tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post5766454296221231562..comments2023-04-07T04:33:33.682-07:00Comments on Ironman Expedition - The journey of Jim Vance, Professional Triathlete: Wildflower - WHAT THE HELL???Jim Vancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-58409299654715977722007-05-15T18:41:00.000-07:002007-05-15T18:41:00.000-07:00JimPedro from Panama. As they say, not everyday is...Jim<BR/><BR/>Pedro from Panama. As they say, not everyday is christmas. Its all good experience. Most important thing now is that you learned from it!!<BR/>good luck ar CdAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-8286704861739161282007-05-14T21:49:00.000-07:002007-05-14T21:49:00.000-07:00Heyy Jim,Bad breaks (brakes!) my man - this game r...Heyy Jim,<BR/><BR/>Bad breaks (brakes!) my man - this game requires showing up every time till the door opens (like it did in IMF). You have the patience, the guts & the brains.<BR/><BR/>Next time you'll gain from all this.<BR/><BR/>Keep on trucking.<BR/><BR/>Bobby McGeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-8260545765970120962007-05-12T16:13:00.000-07:002007-05-12T16:13:00.000-07:00Jim, I'm hoping you at least got to enjoy the nake...Jim, I'm hoping you at least got to enjoy the naked aid station on the run. Some triathletes have been known to get dehydrated just thinking about the topless babes!<BR/>CraigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-63509627159606539472007-05-11T15:11:00.000-07:002007-05-11T15:11:00.000-07:00Hydration can be a bitch, that's for sure! Come t...Hydration can be a bitch, that's for sure! Come time October, you'll be like a frickin oasis in the lava fields because we'll have your sweat rate figured to the T. Congrats on conquering the several barriers that would have caused many to drop their towel before crossing that finishline. KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-74409964158104442222007-05-10T17:01:00.000-07:002007-05-10T17:01:00.000-07:00Vance:Take it from an old warrior. Bad races make...Vance:<BR/>Take it from an old warrior. Bad races make you learn and also tough. Your next victory will overshadow it all. Love, Mom (Kimmie)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-72355718772517726492007-05-10T16:50:00.000-07:002007-05-10T16:50:00.000-07:00No worries Jim. Remember our trip to Wildflower e...No worries Jim. Remember our trip to Wildflower eating cold Hungry Man stew mixed with rice and beans. You had a great race that weekend because you were relaxed. <BR/><BR/>Remember, take the pressure off yourself and have fun. That's what it's all about. Do the little things like quick checks on the bike. And one thing for sure, if something feels 'that off' on the bike, get off and check it out. Losing a few seconds may have saved you down the road.<BR/><BR/>See you in about 5 weeks. I'll be in SD for a week.<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043995499810157859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-78561218391363921912007-05-10T16:01:00.000-07:002007-05-10T16:01:00.000-07:00Jimbo. Good athletes dont become bad athletes over...Jimbo. Good athletes dont become bad athletes overnight. Just dont bring that rigid 29er to XTERRA again! (my race was just as "eventful"- apparently I'm Dqed- still trying to find out why! website updated soon) Keep it in the big blade dude!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-86396650797597261442007-05-10T13:17:00.000-07:002007-05-10T13:17:00.000-07:00Thanks guys. I will be sure to learn from these mi...Thanks guys. I will be sure to learn from these mistakes for IMCDA. One lesson for everyone to learn from this, you can train all the miles in the world, but if you don't execute on race day, you won't meet your potential. <BR/><BR/>PS - I'm pretty sure Paris was being sarcastic, especially after my post about different coaching styles.Jim Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-37878588977335511772007-05-10T12:39:00.000-07:002007-05-10T12:39:00.000-07:00Jim, you set a really GREAT example out there on S...Jim, you set a really GREAT example out there on Saturday!! It's much harder to finish a "bad" race than it is to simply quit and get a DNF, which some of the pro's do because they don't believe they have a chance to podium.<BR/>I'm still new to triathlon but I have learned A LOT from you at your clinics and talks, so keep on rockin' out there! We all know what you're capable of (aka: IM FL 2006!!), and there's always the next race to do better at. <BR/>Thanks for stopping & saying hi after the race as well.<BR/>Later, Dave P<BR/><BR/>(btw - don't know wtf that comment by Paris was all about!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-9055023000023405392007-05-09T18:53:00.000-07:002007-05-09T18:53:00.000-07:00Maybe you need to hire a more experienced coach th...Maybe you need to hire a more experienced coach that can assume some responsibility when you fail. Also you should train a bit more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130715775375483214.post-4345894226511027982007-05-08T18:35:00.000-07:002007-05-08T18:35:00.000-07:00Tough break with the bee sting and brake pad issue...Tough break with the bee sting and brake pad issue Jim. I spotted you coming out of the water and was hoping you'd kick ass and take some names. Hang in there with your "awful" performance...nobody can ever take away your 3rd place at IM FL and you will live to see another race :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com