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Discussion: Jael - you have so much time - IMAZ in April 2007
Subject: Jael - you have so much time - IMAZ in April 2007 By: Mark P. Written on: 2006-06-03 06:24:32 Message: Jael: Think of your preparation progress so far - you have a half IM (yep, you can say it now), you're doing another in the fall and a marathon to tune up your run. The lake in Tempe has that beautiful morning mirror effect like you described (once you make the first turn away from the sunrise, that is). I did my second sprint and first open water triathlon last July - first Olympic and half IM in October and still had PLENTY of time to prepare. Set up the program that Jon has in the system and look at the workouts. Work on the long duration bricks as you get closer and you will do well. Just go for it!
Subject: RE: Jael - you have so much time - IMAZ in April 2007 By: Jael A. Written on: 2006-06-03 20:01:40 Message: Mark..... You have no idea, how much I would love to do IMAZ....BUT, after my DNF at St.Anthony's.... I made a deal with myself that I would go back in April 2007 and claim what I left behind.... My budget won't allow for 2 major trips within the same month..... Also, I have a big move planned for this September...many changes going on in my life....all good...but, I have to allocate my time and funds very sensibly.... I have almost decided for IM Florida because it is later on in the year (November 2007)....still going back and forth.... We'll see....believe me...Tempe, Arizona looks much more beautiful and inviting to me than Panama City in Florida....just my opinion.... Jael
Subject: RE: Jael - you have so much time - IMAZ in April 2007 By: Mark P. Written on: 2006-06-05 21:37:59 Message: St. Anthony's is an Olympic distance?
Subject: RE: Jael - you have so much time - IMAZ in April 2007 By: Jael A. Written on: 2006-06-06 10:52:02 Message: Yes...swim- .9, bike-25 miles, run- 6 miles. Why? Do you think it is a bad idea? Jael
Subject: RE: Jael - you have so much time - IMAZ in April 2007 By: Mark P. Written on: 2006-06-07 00:04:45 Message: No, not at all. I didn't see the extensive post about it until after I put this up. I have a bone to pick with my first (and only) Olympic distance here in October. I used it as a warmup four weeks before SOMA (my half IM). Anyways, I have my first good swim (thanks, wetsuit), but I enjoyed it so much that I went a little too hard and it caught up with me on the merciless up-and-down trail run. It took me well over an hour to do the 10K and I would think an hour would be my max. Add too much swim energy expended to 90 degrees and there you have it! So, I do understand your desire to give a little something back to St. Anthony's. Mark
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