Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread (Page 10)

Originally posted by cynner

Bib # 278, start 7:10 (F50 +).

Glad to hear the water is just about perfect! Gordon_mom and I will be there on Saturday (late morning). STrive is hosting a 7:00 a.m. swim and is asking for $10 donation for lifeguards and contribution to STrive.

Now we can start obsessing about race day weather. ;-)

Originally posted by cynner

Hi Jim,

Gordon_mom and I are picking up the route at about highway 20 and H (a little west of H by the movie theatre). We'll be starting about 7:30 - 8:00, but only have a 2 hour ride. Unfortunately, we are in zone 2 (which is about 16 mph). We'll definitely be moving slower than you, but will keep an eye out. Our goal is to get to the new section of the route just to see how it flows.

After, we're heading to the lakefront for an 8 mile run, then the swim.

Hopefully, we'll see you out there!!!
Cyndi

Originally posted by etasker

Good to hear that the lake is better... I swam out there last weekend mid day and it was pretty choppy. But I expected that with all of the boating traffic and wind that we had.

Bib #2309... Start time... 8:20 getting to the run just in the heat of the day should be a joy. I'm hoping to see some pros out there (maybe as they are coming in on the bike and im going out). Looks like a pretty great Pro list and Rinny posted on her facebook that she would be racing too.

Taper taper taper!

Originally posted by doxie

Is anyone else sick? I have a head cold and it's driving me crazy! I am fighting this off when I should be RESTING

Originally posted by doxie

Is anyone else sick? I have a head cold and it's driving me crazy! I am fighting this off when I should be RESTING

Originally posted by Dangerjim71

Also planning to ride the course on Sunday at 9:00 am or at least 50 miles of it. May cut out a few miles in the middle depending on heat and how I feel. Let me know if you want to hook up. Planning on an easy pace 17-18 mph

Originally posted by Diesel J

I swam on Sunday and the water was crystal clear and not a ripple of anything in the water. It was gorgeous. I wonder how far out they're going to make us swim out because I hit numerous sand bars and had to walk some portions of the swim. I'm getting more and more anxious as the time passes. This will be my first HIM and what an experience it has been training for it! My bib # is 778 and I've got a 7:28 AM swim start.

What can I expect for T1? Will there be wetsuit strippers? How far is the run from the swim exit to transition? I'm really aiming at a sub 3 min T1 time, so, I'm trying to figure out if that will even be possible.

Seriously though, I can't wait for the race! So excited!

Originally posted by rdietz

dumb question - what's a "wetsuit stripper"?

Originally posted by rdietz

ok - i watched the video and while I do have to admit that it is definitely quite slick, I think I can get out of my wetsuit faster on my own. Make sure ankles are well lubed. Once I get to my bike my wetsuit is already almost down to my ankles and I just start stepping on the wetsuit and dance out of it while putting on my sunglasses and helmet. By the time my helmet is buckled, my wetsuit is off. The key is the lubed ankles. I forgot one time and it sucked! Must have added at least 30 seconds to T1.

Good luck and may you find yourself a fast stripper!