Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread (Page 15)

Some days, I certainly feel like I've been thrown under the bus. 

In this respect, spectating at an IM is probably easier than sprints, because there is so much time to really go do something else. 

I have no idea how my wife gets two little kids around town and manages to see me pass by all the time.  I know she is exhausted at the end of the day.  I don't know if i can say spectating an IM would be easier than a Sprint.

We chose to sign up for and train all year for this, our spouses just get thrown in to the mix.

Yup - our spouses deserve just as much credit for crossing the finish line as we do.  I consider myself lucky to have such a wonderful partner who 'gets' why I do these things and supports this insane habit.  After this is all over, I owe her some alone training time of her own.   

I feel for you.  Not easy to juggle it all.

My sons are both in college, and my wife continues to support after 5 years of IM...

I more than support you....remember, I'm the one that says..." go ride your bike, be careful, and don't be a baby!" I am looking forward to seeing you on the CDA course again.  And yes, I am ready for some longer training blocks...so I think I jes might take you up on that.

We'll be arriving in CdA three weeks from today. 

I'd definitely like to meet up for a BT lunch/dinner before the race.  What is everyone's preferences?  Anyone local willing to suggest places and make a reservation? 

I get into town Thursday afternoon and would be up for anything.  At the very least we should meet Friday morning for the swim and then again for the Athlete's Dinner on Friday night. 

I'll be in CDA on Wed the 17th... Looking forward to getting to meet some BTer's too...

I'm in wed the 17th mid day.... can't wait to meet up for fri am swim and lunch!

I get in on Thursday late afternoon. 

I arrive Wed afternoon. Planning on Gatorade swim on Thur morning for sure, then packet pickup right after that.

I plan on swimming on Friday (6/19).  I can be flexable on time but right now my plan is to show up around 8:30, hit the water by 8:45, swim for around 45 minutes, and then go and check in at 10:00am when the tent opens.  Anyone that would like to join me is invited.  Lets plan to meet next to the water fountain above the concrete steps overlooking the swim course (in years past this is the same area the Gatoraid has their check in table).  If most people want to swim earlier then I can do that instead.

(IMCDA Fountain.bmp)

You're right, the temp sensor is at the bottom but it's only in 6 feet of water.  It's also about 1/2 mile downstream from where the river exits the lake.  As of right now it's reading about 61.5 degrees and I'll bet the surface temp is probably a degree warmer maybe.  Good enough for me...I'll be swimming in it this weekend.   

Swam in the lake this morning and the water was fine.  A little chilly the first couple minutes but I didn't even have to wear a neoprene cap or booties.  No problems for race day...should be perfect.