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5 Things About Ironman Boulder Race Week

August 5, 2016 By: Runner Leana

My big “A” race of the year is here…Ironman Boulder is on Sunday!  It is hard to believe that after so much time spent training and thinking about this race that it is actually here.  Here are five things that happened this week leading up to the race:

1. Yellowstone

Neil and I had a great few days spending time in Yellowstone!  We hiked a few short trails, we stayed in a charming room in the Old Faithful Inn (the original wing, with shared bathrooms down the hall), and I sipped coffee while watching Old Faithful erupt.

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2. Oiselle Happy Hour

I was able to get together with some wonderful Colorado members of Oiselle for happy hour beverages and tapas at The Med.  Special thanks to Lisa for organizing our get together.  It was so lovely to connect with everyone!

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3. Riding the Ironman Boulder Bike Course

Neil and I drove the bike course and I rode about 25K worth of it on Wednesday.  I have to say I’m really excited about this course.  It looks fun and there is some really pretty scenery along the way!

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4. Swimming at the Boulder Reservoir

On Thursday morning I joined the Boulder Aquatic Masters (BAM) for one of their open water swims at the reservoir.  Catching the sunrise over the water was amazing!  BAM had buoys set up for 650 m and 1000 m courses and there was a ton of support on the water.  Driving to the reservoir race week started to hit me and I was getting a little choked up…

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5. Visiting Ironman Village

There is so much to see and do at Ironman Village!  I chatted with Rachel Joyce about #whyitri and I put my feet up and tested out a pair of NormaTec recovery boots.  Oh, and of course I got all checked in for the big race on Sunday!!

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If you want to track me on Sunday I am bib number 489!

I’m linking up with Courtney from Eat Pray Run, DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What and Mar at Mar on the Run for their Friday Five Link Up!

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Comments

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    lacey says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Goodluck on Sunday. Looks like you are having plenty of fun before the race. Hopefully you’ll be able to celebrate afterwards. I have never been to Boulder. Looks beautiful!
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    Heather says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:35 am

    I grew up in Denver and LOVE Boulder. Good luck this weekend, I’m very impressed with anyone doing an Ironman. You rock!

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    Lisa says

    August 5, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Couldn’t miss the chance to hang out with you while you’re in town. Glad you’re enjoying your trip and I hope Sunday is a great day for you! Have fun out there!

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    Alexandra says

    August 5, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Good luck to you. I hope your hardwork and training pays off and you reach all of your goals.

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    Courtney says

    August 5, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    ahhhhh – best of luck this weekend! I’m so excited for you – I hope it’s absolutely amazing! Can NOT wait to hear all about it!

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    Amy says

    August 6, 2016 at 7:07 am

    It looks like you and Neil had a fantastic trip down and I think that means you’re going to have a fantastic race too! Have fun out there!

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    Kristina says

    August 8, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Your trip to Boulder looks amazing – and congrats on a fantastic race yesterday! Hope that you are able to enjoy some post-race R&R!
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      Runner Leana says

      August 10, 2016 at 6:53 am

      Thank you so much Kristina! I was hoping I’d get to see you in the T1 tent. I hope you had a great morning volunteering!
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    Wendy says

    August 8, 2016 at 11:38 am

    You killed it!!! Congrats on your huge PR and your sub-15!!!
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      Runner Leana says

      August 10, 2016 at 6:52 am

      Thank you Wendy!!
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