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 2010-05-27 3:19 PM in reply to: #2886767 |
Master  1222   Lafayette, IN |  Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Threadwiky - 2010-05-27 2:42 PM Thanks for the heads up. This could be good for me! If it has a similar profile to Infinit, I could live off the course and not have to carry 4 bottles of fuel/water on my bike! I am having a difficult time figuring out my fuel/hydration set-up. I don't have an aero bottle to hold one or the other. I can't live with GE for the bike and run, it is too much for my system and not enough fuel without having to resort to gels, bars, etc, which I would like to do away with. I will be interested in the formulation and taste when it becomes available. June still gives me time to train with it. |
| 2010-05-27 10:56 PM in reply to: #2886757 |
Extreme Veteran 476 WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread graceful_dave - 2010-05-27 2:40 PM I've been avoiding this thread because I've been avoiding thinking about IM. I sprained my ankle last fall. I didn't run for a couple months because as I was about healed from the sprain I underwent sinus surgery and wasn't allowed to do anything active for 5-6 weeks. Once I started running a bit more (as in not much) my ankle started bothering me. It would start being painful after 20-25 minutes and as I ran more, it would start hurting earlier in the run. I got it checked out by a PT/Tri Club buddy and she suggested seeing an Ortho, and also said I really shouldn't run on it till he sees me. Unfortunately I can't see him till the day before High Cliff 1/2 IM in June so I'm either walking the run there or DNFing after the swim and bike. I can walk without pain, as well as ride and swim. Hoping for a good outcome from my appointment with him in June. Worse case is I make sure I can swim and bike fast enough that I have enough time to walk the marathon. Bummer! I hope your appt goes well. June to see a doc??? I know it's the end of of May, but sheesh, this is an emergency! |
| 2010-05-27 11:09 PM in reply to: #2886767 |
| Extreme Veteran 476 WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread wiky - 2010-05-27 2:42 PM Thanks for the heads up. Likewise. I can actually use GE without issue and it's great to mix with Sustained Energy. I have moved away from all PowerBar products as they cause some serious GI and cramping issues. Disappointed in the decision, also disappointed that they don't seem to offer trial packets or powdered form. What the hell was the last paragraph trying to convey??? Something about swimming and dry-clothes tents... It didn't make any sense. |
| 2010-05-27 11:20 PM in reply to: #2887749 |
Champion 4835  Eat Cheese or Die | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread dar89 - 2010-05-27 10:56 PM graceful_dave - 2010-05-27 2:40 PM I've been avoiding this thread because I've been avoiding thinking about IM. I sprained my ankle last fall. I didn't run for a couple months because as I was about healed from the sprain I underwent sinus surgery and wasn't allowed to do anything active for 5-6 weeks. Once I started running a bit more (as in not much) my ankle started bothering me. It would start being painful after 20-25 minutes and as I ran more, it would start hurting earlier in the run. I got it checked out by a PT/Tri Club buddy and she suggested seeing an Ortho, and also said I really shouldn't run on it till he sees me. Unfortunately I can't see him till the day before High Cliff 1/2 IM in June so I'm either walking the run there or DNFing after the swim and bike. I can walk without pain, as well as ride and swim. Hoping for a good outcome from my appointment with him in June. Worse case is I make sure I can swim and bike fast enough that I have enough time to walk the marathon. Bummer! I hope your appt goes well. June to see a doc??? I know it's the end of of May, but sheesh, this is an emergency! Thanks. It's my travel schedule that caused it. I'm going to be home 3 days in the next 18 because of work and family vacation. |
| 2010-05-28 6:29 AM in reply to: #2887763 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread dar89 - 2010-05-27 11:09 PM wiky - 2010-05-27 2:42 PM Thanks for the heads up. Likewise. I can actually use GE without issue and it's great to mix with Sustained Energy. I have moved away from all PowerBar products as they cause some serious GI and cramping issues. Disappointed in the decision, also disappointed that they don't seem to offer trial packets or powdered form. What the hell was the last paragraph trying to convey??? Something about swimming and dry-clothes tents... It didn't make any sense. What Gatorade used to do was provide an extra transition bag (Dry Clothes) that you can put dry clothes in for when you finish the race, I usually just jam the clothes I wore over my tri short and top that morning into it and a pair of flip flops. That bag would be waiting for you near the finish line, so you can change out of sweaty clothes while hanging out in thie finishers area or just outside of it. It was actually a great idea, and I hope they continue it. Otherwise, I will need my wife to bring me something or we will go right to the hotel to change. No way I'm sitting around in sweaty, snot stained, GU spilled, Perform Drink spilled on clothes for an hour after the race. |
| 2010-05-28 6:33 AM in reply to: #2887881 |
Master 1222 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread mattb1 - 2010-05-28 6:29 AM dar89 - 2010-05-27 11:09 PM wiky - 2010-05-27 2:42 PM Thanks for the heads up. Likewise. I can actually use GE without issue and it's great to mix with Sustained Energy. I have moved away from all PowerBar products as they cause some serious GI and cramping issues. Disappointed in the decision, also disappointed that they don't seem to offer trial packets or powdered form. What the hell was the last paragraph trying to convey??? Something about swimming and dry-clothes tents... It didn't make any sense. What Gatorade used to do was provide an extra transition bag (Dry Clothes) that you can put dry clothes in for when you finish the race, I usually just jam the clothes I wore over my tri short and top that morning into it and a pair of flip flops. That bag would be waiting for you near the finish line, so you can change out of sweaty clothes while hanging out in thie finishers area or just outside of it. It was actually a great idea, and I hope they continue it. Otherwise, I will need my wife to bring me something or we will go right to the hotel to change. No way I'm sitting around in sweaty, snot stained, GU spilled, Perform Drink spilled on clothes for an hour after the race. Probably be lucky if that's all we have on our clothes at the finish!  |
| 2010-05-28 6:35 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Hi All...like Dave I have purposely avoided posting so I didn't have to start thinking about IM WI too soon. I think the time has come to jump on board. Sounds like everyone's training is going fairly well which is great to hear. I'm doing Racine and we got an email yesterday telling us we get a free case of Perform to test out before the race....I'll still plan to carry the same stuff on my bike (Sustained Energy/Hammer Gel), but might think about it for the run....it would be great to dump the fuel belt, but I am skeptical. I have a very touchy gut and Powerbar products have not worked for me in the past. Doing a double loop of the course mid week to get the juices flowing! Train well! |
| 2010-05-28 7:12 AM in reply to: #2887763 |
Regular 54 Lemont, | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread dar89 - 2010-05-27 11:09 PM wiky - 2010-05-27 2:42 PM Thanks for the heads up. Likewise. I can actually use GE without issue and it's great to mix with Sustained Energy. I have moved away from all PowerBar products as they cause some serious GI and cramping issues. Disappointed in the decision, also disappointed that they don't seem to offer trial packets or powdered form. What the hell was the last paragraph trying to convey??? Something about swimming and dry-clothes tents... It didn't make any sense. I thought the dry clothes bag was referring to the Gatorade swim in the days prior. It mentions "You can clearly still swim at those races but the only events with official Ironman swims will be Arizona and Louisville where swimming is prohibited otherwise." Maybe not but based on the "official Ironman swims" I don't think it was referring to the actual race. I took it as, you can still practice on the course but no one will be there to watch your stuff for you. I can't even imagine what 'legal issues' would have to do with them holding a bag of your clothes when they're accepting several other bags and your infinitely more valuable bike!  I could be way off base but that's my thoughts on it. |
| 2010-05-28 8:24 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread yeah, they're talking about the old Gatorade swims in days prior to the race...not the race itself |
| 2010-05-28 9:05 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I really hope they come out with a powder formula of this new stuff. I rarely do an Ironman event and most of my others are gatorade and I have gotten use to their formula. I am not going to change my drink choice for all my races just for Ironman... that would be stupid. And why did Ironman do this right now instead of the beginning of the season or the end. I feel bad for athletes that have to race coming up really soon on a new product!! |
| 2010-05-28 9:55 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Master 1411 Lexington, KY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread +1 on hoping they have a powdered version. Otherwise I'll buy enough for a few long training days just to make sure I can handle it and then use leftover GE for the rest of my workouts. |
| 2010-05-28 10:52 AM in reply to: #2887886 |
Extreme Veteran 460 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread SSMinnow - 2010-05-28 6:35 AM Hi All...like Dave I have purposely avoided posting so I didn't have to start thinking about IM WI too soon. I think the time has come to jump on board. Sounds like everyone's training is going fairly well which is great to hear. I'm doing Racine and we got an email yesterday telling us we get a free case of Perform to test out before the race....I'll still plan to carry the same stuff on my bike (Sustained Energy/Hammer Gel), but might think about it for the run....it would be great to dump the fuel belt, but I am skeptical. I have a very touchy gut and Powerbar products have not worked for me in the past. Doing a double loop of the course mid week to get the juices flowing! Train well! Just got that email yesterday too. After the half mary this weekend, I am finally getting focused about my training. Have fun with the double loop ride this coming week! I still have yet to ride the course. After the Race for the Cure this weekend, I will have more time. |
| 2010-05-28 11:19 AM in reply to: #2888594 |
Master 1322 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Wonder why IMOO people didn't get the same case offer... Kinda bummed. They offered it to Placid and Louisville people... and LOU is just a few weeks before IMOO. All these "sports" nutrition costs adds up so quickly it would have been very helpful. Ah well. |
| 2010-05-28 11:42 AM in reply to: #2888127 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Birkierunner - 2010-05-28 8:24 AM yeah, they're talking about the old Gatorade swims in days prior to the race...not the race itself I thought they cancelled all the Thursday - Saturday swims at all IM's a couple of month's back due to insurance cost and other frivolous lawsuits. I swore I read that someplace. I could be on crack though and just not remember correctly. |
| 2010-05-28 12:00 PM in reply to: #2888740 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread mattb1 - 2010-05-28 11:42 AM Birkierunner - 2010-05-28 8:24 AM yeah, they're talking about the old Gatorade swims in days prior to the race...not the race itself I thought they cancelled all the Thursday - Saturday swims at all IM's a couple of month's back due to insurance cost and other frivolous lawsuits. I swore I read that someplace. I could be on crack though and just not remember correctly. It's no longer on the Wisconsin schedule of events...  But I never officially heard why. |
| 2010-05-28 12:20 PM in reply to: #2888740 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread mattb1 - 2010-05-28 11:42 AM Birkierunner - 2010-05-28 8:24 AM yeah, they're talking about the old Gatorade swims in days prior to the race...not the race itself I thought they cancelled all the Thursday - Saturday swims at all IM's a couple of month's back due to insurance cost and other frivolous lawsuits. I swore I read that someplace. I could be on crack though and just not remember correctly. that's why I said "the old Gatorade swims"...as in extinct... |
| 2010-05-31 2:18 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Master 1222 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Ok, I pulled the trigger on the Madison OWS on 8/21. I got a room at the Hampton Inn on Commerce Pkwy. I wanted use motel points and this one was as close in as I could get. Hopefully it will be a good location for the bike ride. The downtown Hilton was full, as was my IMWI motel, the Holiday Inn Express on John Nolen. Now, it would be really cool if a group of us could get together that weekend for some swimming and riding! My training plan calls for 1.5 hours of swimming and 6 hours of riding. I am bringing my wife who is really cool, but doesn't race so if anyone wants to hang with her, we can set it up. She plans on eating off the Farmers' Market downtown and getting comfortable with the area so she is ready to be an unofficial photographer at IMWI. |
| 2010-06-01 8:30 AM in reply to: #2892246 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I am in for the swim. Not sure what my training will be for that day. Based on this last weekend and seeing what my coach had people training for LP doing, I have a feeling it will be a monster day for me. It will just be me coming up. Not sure if I'll stay over night or just drive up the morning of. It will only take me 2 1/2 hours to get up there on Saturday morning. |
| 2010-06-01 9:01 AM in reply to: #2888866 |
Pro 4608 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Birkierunner - 2010-05-28 1:20 PM mattb1 - 2010-05-28 11:42 AM Birkierunner - 2010-05-28 8:24 AM yeah, they're talking about the old Gatorade swims in days prior to the race...not the race itself I thought they cancelled all the Thursday - Saturday swims at all IM's a couple of month's back due to insurance cost and other frivolous lawsuits. I swore I read that someplace. I could be on crack though and just not remember correctly. that's why I said "the old Gatorade swims"...as in extinct... I know the organized swims are extinct, but does anyone know if they are allowing solo swims at the venue prior to the race, at your own risk? |
| 2010-06-01 9:04 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I am in for the OWS as well. Haven't written up my training that far ahead but I am thinking it would be a great idea to ride all 112 miles after that swim, then maybe Sunday running part or all of the course or throw in some brick action Saturday as well. |
| 2010-06-01 9:46 AM in reply to: #2893574 |
Veteran 561 Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread LazyMarathoner - 2010-06-01 9:01 AM Birkierunner - 2010-05-28 1:20 PM mattb1 - 2010-05-28 11:42 AM Birkierunner - 2010-05-28 8:24 AM yeah, they're talking about the old Gatorade swims in days prior to the race...not the race itself I thought they cancelled all the Thursday - Saturday swims at all IM's a couple of month's back due to insurance cost and other frivolous lawsuits. I swore I read that someplace. I could be on crack though and just not remember correctly. that's why I said "the old Gatorade swims"...as in extinct... I know the organized swims are extinct, but does anyone know if they are allowing solo swims at the venue prior to the race, at your own risk? This is exactly what I was wondering as well. It would be nice to still be able to get in the water a time or two in the days leading up to the race. |
| 2010-06-01 1:49 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Extreme Veteran 427 St. Louis, MO | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Okay Gang......I am pulling the trigger on the Dairyland Dare/Verona loop cycling "Camp". I have rooms blocked out in Verona but space is somewhat limited....I've made arrangements for water and a porta potty on the Verona Loop and obviously the Dairyland Dare is a supported ride........ Details of "camp' are on my website: http://ironbricktraining.com/CampInformation.aspx Low key....good chance to ride the tricky part of the course as well as put down some serious miles the day before...... Hope to see you there! Paul |
| 2010-06-01 8:09 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Alright, I just signed up for the OWS on the 21st. I am definitely up for riding and/or running part of the course later that day or the next. It will likely be my only training opportunity in Madison all summer so I'd like to make the most of it. |
| 2010-06-01 8:19 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Veteran 140 Belleville, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread This will be my 1st Ironman and 1st time on the course. What gearing is everyone using (front/rear)? Thanks, Brian |
| 2010-06-02 11:51 AM in reply to: #2895515 |
Master 1222 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread bbarr66 - 2010-06-01 8:19 PM This will be my 1st Ironman and 1st time on the course. What gearing is everyone using (front/rear)? Thanks, Brian 12-25 cassette, 50/34 crankset |
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