Ironman 70.3 Augusta : Official Thread (Page 16)

I noticed the smell, too. We went to Arts in Heart Saturday and parked in the BOE parking deck and a strong smell of garbage was all through the air. Hopefully, Sunday will not be as bad.
I hope it is less humid than last weekend. It is supposed to be a little cooler.

Do you just mean a belt for your race number?  We have a ton...we can bring an extra one if you want???  Just let us know.  We could meet you at the expo on Saturday and give it to you!

Not a problem!  I"ll PM you our cell phones.  We can plan to meet at the expo!

Canadarn2001, I'm in need of some 808 Zipp's can you bring me some of those.....

fortunately we are all good here (one of the very rare times i'm glad i live in augusta instead of atlanta...) we've had some rainfall the past week, but really nothing big.  the swim should be nice still, so long as no more poo gets washed into the river.

WEATHER NOTICE:

Race management is closely monitoring the weather and water conditions in the Savannah River. At this time, the weather conditions currently affecting the city of Atlanta have not materialized in the city of Augusta. We anticipate the ESi Ironman 70.3 Augusta to proceed as a Triathlon as planned. We will post any updates to the front page of this site; please check back.

Thanks,
Bill Burke, Race Director, Premier Event Management

I hope they don't cancel the swim!!!!!

Our weather has been fine and they only reason why they'd cancel the swim is because of the sewage leak.  Which to my understanding that has been going on for awhile.  I've been swimming in the river almost every weekend for the past few weeks and I haven't gotten sick.  So I would think that the water is ok.  Guess we'll just have to wait and see...

Rusty and The Cube have been quite this week, I was hoping for some pre race inspiration!

I think Rusty might be busy right now- clearing weeds from the swim course

I can't believe the race is only a few days away. Nerves are starting to kick in.

In case you haven't seen this, WFXG will be streaming a live video of the race at:

http://www.wfxg.com/global/story.asp?s=11127974

So for family and friends who can't cheer us on in person, they can watch us on the web.

Also, for those who haven't been able to preview the bike course, scroll to the bottom of that page and you will see a video of the entire bike course.

Good luck to everyone!  4 days and counting...YIKES!

Hrliles, thanks for thinking about me..lol
Been doing well, into my taper with last LONG effort last thrus with a 13mi run. Avg 9:22mi.
Did the Vidalia Onion Sprint on Sat. last FULL out speed work. Race report is up. Did well, 2nd AG, 7th overall. Avg 22.2 on the bike in running shoes and backets. Totaly cooked it on the bike pushing hard to see what I had and how long I could hold it on the run. Ran 7:26 pace for the 5K on a hilly run course. HR Maxed but felt good with effort and power.
Then had to fly to Paris Sunday night. Did a 6mi easy recovery run in Paris yesterday, very nice. Down the river, around Notre Dame, back past the Louvre, past the Plaza da Concorde, then over the bridge by the Eiffel Tower and back to the hotel.
30mi recovery ride today, just easy. Then my last swim tomorow, about 1/2-3/4mi in wetsuit.
Massage tomorrow afternoon at 2pm, then driving over to Augusta Fri morning. Planning on doing the 12 or 1pm race breifing, then hanging around the expo for a bit, one last drive of the bike course, then off to the monster-in-laws in Aiken for the night.
Hope everyone else is doing well?
Stay safe and healthy, see you all this weekend!!! and remember to take it ALL in and enjoy it. The smells, sights and sounds of it ALL!!!
Its a fricken M-Dot race you guys!!!

FM

Is it possible to have race day jitters on Wednesday? I need a chill pill!

I hate taper time. Im so stressed about every little thing

Not that I would wish the weather/flooding of the last few days on anyone...but it was a nice distraction from all of the craziness going on in my head about the race.


Steve

Everyone,
Take a deep breath.  No really, right now.  Breath in deep.  Hold it for 5 seconds.  SLOWLY let it out.   

You have trained for the race.   Let race day be a celebration of all your hard work.  

Talk about crazyness....every IM ive done ALWAYS has something happened a few days before the race to "test me".
Last year I broke my seatpost ring 4 days before IM Fla 70.3 and had to scramble around to fine another.
This spring I got a flat on my second to last training ride.
And not to be out done...TODAY, I pumped to tires (new continentals GP 4000, 100mi. on them) and went inside to fill my water bottles. Bike was in the sun leaning on the car. Took some mail down to the mailbox, as Im walking back up the driveway...POW!!!
My back tire goes off like a M-80!!! The tube blow so hard to blow the tire off the wheel for about 10inch.
So...dont forget to let some air out of your tires before leaving it in transision on sat to bake in the sun all day....POW!! Not good.
Tube was about 8 months old so better now then on race day...5-7min delay starting my ride to change tube, alls good, ride was great and I can exhale...ahhhhhhh.

FM

This is my first HIM. I have only done 6 sprints, 1 oly and all this year. I was not nervous at all about this race and have trained on this course for quite sometime, so I have had it my my head that it is like any race I have done this year, but after reading all your comments about being nervous you are now FREAKING ME OUT!!
Just kidding, I am treating this like any other race except bringing on some extra nutrition. Newbie ignorance or zen master?

Thanks for the update.

Brian- are you going to be wearing that muscle tri suit for the race this weekend?

And like you- I'm treating this like any other race.  It's more of a long training day for me since IM Couzmel is my "A" race.

The first time I competed inIMFL the transition area sounded like a firing range with all the bikes blowing tires--Good Luck to all and race safe

Edited by cdhynson 2009-09-23 2:48 PM