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 2011-01-21 8:32 AM in reply to: #3312281 |
Elite  3518    Madison, Wisconsin |  Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Threadfirstnet911 - 2011-01-20 6:49 PM
Just an FYI to everyone- they reuse the sponges. I found it hard to believe that for $600 you couldn't get a clean sponge. Yes...this is true. My job last year as a volunteer was to pick up the sponges that everyone dropped and put them back in the pool of water they had. After watching some of the men stick the sponges down their shorts to clean their man parts...I was not wanting that job anymore. I am racing IM Wis this year and I will not be using the sponges!!!! |
| 2011-01-21 12:09 PM in reply to: #3111494 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Hi folks. First post. In for Sept. 11 racing at age 60. First Half IM last September. Cancer survivor, former 400 pound fat man who used bikes and triathlon to go from 50-inch waist to 32-33. Coached by Vision Quest, which is hosting the following training rides on the course. I think they are open for a fee. Madison Ride Details Start Location: Fireman's Park, 570 Bruce St, Verona WI Start Time: 8:00am Ride Length: 40 or 80 miles May 7th, June 8th, July 23rd, Aug. 6th Good training. Ice Edited by IceManScott 2011-01-21 12:10 PM |
| 2011-01-21 12:11 PM in reply to: #3313607 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread IceManScott - 2011-01-21 12:09 PM Hi folks. First post. In for Sept. 11 racing at age 60. First Half IM last September. Cancer survivor, former 400 pound fat man who used bikes and triathlon to go from 50-inch waist to 32-33. Coached by Vision Quest, which is hosting the following training rides on the course. I think they are open for a fee. Madison Ride Details Start Location: Fireman's Park, 570 Bruce St, Verona WI Start Time: 8:00am Ride Length: 40 or 80 miles May 7th, June 8th, July 23rd, Aug. 6th Good training. Ice |
| 2011-01-21 12:12 PM in reply to: #3312989 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread amyjotris - 2011-01-21 8:32 AM firstnet911 - 2011-01-20 6:49 PMJust an FYI to everyone- they reuse the sponges. I found it hard to believe that for $600 you couldn't get a clean sponge. Yes...this is true. My job last year as a volunteer was to pick up the sponges that everyone dropped and put them back in the pool of water they had. After watching some of the men stick the sponges down their shorts to clean their man parts...I was not wanting that job anymore. I am racing IM Wis this year and I will not be using the sponges!!!! Oh, and I promise to take it easy with the sponges |
| 2011-01-21 12:14 PM in reply to: #3313607 |
Elite 3518 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread IceManScott - 2011-01-21 12:09 PM Hi folks. First post. In for Sept. 11 racing at age 60. First Half IM last September. Cancer survivor, former 400 pound fat man who used bikes and triathlon to go from 50-inch waist to 32-33. Coached by Vision Quest, which is hosting the following training rides on the course. I think they are open for a fee. Madison Ride Details Start Location: Fireman's Park, 570 Bruce St, Verona WI Start Time: 8:00am Ride Length: 40 or 80 miles May 7th, June 8th, July 23rd, Aug. 6th Good training. Ice Wow...simply awesome Ice!! Congrats and good luck on your journey towards Ironman! Thanks for the information too. |
| 2011-01-21 12:40 PM in reply to: #3313619 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread amyjotris - 2011-01-21 12:14 PM IceManScott - 2011-01-21 12:09 PM Hi folks. First post. In for Sept. 11 racing at age 60. First Half IM last September. Cancer survivor, former 400 pound fat man who used bikes and triathlon to go from 50-inch waist to 32-33. Coached by Vision Quest, which is hosting the following training rides on the course. I think they are open for a fee. Madison Ride Details Start Location: Fireman's Park, 570 Bruce St, Verona WI Start Time: 8:00am Ride Length: 40 or 80 miles May 7th, June 8th, July 23rd, Aug. 6th Good training. Ice Wow...simply awesome Ice!! Congrats and good luck on your journey towards Ironman! Thanks for the information too. Thank you. I am a sponge who will soak up everything I can. First-ever IM. Feeling frisky. I'm Bloomington, Illinois. Lots of people from here have done/will do IM Moo. Chose it because it is close enough to ride and will visit to swim, run, too. Lots of questions. Anybody using Racermate's Real Video Course of IM Moo for training? How does it compare? It makes Sunday's long trainer rides go faster and it answered my wife's burning question - where are the porta potties! |
| 2011-01-21 12:47 PM in reply to: #3115471 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Fred Doucette - 2010-09-24 7:53 AM My guess is that it really depends on the ability of the rider regarding the gearing that works best for you on any given course.I suspect that people will ride mainly standard cranks with a fair number of folks choosing compacts. I would guess most people would ride a 12-25 cassette because that's what standardly comes on most bikes.My early plan is a standard with a 12-25, but am debating an 11-23 as well. I definitely would like to ride the course first to get a feel for best gearing choices. I have a SRAM 12/28 on my PT wheel but SRAM also has an 11/28. I also bought a Red compact that might get the call. Please correct me if I'm wrong 'cause this is a key issue for this old man, from what I can see, there isn't a lot of benefit to a 53 or 52 on the front with few flat sections on the course and the gearing ration with a 50/11 gives up nothing even if there were. Thanks for comments. Ice. |
| 2011-01-21 3:38 PM in reply to: #3111494 |
Veteran 118 Skokie, IL | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I worked the late shift on the run and did not see any reuse of the sponges, instead, they simply ran out of sponges. If others saw them reuse sponges, please let me know, so I can avoid them. The only other thing to add, is that if you are on a 13+ hour pace, expect them to run out of ice. I think this is common for most races, but I know that ice was a big item that the runners were bummed about when we ran out. Personally, it is my favorite item. I know that some of the flavors of the Perform weren't much appreciated either. I always found it ironic that the BOPers always have the least assistance at the aid stations. |
| 2011-01-21 5:13 PM in reply to: #3313716 |
Bob 2194 Binghamton, NY | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread IceManScott - 2011-01-21 1:47 PM Fred Doucette - 2010-09-24 7:53 AM My guess is that it really depends on the ability of the rider regarding the gearing that works best for you on any given course.I suspect that people will ride mainly standard cranks with a fair number of folks choosing compacts. I would guess most people would ride a 12-25 cassette because that's what standardly comes on most bikes.My early plan is a standard with a 12-25, but am debating an 11-23 as well. I definitely would like to ride the course first to get a feel for best gearing choices. I have a SRAM 12/28 on my PT wheel but SRAM also has an 11/28. I also bought a Red compact that might get the call. Please correct me if I'm wrong 'cause this is a key issue for this old man, from what I can see, there isn't a lot of benefit to a 53 or 52 on the front with few flat sections on the course and the gearing ration with a 50/11 gives up nothing even if there were. Thanks for comments. Ice. My first year doing the race I decided to go with a 11-23 cassette after driving the course with Craig. The hills weren't bad and I thought I would use the 11 going down the hills more than I would use the 25 going up the hills. The plan worked great .....................................for the first loop. Hitting the 2 decent climbs on the second loop I would have given just about anything for a 25 or a 27. IMO if you're a strong rider an 11-25 or 12-25 is a great choice. There's never really a need for a 27 but having it there is a nice insurance policy.  |
| 2011-01-22 10:16 AM in reply to: #3111494 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I switched to an 11-27 a month of for IMWI last year, my legs felt stronger and I was able to climb better on the second loop....and of course my legs thanked me on mile 20 of the marathon. Whatever cassette you choose you need to remember that the idea of the bike to is to keep your legs as fresh as possible for that marathon that looms after the ride. Give a little and take a lot! |
| 2011-01-22 10:42 AM in reply to: #3313700 |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread IceManScott - 2011-01-21 12:40 PM amyjotris - 2011-01-21 12:14 PM IceManScott - 2011-01-21 12:09 PM Hi folks. First post. In for Sept. 11 racing at age 60. First Half IM last September. Cancer survivor, former 400 pound fat man who used bikes and triathlon to go from 50-inch waist to 32-33. Coached by Vision Quest, which is hosting the following training rides on the course. I think they are open for a fee. Madison Ride Details Start Location: Fireman's Park, 570 Bruce St, Verona WI Start Time: 8:00am Ride Length: 40 or 80 miles May 7th, June 8th, July 23rd, Aug. 6th Good training. Ice Wow...simply awesome Ice!! Congrats and good luck on your journey towards Ironman! Thanks for the information too. Thank you. I am a sponge who will soak up everything I can. First-ever IM. Feeling frisky. I'm Bloomington, Illinois. Lots of people from here have done/will do IM Moo. Chose it because it is close enough to ride and will visit to swim, run, too. Lots of questions. Anybody using Racermate's Real Video Course of IM Moo for training? How does it compare? It makes Sunday's long trainer rides go faster and it answered my wife's burning question - where are the porta potties! As AJ said! Good luck!! Now, I don't charge a fee when I show peeps the course, and I know the potty stops.  The charge because they have a SAG wagon on the course more than likely. |
 2011-01-22 9:05 PM in reply to: #3313716 |
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| 2011-01-23 4:58 PM in reply to: #3313607 |
| Expert 663 A little slice of paradise | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread IceManScott - 2011-01-21 12:09 PM Hi folks. First post. In for Sept. 11 racing at age 60. First Half IM last September. Cancer survivor, former 400 pound fat man who used bikes and triathlon to go from 50-inch waist to 32-33. Coached by Vision Quest, which is hosting the following training rides on the course. I think they are open for a fee. Madison Ride Details Start Location: Fireman's Park, 570 Bruce St, Verona WI Start Time: 8:00am Ride Length: 40 or 80 miles May 7th, June 8th, July 23rd, Aug. 6th Good training. Ice Congrats on your Accomplishment. I lived in Normal IL for a couple years, when I was in Grad School, and we moved to Madison in 2009. I have a compact 11/27, and find that is just fine for the course. Good luck with your training. Hope to see you on the course some time this season ! Nicole |
| 2011-01-27 7:36 AM in reply to: #3111494 |
| Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Hey Nichole, thanks. I think that's where I am going to end up. Whether I put the compact on too will wait until I ride it once for real. Many Tri Sharks had done IM Moo and many of us are coming this year. Maybe you'll see some old friends. You'll recognize me, I'll be the old guy with his tongue hanging out wearing a VQ jersey. |
| 2011-01-31 6:40 AM in reply to: #3111494 |
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| 2011-01-31 8:59 AM in reply to: #3330214 |
| Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Fred Doucette - 2011-01-31 6:40 AM Hey I know it's been discussed already, but it looks like my parents will be coming to the race. Any suggestions on a hotel that I could get a few rooms for? I realize that stuff is booked up already, just wondering? Almost all of the hotels are showing booked online. Try Hotel Ruby Marie http://www.rubymarie.com/(about 9 blocks from the finish) The Concourse also had a few rooms available as well http://www.concoursehotel.com/ (about 7 blocks from the finish). The rooms that they had were 259-300 a night. |
| 2011-01-31 9:01 AM in reply to: #3330214 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread @Fred there is a courtyard Marriott in Middleton (a few others near by this location) that would be a good location that is halfway to the Swim start and half way to the bike course. They can easily drop into Mid Town Rd Hill (Tour De France like), Cross Plaines (flat fast), or Old Sauk for this location http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msncw-courtyard-madison-west-... This is the hotel I stay at all summer. If you call and make reservations and ask for the Ironman Rate its like $50 a night +/- a few bucks. Not sure what the non-IM rate would be , but cheaper than staying near the capital and they should have rooms. Edited by running2far 2011-01-31 9:09 AM |
| 2011-02-02 2:02 PM in reply to: #3111494 |
| Expert 1159 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I’ve been thinking about something that I want to run by the people on this forum. Obviously, IMWI will be run this year on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and I think it would be great to note that in some way. Also, I believe that IM training is certainly a very self-indulgent and selfish exercise in a lot of ways, and I think somehow giving back in some way would make the whole exercise a little bit more meaningful. As a result, I’ve been thinking of some way to tie those two thoughts together. For example, a fundraiser tied to some 9/11 charity (the Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation is but one that comes to mind). Would BT’ers be interested in joining together for something like this? Perhaps set up a communal fund raising page with proceeds going to a 9/11 related charity? I’m also wondering if we could get the attention of a manufacturer (e.g. TYR, 2XU, DeSoto, etc) who’d be willing to match contributions or provide custom tri-tops that identify the BT group and the charity. It seems like a win-win to me, but I’ve never done something like this before. What say you, IMWI BT’ers? Am I being realistic or just idealistic here? Any interest out there? |
| 2011-02-02 2:28 PM in reply to: #3335635 |
| Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Patrick E - 2011-02-02 2:02 PM I’ve been thinking about something that I want to run by the people on this forum. Obviously, IMWI will be run this year on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and I think it would be great to note that in some way. Also, I believe that IM training is certainly a very self-indulgent and selfish exercise in a lot of ways, and I think somehow giving back in some way would make the whole exercise a little bit more meaningful. As a result, I’ve been thinking of some way to tie those two thoughts together. For example, a fundraiser tied to some 9/11 charity (the Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation is but one that comes to mind). Would BT’ers be interested in joining together for something like this? Perhaps set up a communal fund raising page with proceeds going to a 9/11 related charity? I’m also wondering if we could get the attention of a manufacturer (e.g. TYR, 2XU, DeSoto, etc) who’d be willing to match contributions or provide custom tri-tops that identify the BT group and the charity. It seems like a win-win to me, but I’ve never done something like this before. What say you, IMWI BT’ers? Am I being realistic or just idealistic here? Any interest out there?
Good idea, but many of us already raise cash for other projects. Myself, LiveSTRONG. But I'd toss into a kitty.
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| 2011-02-02 2:57 PM in reply to: #3111494 |
| Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I'd be tempted to do something. I am honestly running in honor of Christina Taylor, the little girl who's birthday would have been 9/11. I will carry her picture with me on race day and as I celebrate my day, I will be celebrating her birthday! |
| 2011-02-02 5:19 PM in reply to: #3330214 |
| Member 292 Marshfield Wi | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Fred Doucette - 2011-01-31 6:40 AM Hey I know it's been discussed already, but it looks like my parents will be coming to the race. Any suggestions on a hotel that I could get a few rooms for? I realize that stuff is booked up already, just wondering? I also recommend the Middleton Greenway Station hotels. Sure it would be great to roll out of bed and walk across the street to the terrace but it is only a ten to fifteen minute drive and we had no trouble with parking last year. The area has lots of hotels, places to eat and shoping for everyone, including two places to get tri gear. It's a lot cheaper and as stated close to good places to watch the bike. |
| 2011-02-02 6:14 PM in reply to: #3335635 |
| Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Patrick E - 2011-02-02 2:02 PM I’ve been thinking about something that I want to run by the people on this forum. Obviously, IMWI will be run this year on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and I think it would be great to note that in some way. Also, I believe that IM training is certainly a very self-indulgent and selfish exercise in a lot of ways, and I think somehow giving back in some way would make the whole exercise a little bit more meaningful. As a result, I’ve been thinking of some way to tie those two thoughts together. For example, a fundraiser tied to some 9/11 charity (the Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation is but one that comes to mind). Would BT’ers be interested in joining together for something like this? Perhaps set up a communal fund raising page with proceeds going to a 9/11 related charity? I’m also wondering if we could get the attention of a manufacturer (e.g. TYR, 2XU, DeSoto, etc) who’d be willing to match contributions or provide custom tri-tops that identify the BT group and the charity. It seems like a win-win to me, but I’ve never done something like this before. What say you, IMWI BT’ers? Am I being realistic or just idealistic here? Any interest out there? contact madison fire and police department...they would love to see anything memorialize the day, plus the run passes 2 stations downtown! |
| 2011-02-05 2:08 PM in reply to: #3335635 |
| Member 12 Philadelphia, PA | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Patrick E - 2011-02-02 3:02 PM I’ve been thinking about something that I want to run by the people on this forum. Obviously, IMWI will be run this year on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and I think it would be great to note that in some way. Also, I believe that IM training is certainly a very self-indulgent and selfish exercise in a lot of ways, and I think somehow giving back in some way would make the whole exercise a little bit more meaningful. As a result, I’ve been thinking of some way to tie those two thoughts together. For example, a fundraiser tied to some 9/11 charity (the Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation is but one that comes to mind). Would BT’ers be interested in joining together for something like this? Perhaps set up a communal fund raising page with proceeds going to a 9/11 related charity? I’m also wondering if we could get the attention of a manufacturer (e.g. TYR, 2XU, DeSoto, etc) who’d be willing to match contributions or provide custom tri-tops that identify the BT group and the charity. It seems like a win-win to me, but I’ve never done something like this before. What say you, IMWI BT’ers? Am I being realistic or just idealistic here? Any interest out there? I've been thinking of the same thing, so I'd definitely be interested. I'm a FF/EMT outside of Philadelphia and I worked with the recovery efforts at Ground Zero, so I'm dead set on doing something. I'm a bit disappointed that WTC and Janus decided to split ways thus ending the Janus Charity Challenge. I have the charity all lined up, not to mention some great contacts that would certainly help get the word out, but as of now they have not replaced the program. All I've been told by athlete services is that "they're working on it" but it does not sound like a priority since they originally said that the new program would be up at the end of last year. I haven't lost all hope, but I was really hoping to get things started before my training kicked in. I've got another name at WTC to get in touch with so I'll try to do that next week. We'll see where it goes from there. - Larry |
| 2011-02-06 10:10 PM in reply to: #3111494 |
| Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Wetsuits - arms or no. Anyone know what the temp usually is? I have a full but hate the feeling of being in Naked Gun and a full body condom. Would love to get away with sleeveless. Also wondering about over heating. Experiences please? Many thanks. Edited by IceManScott 2011-02-06 10:11 PM |
| 2011-02-06 10:40 PM in reply to: #3111494 |
| Veteran 225 | Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread i only have sleeveless so it better work. |
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