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 2010-04-15 3:50 PM in reply to: #2794684 |
Expert  1083   The Woodlands, TX |  Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession threadHugh in TX - 2010-04-15 3:40 PM texashorne - 2010-04-14 10:53 AM I'm more worried about the hills than the wind to be honest.  Are we crossing a couple of overpasses? I remember a speed-bump or 2 heading back into the park... |
| 2010-04-15 6:41 PM in reply to: #2794316 |
Veteran 345 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread roadrhino - 2010-04-15 1:18 PM Kathy, a lot of the Houston-area folk go here: http://288lake.net/ It's very close to Hobby Airport and about 30-45 minutes from Galveston. The water in no way replicates Offat's Bayou, but if you are just looking for the feel of open water, this is a great place to go. Water temps there have been in the high 60s. KathyG - 2010-04-15 1:08 PM I'm hoping for about 60 and no wind..how likely is that?  So I heard we can't swim prior to the race. We fly in Friday and I would like to 1 or 2 ows in before the race Sunday. Are there other places down there protected to swim? It takes me usually a couple ows to feel comfortable each spring don't' really want first ows to be the race. Can you elaborate on that? I've been OWSing at both 288 and Twin Lakes, in what ways does Offat's differ in conditions, just so I am prepared and know what to expect? |
| 2010-04-15 6:45 PM in reply to: #2795035 |
Extreme Veteran 521 | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread The bayou is going to be salty and murky...your visibility under water will be very limited. In comparison, 288 Lake is fresh water and very clear. |
| 2010-04-15 6:48 PM in reply to: #2795035 |
| Veteran 147 TEXAS | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread Offats is Salt water for one thing, so more buoyancy. Also much less clear than either Twin Lakes or 288. After swimming in Galveston Bay last weekend for the Gateway Sprint on Saturday and then at 288 Sunday, will say that the Bay was much 'warmer' relatively speaking than either 288 or Twin Lakes. Also Offats is much larger body of water so if there is North or East wind much more chop will build as we leave the shoreline at Moody Gardens. Going to be fun for sure |
| 2010-04-15 6:57 PM in reply to: #2795042 |
Veteran 345 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread Thanks - that helps. I grew up swimming in the Pacific, so salt shouldn't be a problem and I'm used to swimming in actual "waves" too. I'm only doing the sprint, so I figure I can survive anything for only a 1/3 mile (I hope!) |
| 2010-04-15 8:50 PM in reply to: #2784797 |
| Veteran 158 Grapevine, Texas | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread I'm really bummed about no swimming before the race. Sucks. I guess we could maybe swim before the sprint or olympic goes off on Saturday. I was looking forward to swimming out to the first turn buoy to get a feel for the water and salt and everything before race day. Guess not. |
| 2010-04-16 7:15 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
Extreme Veteran 787 The Woodlands/Magnolia, TX. | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread straight off the "athlete guide" from the lonestar website.... Pre-Event Swim Advisement The majority of our events are held in locations where the swim course utilizes a body of water that is open to the general public for swimming, boating and other recreational and commercial activities. Ironman wishes to caution all participants that it does not provide lifeguard services prior to the event, and that all participants who swim prior to race day will do so at their own risk. While we make reasonable efforts to inspect the swim entry and exit points for underwater hazards, the inspection does not take place until just before the swim discipline starts. Participants are further admonished to exercise caution and use common sense if they elect to swim prior to the event and to be mindful of underwater hazards. Keep in mind that this is a natural body of water and is subject to hidden hazards including, but not limited to: currents, underwater obstructions, tides, rip currents and indigenous marine life. seems to me like we may be able to swim on friday...just at our own risk. i'm still gonna try to swim there friday, but if i get the boot, i may just jump in the canal that our rent house sits on. |
| 2010-04-16 8:22 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
| Veteran 147 TEXAS | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread Accuweather showing 95% chance of Thunderstorms for Sunday. Let's hope they miss it big time. I am ready to get this thing going. |
| 2010-04-16 8:26 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
Veteran 144 Little Elm, Texas | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread I may be in the minority, but bring on the rain! Just nothing that is going to alter the race in any way. I love competing in a nice cool light rain. |
| 2010-04-16 8:32 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread Weather.com is showing partly cloudy on Sunday. Ugh |
| 2010-04-16 8:32 AM in reply to: #2795660 |
| Triathlete Nation ~ Texas! | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread antlimon166 - 2010-04-16 7:15 AM straight off the "athlete guide" from the lonestar website.... Pre-Event Swim Advisement The majority of our events are held in locations where the swim course utilizes a body of water that is open to the general public for swimming, boating and other recreational and commercial activities. Ironman wishes to caution all participants that it does not provide lifeguard services prior to the event, and that all participants who swim prior to race day will do so at their own risk. While we make reasonable efforts to inspect the swim entry and exit points for underwater hazards, the inspection does not take place until just before the swim discipline starts. Participants are further admonished to exercise caution and use common sense if they elect to swim prior to the event and to be mindful of underwater hazards. Keep in mind that this is a natural body of water and is subject to hidden hazards including, but not limited to: currents, underwater obstructions, tides, rip currents and indigenous marine life. seems to me like we may be able to swim on friday...just at our own risk. i'm still gonna try to swim there friday, but if i get the boot, i may just jump in the canal that our rent house sits on. When John (fattyfatfat) talked to Moody Gardens... they will NOT allow us to enter the water from their beach (palm beach or dock). You may enter Offat's bayou from another point outside their property - such as a boat ramp off of (61st or 63rd street) or something similar to that. Not sure on the safety of such an entry/exit point or the amount of boat traffic on the waterway. Just be safe! Good luck. |
| 2010-04-16 8:39 AM in reply to: #2795885 |
| Veteran 147 TEXAS | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread Grew up literally 2 miles from those boat ramps. Would advise caution in swimming there. There is much boat traffic and the water is typically oily from boat exhaust in the busy season. Would be more concerned about the 'safety' of swimming from potential of cuts etc. as the bottom there is pretty nasty. Just my 2 cents. |
| 2010-04-16 8:40 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
Master 2355 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread I'd swim from moody gardens. |
| 2010-04-16 8:49 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
New user 141 | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread I am sure it will be like last year and you will see allot of people swimming before the race, but I think what they are saying is they are not responsible for any thing that happens to you before the event starts. |
| 2010-04-16 9:11 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
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| 2010-04-16 9:18 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
| 9 | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread I think I am going to swim of the beach in the gulf.....that should be enough to get a feel....Weather.com has it as partly cloudy and 76.....water temp at pleasure peir is 69....anyone have a report on water temp in Offat's |
| 2010-04-16 9:52 AM in reply to: #2795920 |
| Triathlete Nation ~ Texas! | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread smilford - 2010-04-16 8:40 AM I'd swim from moody gardens. We supposedly, will not be allowed to... you dot's got some stroke (no pun intended) - get us some swim time from MG. |
| 2010-04-16 11:10 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
Master 2355 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread I've never been stopped from swimming places I wasn't supposed to before. They tell you no to cover their end, I doubt anyone will stop you. |
| 2010-04-17 8:20 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
Regular 129 | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread This whole week weather.com has been saying that Saturday the 24th's weather will have a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms. This morning, nothing but sun. What is the deal? |
| 2010-04-17 9:38 AM in reply to: #2784797 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread Forecasting the weather is the only job I know where you can be wrong 80% of the time yet still be employed. Sunday is looking warmer every day. Today says high of 85 but winds at 4mph. On Saturday night's 10pm news I will believe the Sunday forecast. |
| 2010-04-17 10:53 AM in reply to: #2798033 |
| Veteran 147 TEXAS | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread runninmomma10 - 2010-04-17 8:20 AM This whole week weather.com has been saying that Saturday the 24th's weather will have a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms. This morning, nothing but sun. What is the deal? Hey Jenni Think I met you at Lifetime few weeks back when I was talking to Katie. You doing the Half? |
| 2010-04-17 6:00 PM in reply to: #2798194 |
Regular 129 | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread Dude, small world! I'm definitely not doing the half unless I can half tri? I am doing the Sprint. It's my first! I am super excited! I want to actually meet you now! |
| 2010-04-17 7:47 PM in reply to: #2798669 |
| Veteran 147 TEXAS | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread you going to be at Mosquito cafe Friday night? Also my wife is in for the Sprint as well. See you Friday evening |
| 2010-04-17 7:51 PM in reply to: #2794557 |
Extreme Veteran 463 Houston/Richmond area | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread KathyG - 2010-04-15 2:52 PM Thanks for the ideas... We are flying Southwest into Houston and arrive mid day Friday. I have noticed that most Ironman's in US aren't doing Gatorade Swims before the races due to liability issues I guess this is just an off shoot of that. Race morning will we be able to swim before anyone starts or before our waves go off? Great airline.  When you get to Hobby, ask for Joe and say hi. |
| 2010-04-17 7:58 PM in reply to: #2798807 |
Regular 129 | Subject: RE: Lone Star weather obsession thread You'll be there? Woohoo! I'm so very nervous and excited! |
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