Ironman 70.3 Augusta : Official Thread (Page 17)

awesome!  thanks!  i might show up friday now, will let you know. 

Great news...Sunday is expected to be Augusta's first sub 90 degree day since May!  High of 85.

Did those "isolated thunderstorms" move out of the forecast?

Loved the pics of the IronMan trucks in Augusta!  Thanks for sharing some of the initial excitement!

Been training for what seems like forever.  This is not my first Tri but my first Half IM but my dad (recruited to watch kids on race day) still said last night, "You're going how far?  In one day?!"  I don't think I was nervous until he said that.  Yes, dad...it's a big deal.  

Good luck everyone!  Hope you enjoy every minute...that's my plan! 

when i did my 1st i only finished 60 something miles. i was a lil upset. my friend put it in perspective for me. he said "i didn't even do that in my car today" it is a big deal. it's the best feeling when u finish knowing only about 1-2% of the population is this crazy!

hoping everyone has a great race day!

My bike rack holds 4 so give me buzz and I'll sherpa your bike if needed.  You however, can walk.

ha!  thanks.  glad you have a big rack, for my bike.

Thanks to everyone that has posted information on this site.  It has been very much appreciated.  The information on the course (including the videos), restaurants in the area, water temps, transition setup, Friday check-in, weather and other information has been really helpful.  I am coming down from Ohio with my wife and two year-old son and hope to get to Augusta for check-in and the last briefing on Friday.  This is my first HIM and the info has really helped me plan.
Good Luck to Everyone and Thanks Again
Tom
PS.  If you see a 6'2" 230 pound guy with a BT tri shorts and top give HIM (No pun intended) some encouragement.

I can't wait to hear how the race was for everyone! I'm going to make it my first HIM in 2011!

Good luck on Sunday and HAVE FUN!!!

70 miles was the distance we drove to my grandmothers as a kid!!!!  I used to think it took forever in the car!!!!

It really hit me last year when I had a guy tell me at mile 69......you have gone 70 miles under your own power today!!!  Be Proud!

It's one of those things that in the great scheme of things is so little and so big and the same time!!!

 

to the 6'2" 230 lb guy from the 5'11" 230 lb guy!!!  

Let the Good Times Roll!!!!! 

I think the taper is the hardest part of training. Im going crazy or driving my family and friends nuts. I cant wait to be in Augusta.

Hey guys good luck this weekend! Have a great race! I just finished my first HIM Syracuse this past weekend, the bike ride was brutal but I had a great time. I was looking at doing this race next year so you'll have to let me know how it is!

All right, Im getting a little excited!!! Worked my last day today and I am off till Tuesday ..

i working my last day today. leaving tomorrow, driving. should be there by friday morning. i am soooo stoked. it's going to be an awesome weekend and race!!!

It almost feels like I'm a kid and it's the week of Christmas.  It can't get here fast enough  

Edited by mktoson 2010-09-22 8:39 AM

Ditto here.  I'm about to pop. 4 more "wake-ups".

Gotta work thurs then Im out of town.

Left Orlando, Florida yesterday and drove to Charlotte, NC to spend time with my girls and grandson. I am leaving early morning 5AM from Charlotte Friday.  Going to get down to Augusta about a 3 hour ride, and go look at the town, bike course, river and the run course. 

Is there a planned meeting for any quick workouts on Saturday with the BT crew?  Or a meeting place for dinner Friday or Saturday?

Good luck everyone on your racing!

Diner is tough for me. I have my wife and kid with me so they dont care about meeting people I talk to online. I do plan to swim Sat afternoon if anyone wants to get together we can set a time.

Planning on a swim Sat. also, I assume there won't be any issues with being able to swim the course or a portion of it?

Me and a couple others are tryin to get int he water on Sat also...all plans are tentative thus far...

Transition is being built.  Notice the new grass!







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thanks for the pics! so excited!!!!

Thanks for the pics. Really stokes the fire. Last year people were swimming all day sat. Id think it would be open again this year. I plan to go down early afternoon. get in a swim, quick short bike ride to make sure everything is working then checking in the bike.

4mi MED run today, 18mi MED bike tomorrow, then its 2 days off til sunday.
Just doing as coach says, so far this summer, its rockin.
Heading over Fri morning, in around noon at the Marriott, then packet p/u, drive course and expo fri afternoon.
very relaxing,

FM
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