IMCDA Are you ready? (Page 24)

Jeter2 - 2006-06-13 12:04 PM Hi, Just wanted to say good luck to all of you! I had to drop out due to injury. I really wish I was there to participate, however, I will be there as a volunteer and to cheer all of you on as you become an Ironman. Again, good luck and see you all soon Kendra

Wait a minute.  You can drop out if you get injured?  How exactly did you injure yourself and would you say it was worth it?  Have you eaten red licorice or a burger since the injury? 

Speaking of dreams- ever since I started this taper thing I've been having some wierd ones.  And no, not those kinds you sicko's   Really vivid dreams about people I knew in HS and haven't even thought about in 15 years, volunteers not letting me on my bike, etc.  It's happened for about 5 nights in a row.  Very strange.  Anyone else, or is it just me?

10 day forecast is looking good.......!!

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USID0048?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared Up till Saturday, should be nice and sunny.  Watch me get burned while gawking at the expo.

How much glare is there during the swim from the morning sunshine?

skukta - 2006-06-15 10:53 AM

Jeter2 - 2006-06-13 12:04 PM Hi, Just wanted to say good luck to all of you! I had to drop out due to injury. I really wish I was there to participate, however, I will be there as a volunteer and to cheer all of you on as you become an Ironman. Again, good luck and see you all soon Kendra

Wait a minute.  You can drop out if you get injured?  How exactly did you injure yourself and would you say it was worth it?  Have you eaten red licorice or a burger since the injury? 

Do you need me to stop by with a 2x4?

Hey 1331.  Here's from  an email from LATri about Sunday's swim.  The highlight section:

Don't forget the best part.....wind - 13mph!

0% chance for rain on Sunday the 25.  If you look at the 25th on the link.  It says to plan a scenic drive...."How about a scenic ride and run?"  (it alternates with some other  plan.)

Not that I'm supersticious at all (as I sit here knocking on wood, holding a rabbit's foot, throwing salt over my shoulder, doing the sunshine dance, etc...) but would ya'll please stop talking about how great the weather is supposed to be.  You're gonna jinx it and then MadCow, Taleesh and I will be dropping our kids off in your hotel rooms so your families can entertain them while we're out slogging through the nor'easter you've brought down upon us. Personally, I'd rather have the kids playing outside...

Now where'd I put that live chicken...

BIKE COURSE TOUR!!!!!!!

2pm on Friday, 6/23.  Meet at clock tower on corner of first and sherman.  Right at the entrance to resort/finish line, etc.  I will have on ORANGE pants!  Anyone is welcome, might need more drivers!  Should take one hour!!

PGoldberger - 2006-06-15 2:34 PM

skukta - 2006-06-15 10:53 AM

Jeter2 - 2006-06-13 12:04 PM Hi, Just wanted to say good luck to all of you! I had to drop out due to injury. I really wish I was there to participate, however, I will be there as a volunteer and to cheer all of you on as you become an Ironman. Again, good luck and see you all soon Kendra

Wait a minute.  You can drop out if you get injured?  How exactly did you injure yourself and would you say it was worth it?  Have you eaten red licorice or a burger since the injury? 

Do you need me to stop by with a 2x4?

A 2x4 and a Quarter Pounder, if it's not too much trouble. 

I don't know about "we", but I will  be there.

I'm going to be swimming on Friday.  8 or 8:30 AM?

My plan for Friday:
Gatorade Swim followed by registration
Lunch
Pick bike up from TriBikeTransport
Bike one loop of the run course (12:30?)
Bike course tour @ 2  (I should have a mini van)
Pasta dinner
Athlete's meeting

Chippy - I'm pretty sure you'll be able to swim.  Nobody monitors who goes in and out of the water and the swim is before registration even opens for the day.  I'm swimming before I register.

Question:  Do I need to bring my own water bottles for the bike or do they have alot of give away bottles at the expo?  are they big bottles, or a variety of sizes available?  I received a 30oz Gatorade bottle from some race, can't remember where though.  But I find it the perfect size. 

I feel like a mad scientist come next Friday and Saturday nite.  Be mixing and selecting what to put in the bags.