Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread (Page 27)

I learned a valuable lesson out biking today as well.

 Honor thy expiration date on Perpetuem containers lest ye discover interesting gastrointestinal issues.

I have two of these mounted behind my saddle.  Haven't lost a bottle yet--it's a pretty snug fit.

http://www.profile-design.com/profile-design/products/hydration/column-two/kage.html

I have these cages too and the only bottles I've lost have been smaller, cheap-y bottles.  I've never lost my Polar or Camelbak insulated bottles.

LOVE the water temperature reports!  

Thanks for all of the help with my bottle launching issue.  I'll check out the bands on my PD cages (it is relatively new....6mos?) and consider snagging my husband's X-Lab set-up (although that may prove the biggest test of our marriage thus far) for the race.  I appreciate all of the suggestions!

Running the Big Sur International Marathon this weekend.  Looking forward to the mental break from IM training.  Just taking it long and slow...Z1/Z2 all day.

PSA - After racking bikes at T2 the last two years, I saw quite a few bikes with lights (some front, some rear, some both) and a couple with bar end mirrors. These may not be necessary?

Also saw one bento box that some critter had chewed thru to get at whatever was in it, I assume that whatever chewed it's way in did it overnight so you might want to put your food in the morning of the race. The squirrels in the park are definately checking out the bikes.

end of PSA

Woohoo!

sounds like the Bering Sea!!!!!!

I don't remember - is that wetsuit legal?

Sleeveless only....

Here's hoping the current trend keeps it up, the water is a full 3 degrees warmer today at 48.3!  If it would just do that for a few more days and hold til the weekend, I will take the plunge.

The lake is suppose to reach high water mark this weekend. that is one month earlier than last year. Just hope that the sun is out alot till the race.

it was great riding with you on Saturday.

I'm really hoping the water temp starts with a 6 come race day.  8 weeks from Sunday!!!!!

You and me both!  Especially since I will need all the help I can get, my swim training is turning out to be something of a disaster.

I had a great run this afternoon but otherwise, I am beat!