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 2012-07-13 9:35 PM in reply to: #4310932 |
Member  178   Sioux Falls, SD |  Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official ThreadIm pumped they have the polos. Meets my work dress code as well.and a good way to show off. I saw then for other 70.3 events and was hoping they had it for racine. Looking forward to the 11:00 swim with you BTers! maslowrun - 2012-07-13 8:26 PMmaslowrun, Chad , bib 1561, goal: just finishWe got to town way early and I am so happy I was able to check in and check out the beach and transition area. Swag bag had a supplement shaker bottle thing in it, a shirt, couple sample bars/gels, bunch of coupons and adverts for other races and buisnesses. I ended up buying a polo (fits my employers dress code) and a shirt that has all participant names name on it. (really, really tiny type) but its cool. |
| 2012-07-13 9:48 PM in reply to: #4310833 |
Veteran 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread newbiethalete - 2012-07-13 6:56 PM Guppie's bib number is 932!!! Hey Guppie...We are only 3 #'s apart... I'm #935 - You, me & Amy are all in wave #13 ooof...it's gettin' close. |
| 2012-07-13 9:54 PM in reply to: #3916289 |
Extreme Veteran 492 NW Arkansas | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Pretty hard and long rain storm today. Power went out at the convention center for a bit. Wind blew hard for a while, too. Blowing in the storm I guess. Another chance tomorrow and Sunday. Hopefully, nothing until the afternoon both days if at all. We drove most of the bike course. Concrete is definitely a bit bumpy getting out of downtown. Some really good asphalt going west, but also some asphalt with a lot of cracks on the west side of the course. Right around the halfway mark is a horrible section, maybe .25-.5 mile long. Bad, bad pavement, and then directly to very smooth. A few rolling climbs but by and large a super flat course, at least compared to what I'm used to. I'm heard varying descriptions of the water temp, from 62-75. Someone said they read it was possible to not be wetsuit legal. I find this hard to believe, even with the warm ambient temps. Any locals with knowledge? |
| 2012-07-13 10:01 PM in reply to: #4311024 |
Veteran 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread RazorTri - 2012-07-13 9:54 PM Pretty hard and long rain storm today. Power went out at the convention center for a bit. Wind blew hard for a while, too. Blowing in the storm I guess. Another chance tomorrow and Sunday. Hopefully, nothing until the afternoon both days if at all. We drove most of the bike course. Concrete is definitely a bit bumpy getting out of downtown. Some really good asphalt going west, but also some asphalt with a lot of cracks on the west side of the course. Right around the halfway mark is a horrible section, maybe .25-.5 mile long. Bad, bad pavement, and then directly to very smooth. A few rolling climbs but by and large a super flat course, at least compared to what I'm used to. I'm heard varying descriptions of the water temp, from 62-75. Someone said they read it was possible to not be wetsuit legal. I find this hard to believe, even with the warm ambient temps. Any locals with knowledge? Yup... I drove the course too... Bumps are PLENTIFUL but none worse than on the short bit of 3 mile Rd... That's borderline dangerous! I can't believe they are using it... I think there's an aid station there thou... perhaps to get people to slow down there? The rest is manageable but that part is gonna be ROUGH (pun intended)! |
| 2012-07-13 10:01 PM in reply to: #3916289 |
Veteran 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Also... dont worrry. Wet suits ill be legal. |
| 2012-07-13 10:14 PM in reply to: #4311034 |
Extreme Veteran 492 NW Arkansas | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread |
| 2012-07-14 7:00 AM in reply to: #3916289 |
Veteran 167 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread ZippGirl-I'll look for you! My sister and I plan to check in around noon and then go to the athlete meeting. |
| 2012-07-14 7:06 AM in reply to: #4311203 |
New user 8 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread I hope wetsuits stay legal. Otherwise I have to find my HIM swim noodle!!! |
| 2012-07-14 7:07 AM in reply to: #4311024 |
New user 8 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread I hear you about the ride. I live in an EXTREMELY rolling hilly part of northern Michigan and had to train my last week on the trainer. Not enough flat stuff to keep my heart rate down! Not liking the cracks and bumps though.  |
| 2012-07-14 7:32 AM in reply to: #4311024 |
Regular 641 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread RazorTri - 2012-07-13 9:54 PM Pretty hard and long rain storm today. Power went out at the convention center for a bit. Wind blew hard for a while, too. Blowing in the storm I guess. Another chance tomorrow and Sunday. Hopefully, nothing until the afternoon both days if at all. We drove most of the bike course. Concrete is definitely a bit bumpy getting out of downtown. Some really good asphalt going west, but also some asphalt with a lot of cracks on the west side of the course. Right around the halfway mark is a horrible section, maybe .25-.5 mile long. Bad, bad pavement, and then directly to very smooth. A few rolling climbs but by and large a super flat course, at least compared to what I'm used to. I'm heard varying descriptions of the water temp, from 62-75. Someone said they read it was possible to not be wetsuit legal. I find this hard to believe, even with the warm ambient temps. Any locals with knowledge?
Did the storm create any big swells or lots of chop in the lake? Good luck racers! Heading up there in a few hours. |
| 2012-07-14 7:41 AM in reply to: #4309744 |
Regular 641 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Final list? BT NAME NAME BIB doxie Melissa H. 1435 |
| 2012-07-14 7:50 AM in reply to: #4311218 |
Extreme Veteran 684 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread doxie - 2012-07-14 7:32 AM Did the storm create any big swells or lots of chop in the lake? Good luck racers! Heading up there in a few hours.
Water was pancake flat this morning. Have a great race all and Welcome to Racine! |
| 2012-07-14 8:22 AM in reply to: #4311234 |
Extreme Veteran 1074 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Look at this forecast! Perfect Racine Half IM weather!,,, oops can't attach on iPad! High 80s by lake, 90s inland. Edited by ChicagoMan65 2012-07-14 8:24 AM |
| 2012-07-14 8:26 AM in reply to: #4311226 |
Extreme Veteran 1074 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread doxie - 2012-07-14 7:41 AM Wow! Bog list of BTers! Good luck and have fun everyone!Final list? BT NAME NAME BIB doxie Melissa H. 1435 |
| 2012-07-14 8:35 AM in reply to: #4311234 |
Regular 641 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread RaytownPete - 2012-07-14 7:50 AM doxie - 2012-07-14 7:32 AM Did the storm create any big swells or lots of chop in the lake? Good luck racers! Heading up there in a few hours.
Water was pancake flat this morning. Have a great race all and Welcome to Racine! Great to hear! |
| 2012-07-14 8:38 AM in reply to: #4311226 |
Extreme Veteran 492 NW Arkansas | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread doxie - 2012-07-14 7:41 AM Got my number finally. 2230. If you pass me on the swim I'm grabbing your feet and holding on Final list? BT NAME NAME BIB doxie Melissa H. 1435  |
| 2012-07-14 2:35 PM in reply to: #3916289 |
Elite 3515 Romeoville, Il | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread The water felt GREAT. There seems to be a little bit of a current working against us though. Nothing terrible but a little. Swam with some of you this afternoon. Good swim! Good luck everyone! |
| 2012-07-14 5:39 PM in reply to: #3916289 |
| 7 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread can't believe almost here. This california boy sure isn't used to the humidity. good luck everybody. patfirefoxpat6877:29 start |
| 2012-07-14 6:25 PM in reply to: #3916289 |
Extreme Veteran 499 Racine WI | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Good luck to all the BT'ers tomorrow. Have a great day. I'll be out at one of the run aide stations. Just a word of caution on the roads for the bike. I have read through the posts and everyone seems aware of the "bumpiness" of the roads out in the county, but having done this race 3 times, I have always found the worse section to be Main St coming back into town. Part of it is the sectioned concrete, part of it is being at the end of the bike and being tired of being on the bike, and part of it is thinking ahead and not paying attention to the road. Its pretty rough and uneven coming back into town, so please be careful out there. Again, have a great race everyone, and hope to see you all at the Mile 1 run aide station... |
| 2012-07-14 6:43 PM in reply to: #4309744 |
Member 11 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread bt name: ashleyb98 real name: Ashley Bib #: 1494 Wave: 7:59 I have never done any tri longer than a sprint so I am going to finish. :-) Bummed I missed the swim today, but my baby's schedule didn't allow it. Kids, i tell ya, so unpredictable ;-) |
| 2012-07-14 6:51 PM in reply to: #3916289 |
New user 40 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Good luck to everyone tomorrow! I'm #475, starting at 7:20. |
| 2012-07-14 8:22 PM in reply to: #4311728 |
Regular 295 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Best wishes to everyone for a safe, fun race! I am 646 at 750 and will be very satisfied if I cross the finish line in one piece. See you on the other side! |
| 2012-07-14 9:38 PM in reply to: #3916289 |
Veteran 130 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread What a great day! SWIM was FABULOUS!!! Water temp was PERFECT!! BT Racers (per typical) SO sweet and helpful! Special shout outs to Cyndi & Amy Completely filled w/adrenalin now! Forcing myself to try and get some sleep...Sweet Dreams Racers (& volunteers) see you bright & early |
!!| 2012-07-15 6:06 AM in reply to: #4311858 |
Expert 952 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Best of luck to all BTers today!!!!!!! Have a blast out there!! can't wait to read your race reports!!! |
| 2012-07-15 7:51 PM in reply to: #3916289 |
Member 63 Milwaukee, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Hope everyone had a great race! I had an epic unraveling on the run. Never fallen apart like that before! Also saw someone cut the run course. Unbelievable. If I wasn't delirious by that point, woulda tried to memorize his number. |
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