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 2010-07-15 9:39 PM in reply to: #2982319 |
Regular 92  Mississauga, Ontario |  Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Threadscottgreenstone - 2010-07-15 9:19 AM question about run gear bag. We are supposed to drop it off on saturday during gear checkin. Does that mean my fuel belt needs to be filled that day o can I add the fuel belt to the bag sunday morning? Last year at LP we had full access to bikes and T1/T2 transition bags race morning. The Athelete's Guide seems to have the same wording as last year if I am remembering correctly. As noted - good to check at the Athelete's meeting or when checking in. At LP you leave your race day clothes bag on the same rack as T1/T2 bags, so I am expecting to be able to add things to T1 or T2 bags on Sunday morning. Best to check this at the race site, or send a query now if this is a big issue for you.
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| 2010-07-16 5:33 AM in reply to: #2984215 |
Regular 117 Gettysburg, PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread My Felt B12 seat post clamp; you know the one that is pressed into the frame and keeps my seat post from sliding into the frame. ______________ That sucks! Sorry about the bike. I actually work in Westminster, MD. Race Pace has my bike right now for a final tune-up. Edited by rscheung 2010-07-16 5:36 AM |
| 2010-07-16 7:42 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
Champion 6962   Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Random musing for Friday: Just about everything is overpriced with WTC and IM except for one thing. And note that this is coming from the cheapest man on the planet.... But the package of pictures that gives you all of your photos. It's like $80 and you get every single shot of you they have. It's by far the best deal ever and the only thing 'worth' spending your money on. I don't buy pictures of me at races, so it's not like I have a stack of these. But I will buy this package every time. Just my 2 cents for the day. Oh...and get there early the next morning to get your swim picture. You have to sort through them yourself. |
| 2010-07-16 7:56 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
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| 2010-07-16 8:07 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
Extreme Veteran 353 New York | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Weather: excellent! And it doesn't seem like it'll be windy either. Yeah! |
| 2010-07-16 8:19 AM in reply to: #2983543 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Marvarnett - 2010-07-15 3:50 PM Brian, If this is your first IM, please go to the Welcome Dinner. Not because of the information, but because of the atmosphere and the pomp and circumstance. I'm no fan of corporate WTC, but this is one thing they do WELL. Hands down! Do not hang out in your hotel room. This will be my fourth IM and I will not miss the dinner. Not because of the food, information or anything else. You know the chills you get when watching Kona on TV...multiply that by 10 and you get the chills from being in that room. x1000! |
| 2010-07-16 8:33 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
| Member 116 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Put new race tires and new tubes on my bike this week. Went for a ride this morning and my front tire tube popped immediately. (maybe a dud or maybe I had it tucked under the tire and snake bite!) I replaced it with the older tube and rode 35 miles with no problem. Should I buy a new tube and replace it again or is it crazy to just keep the older tube which seems to be sitting just fine? I will have 2 spare tubes with me and two at SN. Sorry, control freak! Thanks, Kevin |
| 2010-07-16 8:34 AM in reply to: #2984663 |
Extreme Veteran 596 Worcester, MA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread KWin - 2010-07-16 8:07 AM Weather: excellent! And it doesn't seem like it'll be windy either. Yeah! So, is there where I get to be the guy that says 8 days out, it could change 7 times?  |
| 2010-07-16 9:00 AM in reply to: #2984743 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Kevlujohn - 2010-07-16 9:33 AM Put new race tires and new tubes on my bike this week. Went for a ride this morning and my front tire tube popped immediately. (maybe a dud or maybe I had it tucked under the tire and snake bite!) I replaced it with the older tube and rode 35 miles with no problem. Should I buy a new tube and replace it again or is it crazy to just keep the older tube which seems to be sitting just fine? I will have 2 spare tubes with me and two at SN. Sorry, control freak! Thanks, Kevin define older. i'd buy a new tube & ride it a couple times. |
| 2010-07-16 9:25 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
Veteran 264 Worcester, MA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread good luck everybody!! I'm another DNS'er (labral tears in both hips - goodbye, 2010 season), but I'll be there sherpa-ing AdCo and volunteering. See you all at the finish line! |
| 2010-07-16 9:41 AM in reply to: #2984813 |
| Member 116 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread gopennstate - 2010-07-16 10:00 AM Kevlujohn - 2010-07-16 9:33 AM Put new race tires and new tubes on my bike this week. Went for a ride this morning and my front tire tube popped immediately. (maybe a dud or maybe I had it tucked under the tire and snake bite!) I replaced it with the older tube and rode 35 miles with no problem. Should I buy a new tube and replace it again or is it crazy to just keep the older tube which seems to be sitting just fine? I will have 2 spare tubes with me and two at SN. Sorry, control freak! Thanks, Kevin define older. i'd buy a new tube & ride it a couple times. It was with me for a few 100 milers so not old but used. You're probably right...I should just change it and ride on it. Thanks! |
| 2010-07-16 10:50 AM in reply to: #2984629 |
Member 43 Upstate NY | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Dream Chaser - 2010-07-16 8:56 AM DC: I appreciate the extended forecast, but we all know how accurate weatherman/woman and the radar are. 2008- Saturday's forecast for Sunday was "scattered showers" - a monsoon and 15+ hours and 8" of rain later the race came to a soggy end. I just hope what you have posted is correct. |
| 2010-07-16 11:16 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
Master 2468 Muskego, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread My kids rock! 26+ hours of travelling and not one tear was shed. We're here in Arnold Maryland all safe and sound. Bike is all put together and up at Bike Doctor getting a quick tune up to make sure we're all good to go. It's been 1.5 years since I've been in a bike shop and wow do I miss them. Checked out the new rides and just browsed. I'll go back later and just suck in the bike shop smell. Now it's starting to feel real. |
| 2010-07-16 11:21 AM in reply to: #2984663 |
| Expert 759 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread KWin - 2010-07-16 9:07 AM Weather: excellent! And it doesn't seem like it'll be windy either. Yeah! Now that is just awesome! |
| 2010-07-16 11:23 AM in reply to: #2337428 |
| Expert 759 | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Another ? about the rules: It says no leaving shoes clipped in to the pedels and they need to be in the gear bag....do they enforce this?? I have been to other races where this is in the rule guide but it is not enforced. Just curious.... |
| 2010-07-16 11:37 AM in reply to: #2982098 |
Master 1471 Dunedin | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread kelley2010 - 2010-07-15 6:45 AM So thanks to ALL of you for your willingness to share not only your experiences and wisdom but also your wit and lightheartedness. Greatly appreciated! I hope to see many of you up in LP and watch you all leave it all out on the course and kick some major tail. 'Bout time you posted!! =p I was getting lonely trying to represent the "Bing" all by myself... (well, you're a pseudo rep being from Endicott and all...)  |
| 2010-07-16 11:39 AM in reply to: #2982701 |
Master 1471 Dunedin | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread I'm behind in reading the thread... there are at least two of us doing an easy swim, then easy bike, then easy run on Saturday at 8am followed by checking the bikes. Come join our reindeer games! |
| 2010-07-16 12:20 PM in reply to: #2985365 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread dharris13 - 2010-07-16 12:23 PM Another ? about the rules: It says no leaving shoes clipped in to the pedels and they need to be in the gear bag....do they enforce this?? I have been to other races where this is in the rule guide but it is not enforced. Just curious.... yes, it's enforced. at least for T1 they need to be in the bag. Not sure if you can leave them clipped in coming off the bike into T2. |
| 2010-07-16 12:23 PM in reply to: #2983684 |
Master 1471 Dunedin | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread greyguy - 2010-07-15 4:36 PM Okay....you had me at "chills." I'll be there! I love the humor on this board. No. I puffy heart the humor on this board!! I hope you guys are this entertaining 3-4 hours into the marathon! |
| 2010-07-16 12:29 PM in reply to: #2985563 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread WittyCityGirl - 2010-07-16 1:23 PM greyguy - 2010-07-15 4:36 PM Okay....you had me at "chills." I'll be there! I love the humor on this board. No. I puffy heart the humor on this board!! I hope you guys are this entertaining 3-4 hours into the marathon! ha...it's pretty quiet out there 3-4 hours into the marathon! one thing that helps me if I get in a bad place is i start encouraging others. i start thanking every single volunteer. anything & everything that is externally focused. |
| 2010-07-16 12:32 PM in reply to: #2983550 |
Master 1471 Dunedin | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread Marvarnett - 2010-07-15 3:53 PM My 2 cents on wetsuits. Simply grab the collar and let a big rush of cold water in. I actually do like a roll so I can breath as well and I got a rush of cold water in and I was golden. It costs you like 1-2 seconds each time and you still gain the benefit of a full sleeve suit (for buoyancy/speed). I actually really appreciate this bit of advice... I'm like a previous poster. I am roasting in my full sleeved wetsuit in water temps above, say, 65*... my face flushes and my arms and upper back get beat red and I sweat. A lot. But that method makes some sense. I had asked a shop in Ithaca about renting a sleeveless and I was promptly told that swimmers should be more concerned about their buoyancy. But a previous IMLP x2 finisher told me that starting out that HOT at the beginning of the ride is no way to really "start" the race... So, if money isn't an option and you're worried about being hot then rent if you can, you've gotten along just fine this far with your long sleeve so I guess there's no sense in making another purchase. BTW, Marvarnett...another reason why I like your advice... I can get chilly walking around after the swim when they get us all out of the water after I've gotten wet...so the long sleeves kind of take care of instances where the air temp is cooler than water temp. Edited by WittyCityGirl 2010-07-16 12:33 PM |
| 2010-07-16 12:38 PM in reply to: #2985580 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread WittyCityGirl - 2010-07-16 1:32 PM I can get chilly walking around after the swim when they get us all out of the water after I've gotten wet...so the long sleeves kind of take care of instances where the air temp is cooler than water temp. wait, what? Do you mean at the race? Pros start at 6:50am. Then you get in & stay in behind a row of flags until the start at 7am. After the swim that wetsuit comes right off and you carry it with you to T1. |
| 2010-07-16 12:52 PM in reply to: #2985343 |
Master 1471 Dunedin | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread papson14 - 2010-07-16 12:16 PM My kids rock! 26+ hours of travelling and not one tear was shed. Now, if only we could all say that on July 26th! |
| 2010-07-16 12:56 PM in reply to: #2985598 |
Expert 1244 New York | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread gopennstate - 2010-07-16 1:38 PM WittyCityGirl - 2010-07-16 1:32 PM I can get chilly walking around after the swim when they get us all out of the water after I've gotten wet...so the long sleeves kind of take care of instances where the air temp is cooler than water temp. wait, what? Do you mean at the race? Pros start at 6:50am. Then you get in & stay in behind a row of flags until the start at 7am. After the swim that wetsuit comes right off and you carry it with you to T1. I think she meant from a pre-race warm up swim? |
| 2010-07-16 12:59 PM in reply to: #2985598 |
Master 1471 Dunedin | Subject: RE: Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread gopennstate - 2010-07-16 1:38 PM Do you mean at the race? Pros start at 6:50am. Then you get in & stay in behind a row of flags until the start at 7am. After the swim that wetsuit comes right off and you carry it with you to T1. They don't allow a warm up before the pros go? I'm still reading through the guide...so I haven't read about warm ups |
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