Kona watching thread (Page 3)

2008-10-11 1:00 PM

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fendermh1027 - 2008-10-11 12:58 PM

So are they going to show the AG'ers coming out of the water or do they just follow the pros all day?

I think you have your answer, now.

2008-10-11 1:01 PM

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bryancd - 2008-10-11 1:58 PM

gadzinm - 2008-10-11 12:51 PM

So lets hear it Bryan how bad you wishing you were out there?

It's actually amazing to watch after having done it as it seems so familiar. I'm excited to watch, I'm glad I've taken some time off from IM, and I feel good waiting to go back in 2010. We need to get you healthy and be there as well, Mike, you would love this race.

Nice.....

I absolutely want to get here. Just need to get healthy again. I love 70.3 too. So Clearwater is another destination that I enjoy too. God I miss training.

Birkierunner

2008-10-11 1:02 PM

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Subject: RE: Kona watching thread

3 of my training buddies from Wild River Tri Club are racing today (all qualifiers)

Mike Colaizy #330

John Sosniecki #1000

Dave Holden # 1092 Dave came out of the water in 55:25!!

Edited by Birkierunner 2008-10-11 1:04 PM

2008-10-11 1:03 PM

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West Chester, PA

Subject: RE: Kona watching thread

i though wetsuit were not allowed at KOna what are the pros and the age groupers wearing?

2008-10-11 1:05 PM

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magik611 - 2008-10-11 1:03 PM

i though wetsuit were not allowed at KOna what are the pros and the age groupers wearing?

Speedsuits appear to be legal.

2008-10-11 1:07 PM

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West Chester, PA

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Yeah they look like short john speed suits.

shamgar7

2008-10-11 1:07 PM

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Are you kidding me? ? ?

Look at all the camera positions out there. A ton more than last year. This is like watching it on a major TV production.

This is Awsome Coverage! ! ! !

2008-10-11 1:07 PM

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did you hear them all talking about how they don't like the speed suits. I kind of agree. But it's tough because Tri is so techno driven...

2008-10-11 1:07 PM

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magik611 - 2008-10-11 1:07 PM

Yeah they look like short john speed suits.

The one lead swimmer only had on long pants, like Michael Phelps.

2008-10-11 1:08 PM

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gadzinm - 2008-10-11 1:07 PM

did you hear them all talking about how they don't like the speed suits. I kind of agree. But it's tough because Tri is so techno driven...

They don't seem to like speedsuits, but like aerohelmets.

2008-10-11 1:08 PM

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talking about compression socks.....

fendermh1027

2008-10-11 1:10 PM

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Subject: RE: Kona watching thread

So if I'm following an AG'er athlete via athletetracker on ironman.com, how long is the delay from when an athlete finishes a segment to when it gets posted?

2008-10-11 1:10 PM

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http://ironman.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship/blue-seventys-f...

this explains about what suits they are wearing

2008-10-11 1:10 PM

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phillybarb - 2008-10-11 2:08 PM

gadzinm - 2008-10-11 1:07 PM

did you hear them all talking about how they don't like the speed suits. I kind of agree. But it's tough because Tri is so techno driven...

They don't seem to like speedsuits, but like aerohelmets.

Yeah its pretty funny....you either endorse the techo approach or you don't...IMO

bryancd

2008-10-11 1:11 PM

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Fountain Hills, AZ

Subject: RE: Kona watching thread

Coverage is great but the AG tracker is way behind right now..

2008-10-11 1:14 PM

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bryancd - 2008-10-11 2:11 PM

Coverage is great but the AG tracker is way behind right now..

network traffic on the servers is also taking a hit too. response time is pretty slow

2008-10-11 1:20 PM

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Bob

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Binghamton, NY

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Can you believe how long Potts is out of the saddle for?

bryancd

2008-10-11 1:21 PM

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Fountain Hills, AZ

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rstocks3 - 2008-10-11 1:20 PM

Can you believe how long Potts is out of the saddle for?

You maen out of aero. There are a lot of long, gradual rollers out there where you can sit up for a bit of a stretch on the Queen K.

2008-10-11 1:23 PM

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I am pretty shocked that Natasha is only 10 down on the womens lead. Good for her.

2008-10-11 1:24 PM

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Bob

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Binghamton, NY

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bryancd - 2008-10-11 2:21 PM

rstocks3 - 2008-10-11 1:20 PM

Can you believe how long Potts is out of the saddle for?

You maen out of aero. There are a lot of long, gradual rollers out there where you can sit up for a bit of a stretch on the Queen K.

I meant out of the saddle. He was standing for a cood couple minutes. Must be some wind their dealing with too.

2008-10-11 1:24 PM

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Subject: RE: Kona watching thread

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT 5.5 mi. (1:03:14) 25.85 mph

Potts out quickly in the first segments. This race is going to be a fantastic marathon later on... lots of great runners in the field.

2008-10-11 1:25 PM

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Bob

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Binghamton, NY

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I have got to get out to this race!!! I'm sitting here at work and my HR is racing with excitement!!

2008-10-11 1:28 PM

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Bob

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Binghamton, NY

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24.24 mph for Chrissy Wellington for the first bike leg!! Holy crap!!!