Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 29)

lisac957 - 2010-08-18 1:14 PM

There's the Welcome Dinner Friday evening, and also the Awards Banquet Monday afternoon. You can purchase guest tickets for both events - not sure which one Greg is referring to though.

http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1775585

chasingkona - 2010-08-19 4:33 PM For all those that are riding loooooong on Saturday my parents will be out helping people. I initially told them that I wanted them to drive along the course and act as aid stations for myself so I can get used to only carrying two bottles with me, and having the necessary nutrition that will be on course water, bananas, powerwhatever perfrom, etc. Well my mom went above and beyond and went to Sam's club today and now is asking me where to station and they are going to split up on the course and hand out things that you will find at aid stations come IM day. So if you see either of them alongside the rode feel free to take whatever you want from them as they are doing this out of the kindness of their own hearts, and want everyone to get an idea of what IM will be like come september 12th, just yell a thank you to mr. cagle and mrs cagle

chasingkona - 2010-08-19 4:33 PM

For all those that are riding loooooong on Saturday my parents will be out helping people. I initially told them that I wanted them to drive along the course and act as aid stations for myself so I can get used to only carrying two bottles with me, and having the necessary nutrition that will be on course water, bananas, powerwhatever perfrom, etc. Well my mom went above and beyond and went to Sam's club today and now is asking me where to station and they are going to split up on the course and hand out things that you will find at aid stations come IM day. So if you see either of them alongside the rode feel free to take whatever you want from them as they are doing this out of the kindness of their own hearts, and want everyone to get an idea of what IM will be like come september 12th, just yell a thank you to mr. cagle and mrs cagle

Gregkl - 2010-08-19 4:40 PM

Wow, now I call that support from family!  I am willing to toss you a couple bucks to offset the investment they are making.

Ben, if you don't mind, PM me your cell number in case my wife and I get held up in Chicago traffic and can't make it to dinner. 

Mattb1, if I take 294 around the city and go up through Elgin, Rockford do you think I will hit bad traffic?  I am leaving Lafayette around noon Chicago time.

chasingkona - 2010-08-19 4:33 PM For all those that are riding loooooong on Saturday my parents will be out helping people. I initially told them that I wanted them to drive along the course and act as aid stations for myself so I can get used to only carrying two bottles with me, and having the necessary nutrition that will be on course water, bananas, powerwhatever perfrom, etc. Well my mom went above and beyond and went to Sam's club today and now is asking me where to station and they are going to split up on the course and hand out things that you will find at aid stations come IM day. So if you see either of them alongside the rode feel free to take whatever you want from them as they are doing this out of the kindness of their own hearts, and want everyone to get an idea of what IM will be like come september 12th, just yell a thank you to mr. cagle and mrs cagle

chasingkona - 2010-08-19 4:33 PM For all those that are riding loooooong on Saturday my parents will be out helping people. I initially told them that I wanted them to drive along the course and act as aid stations for myself so I can get used to only carrying two bottles with me, and having the necessary nutrition that will be on course water, bananas, powerwhatever perfrom, etc. Well my mom went above and beyond and went to Sam's club today and now is asking me where to station and they are going to split up on the course and hand out things that you will find at aid stations come IM day. So if you see either of them alongside the rode feel free to take whatever you want from them as they are doing this out of the kindness of their own hearts, and want everyone to get an idea of what IM will be like come september 12th, just yell a thank you to mr. cagle and mrs cagle

chasingkona - 2010-08-19 4:33 PM For all those that are riding loooooong on Saturday my parents will be out helping people. I initially told them that I wanted them to drive along the course and act as aid stations for myself so I can get used to only carrying two bottles with me, and having the necessary nutrition that will be on course water, bananas, powerwhatever perfrom, etc. Well my mom went above and beyond and went to Sam's club today and now is asking me where to station and they are going to split up on the course and hand out things that you will find at aid stations come IM day. So if you see either of them alongside the rode feel free to take whatever you want from them as they are doing this out of the kindness of their own hearts, and want everyone to get an idea of what IM will be like come september 12th, just yell a thank you to mr. cagle and mrs cagle

chasingkona - 2010-08-19 4:33 PM For all those that are riding loooooong on Saturday my parents will be out helping people. I initially told them that I wanted them to drive along the course and act as aid stations for myself so I can get used to only carrying two bottles with me, and having the necessary nutrition that will be on course water, bananas, powerwhatever perfrom, etc. Well my mom went above and beyond and went to Sam's club today and now is asking me where to station and they are going to split up on the course and hand out things that you will find at aid stations come IM day. So if you see either of them alongside the rode feel free to take whatever you want from them as they are doing this out of the kindness of their own hearts, and want everyone to get an idea of what IM will be like come september 12th, just yell a thank you to mr. cagle and mrs cagle

elihu303 - 2010-08-20 9:35 AM That is AWESOME of your parents.  I'll bring the sun tan lotion.  Looks like we might have some great weather for the weekend.

For those going long tomorrow but are NOT doing the OWS, will you be starting from the Terrace or out by Fireman's Park?  I'd love to hook up i.e. draft with a group but not sure where most will be taking off from.

Safe travels.  See everyone tomorrow.

elihu303 - 2010-08-20 1:20 PM That sounds great.  Forgive my ignorance but where is Veterans Park?  I'm leaving Chicago shortly and plan to get up to Madison tonight with enough time to get a lay of the land.  If you're OK with me tagging along, I'd sure like the company.

I'll just plan to be at Veterans park at roughly 7am tomorrow.  I have a white Javelin tri bike.  Thanks for the update and look forward to meeting you tomorrow.

SSMinnow - 2010-08-20 2:40 PM

Pretty sure they are talking about Fireman's Park which is in Verona.  It is where almost all people start when doing the loop.  It's right off Hwy 69.

chasingkona - 2010-08-20 9:54 AM Yes I feel very fortunate to have the parents that I do and I let them all know how every grateful everyone is. I talked to them last night and my father will be out at the Mt. Horeb aid station, and my mom will bounce in between Cross Plains aid station and the one just outside of Verona right before HWY G. They will have water and bananas for all. See you all tonight should be a great weekend!

Gregkl - 2010-08-18 1:56 PM

Sorry about the confusion!  I am referring to the dinner Friday evening.

SSMinnow - 2010-08-20 2:40 PM

Pretty sure they are talking about Fireman's Park which is in Verona.  It is where almost all people start when doing the loop.  It's right off Hwy 69.

Gregkl - 2010-08-22 6:51 PM Hey, 8 of us plus my wife ate dinner at Bucatini in Middleton this past Friday and it was fun!  I had a reasonably portioned, excellent dinner that digested well so I was rid of it early Saturday morning even though we didn't meet there until 7 pm.

I think we should get a group of whoever together on the 11th to have an earlier dinner there, maybe around 5 pm so we can turn in earlier.  Heck, we could reserve the whole restaurant maybe!

Think about it and let's get a list together and call them in the next two weeks.

Unless I am missing something that normally happens on Saturday before IM.  If so, let me know!

SSMinnow - 2010-08-23 5:20 AM

Sounds like everyone had a great training weekend in Madison!  I can't do dinner on the 11th, but would love to connect up with some people earlier in the week.  When is everyone arriving?