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RACE WEEK IMCDA 2010

OK Boys and Girls!  This is it.  Race week is upon us.  Schedule is pretty light this week but try to hit the workouts.  Most important thing this week is to stay loose!  Workouts have a small section to rev the heart rate.  DON'T go and do more!  There is no fitness to be gained this week.  Hopefully all the personal admin stuff is done.  Nothing to do now but pack and travel.  Dropped bike off with TriBikeTransport on Sunday, so hopefully it is there on Thursday!

WATER TEMP = 59 degrees as of this morning and weather is calling for 85 on Wednesday.  Couple days over 70 and water could be over 60 degrees!  Weather for RaceDay is still undetermined.  Calling for 72 and partly cloudy!  Forecasting weather in that neck of the woods is liking pissing in the wind!  Don't rely on forecast and come prepared!

ADMIN STUFF:

Get signed up for dinner and pay.  4 keys talk meeting on Friday morning at K-Swiss booth in village.  Dinner is 6:30 pm at The Wine Cellar at 313 Sherman Avenue.  You will run by it when you finish!!

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  • HOLY CRAP!!!! Really? Your race is THIS Weekend. Oh, I'm so unprepared. Gotta get ready for some serious EN Tracking! Good luck folks!!!
  • Nemo, you're not the only one saying HOLY CRAP! EEEK! The LAST WEEK!!!!

    Tip of the day - bring a pair of old socks to wear while you are waiting for the start, your tootsies will get cold!

    I keep vacillating between sheer jumping up and down excited to wanting to curl up into a fetal position. HOLY CRAP! oh no.... HOLY CRAP! oh no.... EEEEK

    I did go to the chiro last week and I am totally pain free for the first time in 10 years. Hope it all stays together until I tear it up on SUNDAY, yes THIS SUNDAY.
  • You guys are going to crush it big time! Race week is all about just getting there, getting your sh%t together, and finding your friends. The race is just one big party on Sunday! image

    Keep smiling!

    Patrick
  • The NWS has been wildly inaccurate in its PAC NW weather prognostication in the past months or so, so take this with much salt:

    THE UPCOMING WEEKEND WILL COINCIDE WITH A DRYING AND

    WARMING TREND.

    Translates to: SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE



    LOWER TO MID 70S. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.

  • Posted By Donna Rice on 21 Jun 2010 12:13 PM



    Tip of the day - bring a pair of old socks to wear while you are waiting for the start, your tootsies will get cold!



    I keep vacillating between sheer jumping up and down excited to wanting to curl up into a fetal position. HOLY CRAP! oh no.... HOLY CRAP! oh no.... EEEEK







    I like the tip about the old socks.

    And the part about jumping up and down in excitement or wanting to curl up in the fetal position are my sentiments EXACTLY!

    Can't wait to see everyone!  Travel safely folks.

  • I'm with Mike and Donna, the fetal position sounds good, no wait, excited, no...fetal position. My excitement and anxiety seem to be in conflict!

    See everyone on Thursday!
  • En route to CDA - stayed in Vegas last night for the kids.  Had a great 45' bike in Zion National Park and 30' run - 90 degree heat and 4000 feet of elevation felt different than cool San Diego.  Also did a fun hike this evening with the whole family.  Spectacular place.  

    Tomorrow long drive to Idaho Falls.

  • Still have a full day of work today. Final packing tonight and on the plan early tomorrow. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at dinner tomorrow night.

    Safe travels to all.



    Matt

  • I'm in spokane today. i've been disconnected from the internet for the last 3 days. I didn't think I could make it, but not reading this has made it easier to not get nervous. The IT band if feeling a lot better. Gotta keep streching. I am going to try to go for a quick swim late this afternoon with my cousin... If anyone wants to join, give me a call. 530-908-0426. Not sure exactly what time. Hopefully between 4-5.

  • I definitely second the socks for the start. I am a cold weather wuss, and I thought my toes were going to drop off before the start last year. One other suggestion is to have a dry pair of running shoes waiting for you at the finish. I have always just slipped on my flip flops after, but it was mighty chilly that night after the race. Also be prepared. It's not that is seems like Bryan knows ever man, woman, child, dog and cat in town. He actually does!

    Good luck and have a great time.
  • I'll be arriving late tonight or tomorrow noon.

    I thought I would share what I do to scout the course, to make sure I ride the "key section" as recommended. 

    I DRIVE to the intersection of English Point and Lancaster, via the bike course route. This is the TOP of the English Point Hill - the longest and steepest of the course. There is a large gravel parking area there where I park and start my ride. Follow the bike course (should be marked on the road, and the directions on the web site are accurate) by turning right onto Lancaster..

    After about 16 miles of riding endless hills, including the "Ohio Match loop", you'll be at the intersection of Rimrock and Dodd, heading South (back towards CDA). Instead of following the course right on Dodd, go STRAIGHT on Rimrock about 2 miles, and you'll be at English Point Rd. Turn Left, and it's 3+ miles back to the parking lot, first down and around to Hayden Lake, then up the hill. This last mile+ is very important to scout out, to learn how to control your effort and keep the watts down as best as possible. I think it's good to do it at the end of the practice ride, to simulate how it appears on the second loop on race day.

    Dodd, Govt Way, and 4th are all pretty straightforward roads, don't really need to be scouted on the bike. You should drive along them as you get to and from this loop ride.

    On another day, I usually ride the run course from town along the Lake and back, about 30 minutes, another 15 if you go the the bike turn around instead of the run turnaround.

    These two rides incorporate the key portions of the bike course.

  • Getting ready to leave work and then get in the truck for the drive to Spokane. Folks here at work gave me a great send off.
  • Just finished packing and getting everything ready for the early flight tomorrow. Can't wait to meet everyone at dinner tomorrow night!

    Safe travels to all.
  • My tp Selina and I are now almost out of Montana and due to arrive in Spokane tonight! See everyone tomorrow at dinner! Forecast now says 79 and sunny!
  • Al, Thanks for the course recon insight! - I will take your advise.

    Matt
  • layover in denver now, on my way to spokane. staying there tonight, then cda in the AM! Save travels to everyone!
  •  Heading into CDA as we speak.  Taking kids to the park, getting checked in, taking turns with the wife, Lisa, running while the boys play. Then we head to the house to get set up.  Later, we will head back for a swim with the kiddos.

    We should be in at 10. 

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  • Already here, we are staying on the river, its gorgeous, rode a little this morning - on my way to swim and register. I took out my bike gloves - and had two right hand gloves - so off to do some shopping too. Already hit the brewery twice yesterday.....
  • Checked in and registered. Waiting for my room to be ready and tribike transport to start releasing bikes and gear.

    See everyone tonight.
  • Water is great, cold the first 10 feet until your face unfreezes, then perfect!
  • Hey Brian - What's the name of that breakfast place that every body needs to hit while they are in CDA. I think its the one that you go by on the run.
  • It was great talking to everyone at dinner tonight! Nice to put faces with names.
  • Get in the Zone guys - suck it up - and focus! Will be tracking you from across the Atlantic!
  • I'm skeeered! The water is damn cold. It was 'OK' after 5 minutes but my feet never warmed up. I'll be putting a lot of vaseline on them tomorrow. Good luck to everyone.
  • Try Breakfast Nook on 4th - near the albertsons
  • Thanks for the vaseline tip Paul. I have been getting super cold. I am going to give that a shot. My swim is going to suffer in this cold water.

  • Hey folks,

    Tellmyour families that we'll have a tent, some food, and the EN banner in the parking lot across the steet from 501 Lakeview. Look for big brown building Commercial Printing. Maybe bring some snacks or sodas if they want

    On the bike, look for me at the top of the little hill at Lakeside and Rimrock. That's kinda where the hills start so I'll get your mind right :-)

    On the run I'll be up at the turnaround from about 3-6p, then behind the finishline with my secret squirrel bracelet until about 9p, then let's all meet at the cda brewery, on Lakeside, after 9p

    Monday, meet for coffee at Java. I'll be here until about 0830, not sure what time my flight is out of Spokane.

    I rode the hills today at about 9a. It was windy out there, with a cross from about 2pm all the way from the first out and back down Rimrock to the right on Lancaster. From Lancaster looked like a solid headwind all the way back to the lake. Just be smart, stay low in the bars and you'll be fine. Also, definitely an advantage to keep a legal distance behind peeps into the wind.

    Good luck, call my cell tonight if you need anything! 626-203-3278
  • Good luck to all.  Nice meeting everyone.  Safe, smart racing means victory!

  • Nemo mentioned tracking the EN members tomorrow. How do we do that?? Good luck guys!
  • It' Race day!! O-dark early!!! Couldn't sleep. Taking a few min to toss a few added items into the mental 6 pack. Looks like we will have good weather today for the event. May all the EN team execute to their plan! Have a great day!!!!!
    Matt
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