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 2008-04-21 12:56 AM |
Regular  61  Los Angeles |  Subject: Ironman 70.3 FloridaAnyone out there done this one before? I am a newbie, and this is the big race I have been training for. Any advice about the race would be much appreciated. |
| 2008-04-21 6:42 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 1978   Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida I've been out to jockstrap this race twice and this will be my first crack at this particular race myself. I do know that you should expect hot, humid conditions, and make sure you prepare yourself for a lot of trail running. The past couple of years, race day has been a scorcher. The water is usually quite calm in the swim, though. And it's usually warm. I've never seen it go off with a wetsuit-legal ruling. That's about all the insight I have from an outside point of view. There are plenty of BTers who have done this race so I'm sure you'll get loads of info! |
| 2008-04-21 6:58 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Extreme Veteran 466 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Don't bring running shoes that you care if you trash. They will NOT ever be the same after the 'trail' running. The run is three times a 4.3 mile loop around Ft Wilderness campground(pavement), between Ft Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge(1/2+ the loop and on grass/dirt trails) and then back from Wilderness Lodge to Ft Wilderness on another short section of pavement. The problem with the trail and shoes is that it's dusty and your feet get wet either from sweat or from the water that you purposedly dump on yourself in an attempt to cool and then the dirt just embeds itself in the shoes. Result- shoes that are never the same again. Swim- not wetsuit legal and can NOT pre-swim the course. Not open until race morning due to Disney boat traffic. Bike- fast but not totally flat and expect wind-from multiple directions. This is my third year in a row doing the race. I've done better organized and certainly done worse but the course works for me as it's got the potential to be fast and the location works for family. |
| 2008-04-25 8:55 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Veteran 306 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Participant guide is up! |
| 2008-05-07 1:01 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Anyone wanna try and meet up for dinner on Saturday night? I think I'm just gonna hit Carrabba's on International Drive. I'm not gonna worry about reservations or anything, I'll just show up around 5pm. Anyone care to join?
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| 2008-05-07 2:12 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 2005 South Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida WEll, on saturday evening, I'll be dining at the BMX track in St. Cloud. They always have the finest meats on a stick, funnel cakes and pizza with cheese thicker than the crust with a fine coating of dust over the top of everything...wash it down with a Bawls energy drink, and you're good to go on race day  . Sure you don't all want to meet there? |
| 2008-05-07 2:25 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Are there any Geocaches there I wonder??? I lived in St. Cloud for 2 years. I bought my first house there. I actually miss it. Go figure eh? Aside from the dust coating, the rest of the junk food sounds great! I love fried food. |
| 2008-05-07 2:27 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 2005 South Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida I forgot to think about geocaching! It's a long day at the track between races...Quinn and I will look for some. If you love fried food why don't you start BMXing? Or at least come watch. The big boys are pretty exciting/amazing to watch!!! First round of funnel cakes on me  |
| 2008-05-07 2:31 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Hmmm...sounds like a plan. I'll definitely keep that in mind and I'll look for some nearby caches on the site! |
| 2008-05-07 2:32 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 2005 South Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida That would be cool Jeff...racing starts at 10, I think...should go until 6 or 7. I'll check for sure. We'll be there all day. |
| 2008-05-07 7:37 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
| 35 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida DUPLICATE POST..BIB NUMBERS ARE UP. |
| 2008-05-07 10:51 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Veteran 138 San Diego | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Sweet! Bib #2395. Sounds like a good one to me.  |
| 2008-05-08 9:55 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Extreme Veteran 333 Bend, OR | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida I am #2264 This is great as it has my lucky 22 in there |
| 2008-05-08 10:02 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Veteran 227 Brentwood, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida 1905! Good to go. Now we need the waves... |
| 2008-05-08 10:04 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida 2487 here...I'm a freak. (2x4)+8+7...TWENTY F*CKING THREE. |
| 2008-05-08 10:16 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Expert 841 Trinity, Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Good luck to all. I didn't realize there were geocachers on this site. |
| 2008-05-08 10:33 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Member 41 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida 11:21 here. My Ironman goal this year. Looking forward to the wave set-up. Last year was in 2nd to last wave and got to see the pro's start and finish before I strolled back to the start line. |
| 2008-05-08 11:10 AM in reply to: #1350587 |
Member 28 Newport News, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida #60 here. Not sure how I feel about that. Kind of a nondescript entity. Feel like I need something with more gusto... or at least more numbers.  |
| 2008-05-08 12:22 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Wife, Mother, Friend. 2457 South | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida I"m #426. 4 + 2= 6. WTF How did I get such a low number?? now only if the snot in my head will go away!!! |
| 2008-05-08 1:01 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Veteran 250 Cape Coral, FL , Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida 1804 works for me |
| 2008-05-08 3:19 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Member 14 Vinings - Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida |
| 2008-05-08 3:20 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 2468 Muskego, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida I've been given 2380 and 2382. After an email I learned that I will get to choose which one I want and they'll just dump the other one. My wife's lucky number is 13 so I'm thinking I'll go with 2380 (2+3+8+0=13). It is also Michael Jordan's number and Jerry Rice's Number together. You can't beat that duo. |
| 2008-05-08 3:25 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Ha!! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who adds them up!!! Awesome. |
| 2008-05-08 3:36 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 1480 Plant City, FL | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida #1605 for me. 1-6+0=5 |
| 2008-05-08 3:46 PM in reply to: #1350587 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida Actually...that's negative 5. 1-6 = -5 |1-6| = 5 Hehe...OK, I give up. See? I leave my phone in the car and don't get your call, and now I'm telling you you're a negative number...sheesh...some friend I am. |
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