Comments on: An Unfounded, Outrageous Claim http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » An Unfounded, Outrageous Claim http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-545685 Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » An Unfounded, Outrageous Claim Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:51:37 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-545685 [...] 03.31.2006 | 5:37 pm This post has been moved to FatCyclist.com. [...] [...] 03.31.2006 | 5:37 pm This post has been moved to FatCyclist.com. [...]

]]> By: Will http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434601 Will Fri, 08 May 2009 19:10:01 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434601 As a swimmer with a decent resume (high school champion, ocean lifeguard, skin diving instructor, Horsetooth Reservoir 10k finisher), I believe I could do an Ironman (poorly) right now. I think it's not the best comparison, though, as I've already worked up to 1/2 Ironman (2 years ago). I think it would be interesting to hear a response from someone who has never, or barely done any triathlons. As a swimmer with a decent resume (high school champion, ocean lifeguard, skin diving instructor, Horsetooth Reservoir 10k finisher), I believe I could do an Ironman (poorly) right now. I think it’s not the best comparison, though, as I’ve already worked up to 1/2 Ironman (2 years ago). I think it would be interesting to hear a response from someone who has never, or barely done any triathlons.

]]> By: kelly http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434478 kelly Thu, 07 May 2009 20:47:53 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434478 Also, consider this: depending on water temps, you may not get to wear a wetsuit. I did IM Louisville last year and did the swim in a Speedo, since the Ohio River was over 80 degrees. Also, consider this: depending on water temps, you may not get to wear a wetsuit. I did IM Louisville last year and did the swim in a Speedo, since the Ohio River was over 80 degrees.

]]> By: Victoria http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434330 Victoria Thu, 07 May 2009 01:16:19 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434330 I'm in agreement with California Matt. The swim just cannot be underestimated for people who aren't swimmers. I think the best possible candidate for someone to pull this off with only adequate endurance training in one of the three disciplines would be a strong runner who grew up swimming. (Um, a little like myself.) Even if you haven't swam for a long time, it's like riding a bicycle... erm, sorry, bad comparison-- you can get back into the groove fairly easily for one swim. The bike section (and I've heard this from several triathletes) is the least divisive section-- and probably the "easiest" to slide into with only adequate cardio training and no time on the bike. That's my two cents. I’m in agreement with California Matt. The swim just cannot be underestimated for people who aren’t swimmers. I think the best possible candidate for someone to pull this off with only adequate endurance training in one of the three disciplines would be a strong runner who grew up swimming. (Um, a little like myself.) Even if you haven’t swam for a long time, it’s like riding a bicycle… erm, sorry, bad comparison– you can get back into the groove fairly easily for one swim. The bike section (and I’ve heard this from several triathletes) is the least divisive section– and probably the “easiest” to slide into with only adequate cardio training and no time on the bike.

That’s my two cents.

]]> By: Rosco http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434136 Rosco Wed, 06 May 2009 00:08:01 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434136 Maybe we could make this some sort of special event. Who can do an ironman of the LEAST training. Maybe we could make this some sort of special event. Who can do an ironman of the LEAST training.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434099 Lynn Tue, 05 May 2009 20:56:29 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434099 We have this phenomenon here where I live...people that aren't ready for Ironman's...doing them...so sure, you could definitely do one...and live to tell about it...however, I find something slightly horrific about coughing, sputtering and walking your/my way through an Ironman... doesn't really seem very "Iron", now does it? ; ) We have this phenomenon here where I live…people that aren’t ready for Ironman’s…doing them…so sure, you could definitely do one…and live to tell about it…however, I find something slightly horrific about coughing, sputtering and walking your/my way through an Ironman… doesn’t really seem very “Iron”, now does it? ; )

]]> By: (California ) Matt http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434072 (California ) Matt Tue, 05 May 2009 18:21:41 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434072 I'd be up for a Tri....Swim, bike, and then maybe beer-bottle cap zinging, or maybe Lawn Darts wiht copious amounts of beer...or how about high-speed downhill racing in old radio-flyer wagons? Wearing Keds tennis shoes to stop with. Something of that nature for the 3rd and final leg. Oh wait...Swim-bike-RUN?? I thought it was FUN! Sorry. Count me out. I’d be up for a Tri….Swim, bike, and then maybe beer-bottle cap zinging, or maybe Lawn Darts wiht copious amounts of beer…or how about high-speed downhill racing in old radio-flyer wagons? Wearing Keds tennis shoes to stop with. Something of that nature for the 3rd and final leg. Oh wait…Swim-bike-RUN?? I thought it was FUN! Sorry. Count me out.

]]> By: Rick S. http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434031 Rick S. Tue, 05 May 2009 15:31:00 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434031 I'm with Dug. Let's skip Leadville next year and get a group do do a full distance tri. As much as hate the tri scene, I'd be up for it. It sounds like a suffer fest. I’m with Dug. Let’s skip Leadville next year and get a group do do a full distance tri. As much as hate the tri scene, I’d be up for it. It sounds like a suffer fest.

]]> By: rookieroadracer http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434030 rookieroadracer Tue, 05 May 2009 15:02:25 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434030 Fatty, you could finish an ironman. How long it would take, how many days you paid for it, if you ever forgave yourself for the torture, all valid questions. But you could complete it. I'm almost sure of it. Personally I'd like to see a new kind of triathelon. Road bike race, mountain bike race, then motorcycle race. 3 sports, all on 2 wheels, plenty of excitement. And did I mention no running? Fatty, you could finish an ironman. How long it would take, how many days you paid for it, if you ever forgave yourself for the torture, all valid questions. But you could complete it. I’m almost sure of it. Personally I’d like to see a new kind of triathelon. Road bike race, mountain bike race, then motorcycle race. 3 sports, all on 2 wheels, plenty of excitement. And did I mention no running?

]]> By: (California ) Matt http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/comment-page-2/#comment-434023 (California ) Matt Tue, 05 May 2009 13:42:16 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/05/02/an-unfounded-outrageous-claim/#comment-434023 Big Mike...you bring up an interesting point that I had forgot about. In my FIRST roughwater swim (Hawaii..north shore..prob around 1993), it was an in-water start. I knew I was somewhere in the 'average' zone of eventual finishers...so I figured to go ahead and be in the middle of the 'pack' for the start. So there we are....hundreds of us...treading water in a giant bunch at a virtual start line. And then "BAM"..the gun goes off...and HOLY CRAP!! I had no idea...talk about a dog eat dog world! The mere-moments ago quiet water-treading field has turned into a clawing, kicking, swim-right-over-the-top of anybody who isn't moving fast enough mob! I lost my goggles and nearly had my speedo ripped off my body in the first 30 seconds! Thankfully I was able to grab onto my goggles before they were lost in the churning whitewater and just hold them in one hand as I franticly swam my way at an angle to the outside of the pack. I literally had scratch/claw marks over most of my body when it was finally past. It was truly insane! I was totally exhausted by the first minute or so of max intensity swimming just to get clear of the mob. After that you can calm down, clear your goggles and start swimming towards the first buoy. That was my rude awakening to the sport of roughwater swims. Fatty...I think you should do it! I'd LOVE to hear your take on it all! Big Mike…you bring up an interesting point that I had forgot about. In my FIRST roughwater swim (Hawaii..north shore..prob around 1993), it was an in-water start. I knew I was somewhere in the ‘average’ zone of eventual finishers…so I figured to go ahead and be in the middle of the ‘pack’ for the start. So there we are….hundreds of us…treading water in a giant bunch at a virtual start line. And then “BAM”..the gun goes off…and HOLY CRAP!! I had no idea…talk about a dog eat dog world! The mere-moments ago quiet water-treading field has turned into a clawing, kicking, swim-right-over-the-top of anybody who isn’t moving fast enough mob! I lost my goggles and nearly had my speedo ripped off my body in the first 30 seconds! Thankfully I was able to grab onto my goggles before they were lost in the churning whitewater and just hold them in one hand as I franticly swam my way at an angle to the outside of the pack. I literally had scratch/claw marks over most of my body when it was finally past. It was truly insane! I was totally exhausted by the first minute or so of max intensity swimming just to get clear of the mob. After that you can calm down, clear your goggles and start swimming towards the first buoy. That was my rude awakening to the sport of roughwater swims. Fatty…I think you should do it! I’d LOVE to hear your take on it all!

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