Lyoshka - 2011-07-15 10:17 AM

thndrcloud - 2011-07-15 10:01 AM

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 was calm until I read your post, Allison Goodness, girl, you'll be fine!!! 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

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   Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else at dinner tomorrow.

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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?

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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Sorry I will not be coming...I live in milwaukee and can't see driving to Chicago for a few hours But we will see each other at dinner right?

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.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/125612078.html

Looks like the race directors are aware of the heat and are planning for it. 

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 )

great to hear news about some possible fresh pavement!

heading in from madison right now - good luck everyone.

jv

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Quick swim earlier this afternoon.  Water temp is being reported as 61, pretty comfortable, current out of the southeast during my swim.