Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 27)

Originally posted by mahuwf I think it depends on who you're with. If you're by yourself or have some training/racing partners with you, then definitely go. If it's just you and the family, I would probably skip it. I went last year with my training/racing group while my family and friends stayed at the condo. Yes, it's crowded...no, the food isn't all that great...and yes, the program goes on a little long. BUT if it's your first Ironman, as it was mine last year, it's pretty cool to get in that room with all those other people and watch the "pump up" videos they show and just take the time to immerse yourself in Ironman. I say unless you would be deserting your family alone, try to make it...if for nothing more than to experience the environment and the energy. Also, they have a brief race meeting at the end, but it won't be anything you don't already know.

Originally posted by rjrankin83

Swim question: I was reading a thread on that other site that made me think of a question about the swim. I'm expecting to swim roughly 1:00, are we allowed to cut inside of the yellow buoys, and just go outside the red turn buoys? Assuming the current's light this would cut down going through BOP swimmers. From the looks of this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fzbW7vjMpg&feature=relatedit looks like that's okay

I will be there with my 4yo this year, do you know where a good area is to trick or treat?

Originally posted by Rover24

Originally posted by rjrankin83

Also I'm that guy....what type of swag do you usually get at IMFL. I really want a backpack, should I plan on buying one?

Originally posted by Jorgito22

didnt some get this
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Originally posted by thefitmitten

Quick question for you all:

We're supposed to be getting rain and storms all weekend and I have a 100-110 mile ride (last biggie) penciled in. I really don't want to ride in the rain for 6 hours as I just got my bike tuned up and all pretty and I'm not willing to ride that amount of time on the trainer. Would it be a bad idea to switch this weekend's long ride with next weekends recovery week workout?? If I postpone the long ride this weekend, is it too close to race day to fit it in next week?? Thank you for your help!