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messingj replied to the topic Ironman Lake Placid in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 8 months ago
Ha – I wish that was the case! I’m not sure how that happened, but I saw my name was mentioned in the club email too. Maybe some other time I can chase a full with a half, but for now I’m very content with my current season. I am planning to do quantico though (albeit only a sprint).
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messingj replied to the topic Ironman Lake Placid in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 9 months ago
Hi Everyone,
First, thank you again to AJ for all the support along the way. It’s been quite a journey – an incredible one for sure. I can’t believe it’s over and that I was able to finally hear those words, “You are an ironman!”
Okay – time for some debriefing. I’m going to do my best to tackle this all in sections.
Pre-race: I always se…[Read more]
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messingj replied to the topic Ironman Lake Placid in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 9 months ago
Hi AJ,
Thank you for all the tips and help over the past several months. I’m sad about the potential thunderstorms, but I agree with your advice – focus on what I can control, not what I cannot control. I’m hopeful the weather will cooperate and, for now, I will maintain my plan.
In separate news, I’ve been fundraising along the way for the C…[Read more]
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messingj started the topic Raleigh 70.3 on 6/3/18 in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 10 months ago
Hey Everyone,
I know I don’t post on this thing often (or ever for that matter), but I did race in the Raleigh 70.3 this weekend and figured I can share my experience.
Overall, the race was a success, but a hot one. I figured it would be hot, but it was warmer than I anticipated. The water temp was 80.1 F, so no wetsuit for me, which def…[Read more]
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messingj replied to the topic Ironman Training & Race Nutrition in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 1 month ago
Hi Everyone – I found the nutrition seminar to be helpful, especially in sense that I’m very far off from meeting my protein requirements. AJ – do you know when the handouts will be available on the IMP page?
As for my nutrition, I’m still experimenting. On the bike I like to have pieces of a bonk breaker (I cut it up into bite-size pieces b…[Read more]
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messingj replied to the topic Peasantman Camp Site Sharing (General) in the forum General Discussions 6 years, 12 months ago
If there are any procrastinators out there, I have a campsite and would be happy to share. Just email me at jonathan.messing@gmail.com.