IM Kansas Spectators (Page 3)

Nah. Just tape an old sheet to the rudder.

Seeing that the roads will open back up at noon or 12:30 p.m., could your family make it up for the finish? That seems to be the best option for those who can't get there by 6:40 a.m.

Hope it works out for everyone!
I went on a long run and feel much better about all of this

Yeah if the roads open at noonish then that should work for those of us who won't finish in less than 5 hours 30 minutes. You should be OK unless you're that fast.

I'm requireing my parents to be there early... my goal is 5:30 or less, that would put me finishing around 12:30, hope they like the beach.

Dang dude. That's freakin' fast! Hey nice work on breaking 40 minutes, too.

...just to follow up on this...but PLEASE wait for the Spectator's Guide to be posted.

Clif notes version:

Spectators will be allowed to enter the park all the way up til approximately 0900...but we still recommend spectators to arrive early. Spectators planning to arrive up til 0900 will need to enter from the SouthEast on 458 Road.

Spectators will be allowed to exit the park anytime after 0915. Spectators will exit North on 458. It will be the only way open so it's a no-brainer.

Spectators will not be allowed to return to the park til appoximately 1215.

A shuttle service is being arranged to transport spectators to/from transition to the "iron-cross". During the hours of 0845-1145.


All of this will be spelled out in the Guide...I am just following up on the false speculations.

Be prepared for a run course change...for the better. It is the course we wanted in the first place...more shade, more spectator friendly, etc...it will all be within the park. Spectators will be able to follow the athletes...it will take the athletes through the campgrounds. The campgrounds are packed that time of year so it should add another cheering section.

Thanks.




Edited by rrobinson 2008-05-16 1:18 PM

wrong thread.

Edited by outofshapeguy 2008-05-17 8:28 PM

I just wanted to say thanks so much for working your tail off to help accommodate the needs of our spectators. I know we all really appreciate it as athletes and our families and friends will be excited to have the opportunity to cheer us all on at multiple points!!

More RD's should follow suit and directly address the needs of the race's athletes.

Ok...guys here is the Spectator's Schedule for Race Day. There will be complete Spectator's Guide up on our website as soon as it gets edited. The complete guide will include activities for all days plus shopping recs,dining, etc...look for it tomorrow.

Thanks for your patience on this...it should work out well for everyone.

Also I would like to give a plug and thanks to David at World Multisport for stepping up to provide the shuttles for Race Day. These are the shuttles that will be transporting your loved ones around. David is a great guy and will be there racing with you as well. He will also have a booth set up so please stop by and say thanks! He has some great deals...so please check out: www.worldmultisport.com

Kids activities: Some of you guys mentioned having kids...Thomas the Tank Engine will be in town that weekend. My family and I have always went and it really is quite a bit of fun...train rides for the whole family on Thomas the Tank Engine.
www.midland-ry.org/index.php?page=thomas-the-train


Spectator Guide: Race Day

Race Starts at 0645!!
Transition opens at 0445
Awards Ceremony at 3:00 pm
Lunch/Snacks are available for purchase at the race site.


Spectators are strongly encouraged to arrive before the start of the race at 0645 hours.
This is the recommendation if spectators wish to enter without any traffic delays.
This will also create a more pleasant racing environment for the athletes.


Spectators will be allowed entrance into the park anytime until 0845 hours.
If spectators wish to enter the park between the hours of 0640-0845. they must enter from the South on 458 Road. The Northern section (north of the Iron-Cross) of 458 road will be closed 0710-0930.
Spectators at no times will be in the same lane of traffic athletes.
Spectators are asked to use extreme caution while traveling on roads with cyclists in the other lane.


Spectators will NOT be allowed to enter the park between 0845-1215 hours.



Spectators will be allowed into the park anytime after 1215 hours.




Spectators will NOT be allowed to leave the park between the hours of 0640-0930 (or until the last cyclist has completed the northern portion of the course to Stull and back)
Spectators wishing to leave the park after 0930 will exit the North on 458 Road. All cyclists must be completely off this portion of the course before cars will be allowed. Estimated time for road opening is 0930. Spectators will not be allowed to return to the park until 1215 hours.
Spectators are strongly encouraged to stay in the park during the race and take advantage of the shuttles being offered to watch the athletes at the “Iron-Cross.” This is the premiere spectating area for the bike course.



Shuttles:
“World Multisport” Shuttles will be provided for spectators to and from the transition area to the “Iron-Cross.”
World Multisport Shuttles will run approximately every 20 minutes between the hours of 0845-1145.
Spectators can expect to see their athletes 2 to 3 times as they pass the “Iron-Cross.”
World Multisport Shuttles will be the only cars allowed on the “return” section of the Iron-Cross between
0845-1215 hours.
All World Multisport shuttles will return to transition at 1145. Spectators will be made aware of the “last-call” shuttles. Any spectators missing the “last-call” shuttles at 1145 run the risk of being left on the course. ( www.worldmultisport.com )


Race Director's Recommended Schedule of Events for Spectators:
1.Arrive at park at 0615 to watch the NAVY LEAP FROGS Parachute Team skydive onto the beach!!
2.Listen to the Race Director sing the National Anthem!
3.Watch the swim.
4.Catch a shuttle to the Iron-Cross to watch athletes on the bike course.
5.Take the shuttle back to Transition to watch athletes on the Run Course.
6.Purchase lunch at the park from local food vendors.
7.Visit the Clinton Historical Society's Museum.
8.Visit the Clinton Store. (a quaint little “Kansas” store)
9.Follow athletes on the spectator-friendly Run Course.
10.Watch the athletes finish.



Race Director's Recommended Supply Check-list:
Lawn chair
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Cash for local food/drink vendors.
Hat
Sunglasses
Umbrella/tent.
Blanket
Cowbell.
Signs for your athlete.
Volleyball (there are several beach volleyball courts)
Children's activities. (the venue is very family oriented—playgrounds,sandboxes,sand beach,etc...)
Swimming suit. The beach will be open for public swimming after the swim portion of the race has been completed.
Pack as if you were spending a day at the beach!

Thank you Ryan - you are doing an excellent job!

Has the change to the run course been posted?

No. Spectators will need to park at the park and take the shuttle to the cross. The shoulders around the IronCross will be reserved for spectating.

Awesome.

I think the spectators will definitely help break up the monotony of the hills! I'm looking forward to riding through that section now on race day.

...hopefully there will still be folks there when my cute lil' back-o-pack self comes chargin' through!

I figure after they scrape me up off the bike course they'll take me to the end so I can see you finish! I like that the course is basically broken into four pieces. That makes it seem less long.

I'll be thinking `Just make it to the cross' after the swim, then `just make it to the turnaround' then `just make it to the cross' then `just make it to the turnaround' and so on and so forth.

If you're planning on us hauling your ride back to Chicago for you, ya better plan on watching me finish!

..there is a very strong possibility I'll be DFL.

And strangely, I'm okay with that.

I just want to finish! ...in one piece!

Haha I will of course!!! I hear ya on the `just finishing' part. I figure if I can ride the mountains of Colorado everyday for a week a year, I can accomplish this. It's that pesky run right afterwards! I do love to run though. Especially when it's flat.

Guys here is a video showing the expo site. I am just letting people know that they are going to want to make sure they make it in for the Friday night concert. Lawrence has a great music scene...and combining that with the IM Expo it should make for a fun evening.

The expo will be setup similar to the concert in the video.

http://www2.ljworld.com/videos/2008/may/15/18548/

Thanks Ryan! Keep up the hard work! Me and my spectator posse are looking forward to the race!

What he means is that he, climbin5414, lisac957, and I are looking forward to the race. Don't let him fool ya by saying he has spectators coming

Spectator guide is up.

http://www.ironmankansas.com/