 05:07 PM

5430 Long Course Race Report

Okay, okay! Here it is:

Woke up at 4am to eat 2 WW english muffins, a banana, 1/2 a cup of coffee, and some Gatorade. Got to the Res at 5am and got my transition set up real quick. Went for a warm up run. Had a gel at 6:20 (20 minutes before the swim start). Hit the water at 6:40.

Swim was cake. I could have kept going all day. I finished really close to the front of my wave, and probably pretty close to the front of the wave in front of me. No problems, nothing. It was a great swim. 1.2 mile - 31:51 (106th/799)

Had a really slow swim to bike transition (2:03) and was off on the bike course. I waited about 20 minutes for my stomach to settle before starting in on my nutrition - and then had a gel and e-cap every 45 minutes with water. In between I had Gatorade Endurance. The bike course was FAST. It was a 28 mile course, and you had to do it 2 times. I tried to pace myself the first lap, and go all out on the second. The second lap killed me. My ass hurt, and my legs were tired as hell. And my gel flask exploded on me in the middle of my second lap, so I was hosing myself off with my water bottle for a while. My bike split was 2:49:46 - average of 19.7 mph (not bad, but not good)(411th/799)

T2 was better, 1:07. I was dreading the run. It was a 2 lap course, and the first 2 1/2 miles were like a huge staircase, climb, flat, climb, flat, climb. The second climb really hurt. I was trying for gels every 3 miles, but towards the end, I couldn't even get anything in my stomach. So I missed the gel on the last aid station. My first lap was fast, 51 minutes, too fast. The female pro winner passed me right as I was going for my second lap, and she finished in 4:17. So I knew that I had my under 6 hours goal met, I just eased off the second lap. Actually, I hauled ass to the top of the "stairs" and then I thought I was dying, so I let up. The last 4 miles were hell. There is a causeway towards the back of the Res, and there are signs that say, "Do not enter, Certain Death Will Ensue". I thought it was a pretty good option at the time, and thought about jumping in

I was pulling a Floyd at every aid station, testosterone in the ass....er....dumping water all over me to try and cool off. I shuffled home and crossed the finish with a 1:51:57 run split - 8:32/mile (209th/799).

My final time was 5:16:46.

My lips were numb when I crossed, and my GF said I started crying. I don't remember anything. Just going to the aid station and getting a Dr. Pepper and some fruit. It was delicious. I ended up 247th/799 overall, and 11th in my age group. I'm very happy with it, and hurt to no end today. It's unbelievable. No one will ever understand the pain until they do it.

I know a lot of folks don't agree with steady state cardio or whatever, but that's not why I do it. I do it because I love it. The race day atmosphere is like none other. I get so pumped and enjoy it so much. I've never pushed myself like that, and learned a lot about how far I can push myself. Go do a triathlon. Please.

E

ODB · 08-14-2006, 05:24 PM

That is awesome! I'd say a 19.7 average for over 50 miles on the bike rocks. I'm feeling highly motivated for a banana and Dr. Pepper!

kuri · 08-14-2006, 07:32 PM

Way to kick ass Eric! As Joe said your pace was impressive. Moreso after doing a swim like that.

Is it weird that my lips got numb just reading your report?

ninja · 08-14-2006, 08:26 PM

Holy shit!! Great job man!!!