IM Lake Placid - 2 days to go
We rolled into town Thursday around 3PM and got situated into our Hotel. We're staying at the Crown Plaza that overlooks Mirror Lake.
Jennifer and I a top of the "hill" in Lake Placid. There is Mirror lake if you look close enough in the background.
Right after we checked into the hotel we decided to walk down and get registration over with. The lines weren't very long today mainly because people are still funneling into town. I always laugh as we do this registration stuff because there's so many protocols to have to go through. What happened to the simple sign in sheet. I feel like I'm signing my life away. HIPPA release...medical release...weight check...USAT membership...first born child. You get the picture.
After registration we walked through transition to find out where our bikes will be racked. I got a really crappy spot at the end of the rack. It'll at least give the others a 2 second advantage through transition. But then again a 2 second advantage in a 10 hour race is not very much one would think. Actually last year the guy behind me was only seven seconds back. That means I almost missed Kona by 7 seconds.
Here's Jennifer posing with the empty racks. Tomorrow will be a much different picture of thousands of dollars of carbon fiber.
After registration we met up with our friends Jeremy and Jocelyn for a easy hour ride. We biked the first 16 miles of the course down the wicked 3 mile decent into Keene. My dad followed us in the car and picked us up at the bottom of the hill. I wanted to save my legs, and had no intention of biking up the long hill.
After a nice ride and short 30 minute run we were all starving and it was time to eat. We found a nice outdoor table right on the main drag and devoured all food that was placed on our table.
We were in bed by 9:00 PM, and woke up bright and early for our morning swim. 15 minutes is all coach ordered for this morning. After the swim we ate breakfast at Charlie's. Again, best food in the state! A quick stop at the expo and are morning was here and gone. We're getting ready now to do a 30 minute bike ride, and 15 minute run. Should be another fun day at IMLP!
Jennifer and I a top of the "hill" in Lake Placid. There is Mirror lake if you look close enough in the background.
Right after we checked into the hotel we decided to walk down and get registration over with. The lines weren't very long today mainly because people are still funneling into town. I always laugh as we do this registration stuff because there's so many protocols to have to go through. What happened to the simple sign in sheet. I feel like I'm signing my life away. HIPPA release...medical release...weight check...USAT membership...first born child. You get the picture.
After registration we walked through transition to find out where our bikes will be racked. I got a really crappy spot at the end of the rack. It'll at least give the others a 2 second advantage through transition. But then again a 2 second advantage in a 10 hour race is not very much one would think. Actually last year the guy behind me was only seven seconds back. That means I almost missed Kona by 7 seconds.
Here's Jennifer posing with the empty racks. Tomorrow will be a much different picture of thousands of dollars of carbon fiber.
After registration we met up with our friends Jeremy and Jocelyn for a easy hour ride. We biked the first 16 miles of the course down the wicked 3 mile decent into Keene. My dad followed us in the car and picked us up at the bottom of the hill. I wanted to save my legs, and had no intention of biking up the long hill.
After a nice ride and short 30 minute run we were all starving and it was time to eat. We found a nice outdoor table right on the main drag and devoured all food that was placed on our table.
We were in bed by 9:00 PM, and woke up bright and early for our morning swim. 15 minutes is all coach ordered for this morning. After the swim we ate breakfast at Charlie's. Again, best food in the state! A quick stop at the expo and are morning was here and gone. We're getting ready now to do a 30 minute bike ride, and 15 minute run. Should be another fun day at IMLP!
posted by Chad Holderbaum @ 6:53 AM
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