Ironman Louisville

**kacie tri-ing** · 08-19-2010, 08:02 AM

So, I thought I would go ahead and start this thread 10 days out.

As most of you know, I have been training for IM louisville for a while now

. Here I am 10 days out, and I am starting to get pretty nervous/excited. I am in the middle of my taper, which feels more like training for a HIM than a taper!

I have to just trust my coach and my training. I have done the workouts, and I'm sure I am ready. Well....I guess I am sure. Now that I have done the massive massive workouts, and I have a better sense of the day, I am even more intimidated.

I have been avoiding thinking about it or totally buying into it for a while now. I finally booked the hotel and am beginning to make plans. It probably doesn't help that I have SO much other stuff going on with my house/family that it is just adding to the anxiety. I did finally start to make plans, and that makes it feel real. Right now, I am feeling like I can't think about ANYTHING else!!! This is going to be exhuasting for 10 days!

So, I had a dream about my race last night. I had a dream last night that in T1 I accidentally put on my running shoes instead of my bike shoes. So then, I ran back into transition, and there was a table with a coke on it. So, of course, I started to drink the coke. Then, someone told me it was the concession stand, and I had to pay for it. I didn't have any money! So, I gave him back the coke and took off. I woke up this morning thinking I needed to add money to my list! I emailed that to my coach, and he responded with a packing list :-)

I am meeting with my coach to talk about, well, the day. In particular about strategy and nutrition. I had a really good race last weekend, and I should believe that I am ready!

I have noticed other funny things from my taper. I am not as hungry for one! I thought it would be REALLY hard to control my eating during my taper, but I think my body has figured out that I am ok, and I don't NEED to eat as much. I also have random bursts of TON of energy--usually at bed time!

I have a couple of friends coming with me, along with my husband, and I am very grateful for the support.

That's all--I just wanted to get those thoughts out right now!

Oh! My number is 204!

**colby** · 08-19-2010, 08:41 AM

It's going to be awesome! Almost there! Just hang in a little more, make sure to get your rest.

You're prepared, it's just time to execute the plan, be prepared to adapt, and visualise yourself crossing that finish line to "Kacie, you ARE AN IRONMAN" - there's nothing like it.

Hooray!

**rocknrollgirl** · 08-19-2010, 08:47 AM

This is very cool. I wish you the best of luck. I am headed out for a destination race myself, but should be home to watch your progress online. Remember you have all of us with you!!!!

**GLC1968** · 08-19-2010, 10:23 AM

Oh man...I'm so excited for you! I hope you keep updating us on this thread so that I can live vicariously through you.

Yay, Kacie!!

**OakLeaf** · 08-19-2010, 10:28 AM

Exciting!!! Good luck!

A friend of mine who's planning to race Louisville next year is going down to volunteer this year. I'll make sure he looks out for you.

**Pika** · 08-19-2010, 01:52 PM

Hey KC- that must be the same day as IM Canada as I too am 10 days out!!
I totally get the whole feeling of being engulfed by nothing other than thoughts of IM... I have been working on my nutriton plan for a few days- it is harder than I thought ...or maybe I am just brain dead- so far I have found the taper hard- not because of how little I am doing but more that everything seems so hard- heck a 3 hr ride seems like forever..I am wondering how I ever rode 7 hrs!!
Glad to hear you have a coach you trust..it is nice just to put those "what ifs" aside and rely on their expertise!
I am sure you will do great!!
Remember to have fun out there!! ( I am ging to put money n my list now too-hehe)
Tam

**kacie tri-ing** · 08-22-2010, 06:11 PM

ONE WEEK!

Pika and I are getting closer

Those are my mixed emotions!!

**kacie tri-ing** · 08-22-2010, 06:12 PM

My husband said tonight, "this taper is going to kill me."

Maybe I am not tapering as well as I thought I was!

**colby** · 08-22-2010, 08:30 PM

Hang in there, gals. You're almost there. Deep calming breaths.

**katluvr** · 08-23-2010, 07:48 AM

I was wondering how you were doing KC, I can't imagine all your emotions (nor imagine doing an IM). Very excited for you. Enjoy your week and enjoy your race!
K

**kacie tri-ing** · 08-24-2010, 08:44 AM

Pika--how are you doing?

All is good here! I am trying to think about the tatoo....are you going to get one? I am clearly trying to think about ANYTHING other than the race!

I will spend some time visualizing the race later in the week, but right now, I can't dwell too much on it or I get pretty nervous!

**divingbiker** · 08-29-2010, 04:50 AM

I've got three browser windows open, ready to track kacie, pika, and wahine!

Go, Ironmen!

**divingbiker** · 08-29-2010, 06:45 AM

Kacie's doing great!

TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:21:52) 2:09/100m

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT 23 mi (1:14:22) 18.56 mph

**Bike Chick** · 08-29-2010, 07:17 AM

Thanks for the post. Didn't realize you could follow live. I have them and a friend of ours at the same time. How exciting! They are doing great!

**colby** · 08-29-2010, 09:04 AM

Way to go Kacie, nice swim and powering through the bike over 18mph. Sweet!!

Pika and Wahine both had AWESOME swims! Pika was 6th AG

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