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dgunthert

2010-06-24 10:50 PM

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Elite

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Austin, TX

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Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

Most IM's are allowing 2500-3000 to register nowadays. Don't know about this one specifically.

As for the swim start, looking at pictures of the host hotel and that canal, I'd be pretty shocked if they did a mass start. It may have just been the picture, but that thing didn't look very wide. It'd be like doing an IM swim down at the San Antonio Riverwalk (minus the nasty green water).

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Comet

2010-06-25 6:55 AM

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Queen BTich

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Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

I called the BT LoveInn (Residence Inn) to add another room to my reservation and they didn't have a record of my reservation.

I just rebooked, but I got the last room, they wouldn't let me book 2.

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antlimon166

2010-06-25 7:08 AM

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The Woodlands/Magnolia, TX.

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

i've swam in the lake several times and it's hard to imagine a 2 loop course. it's not a small area, but it's not too big/wide either. i was thinking something like this (see attachment...green star is the start at north shore park and the red star is the end at town green park). it's about 2.4 miles if i used maymytri.com correctly.

edit: sorry for the crappy pic. also, the lake is pretty shallow as you get closer to the banks. it's rocky at the bottom in places, but for those non-fish-like swimmers like me it might feel like a little insurance to be able to touch bottom if the swim isn't going well. especially if the water temp gets too hot for wetsuits.

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kcwoodhead

2010-06-25 7:13 AM

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Houston, TX

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

Okay - it looks like Residence Inn Market Square IS open (as many people have found) - it was showing as unavailable yesterday when I tried to add one more room. I did notice now the rates are more than when I booked, so maybe they were unavailable while they were adjusting everything for the "race rates." I'm sure it will go fast though, so if you haven't booked yet, do it NOW!

IUScott99

2010-06-25 8:09 AM

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The Woodlands, TX

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

T-Minues 3 Hrs 51 mins and counting.....

se7930

2010-06-25 8:32 AM

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Frisco

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

Just booked my room at the Residence Inn Market Street for Friday through Monday. Dont think I will want to drive back to Dallas after this is over with!

I'm Geeked!!!! but I am sure that will wear off and then I will start thinking about the distances (since this will be my first IM) and start wondering what i was thinking! LOL

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dodgersmom

2010-06-25 8:36 AM

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Keller, Texas

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

Warming up my Mastercard!

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Comet

2010-06-25 8:40 AM

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Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

se7930 - 2010-06-25 9:32 AM

The race is Saturday. You might want to drive down Thursday and stay Thursday night.

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kcwoodhead

2010-06-25 8:43 AM

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Houston, TX

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

Agreed. If it follows protocol from other Ironman races, you will be required to check in to the race by about 4pm on Thursday - check-in will most likely run Wednesday and Thursday, usually sometime around the hours of 10-4. Friday you will be required to check in your bike and transition bags, probably sometime around 10-3. Athlete meeting/dinner will be Thursday night.

OldAg92

2010-06-25 8:44 AM

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Elite

2706

Hurst, Texas

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

x3 to Comet's suggestion on getting there Thursday. Registration/packet pick up, etc will start Wednesday, and if it is like other IMs, they will have the swim course open for practice swims Thursday and Friday morning as well.

Edited by OldAg92 2010-06-25 8:45 AM

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kcwoodhead

2010-06-25 8:44 AM

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Houston, TX

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Comet - 2010-06-25 6:55 AM

I called the BT LoveInn (Residence Inn) to add another room to my reservation and they didn't have a record of my reservation.

I just rebooked, but I got the last room, they wouldn't let me book 2.

You might want to try online - sometimes there are still rooms available online when they aren't available by phone. I checked right before I posted that message this morning and was able to add another room online.

Comet

2010-06-25 8:47 AM

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Queen BTich

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dodgersmom - 2010-06-25 9:36 AM

Warming up my Mastercard!

Calling my bank so a fraudulent flag doesn't hit my card. Unusual for these kinds of purchases for me! Don't need any snags when trying to register!

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dodgersmom

2010-06-25 8:47 AM

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Keller, Texas

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OldAg92 - 2010-06-25 8:44 AM

They stopped doing the Gatorade practice swims. I think something about insurance liability.

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Gaarryy

2010-06-25 8:53 AM

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Champion

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the colony texas

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

dodgersmom - 2010-06-25 8:36 AM

Warming up my Mastercard!

that was my excuse this morning at what-a burger.. I needed to warm up the card and do a dry run to make sure it's working

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TexasMPGal

2010-06-25 8:53 AM

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Elite

2998

Fishers, Indiana

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

dodgersmom - 2010-06-25 8:47 AM

OldAg92 - 2010-06-25 8:44 AM

They stopped doing the Gatorade practice swims. I think something about insurance liability.

That and they canned Gatorade.

Happy signing up day to everyone!! I will be cheering you on for sure--maybe in person, maybe through the computer but I'm excited for everyone!!

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OldAg92

2010-06-25 8:55 AM

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Elite

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Hurst, Texas

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

dodgersmom - 2010-06-25 8:47 AM

They stopped doing the Gatorade practice swims. I think something about insurance liability.

Well, that stinks! I wasn't aware of this...but I imagine there will be plenty of "unofficial" practice swims going on.

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Gaarryy

2010-06-25 9:18 AM

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Champion

8540

the colony texas

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

not to cause a panic,, But I was logging in to active, just to double check all my info,, I can't log in... system error..

anyone else getting this.

note. I'm not attempting to register, just log into active

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aredeef33

2010-06-25 9:21 AM

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Woodlands

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

x2 on the swims...

I live a mile from the lake and have toyed with idea of an "unofficial" early morning swim practice with a buddy of mine, lol...dunno how much trouble we'd get in if caught.

Good luck today! Hope everyone gets registered...

Out of curiosity, wonder what this does to the CB&I Tri....can't imagine it's going to happen now.

Comet

2010-06-25 9:22 AM

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Queen BTich

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Gaarryy - 2010-06-25 10:18 AM not to cause a panic,, But I was logging in to active, just to double check all my info,, I can't log in... system error..

anyone else getting this.

note. I'm not attempting to register, just log into active

I logged in fine. Also, got an "error" when I tried to register and it said "site upgrade." Earlier I got a standard message that registration wasn't open.

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jah2212

2010-06-25 9:27 AM

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Frisco, Texas

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

if you call the woodlands resort and conference center, they'll book you a room. website just shows sold out, but i called and they had room available. just saying.

bt love inn is less expensive though for a 2 room suite vs. the regular room at the woodlands resort.

but - woodlands resort is open if you call - (281) 367-1100 or (800) 433-2624

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se7930

2010-06-25 9:28 AM

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Frisco

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

Thanks ... dont know why I had the dates mixed up, but went online and corrected my hotel registration for Thursday through Sunday

Now to patiently wait for registration to open!

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OldAg92

2010-06-25 9:54 AM

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Elite

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Hurst, Texas

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

aredeef33 - 2010-06-25 9:21 AM x2 on the swims...

Out of curiosity, wonder what this does to the CB&I Tri....can't imagine it's going to happen now.

One of the articles I read about the race indicated that part of the reason they picked the May 21st date is so that other events such as CB&I would not be adversely effected. So it sounds like CB&I is still a "go"

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aredeef33

2010-06-25 10:20 AM

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Woodlands

Subject: RE: New IM Woodlands

OldAg92 - 2010-06-25 9:54 AM

aredeef33 - 2010-06-25 9:21 AM x2 on the swims...

Out of curiosity, wonder what this does to the CB&I Tri....can't imagine it's going to happen now.

Good to know,

The CB&I Tri remaining unchanged would be good...would "guarantee" at least 2 days of Lake Woodlands being available for some open water swims, the last week of April.

dodgersmom

2010-06-25 10:34 AM

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