Cool - and I forgot to say…Big Congrats from us both.
hi Jordan. congrats, great job, and thanks for indulging us.
how’s your bike position? did your accident have any long term impact to your bike setup?
same for the run; any hitches in your giddyup?
Not a single change to bike position. First ride on aerobars was 6mos after the accident though. But on that first ride, it felt same as ever.
The accident DID (past tense) affect my run. That was what I rehabbed the most last year. SpiderTech kinesio tape was a big help. And, of course, a lot of rehab exercises to get my hips stabilized. Chiropractor helped a lot too. My hips were pretty out of whack at first. But now? I run fine. Or at least, as fine as I ever ran.
I see you wore the Sworks road shoe…do you have those already clipped in when you start? If so, are they easy to get in?
Also, do you wear that shoe for short course as well?
Yes, I have them clipped in. And yes, I find them very easy to get in (and out) of. Simon Whitfield actually uses them for ITU racing, so that should say it all.
I use them for every race. I have a pair of the velcro tri shoes; I might use those for a sprint. They are nice. Just not nearly as comfortable. And I think the road shoes only take a couple seconds longer to get into.
Anything? Big mistake.
On a scale of 0 to Ironman Florida Poop Guy, how bad was the gas issue?
I have the same shoes but never tried the road shoe in a tri…maybe I’ll do some tests!
When you coming back down here to TO?
Anything? Big mistake.
On a scale of 0 to Ironman Florida Poop Guy, how bad was the gas issue?
Let’s just say I’m VERY glad that I was wearing both a trisuit and the speedo underneath. If I had, for example, been wearing running shorts? Badness. Of course, running shorts are also faster to get out of… It was bad. I’ve had some “issues” before, but this was the worst by far. Really not sure why. Sometimes, I think it just “happens.” You know, the old adage. 
EDIT: I was talking about it with Paulo. Here’s what I wrote, “I figured if I got passed by someone, I would have plenty of time to cleanup with a hose or something before the line. And well, if I didn’t get passed, I think you are allowed to be ‘dirty’ if you WIN.”
We passed when you were at about mile 20 and I was at about mile 6, and I yelled “Go Jordan, there’s bacon at the finish!”. Can you remember what you yelled back? I couldn’t hear it.
We passed when you were at about mile 20 and I was at about mile 6, and I yelled “Go Jordan, there’s bacon at the finish!”. Can you remember what you yelled back? I couldn’t hear it.
Brilliant. Congratulations. About half way through the swim there was this overwhelming smell of bacon in the air. I thought to myself, “Oh, Jordan must have stopped for a snack.”
Are you racing in Arizona? I’ll be there, and I’ve been in each of your ironman victories, so you should continue to play the odds. You may need to start giving me a cut of your winnings if this keeps up.
Jordan,
Congrats on the great race! Your story is one that my wife and I have followed very closely and she was tracking you all day Sunday during my race. I think we were more happy for you, than me actually going sub-10! You. Are. The. Man.
What will you do the week after the race? What will you eat? Is it time to sit on your couch and eat whatever you want? Is it time to do light workouts and eat whatever you want? If you can’t tell, I am trying to justify my post-louisville binge…
congrats again, I look forward to hearing what a champ does post-race!
@hogstuff - because I don’t care about “racing” in Kona. I care about winning in Kona. Or at least being in contention for the win, and trying to do that 6 weeks after an Ironman is, in my mind, foolish.
If you were as BAMF as Mary Beth Ellis you could do it. You should work on that…
How close were you going up Richter to the bike prime? Was there a “race” for it?
In a race you were traveling to and paying for accomodations or what have you - would you be more likely to pursue an award like that?
Great race - four points out there I teared up - seeing you in the lead, thinking of the kids when it sucked at mile 11, being passed by Sister Madonna 3 miles from the finish knowing she was done, and then getting near the finish, thinking of wife and kids. Epic day…
Brent
Did you ease off the gas during last 10-15 km of run after realizing the gap you had? Did you use any caffeine supplements besides coke/pepsi during the run?
Congrats on an awesome race and well deserved victory!
Jordan, with a speech like that start writing as a side profession. Best speech ever.
My questions is about the mental game. Peter Reid was quoted as saying he counted during the run, “what else do you think about?” A: “nothiing, I count my steps. that’s it”.
Yes, Ironman runs can be that painful and lonely I suppose.
Some my Q is: what mental games/focus que’s/general “get 'er done” tactics do you use on the back half of the run to keep the rhythm and rid oneself of the Ironman negative talk that can creep in?
Some my Q is: what mental games/focus que’s/general “get 'er done” tactics do you use on the back half of the run to keep the rhythm and rid oneself of the Ironman negative talk that can creep in?
Not Jordan, but Adam Campbell - who just took 2nd at the CCC UTMB wrote this about his race: http://cdamaampbell.blogspot.com/2011/08/ccc-race-report-minig-for-positive.html
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Hey Jordan,
Congrats! Did you run clincher or tubular wheels and what type of tires?
Thanks,
Ed
Anything? Big mistake.
On a scale of 0 to Ironman Florida Poop Guy, how bad was the gas issue?
Let’s just say I’m VERY glad that I was wearing both a trisuit and the speedo underneath. If I had, for example, been wearing running shorts? Badness. Of course, running shorts are also faster to get out of… It was bad. I’ve had some “issues” before, but this was the worst by far. Really not sure why. Sometimes, I think it just “happens.” You know, the old adage.
Can we call you Crappstar now? Just kidding congrats.
EDIT: I was talking about it with Paulo. Here’s what I wrote, “I figured if I got passed by someone, I would have plenty of time to cleanup with a hose or something before the line. And well, if I didn’t get passed, I think you are allowed to be ‘dirty’ if you WIN.”
We passed when you were at about mile 20 and I was at about mile 6, and I yelled “Go Jordan, there’s bacon at the finish!”. Can you remember what you yelled back? I couldn’t hear it.
http://www.youtube.com/...&feature=related
Priceless!
Congrats Jordan.
I’m interested to know where your mind is during a race. Are you rolling through data (speed, cadence, HR, time, form, counting the minutes to the next swig of water, etc), listening to your favorite “ride song” playing in your head, or something else ?
Jordan,
Congrats on the great race! Your story is one that my wife and I have followed very closely and she was tracking you all day Sunday during my race. I think we were more happy for you, than me actually going sub-10! You. Are. The. Man.
What will you do the week after the race? What will you eat? Is it time to sit on your couch and eat whatever you want? Is it time to do light workouts and eat whatever you want? If you can’t tell, I am trying to justify my post-louisville binge…
congrats again, I look forward to hearing what a champ does post-race!
I don’t usually run. Maybe a little. I might ride my mountain bike some. I usually swim. But not too much. I spent all day yesterday in my pajamas.
The week after, do what you want to do. For some people, that’s some exercise. For others, it’s just eating.
Basically, do what makes you happy. And do what makes the people who supported you through the race happy. There’s often a big letdown after a big race, so it’s important to do stuff that allows your body and brain to recuperate. I think that helps with the post-Ironman blues.
If you want to eat, go for it. Ironman is hard. Do something that’s “easy.” Whatever that means to you is fine…