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 2011-05-19 9:04 PM in reply to: #3508872 |
Member  65  Tyler, Tx |  Subject: RE: Ironman TexasI will be looking for you... I will need aid at mile 9 I am sure  |
| 2011-05-19 9:19 PM in reply to: #3509105 |
Regular 132 College Station | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas irondreams - 2011-05-19 9:02 PM Last minute questions ... 1 - was anyone able to confirm whether we will have an opportunity to search for our special needs bags (i.e. will they make the box of special needs back available post race). I know they have in the past, but I wanted to see if anyone has gotten clarification 2 - does anyone know the distance into the swim the turnaround is and the turn into the canal? Good luck to everyone!! I'm not sure about the first question, but I remember them saying that the first turn buoy was around 1400...wasn't sure if it was yards or meters though |
| 2011-05-19 10:03 PM in reply to: #3509125 |
Member 65 Tyler, Tx | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas They mentioned not to put anything of value in the special needs bags because they would not be returned. I guess if you could find where they were located before being placed in the trash and was willing to search they would be "available" He also mentioned that once you access your SNB on the run course, it would be "damn near impossible" to find it on the next lap around. So make sure when you access it, you get what you will need to finish the race. Sorry, I do not know the answer to question #2 |
| 2011-05-19 10:11 PM in reply to: #3507268 |
Elite 4235 Spring, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-18 9:58 PM OK, trying not to freakout here. Decided to be proactive and change out the battery in my 310XT strap. No problem. 4 little screws out. Old battery out. (was out for several hours). New battery in. Battery is in the right way (+ side up). Screws are tightened down. NO HR READING AT ALL. Repeated this process several times. Tried re-pairing the HRM, soft reset and hard reset and still nothing. Even put the old battery (which worked fine BTW - I was tying to be proactive) and still nothing. I trained with HR and it is critical that I have this during the race. What could be going on? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! You can borrow my fully functional 310xt if needed! |
| 2011-05-20 5:34 AM in reply to: #3509125 |
Master 1468 Montgomery, Tx | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas ballerandrew - 2011-05-19 9:19 PM irondreams - 2011-05-19 9:02 PM I'm not sure about the first question, but I remember them saying that the first turn buoy was around 1400...wasn't sure if it was yards or meters thoughLast minute questions ... 1 - was anyone able to confirm whether we will have an opportunity to search for our special needs bags (i.e. will they make the box of special needs back available post race). I know they have in the past, but I wanted to see if anyone has gotten clarification 2 - does anyone know the distance into the swim the turnaround is and the turn into the canal? Good luck to everyone!! not sure on special needs swim course is 1400m up the lake, 100m left then back down. canal about 4ft deep, but be careful of what is on the bottow if you must stand. |
| 2011-05-20 5:44 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Champion 19812  MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Exciting time...enjoy your pre race day full of anticipation. Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress tomorrow....have fun out there! Good Luck everyone! |
| 2011-05-20 6:43 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Champion 8936 | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Heading down there midday today. See you crazy kids out there. |
| 2011-05-20 6:50 AM in reply to: #3509409 |
| New user 23 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas So it's IMTX, prom night, and the end of the world? It's going to be a busy day! |
| 2011-05-20 7:22 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Great meeting so many people at the dinner last night. Rain chances are diminishing and the heat is on! Heading over to the practice swim in a few. |
| 2011-05-20 7:52 AM in reply to: #3509455 |
New user 141 | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Less than 24hrs till start!! Are we ready to go? Get ready to hear those words.....you are an Iron------ the rest is at the. Finish line, now it is time to go get it. Good lucck to all and have a great race and have fun:-) |
| 2011-05-20 8:30 AM in reply to: #3509455 |
Extreme Veteran 1986 Cypress, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-20 7:22 AM Great meeting so many people at the dinner last night. Rain chances are diminishing and the heat is on! Heading over to the practice swim in a few. Unfortunately, our bikes are going to get drenched today/tonight after we drop them off. I hope my electronic Shimano Di2 shifting system is as waterproof as advertised. |
| 2011-05-20 9:02 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Extreme Veteran 479 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Got a glimpse of T1 this morning driving to work. Good luck to everyone. I will be volunteering at the finish line until 6:00, so I will be there for the pros and faster age groupers I guess. I'm also going in the morning to watch the swim and try to get some videos of it and the exit. Maybe I can catch TJ being first out of the water (no pressure or anything). : ) |
| 2011-05-20 9:13 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
| Master 1292 Houston | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas See all of you that are participating tomorrow! I will be at the Team RWB aid station #4 helping out. Say hi as you come by! Have a great day everyone!!!! |
| 2011-05-20 9:38 AM in reply to: #3508557 |
Veteran 245 In T1 looking for my Schwinn Huffy | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-19 2:24 PM LazyRiver - 2011-05-19 10:29 AM hathecr - 2011-05-19 8:39 AM gleser - 2011-05-19 6:44 AM dodgersmom - 2011-05-18 9:58 PM OK, trying not to freakout here. Decided to be proactive and change out the battery in my 310XT strap. No problem. 4 little screws out. Old battery out. (was out for several hours). New battery in. Battery is in the right way (+ side up). Screws are tightened down. NO HR READING AT ALL. Repeated this process several times. Tried re-pairing the HRM, soft reset and hard reset and still nothing. Even put the old battery (which worked fine BTW - I was tying to be proactive) and still nothing. I trained with HR and it is critical that I have this during the race. What could be going on? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Ok, under settings - general - accessories - hit rescan to find your HR monitor - the 305 manual says also don't be near any interference (electrical) - hope that helps This sounds right. I had to do this when I changed out straps a while back. I think the unit basically has to reinterface with the monitor to recognize it. Hi Dodgersmom, if you can't get it fixed, I use a Forerunner 305 that I can fedex to your hotel for Friday morning delivery (not sure if the strap works for 310XT, but I can send both the strap and the watch so you can use them instead). I'm not in the race (driving in Friday night from San Antonio to volunteer), so I really don't need it over the next week and am happy to help. You can just send it back to me after the race. Just PM me with the hotel address if you want to do that...fedex deadline is 4 pm in my office so just let me know by then...John It is stuff like this that makes BT such an awesome community! Thank you so much for you offer. I actually called Garmin this morning on the drive down and they are Fed Exing a new unit o my hotel tomorrow. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your offer. Where will you be volunteering? I want to be sure to stop and thank you for the offer! No need to thank me...you guys have enough stuff to worry so last thing you needed was to dive into the the electronic circuitry of a 301XT....just run the good race tomorrow and finish strong!!! |
| 2011-05-20 9:39 AM in reply to: #3509725 |
Expert 885 | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Nette213 - 2011-05-20 9:13 AM See all of you that are participating tomorrow! I will be at the Team RWB aid station #4 helping out. Say hi as you come by! Have a great day everyone!!!!
Which shift are you volunteering for? I will be at the same aid station during the last shift from 6:30-11:30pm. |
| 2011-05-20 9:52 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Expert 1255 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Good luck to all racers! I'll be there watching and volunteering wherever needed. My high school classes have been watching you and their little world has definitely been expanded. |
| 2011-05-20 9:58 AM in reply to: #3509769 |
| Master 1292 Houston | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas bar92 - 2011-05-20 9:39 AM Nette213 - 2011-05-20 9:13 AM See all of you that are participating tomorrow! I will be at the Team RWB aid station #4 helping out. Say hi as you come by! Have a great day everyone!!!!
Which shift are you volunteering for? I will be at the same aid station during the last shift from 6:30-11:30pm. I have that same shift! I will be around all day, somewhere helping out as needed. |
| 2011-05-20 10:35 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Veteran 251 | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Practice swim went great. That water is actually pretty cold (currently 76.8) to a boy from Louisiana. I'm glad I have my sleeveless wetsuit with me. I'll be headed to transition in a few minutes to drop off my bike and gear bags. I am READY to get this thing started! |
| 2011-05-20 10:42 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Veteran 239 Austin | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas i went into the Bib Number spreadsheet and added the Athlete tracker numbers that are listed on their website... if i missed somebody, i apologize. |
| 2011-05-20 11:36 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Extreme Veteran 463 Houston/Richmond area | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Good Luck to all of you. I will/might/could be stripping your wetsuit. Volunteering as a wetsuit peeler (don't know why they are not calling them strippers  ) and as a timer from 10a-2p.... See y'all in the morning... |
| 2011-05-20 12:05 PM in reply to: #3509899 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas triplebypat - 2011-05-20 11:42 AM i went into the Bib Number spreadsheet and added the Athlete tracker numbers that are listed on their website... if i missed somebody, i apologize.
Where did you post it? On the IM training forum we should start an IMTX watching thread with spreadsheet or link to it if it's on google. |
| 2011-05-20 12:46 PM in reply to: #3510045 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Hey there. There is a google sheet. It is in a thread here on the Texas forum. Think it is called IMTX roster. It would be beyond awesome ifbsomeone would start a watching thread. |
| 2011-05-20 12:48 PM in reply to: #3510045 |
| Regular 132 College Station | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas KathyG - 2011-05-20 12:05 PM triplebypat - 2011-05-20 11:42 AM i went into the Bib Number spreadsheet and added the Athlete tracker numbers that are listed on their website... if i missed somebody, i apologize.
Where did you post it? On the IM training forum we should start an IMTX watching thread with spreadsheet or link to it if it's on google. Kathy here is the link to the thread with the google doc http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid... |
| 2011-05-20 12:51 PM in reply to: #2944040 |
| Regular 132 College Station | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas What did everyone think about the water temperature? I was shocked how "cold" it was. I was expecting much warmer. It took me a good 30-60 seconds to catch my breath. After that, it felt good, but I was going an easy pace. I wonder how easily I would warm up if I was going race pace. I texted my wife to bring my wetsuit from the house...I'm torn between whether I should use it if it drops to wetsuit legal...either way, I doubt I'll actually use the wetsuit... |
| 2011-05-20 1:18 PM in reply to: #2944040 |
| Master 1468 Montgomery, Tx | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas I love that I left my wetsuitat home. Good thing I live pretty close. Anyone seen a tremp today? |
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