Man Zone Bed!

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Local Couple Completes St. Louis To Chicago Spectathalon

Some local runners have been trying their hand at Ironman triathlons but two IVS members have stepped up to tackle something much more extreme. Michael and Dawn Helgeson competed this weekend in a 500 mile 2 day Spectathalon. The course involved a a 140km drive from Peoria to St. Louis, a 30 minute hot tub at the local La Quinta Inn, a 3 hour Cardinal Baseball game, another 30 minute hot tub, 8 adult beverages, one late night inebriated phone call to Chris Friedman (with singing), a brutal 10 mile run along the banks of the Mississippi River totally hung over, breakfast, a 220km drive to Soldier Field, 2 hours and 5 beers later a walk to The Hilton Palmer House and a morning drive home with VERY dark shades.

Well Done Team Helgeson!!!!!

Great Halloween Costume!

Tuesday I did 8 miles at 8:05 pace which represented a new best. I think I'm getting this finally. Last night I attempted 15 at get-er-done pace but I bailed at 12 mainly because I didn't start till after 5:30 and as slow as I move sans shoes it was getting too late to keep moving. Tonight I am thinking I might want to bike instead. We'll see. I'm definitely not in premiere marathon condition. As we get closer to the Screaming Pumpkin, I started searching for Costume ideas. Heres a great one! Bumble!!!!!! Watch how this guy actually changes back into a Camaro; too cool!



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Shev's Ironman Update

Shevaun finished 11^th out of 118 in her division yesterday in the Ford Ironman Wisconsin. Way to go Shevaun!

SHEVAUN FENNELL

BIB	AGE	STATE/COUNTRY	PROFESSION
2506	42	PEORIA IL USA	MANUFACTURING

SWIM	BIKE	RUN	OVERALL	RANK	DIV.POS.
1:11:48	6:24:13	4:15:37	12:03:20	544	11

LEG	DISTANCE	PACE	RANK	DIV.POS.
TOTAL SWIM	2.4 mi. (1:11:48)	1:53/100m	703	23
FIRST BIKE SEGMENT	40 mi. (2:14:36)	17.83 mph
SECOND BIKE SEGMENT	83 mi. (2:26:01)	17.67 mph
FINAL BIKE SEGMENT	112 mi. (1:43:36)	16.80 mph
TOTAL BIKE	112 mi. (6:24:13)	17.49 mph	963	20
FIRST RUN SEGMENT	6.35 mi. (53:15)	8:23/mile
SECOND RUN SEGMENT	13 mi. (1:00:18)	9:04/mile
THIRD RUN SEGMENT	19.23 mi. (1:10:38)	11:20/mile
FINAL RUN SEGMENT	26.2 mi. (1:11:26)	10:14/mile
TOTAL RUN	26.2 mi. (4:15:37)	9:45/mile	544	11
TRANSITION				TIME
T1: SWIM-TO-BIKE				6:41
T2: BIKE-TO-RUN				5:01

Friday, Sept 11

God bless America.....let us never forget what happened.

My running went well this morning. I went 18 miles barefoot. A new barefoot distance best. It gives me much confidence to complete this with no major nicks and absolutely no blisters. The time to complete was very slow at 3 hours 17 minutes. I definitely took my time to ensure I didn't come unglued. Still much work to do but I am happy.

Now it's off to watch my wife compete in Ironman Wisconsin.

Thursdy Pool Run, No Party Tonight

Did 5 1/2 miles from the pool easy. Constrained by the clock as Shev's out of town partying before her ironman and yet she still expects me take care of the kids. Did some core work as well when I got back. Mac and Cheese for the little turkeys tonight! Prepped by mom but I did all the work in turning on the oven to reheat!