Part II Congratulations...

[Dorette Sommer-Franks]

...on making it through the season, your efforts, will, and hard work at Ironman Lake Tahoe.

The week leading into Ironman was probably filled with ups and down, highs and lows, much like a roller coaster. One of the most challenging parts of that week is not doing much of anything...and facing the imminent changes that could have potentially changed the outcome of Ironman being a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run.

I recall Ironman St. George in 2010. The water temperature was in the low 50's and air cold probably in the upper 40's or low 50's, but not as cold as IMLT. Athletes huddled in the changing tent to keep warm, transition times were long, fingers numb, and motivation questionable for many. That was a memorable year for many and DNF rates were high. Ironman New Zealand, 2012 the severe weather not only caused Ironman race officials to shift the race back one day, but to turn it into a 70.3. The 2013 Ironman Lake Tahoe will probably go down in the record book as one of the hardest, most challenging M-dot events - I applaud you each for registering and being there...

...you each rose high to the occasion to train for Ironman Lake Tahoe - you did not pick an easy event. You've trained well over six months and by the time race week approached, chances are you were not only ready to race, but ready to reclaim your lives back and take a well earned break.

Duane and I wish to commend everyone in the IMLT group for their enduring efforts. There were hardships faced by many and especially for those who did not finish on Sunday. Much of what you experienced during this season was within your control, but on race day, much of what was experienced was out of our control, such finishing that 2.4 mile swim only to exit 64F (?) water temperatures and have the 35F air temperature chill you to your core. It affects physiology, mental cognition, and will. But don't ever forget the yards you swam, miles you rode, and hours and hours you ran. That in and of itself is a commendable accomplishment and don't you forget it. That's also money in the bank...base built for future endeavors. 

At present, your mind may be in one of several different places. 1) You know you want to race another Ironman, but not Tahoe. 2) You may never want to race Ironman again, and 3) Same as #2, but in two months time, you'll be researching other Ironman races and making your next move. Whatever your mindset, Duane and I want to thank you for entrusting your training, goals, visions, and dreams to us and we do hope you revisit Ironman again. Personally, working with you all for six month has been a fulfilling part of my life - thank you for sharing everything...the f-bombs, snot rockets, tears (your's and mine), leaky GU packets in my trunk, and pets to Anni-dog. 

All your training, the data uploaded into Training Peaks will remain yours - it's there for you to revisit, compare rides, heart rate or power variables, calories consumed; it all remains in tack. 

Early October, you'll be invited to participate in a confidential survey. We'd appreciate your feedback and always look for ways to improve upon the Ironman Group Program. If you have any suggestions at this time, please feel free to email me. 

Thank you to Coach Stevo (and congratulations) for working with the GGTC/Trifiniti coached athletes and fine-tuning their mental preparation & for completing your internship; Denise and Lindsey for sharing your experience and for being an inspiration; and Sam Gager (GGTC Bike Director) for providing Kick Ass Tuesday hill repeats and club rides that offered something for everybody. 

YOU GUYS ROCK!

Be well, 

 

Dorette

 

Dorette Franks
TRIFINITI Endurance

Endurance Performance & Nutrition Coach
USAT & USATF Certified

Student of Dietetics, San Francisco State University
VEGA Ambassador
www.trifiniti.com(415) 307-8117



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-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Congratulations...
From: "Dorette Sommer-Franks" <dor...@trifiniti.com>
Date: Tue, September 24, 2013 12:32 pm
To: "Ironman Lake Tahoe GGTC Training Group"
<ggtc_imlt_tr...@googlegroups.com>

...on making it through the season, your efforts, will, and hard work at Ironman Lake Tahoe.

The week leading into Ironman was probably filled with ups and down, highs and lows, much like a roller coaster. One of the most challenging parts of that week is not doing much of anything...and facing the imminent changes that could have potentially changed the outcome of Ironman being a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run.

I think back to Ironman St. George in 2010. The water temperature was in the 50's and air cold, but not as cold as IMLT. Athletes huddled in the changing tent to keep warm, transition times were long, fingers numb, and motivation questionable for many. That was a memorable year for many and DNF rates were high. Ironman New Zealand, 

Be well, 

Dorette

Dorette Franks
TRIFINITI Endurance

Endurance Performance & Nutrition Coach
USAT & USATF Certified

Student of Dietetics, San Francisco State University
VEGA Ambassador
www.trifiniti.com(415) 307-8117



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