Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread (Page 18)
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Lyoshka - 2011-07-15 10:17 AM 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 switched. You may regret it though. In Quincy's words "she's mad as a hatter" and that's just on a normal day |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() miami9296 - 2011-07-15 1:49 PMGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD 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!!! I am bib #1748. Figured I should probably look it up at some point. ![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() miami9296 - 2011-07-15 1:49 PM 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!!! ![]() [/QUOTE 1191. I'll be the person wearing a tiara over my running cap that says "It's my 50th birthday. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() thndrcloud - 2011-07-15 3:21 PM So you are staying at the Comfort Suites with us? YEAH!!!! Awesomeness!!! it'll be great! I'll pm you my info so we can coordinate Lyoshka - 2011-07-15 10:17 AM 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 switched. You may regret it though. In Quincy's words "she's mad as a hatter" and that's just on a normal day ![]() |
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![]() | ![]() #289. Does anybody have any mojo that they can lend me? Not feeling any buzz...flat as a pancake. Should be nervous or anxious, but i'm not...and that's not good. Pat |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() have some of my mojo I have way to much. Bouncing off the walls today |
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![]() | ![]() BuckHamilton - 2011-07-15 4:10 PM have some of my mojo I have way to much. Bouncing off the walls today Thanks. I appreciate that. You're feeling how I normally feel a couple of days prior. :-) |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() BuckHamilton - 2011-07-15 5:10 PM have some of my mojo I have way to much. Bouncing off the walls today x2 Salt Tabs or even the Salt Stick (or even 2 of the Mini) - I need it! No place near me has them and it's obviously too late to order them. But with this crazy weather I'm thinking that they'd be a good idea and an easier way to manage stuff. I'm also not keen on dropping $50000 on them at the IM Expo. Anyone have a shop nearby that has them on the shelf? Edited by JHag 2011-07-15 4:29 PM |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() nothing local that I'm aware of, was going to mention in case of bike needs there are two bike shops in racine. One downtown (never been there) and one as you come into racine on hwy. 20
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Lyoshka - 2011-07-15 6:23 AM kimk - 2011-07-14 9:35 PM What store and is it open to anyone? Details please!!! glad it got answered... are you planning on coming? would love to say hi!Sorry I will not be coming...I live in milwaukee and can't see driving to Chicago for a few hours |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Whizzzzz - 2011-07-15 12:56 PM 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! Hey Whizzzz! I was at the expo and they do have lots of goggles available! I did a nice OWS today...water felt great! 66* with a very little chop, then did a short run up the lovely hill we get to experience on race day! I also drove most of the bike course to check out the conditions. Everything is well marked including deep potholes and cracks in the pavement. There is a portion on 5mile road just before HWY 38 that has bad bumps where they are repairing the road for the bridge approach. Also a long stretch on 5 mile that goes bump....bump....bump! I will be back down there tomorrow to do a short bike ride(the run course) and check in my bike. Hope to see some of you then! Good luck everyone and remember to smile |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kimk - 2011-07-15 5:14 PM Whizzzzz - 2011-07-15 12:56 PM 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! Hey Whizzzz! I was at the expo and they do have lots of goggles available! I did a nice OWS today...water felt great! 66* with a very little chop, then did a short run up the lovely hill we get to experience on race day! I also drove most of the bike course to check out the conditions. Everything is well marked including deep potholes and cracks in the pavement. There is a portion on 5mile road just before HWY 38 that has bad bumps where they are repairing the road for the bridge approach. Also a long stretch on 5 mile that goes bump....bump....bump! I will be back down there tomorrow to do a short bike ride(the run course) and check in my bike. Hope to see some of you then! Good luck everyone and remember to smile 66F? are you teasing us? That sounds so much better than what I have been seeing online. Swimming tomorrow after bike drop off too......Whizz is always easy to spot and so am I .....look for the smallest adult female on the beach. It'll be me. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/125612078.html Looks like the race directors are aware of the heat and are planning for it. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 66? No wetsuit for me! Its too big anyway. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm staying there too...kitchens and a pool! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Greetings from the Marriott in Gurnee IL - a tad far from the start, but I have a great view of I94. Look forward to seeing some BT'ers at Salut tomorrow. Cheers. (Bib #256) |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() JHag - 2011-07-15 4:28 PM Jhag, I can stop by a few of the tri shops here in the Chi. I have inadequate electrolyte options and based on last year's temps n performance I nwed something serious. Call me when you see the post.BuckHamilton - 2011-07-15 5:10 PM have some of my mojo I have way to much. Bouncing off the walls today x2 Salt Tabs or even the Salt Stick (or even 2 of the Mini) - I need it! No place near me has them and it's obviously too late to order them. But with this crazy weather I'm thinking that they'd be a good idea and an easier way to manage stuff. I'm also not keen on dropping $50000 on them at the IM Expo. Anyone have a shop nearby that has them on the shelf? |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() eddievolly - 2011-07-16 7:42 AM JHag - 2011-07-15 4:28 PM Jhag, I can stop by a few of the tri shops here in the Chi. I have inadequate electrolyte options and based on last year's temps n performance I nwed something serious. Call me when you see the post.BuckHamilton - 2011-07-15 5:10 PM have some of my mojo I have way to much. Bouncing off the walls today x2 Salt Tabs or even the Salt Stick (or even 2 of the Mini) - I need it! No place near me has them and it's obviously too late to order them. But with this crazy weather I'm thinking that they'd be a good idea and an easier way to manage stuff. I'm also not keen on dropping $50000 on them at the IM Expo. Anyone have a shop nearby that has them on the shelf? Let me know if you still need salt tabs/sticks. Emery's had some yesterday. And as for the water temp....remember this is Lake Michigan and it can change within the hour but yes the expo had the temp listed at 66* and it was warm! ( I will still be in my wetsuit though |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good luck tomorrow BTers! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Just drove into racine and they are paving 5 mile road as we speak. The worst road will have fresh pavement tomorrow! |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm at the Marriot too! So fun to see all of the athletes walking around, makes me feel out of shape! ![]() |
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Member![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() great to hear news about some possible fresh pavement! heading in from madison right now - good luck everyone. jv #471 |
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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm in line for check in right now! So excited! Hope to see some familiar faces soon! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Quick swim earlier this afternoon. Water temp is being reported as 61, pretty comfortable, current out of the southeast during my swim.
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