Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread (Page 17)
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Dinner at Salute sounds great. You might want to bump it up a few more, I didn't see Ashleigh and her family on the list. That would add 3 which puts us close to 20. Thanks again for coordinating this. |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Heading to Wisconsin tomorrow afternoon!! Good luck everyone on Sunday. Can't wait to do this!! ![]() |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I too am leaving for Wisconsin in the morning, hope I have all of my gear. I am just trying to enjoy the weekend and take it for what it is! Thanks for the great ride triathletes! See you at the race! Jane |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Just saw this on the Racine site: Just got word that two-time Hawaiian Ironman Champion, Craig Alexander from Sydney, Australia has entered Ironman 70.3 Racine. He won the race in 2005 and in 2010. Come see him and 2,200 of the world best athletes on Sunday at North Beach. Swim starts at 7 a.m hmmm... now there is conflicting info..nevermind. Edited by RaytownPete 2011-07-14 8:47 PM |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ...speaking of Craig Alexander... I will have the pleasure of meeting him tomorrow night! He'll make an appearance and have a Q&A session at the local running store tomorrow night, I'm so excited! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Lyoshka - 2011-07-14 8:57 PM ...speaking of Craig Alexander... I will have the pleasure of meeting him tomorrow night! He'll make an appearance and have a Q&A session at the local running store tomorrow night, I'm so excited! Nice, funny last year when he ws checking his bike in on race morning the local racine resident who was doing T1 security,h checked for his race band toverify e could enter. As some people gasped, as if.., he kindly showed the guy his bracelet and went as if he was entry 1798 instead of number 1. Also post race he was taking pictures and cheering those coming still coming in hours after his finish. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() RaytownPete - 2011-07-14 9:07 PM that's awesome.. Mark, the owner of the tri store, told me that Craig is a really nice guy... I'm excited to have a chance to shake his hand.Lyoshka - 2011-07-14 8:57 PM ...speaking of Craig Alexander... I will have the pleasure of meeting him tomorrow night! He'll make an appearance and have a Q&A session at the local running store tomorrow night, I'm so excited! Nice, funny last year when he ws checking his bike in on race morning the local racine resident who was doing T1 security,h checked for his race band toverify e could enter. As some people gasped, as if.., he kindly showed the guy his bracelet and went as if he was entry 1798 instead of number 1. Also post race he was taking pictures and cheering those coming still coming in hours after his finish. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() RaytownPete - 2011-07-14 9:07 PM Lyoshka - 2011-07-14 8:57 PM ...speaking of Craig Alexander... I will have the pleasure of meeting him tomorrow night! He'll make an appearance and have a Q&A session at the local running store tomorrow night, I'm so excited! Nice, funny last year when he ws checking his bike in on race morning the local racine resident who was doing T1 security,h checked for his race band toverify e could enter. As some people gasped, as if.., he kindly showed the guy his bracelet and went as if he was entry 1798 instead of number 1. Also post race he was taking pictures and cheering those coming still coming in hours after his finish. ya some friends have pics with him...I was many hours after he finished and he was gone when I crossed the line |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() What store and is it open to anyone? Details please!!! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kimk - 2011-07-14 9:35 PM What store and is it open to anyone? Details please!!! Open to anyone, but you need to RSVP. Here is the link. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() It would be super convenient for him to hop on over to Racine since he's in Chicago already anyway. I've never raced an event where a Kona champ was racing. It would be cool even if he just came to cheer us all on! |
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New user ![]() ![]() | ![]() RaytownPete - 2011-07-14 10:15 AM
The topic has been covered , but thought I share this as well From Sharone at Well-Fit Triathlon and Training, Inc.
Although the amounts of electrolytes need vary from one person to another, starting with the protocol suggested above will help you hydrate and fight the many symptoms that will slow you down.
What's an electrolyte? |
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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Lyoshka - 2011-07-14 8:57 PM ...speaking of Craig Alexander... I will have the pleasure of meeting him tomorrow night! He'll make an appearance and have a Q&A session at the local running store tomorrow night, I'm so excited! Hey Hey, Runners High and Tri!! I've been there! Mark is a really nice guy. He found out that I listen to the Age Grouper podcast and he started showing me all his old medals from IM's and such. It was an awesome experience! Love that place! And thanks, again, Anne! I think I'm bound to be left out of this dinner one way or another! lol jk, that's the least of my worries! AshleighK |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Looks like the Racine RD is really getting prepared for the hot weather. Article. Glad to see it--ice down the shirt is a lifesaver. I still plan to carry my Fuel Belt and take extra salt caps. I won't be at dinner, but hope to connect with some of you after the race! Be safe. Edited by SSMinnow 2011-07-15 5:42 AM |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kimk - 2011-07-14 9:35 PM glad it got answered... are you planning on coming? would love to say hi!What store and is it open to anyone? Details please!!! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() AshleighK - 2011-07-15 12:36 AM totally! I love that store... though I don't care for one of the ladies who works there, but Mark is great! They hosted a little Q&A when Chrissy Wellington was in town a few months back and it was so good to get to meet her... she is SUCH a tiny thing! Lyoshka - 2011-07-14 8:57 PM ...speaking of Craig Alexander... I will have the pleasure of meeting him tomorrow night! He'll make an appearance and have a Q&A session at the local running store tomorrow night, I'm so excited! Hey Hey, Runners High and Tri!! I've been there! Mark is a really nice guy. He found out that I listen to the Age Grouper podcast and he started showing me all his old medals from IM's and such. It was an awesome experience! Love that place! AshleighK I have never listened to the age grouper podcast but will for sure check it out now ![]() |
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New user![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ok silly question. I've read through the athlete's guide and didn't see an adress for festival park/hall?Also, any tips on parking? I would like to avoid turning my 70.3 day into a 74.6 because of walking to the start.Thanks in advance for tips |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mlplmppeterson - 2011-07-15 6:55 AM Ok silly question. I've read through the athlete's guide and didn't see an adress for festival park/hall?Also, any tips on parking? I would like to avoid turning my 70.3 day into a 74.6 because of walking to the start.Thanks in advance for tips I second that question! ![]() Also, race day parking. Any tips on where to park in addition to the sites mentioned in the Guide? And how quickly do those fill up? |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mlplmppeterson - 2011-07-15 6:55 AM Ok silly question. I've read through the athlete's guide and didn't see an adress for festival park/hall?Also, any tips on parking? I would like to avoid turning my 70.3 day into a 74.6 because of walking to the start.Thanks in advance for tips
The festival hall, where you check in on Saturday, is south of the transition area. Kinda silly, you check in to get race packet and then you have to check your bike in at transition about a mile or 2 north of there. Last year there was a huge lot about 1/4 south of the transition that I parked in. I dont think you had to pay. It filled up, but at 530 or whatever there was no problem. There was also a fair amount of parking on some of the side streets around transition. Swim start is 1.2 miles from transition and I dont know about parking up there. So if you park by transition, theres no way to avoid the walk. Personally, I would park nearer transition and finish than nearer the start. After finishing race, I would not want to walk another mile or so back to my car. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I thought if I procrastinated posting in this thread I could pretend that I'm not actually doing this and be able to avoid the panic attack over why on earth I'm doing this. Note to self: that's a dumb plan. Somehow this taper matched up with that time of the month and I'm a basket case. I'm debating switching hotels and I'm not sure how crazy that is given that I'm already a nutjob. I have a reservation at what might possibly be the crappiest motel in Racine (Riverside Inn) due to the aforementioned procrastination. So what's better the night before a big race, staying in a dump where your nerves keep you tossing and turning for an extra half hour because you're closer to the start or staying at a nice place where your nerves keep you tossing and turning then having to drive half an hour to the race? IE, should I stick with my current reservation or switch to someplace in Pleasant Prairie or by the airport? And am I too late to get in on dinner tomorrow night? Hey, at least I registered for the race on time. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() thndrcloud - 2011-07-15 10:01 AM I was calm until I read your post, Allison I thought if I procrastinated posting in this thread I could pretend that I'm not actually doing this and be able to avoid the panic attack over why on earth I'm doing this. Note to self: that's a dumb plan. Somehow this taper matched up with that time of the month and I'm a basket case. I'm debating switching hotels and I'm not sure how crazy that is given that I'm already a nutjob. I have a reservation at what might possibly be the crappiest motel in Racine (Riverside Inn) due to the aforementioned procrastination. So what's better the night before a big race, staying in a dump where your nerves keep you tossing and turning for an extra half hour because you're closer to the start or staying at a nice place where your nerves keep you tossing and turning then having to drive half an hour to the race? IE, should I stick with my current reservation or switch to someplace in Pleasant Prairie or by the airport? And am I too late to get in on dinner tomorrow night? Hey, at least I registered for the race on time. ![]() I'm staying at the Comfort Suites by Milwaukee Airport, so I'm 20 miles from Racine myself... if you decide to switch hotels and want to go north (i know it's very counter-productive, but by the time I decided on a hotel, that was all that was left with my DH's points), come stay at CS! We can be wrecks together!! heheh |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() thndrcloud - 2011-07-15 10:01 AM Yes I can include you for dinnet tomorrow night, I'm adding a couple more to the reservation today as well. As for the hotel I would go by the airport, if you know where you are going 30 minutes by car is not bad. I lived in downtown Milwaukee last year and had plenty of time. Tonight is the key night for sleep anyway, which, is why I am babysitting!I thought if I procrastinated posting in this thread I could pretend that I'm not actually doing this and be able to avoid the panic attack over why on earth I'm doing this. Note to self: that's a dumb plan. Somehow this taper matched up with that time of the month and I'm a basket case. I'm debating switching hotels and I'm not sure how crazy that is given that I'm already a nutjob. I have a reservation at what might possibly be the crappiest motel in Racine (Riverside Inn) due to the aforementioned procrastination. So what's better the night before a big race, staying in a dump where your nerves keep you tossing and turning for an extra half hour because you're closer to the start or staying at a nice place where your nerves keep you tossing and turning then having to drive half an hour to the race? IE, should I stick with my current reservation or switch to someplace in Pleasant Prairie or by the airport? And am I too late to get in on dinner tomorrow night? Hey, at least I registered for the race on time. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good Luck Everyone!!! I'll be out there suffering with you all... and Craig Alexander. It seems as though every time there's a hot race, a Kona champ shows up. Chrissie Wellington was present when I melted in Kansas last year. Good times. If you see me, say hello! I know some of you, but not all of you, so if I see you, I'll stop ya. Don't know what time we're getting into town, but I think we are planning on a little OWS tomorrow after (or maybe before?) we check in the bikes. Hoping for a huge expo because I'd like to buy some new goggles. FWIW, Allison, we are staying @ the STAYBRIDGE Suites up by the airport. In a town called Franklin (or Franklinville?) Looks nice. I'd rather stay someplace nice that's a little further away... but that's just personal preference... Stay hydrated. Follow your nutrition plan. If it's hot, slow it down a bit on the run. Other than that, have fun!!!! See you there! |
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Iron Donkey![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good luck racers! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD LUCK BT'ERS!!!!!!!! I got a list of all the numbers you guys posted for your bibs, so, if you see someone cheering for me, and you're thinking, "Who the heck was that girl?" It's probably me!!! ![]() |
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