Before we get to my race report, I wanted to thank all the TRI P's for this past
summer's weekend training.  Relocating here this past year I thought that I
would have a long summer training on my own for IMFL.  It was just the opposite,
I had many opportunities this summer to train with you guys.  I especially want
to thank Mitch for hosting the weekend long rides and runs at the barn.

Leading up to race day I felt pretty good, no nagging injuries or weird pains,
which is always a plus!
Race morning came quick and started around 4AM.  I had a great breakfast and was
off to check in and get body marked.  I met up with the other guys I had gone
down with from Indiana and pumped up the tires and filled up the water bottles,
etc, etc.  Rubbed on the body glide and got the wetsuit on.  Walking out of
transition area behind the host resort down to the beach was incredible.  All
the athletes, the spectators, Mike Reilly announcing, and the energy was just 
incredible.
Once the cannon went off it was complete mayhem-total chaos!  If you have never
experienced this type of swim start you are missing out.  It is like survival of
the fittest and the hell with everyone else.  The first loop went well for me,
about as good as to be expected swimming in WWF style.  The second loop was a
little different.  Coming into the second turn I was kicked right in the left
eye HARD!  Hard enough to daze me and make me tread water for a minute or two to
make sure I knew my name.  I saw stars and turned over on my back to make sure
that I was not bleeding (yes-I was kicked that hard).   Once I started seeing
light out of my left eye I cleared my goggles out and kept on going.  Coming out
of the water I had my wetsuit stripped off of me and then I stood under the
fresh water showers for about a minute (wish I would not have stayed under there
for 52 seconds now!) and rinsed the salt water out of my eyes and tried to allow
the cold water to cascade over my left eye.  (I ended up with a shiner from the
kick in the eye!)
I ran through the swim to bike bag area and then went off to change into the
bike gear.  The bike course was fairly flat and the roads seemed like they were
freshly paved, they were very smooth.  I placed a pair of extra TRI shorts in my
special needs bag mid way through the bike and I have never been so happy to
have planned ahead.  Wow that extra padding was like sitting on a feather
pillow!   The bike course was jam packed for 90% of the 112 miles.  It was
difficult to not ride two or three a breast in some areas and not be 7 meters
away from the guy/gal in front of you.  I rode as safe as possible and managed
no penalties during the bike.
Off the bike and my legs felt pretty good considering I just rode 112 miles and
was able to hold down a good pace.  I kept an eye on my Garmin and tried not to
get ahead of myself though.  There were many times I was hovering around a 7:30
pace and had to hold my pace back down to an 8:15 pace, there was still almost 3
hours to go.  I hit every aid station and nailed my nutrition right up to the
point when I started to get a bloated feeling in my gut.  Around mile 16 the
pressure in my gut started to increase with every drink of water, Gatorade, GU
packets, and chicken broth.  Once I choked it all down the pressure seemed to
ease a little.  I was praying that I would be able to let a little pressure off,
but that did not happen.  I am sure that everyone behind me was thankful for
that.  I still had the spring in my step up until about mile 21-22 around the
point where I exited St. Andrews State Park.  My quads started to rebel against
me and the fatigue began to settle in.  I slowed down a bit and walked through
the remaining aid stations to take in nutrition and fluids to get me through the
remaining miles.  Totally crashing was not what I wanted.  As I hit mile 25 the
lights from the finish were visible and the crowds began to get larger and I
felt that charge of energy to pick up my run pace to the finish line for one
last mile.  Crossing the IM finish line for a second time was just as exciting
as it was the first time.  I did not watch my overall time, I only concentrated
on the discipline that I was in at that moment.  I had calculated that I would
be able to finish in 11 hours and 30 minutes, and was able to finish in 11 hours
and 52 seconds.  This was 1 hour and 28 minutes faster than my first IM.  The IM
course can have those 52 seconds.  I left all that I had out on the course;
however I will get those 52 seconds back at my 3rd IM....

Will
IMx2

----- Original Message -----

From: Beverly Enslow

To: Tri-Peoria

Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 11:49 AM

Subject: [peoriatriathlonclub] Hi From 70.3 Worlds

 

Hi Folks, Just a pre-race update on my last biggie of the year. It was a long 2 day drive down here. My legs feel like sludge. Glad it's done. My most exciting news- I got to meet up with Jim McIntyre at checkin this morning. It is so exciting to see a familiar face from home. The next news- they made the decision to move the swim from the Gulf to the inner marina because of the 3 foot waves. They weren't too bad for the swimmers, but the safety kayaks could not navigate in those waves. So they are hurridly building a ramp over the road- which is the bike and run course.  I'm prepping my bike and run bags to take to TA and chilling out for the rest of the day.   Tomorrow- I am the first wave after the pros. So...6:55AM and I'll be done before Noon. (bold goal)  I'm hoping that the wind is still gentle and the sun is not so wicked.  Its only 73 degrees right now at 11:45 AM...so temps should be okay.   In case anyone might want to read what I said about Xterra Worlds- http://beverlyenslow.blogspot.com/ Bev Never let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. -John Wooden

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Congrats again, Denise!  Glad your leg didn't give you any problem out there!!

 

Tonya

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Denise Cooksey

To: peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:58 PM

Subject: RE: [peoriatriathlonclub] IM Florida

 

Fellow Tri-P's-   I  want to thank all the incredible people that make up our club!  There have been so many words of encouragement, positive thoughts to replace negative ones out on the course, etc.  Every time I thought about how much longer I had to go, I'd think about those words...focus on what you can do( Bev).or don't think of the whole thing, just a small section...run Pole to pole...( JoAn)...enjoy the journey and the people( Mitch, Reid, Rich)....so many people said such inspiring words!!  I had few moments that I thought negative thoughts and they were quickly replaced!  Mike McDaniel, thanks for the tips on packing those bags....I  know there are many more people that said such helpful things and I thank you ALL!  What a great group of people this club is made up of!!  John Brown for updating everyone.  How important that made me feel!   What an exciting time in my life, and you all helped me make that come true! Denise --- On Wed, 11/11/09, William Irvin <william.irvin@yahoo.com> wrote: From: William Irvin <william.irvin@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [peoriatriathlonclub] IM Florida To: peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:51 PM   Thanks for all the kind words......IMFL was great!  Loved all 11 hours and 52 seonds....damn those 52 seconds!!!  Gives me an excuse for the wife to sign up for #3!!! Thanks again everyone, still working on the race report-   BTW-who on the run course at IMFL yelled 'Go TRI P's'???  One of the Siltmans?  Or Denise??   Will --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Shevaun Fennell <shevaunf@cmcousa. com> wrote: From: Shevaun Fennell <shevaunf@cmcousa. com> Subject: RE: [peoriatriathlonclu b] IM Florida To: peoriatriathlonclub @yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:30 AM   Congratulations to everyone you completed IMFL this weekend.  Way to go Tri-P’s.   From: peoriatriathlonclub @yahoogroups. com [mailto:peoriatriat hlonclub@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of ultri31@comcast. net Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 8:41 AM To: peoriatriathlonclub Subject: [peoriatriathlonclu b] IM Florida [1 Attachment]   [Attachment(s) from ultri31@comcast. net included below] Congratulations Tri-P's. You did it and we are so proud of all of you! I captured a screen shot of most of you finishing till the stream video had issues so I was not able to capture Denise or Tonya. But ladies, you are an Ironman and should be celebrating your victories! Ana Breaux "Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible." ~ Unknown

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You are correct, Illini is that weekend too.

I figure I only have one chance to run my *first* marathon, so pick one that
stands out.  Flying Pig should be one I'll remember when I can't remember
anything else.  Illini doesn't hold much interest for me.

Mike

--- In peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com, Reid Hansen <rhansen99@...> wrote:
>
> Mike:  I was thinking about this weekend, and I believe that the
> Illinois marathon is on May 1.  Something to be aware of.  Do you have
> specific reasons to go to Cinci ?  RH
>
> On Nov 12, 2009, at 8:09 AM, Michael wrote:
>
> > I'm looking at running the Flying Pig Marathon (May 2) in Cincinnati
> > as my *first* marathon (yea...there was a marathon at IMCdA and I've
> > done two ultras...) and I'm willing to organize a group to head over
> > for the weekend.
> >
> > Scouting reports are that it's a fun race. Mid-size (4000 runners)
> > with a couple hills. Registration is $70 through the end of the
> > year, $85 after that (full marathon) and $60/75 for the half.
> >
> > http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/index.shtml
> >
> > If you're interested, e-mail me.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Denise Cooksey

To: peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:58 PM

Subject: RE: [peoriatriathlonclub] IM Florida

 

Fellow Tri-P's-   I  want to thank all the incredible people that make up our club!  There have been so many words of encouragement, positive thoughts to replace negative ones out on the course, etc.  Every time I thought about how much longer I had to go, I'd think about those words...focus on what you can do( Bev).or don't think of the whole thing, just a small section...run Pole to pole...( JoAn)...enjoy the journey and the people( Mitch, Reid, Rich)....so many people said such inspiring words!!  I had few moments that I thought negative thoughts and they were quickly replaced!  Mike McDaniel, thanks for the tips on packing those bags....I  know there are many more people that said such helpful things and I thank you ALL!  What a great group of people this club is made up of!!  John Brown for updating everyone.  How important that made me feel!   What an exciting time in my life, and you all helped me make that come true! Denise --- On Wed, 11/11/09, William Irvin <william.irvin@yahoo.com> wrote: From: William Irvin <william.irvin@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [peoriatriathlonclub] IM Florida To: peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:51 PM   Thanks for all the kind words......IMFL was great!  Loved all 11 hours and 52 seonds....damn those 52 seconds!!!  Gives me an excuse for the wife to sign up for #3!!! Thanks again everyone, still working on the race report-   BTW-who on the run course at IMFL yelled 'Go TRI P's'???  One of the Siltmans?  Or Denise??   Will --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Shevaun Fennell <shevaunf@cmcousa. com> wrote: From: Shevaun Fennell <shevaunf@cmcousa. com> Subject: RE: [peoriatriathlonclu b] IM Florida To: peoriatriathlonclub @yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:30 AM   Congratulations to everyone you completed IMFL this weekend.  Way to go Tri-P’s.   From: peoriatriathlonclub @yahoogroups. com [mailto:peoriatriat hlonclub@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of ultri31@comcast. net Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 8:41 AM To: peoriatriathlonclub Subject: [peoriatriathlonclu b] IM Florida [1 Attachment]   [Attachment(s) from ultri31@comcast. net included below] Congratulations Tri-P's. You did it and we are so proud of all of you! I captured a screen shot of most of you finishing till the stream video had issues so I was not able to capture Denise or Tonya. But ladies, you are an Ironman and should be celebrating your victories! Ana Breaux "Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible." ~ Unknown

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Kathy,
A little bird told me that you arent as slow as you might be letting on :) 
Looking forward to learning from you in the future!

Don

--- In peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com, "TriNewbie" <donstickel@...> wrote:
>
> Kathy,
>
> If you are a slow swimmer, then you would be a perfect candidate to swim with
us!  I am hoping to "unlearn" a few bad habits.  Hope we will bump into you down
there at Pearce!
>
> Don
>
> --- In peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com, runners2@ wrote:
> >
> > I belong to Pearce Community Center, but haven't been swimming for 3 months.
> > Yikes!  When I was swimming there, I would try to get there around 5 a.m.
and
> > swim 1/2 hour to 45 minutes.  I need to start doing that again at least 2
days
> > a week.  I'm the Tri-P's, actually the entire region or state's, slowest
> > swimmer.  So, I can't really workout with you.  If you swim that early in
the
> > morning and there is a 50+ woman that you continuously lap in the pool; it's
> > probably me.
> > Kathy
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Will,
> > >
> > > I will plan on swimming downtown until I hear back from you.  Once you
> > have>  rested up from the IM, give me a shout and we can pick a day to start
> > swim> ming at Pearce.  I imagine we can get a few more locals involved.
> > >
> > > Don
> > > --- In peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com, William Irvin
> > <william.irvin@> ..> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Don-I live in Chilli also and swim at the Pierce Ctr.  I competed
> > in>  IMFL this past weekend and will be taking a week or two off before
> > getting>  into a winter season training, but would be interested in meeting
> > you at
> > t> he Pierce Ctr during the week if you would like.  I may be making the
> > > trek to Central Pool to get to know some more of the TRI-P folks also.
> > > > Thanks
> > > >  
> > > > Will Irvin
> > > >
> > > > --- On Mon, 11/9/09, TriNewbie <donstickel@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: TriNewbie <donstickel@>
> > > > Subject: [peoriatriathlonclub] Re: Winter Swim Practice
> > > > To: peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 8:23 AM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >  
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for all of the response! I am looking forward to swimming with
> > the>  group at Central Park Pool. If all goes well, I will be there Friday
> > morni> ng.
> > > >
> > > > Also - congrats to all the Tri-P's that completed Ironman Fla!
> > > >
> > > > Don
> > > >
> > > > --- In peoriatriathlonclub @yahoogroups. com, "rh87nd95" <rh87nd95@ .>
> > wr> ote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Good to hear from you Don!
> > > > >
> > > > > There are a couple active Master's swim programs in the area (I'm not
> > p> art of any of them though). One group usually practices at Central Park
> > Poo> l M-W-F 5:45--6:45(AM) . They're pretty informal so it's "who ever
shows
> > up> .." Central pool is open for lap swimming M-F 5:30--7:30(AM) and is
$1.50
> > pe> r swim. They're open Sundays 11-2(?) for lap/open swim. They also have
> > Satu> rday hours 7--8:30(AM) during the winters and these are popular with
> > people>  in the tri-club. Riverplex and 5-Points are also popular Tri-P
> > haunts.
> > > > >
> > > > > I know there are a couple other Tri-P's up North who might come join
> > yo> u at Pierce.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike
> > > > > --- In peoriatriathlonclub @yahoogroups. com, Chad Risinger
> > <chad.risin> ger@ > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Don,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I know I could use group support for my swimming as well. I would
> > be>
> > > > > > interested in a group swim. To my knowledge the Peoria area dose
> > not>
> > > > > > have a masters swim group.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Chad Risinger
> > > > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Nov 5, 2009, at 2:43 PM, "IllinoisEngineer"
> > > > > > <donstickel@ > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Greetings,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > A friend of mine has suggested that I can improve my swimming by
> > > > > > > participating in a group swim practice. He mentioned that the
> > Peori> a
> > > > > > > Tri Club was a starting point. I am currently swimming at Pearce
> > > > > > > Community Center as I live in Chillicothe, and would love to
> > > > > > > coordinate a triathlon swim practice there if some folks were
> > > > > > > interested. I am also willing to travel if the club already has a
> > > > > > > designated spot. Any suggestions?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Don
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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Mike,
It's very hilly.  I've done the half -- maybe the hills are all in the first
1/2 of the course.  Nice event with great momentos -- last year they gave out
laptop carriers with the Flying Pig logo.
I may be interested, but I'm going to try and do a marathon in June next year -
- out of the country -- but haven't had this cleared through the boss
(Roger).  I haven't even asked yet...
Kathy



> I'm looking at running the Flying Pig Marathon (May 2) in Cincinnati as my
> *first* marathon (yea...there was a marathon at IMCdA and I've done two
ult> ras...) and I'm willing to organize a group to head over for the weekend.
>
>
> Scouting reports are that it's a fun race.  Mid-size (4000 runners) with a
> couple hills.  Registration is $70 through the end of the year, $85 after
t> hat (full marathon) and $60/75 for the half.
>
> http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/index.shtml
>
> If you're interested, e-mail me.
>
> Mike
>
>



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I'm looking at running the Flying Pig Marathon (May 2) in Cincinnati as my
*first* marathon (yea...there was a marathon at IMCdA and I've done two
ultras...) and I'm willing to organize a group to head over for the weekend.

Scouting reports are that it's a fun race.  Mid-size (4000 runners) with a
couple hills.  Registration is $70 through the end of the year, $85 after that
(full marathon) and $60/75 for the half.

http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/index.shtml

If you're interested, e-mail me.

Mike

Kathy,

If you are a slow swimmer, then you would be a perfect candidate to swim with
us!  I am hoping to "unlearn" a few bad habits.  Hope we will bump into you down
there at Pearce!

Don

--- In peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com, runners2@... wrote:
>
> I belong to Pearce Community Center, but haven't been swimming for 3 months.
> Yikes!  When I was swimming there, I would try to get there around 5 a.m. and
> swim 1/2 hour to 45 minutes.  I need to start doing that again at least 2 days
> a week.  I'm the Tri-P's, actually the entire region or state's, slowest
> swimmer.  So, I can't really workout with you.  If you swim that early in the
> morning and there is a 50+ woman that you continuously lap in the pool; it's
> probably me.
> Kathy
>
>
> >
> > Will,
> >
> > I will plan on swimming downtown until I hear back from you.  Once you
> have>  rested up from the IM, give me a shout and we can pick a day to start
> swim> ming at Pearce.  I imagine we can get a few more locals involved.
> >
> > Don
> > --- In peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com, William Irvin
> <william.irvin@> ..> wrote:
> > >
> > > Don-I live in Chilli also and swim at the Pierce Ctr.  I competed
> in>  IMFL this past weekend and will be taking a week or two off before
> getting>  into a winter season training, but would be interested in meeting
> you at
> t> he Pierce Ctr during the week if you would like.  I may be making the
> > trek to Central Pool to get to know some more of the TRI-P folks also.
> > > Thanks
> > >  
> > > Will Irvin
> > >
> > > --- On Mon, 11/9/09, TriNewbie <donstickel@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: TriNewbie <donstickel@>
> > > Subject: [peoriatriathlonclub] Re: Winter Swim Practice
> > > To: peoriatriathlonclub@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 8:23 AM
> > >
> > >
> > >  
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks for all of the response! I am looking forward to swimming with
> the>  group at Central Park Pool. If all goes well, I will be there Friday
> morni> ng.
> > >
> > > Also - congrats to all the Tri-P's that completed Ironman Fla!
> > >
> > > Don
> > >
> > > --- In peoriatriathlonclub @yahoogroups. com, "rh87nd95" <rh87nd95@ .>
> wr> ote:
> > > >
> > > > Good to hear from you Don!
> > > >
> > > > There are a couple active Master's swim programs in the area (I'm not
> p> art of any of them though). One group usually practices at Central Park
> Poo> l M-W-F 5:45--6:45(AM) . They're pretty informal so it's "who ever shows
> up> .." Central pool is open for lap swimming M-F 5:30--7:30(AM) and is $1.50
> pe> r swim. They're open Sundays 11-2(?) for lap/open swim. They also have
> Satu> rday hours 7--8:30(AM) during the winters and these are popular with
> people>  in the tri-club. Riverplex and 5-Points are also popular Tri-P
> haunts.
> > > >
> > > > I know there are a couple other Tri-P's up North who might come join
> yo> u at Pierce.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > --- In peoriatriathlonclub @yahoogroups. com, Chad Risinger
> <chad.risin> ger@ > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Don,
> > > > >
> > > > > I know I could use group support for my swimming as well. I would
> be>
> > > > > interested in a group swim. To my knowledge the Peoria area dose
> not>
> > > > > have a masters swim group.
> > > > >
> > > > > Chad Risinger
> > > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > > > >
> > > > > On Nov 5, 2009, at 2:43 PM, "IllinoisEngineer"
> > > > > <donstickel@ > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Greetings,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > A friend of mine has suggested that I can improve my swimming by
> > > > > > participating in a group swim practice. He mentioned that the
> Peori> a
> > > > > > Tri Club was a starting point. I am currently swimming at Pearce
> > > > > > Community Center as I live in Chillicothe, and would love to
> > > > > > coordinate a triathlon swim practice there if some folks were
> > > > > > interested. I am also willing to travel if the club already has a
> > > > > > designated spot. Any suggestions?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Don
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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