Going for it 07/02/2008
 

I'm still recovering my motivation to workout is pretty low but I'm coming around.  I've been trying to decide what the experience would be in Kona.  Cruise through this summer and enjoy the race and not worry about time or performance and just savor it all or ramp up and go for it, race the race and see just how good I can do.  Following any Ironman well actually starting in the early miles of the marathon there is this doubt about ones own sanity.

As I've been recovering well and am generally feeling good I've decided a couple more weeks of recovery activity and enjoying some time with family and friends I'm getting after it and going for it in Kona. 

I recently finished my post race assessment breaking down each part of the race and figuring out what went well and where there were opportunities. I won't go into specifics but lets just say there is time on the table for the taking in every event in Kona.

I got some questions about my nutrition and how it worked in Coeur d'Alene.  The Carbo Pro 1200 worked great when it wasn't flying out of my bottle cage (doesn't work very well lying miles behind you on the road).  It provides a good even energy level but is better when watered down a little for the consistency.  The GU Roctane worked well also but frankly the Blueberry Pomegranate flavor was not tolerable to my taste buds the second half of the run but I'm not sure that anything would have been tasty at that point.  So thumbs up for both.

Now if my stomach can just handle the cost of going back to Kona in October.....oh my!!!!

 


Comments

SanDiegoPJ

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:05:31

I just read your reply on the previous post about possibly putting the Roctane in you water bottle. Have you ever tried a Gel Flask? I carry one mounted on my bike and then carry one with me on the run for longer stuff. It's so much easier to get the gels down. I was introduced to these a little over two years ago and still thank the guy that told me about em.

Might be worth a try for ya.

 

Paul

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:26:18

Hey Michael,

I'm glad to hear you are going to go for it!! I just bought my Kona tickets. OMG. What are you gonna do eh? :)

Are you going to post your race analysis? I'd love to hear/read about it. If not I'll give you call.

Take Care,

Paul

 

Michael

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:14:52

Well I do actually use a GU flask which I carry for a back-up and that extra boost I may need. I've in the past used just GU (mixed to your preferred number of calories) in the water bottle as my main nutrition. It works well and makes it easier to digest.

Paul - In light of the fact that we'll be "racing" against one another I'm not sure I should share anything with you..... ;) I'll mail it to you... :)

BTW...looks like my family and I will have a house on Alii Drive at the 4 mile mark of the run. Looking forward to October and seeing you there(and hopefully James as well....c'mon brother rock it at Louisville).

 



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