Ironman Lake Placid : Official Thread (Page 128)

BooTri - 2012-07-13 1:23 PM

mind if I bring about 2500 of my closest friends?

asock325 - 2012-07-13 1:27 PMWith a predicted UV index of 9, what do people suggest? Hat or visor? I usually wear a visor, but a hat may be better. I have read there isn't a lot of shade on the run, is that true? Plus, with a hat, you can stuff ice in it to cool yourself off better. May have to go get a hat...and if I do, that means it will be cloudy and rainy

asock325 - 2012-07-13 1:27 PM With a predicted UV index of 9, what do people suggest? Hat or visor? I usually wear a visor, but a hat may be better. I have read there isn't a lot of shade on the run, is that true? Plus, with a hat, you can stuff ice in it to cool yourself off better. May have to go get a hat...and if I do, that means it will be cloudy and rainy

TeamAndyBU - 2012-07-13 1:55 PM So correct me if I am wrong, But besides that friday swim meet up at 9 A.M. wasn't there a group ride someone might have mentioned going out of town and down the keene decent either thursday evening or friday afternoon? I can't remember. just rying to start planning how my weekend will look.

playmobil31 - 2012-07-13 2:23 PM

Thank you all for your support yesterday and today.

After pushing and pushing, I finally got the things sorted out and my wife will get her passport this afternoon

That was quite a roller coaster... But we will be there !!!

Thanks all, see you there in a few days !!!

playmobil31 - 2012-07-13 2:23 PM

Thank you all for your support yesterday and today.

After pushing and pushing, I finally got the things sorted out and my wife will get her passport this afternoon

That was quite a roller coaster... But we will be there !!!

Thanks all, see you there in a few days !!!

playmobil31 - 2012-07-13 1:23 PM

Thank you all for your support yesterday and today.

After pushing and pushing, I finally got the things sorted out and my wife will get her passport this afternoon

That was quite a roller coaster... But we will be there !!!

Thanks all, see you there in a few days !!!

TankBoy - 2012-07-13 1:27 PM

What say we just do it on Saturday instead? I would much rather sleep in on Sunday...

playmobil31 - 2012-07-13 2:23 PM

Thank you all for your support yesterday and today.

After pushing and pushing, I finally got the things sorted out and my wife will get her passport this afternoon

That was quite a roller coaster... But we will be there !!!

Thanks all, see you there in a few days !!!

JMoney - 2012-07-13 11:55 AM

 

Last year when I went to go sign up for this years race.  The line for the Ironman Store was just as long as the signing up for the race.  I want to say I was there around 6 - 6:30.  I was really surprised how long the line was.  I may have my wife stand in line that morning since I probably will not be able to walk .  People seemed to go to them first.  They definitely had a bunch and there was a separate table towards the check out that was taking orders if your size was not there.  If I recall they did have some jackets behind the table they were using for people to try on to get there size. The other interesting thing I wasn't expecting to see that morning was thousands of people walking around like they were like 90 years old.  

playmobil31 - 2012-07-13 2:23 PM

Thank you all for your support yesterday and today.

After pushing and pushing, I finally got the things sorted out and my wife will get her passport this afternoon

That was quite a roller coaster... But we will be there !!!

Thanks all, see you there in a few days !!!

TeamAndyBU - 2012-07-13 1:55 PM So correct me if I am wrong, But besides that friday swim meet up at 9 A.M. wasn't there a group ride someone might have mentioned going out of town and down the keene decent either thursday evening or friday afternoon? I can't remember. just rying to start planning how my weekend will look.

SEADOCHA - 2012-07-13 11:39 AM

2 QUESTIONS:

do they have an aid station before you begin the run or should I have an extra water in my transition bag?

to purchase a finisher's jacket I hear that people line up the next morning at 5:00am. Is the line very long? Do they normally run out that quick? I would like to atleast try one on before they run out .Worst case I can order one online. I would hope they save one of every size so people can try them on before ordering. Anyone know this info???

SEADOCHA - 2012-07-13 5:42 PM Freaking out now.just sat down to make my list of stuff to put in my bags....do the helmet and glasses stay on our bike or will they go in the bag for t1

godekjames - 2012-07-13 5:12 PMAll 3 years I have done this race, I get in line at around 5:15-5:30. I'm usually in the top 5 at that point, by 6am the long is over 100+ people long. Some years they let 25-30 people in at a time and some they let everyone all at once. It can be be like black Thur after Turkey day, so be prepared, know what you want, get the item you want first, then you can look at all the other stuff. Finisher jackets are the first to go, the usually have a zip up jacket, a fleece pullover, and a bike jacket and some t-shirts. They are NOT cheap, so save your money. Don't blow your budget on the stuff before the race. They only accept exchanges, NO cash returns! Good luck, I'll be the one near the front of the line sitting in a fold up chair eating pop tarts.

JMoney - 2012-07-13 7:17 PM What flavor? Now that I know the good time to be there, I'll probably be right next to you. I have been saving up all year for this one.

playmobil31 - 2012-07-13 2:23 PM

Thank you all for your support yesterday and today.

After pushing and pushing, I finally got the things sorted out and my wife will get her passport this afternoon

That was quite a roller coaster... But we will be there !!!

Thanks all, see you there in a few days !!!