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Baowolf

2009-03-12 10:33 AM

in reply to: #1831587

Elite

5316

Alturas, California

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

Just go slow and steady and reallly nail your nutrition. If you miss 100 calories here and there you will feel it after the 4-5 hour mark. If you keep the nutrition and hydration good, it is just a keep going kind of thing.

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travljini

2009-04-13 9:07 AM

in reply to: #2013207

Master

1327

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

Hey all you Boise 70.3ers, two months to go. Is anyone else moving into panic mode? The bike is scaring the hell outta me and I need to figure out this whole nutrition thing. I feel like these 8 weeks are just gonna fly by!!

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muppetdog

2009-04-13 11:38 AM

in reply to: #2080457

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419

San Jose, CA

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

travljini - 2009-04-13 9:07 AM

Hey all you Boise 70.3ers, two months to go. Is anyone else moving into panic mode? The bike is scaring the hell outta me and I need to figure out this whole nutrition thing. I feel like these 8 weeks are just gonna fly by!!

I've got a 4-hour ride this Saturday where I am to find a course similar to Boise and test all my nutrition/hydration - I'm a bit nervous so I hope this is a good test run of everything. ACK, 9 weeks to go!

popsracer

2009-04-13 6:20 PM

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Pro

6520

Bellingham, WA

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

The clock does seem to be ticking a tad quicker lately. It is getting a bit harder to stick to the plan as the workouts get longer and it seems like other parts of my life are calling out more loudly for attention (wife, kids, job, chores, etc.). Everyone has actually been great about it so maybe I'm just feeling guilty or selfish.

Anyway, the BT plan has been working good and I am more fit than I've been in 20 years. I think that it is natural to feel like its not enough but I'm trusting that what I do each day will pull me through. Hope it all hangs together 2 more months.

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jeffnboise

2009-04-13 9:06 PM

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Expert

2180

Boise, Idaho

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

Expect there to be some wind. It tends to shift from AM to PM, with the afternoon start you can expect to have a stiff westerly (NW/SW) head wind near the airport. Good Luck.

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triboy_20

2009-04-13 10:13 PM

in reply to: #2081913

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183

Boise

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

popsracer - 2009-04-13 6:20 PM The clock does seem to be ticking a tad quicker lately. It is getting a bit harder to stick to the plan as the workouts get longer and it seems like other parts of my life are calling out more loudly for attention (wife, kids, job, chores, etc.). Everyone has actually been great about it so maybe I'm just feeling guilty or selfish. Anyway, the BT plan has been working good and I am more fit than I've been in 20 years. I think that it is natural to feel like its not enough but I'm trusting that what I do each day will pull me through. Hope it all hangs together 2 more months.

Yeah i feel ya on that one. My workouts are getting more and more critical, but yet, i'm getting busier and busier...new job, girlfriend, homework, etc...it sucks. but hopefully i'll find time for it....we'll see when raceday comes around

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ultrahip_00

2009-04-13 10:48 PM

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Master

1610

Kirkland, WA

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

i just started working with a coach a couple weeks ago. . it looks like i am in for 7 weeks of big volume! 4:35 bike ride this weekend. . that is, after a 10 hour week or so

see you guys in boise!

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travljini

2009-04-14 9:12 AM

in reply to: #2082448

Master

1327

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

I posted this in the main forum, but in the interest of other attendees:

It mighta been nice to get an email from the event organizers that the shuttle tickets were available, but in the interest of a PSA, I saw this after purchasing mine:

Brief Description

Shuttle buses to/from the swim venue from downtown Boise. Tickets are one-way for athletes and round-trip for family/friends.

Please assist us in planning for the proper number of buses by purchasing your ticket(s) no later than April 30, 2009. There are a limited number of buses in the region, so it is important that you book your seat(s) early.

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bradword

2009-04-14 9:32 AM

in reply to: #2082958

Pro

4909

Hailey, ID

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

travljini - 2009-04-14 8:12 AM

I posted this in the main forum, but in the interest of other attendees:

It mighta been nice to get an email from the event organizers that the shuttle tickets were available, but in the interest of a PSA, I saw this after purchasing mine:

Brief Description

Shuttle buses to/from the swim venue from downtown Boise. Tickets are one-way for athletes and round-trip for family/friends.

Thanks, didn't even think of doing this early.

This crappy organization is honestly me off a bit. Oh well.

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Baowolf

2009-04-14 10:51 AM

in reply to: #1831587

Elite

5316

Alturas, California

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

So, can someone drop you off at the swim start or do you have to take the bus? I will be there with my wife so she could theoretically slow down and I could get out if they allow you to get close enough to the swim setup. Any locals or folks who have done this know how the whole bus/friend/wife drop you off at the lake will work? It would be nice to have some kind of info about all this if we are expected to decide about whether we need a bus ticket or not by the end of the month, but don't know if you can get dropped off by a family member at the location.

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travljini

2009-04-14 10:54 AM

in reply to: #2083035

Master

1327

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

bradword - 2009-04-14 10:32 AM This crappy organization is honestly me off a bit. Oh well.

Getting regular email blasts from a local organization for sprints and olys and nada from this one does alarm me, considering the "magnitude" of this, but I'm so verklempt over surviving the bike :-) that I guess I'm overlooking the lack of intel regarding everything else.

I guess I'll figure it all out when I get there.

What I'd really like to know more about is bike transpo -- I was going to cart my own, but I'm seriously underqualified to re configure my bike, esp since this is my first HIM.

It'd be nice if the "Athlete Guide" for this year was up on the site by now.

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muppetdog

2009-04-14 12:01 PM

in reply to: #2082958

Extreme Veteran

419

San Jose, CA

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

travljini - 2009-04-14 9:12 AM

I posted this in the main forum, but in the interest of other attendees:

It mighta been nice to get an email from the event organizers that the shuttle tickets were available, but in the interest of a PSA, I saw this after purchasing mine:

Brief Description

Shuttle buses to/from the swim venue from downtown Boise. Tickets are one-way for athletes and round-trip for family/friends.

You DIDN'T get the email? I got that via email last week or earlier, I think.

muppetdog

2009-04-14 12:02 PM

in reply to: #2083340

Extreme Veteran

419

San Jose, CA

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

travljini - 2009-04-14 10:54 AM

bradword - 2009-04-14 10:32 AM This crappy organization is honestly me off a bit. Oh well.

I can't say I had updates this early on Vineman 70.3 when I did it last year and I didn't think anything was weird about that. The Athlete Guide didn't come out until less than 2 weeks before the race.

I notice there is now a "real" website for our race though! http://ironmanboise.com/

travljini

2009-04-14 12:43 PM

in reply to: #2083553

Master

1327

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

muppetdog - 2009-04-14 1:02 PM

I can't say I had updates this early on Vineman 70.3 when I did it last year and I didn't think anything was weird about that. The Athlete Guide didn't come out until less than 2 weeks before the race. I notice there is now a "real" website for our race though!http://ironmanboise.com

Thanks for the link. The site has a tab with info that indicates the athlete guide will be available 4 weeks prior to the race.

ai yai yai! it seems very close and real to me now :-)

Edited by travljini 2009-04-14 12:58 PM

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muppetdog

2009-04-14 1:03 PM

in reply to: #2083686

Extreme Veteran

419

San Jose, CA

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

travljini - 2009-04-14 12:43 PM

muppetdog - 2009-04-14 1:02 PM

I can't say I had updates this early on Vineman 70.3 when I did it last year and I didn't think anything was weird about that. The Athlete Guide didn't come out until less than 2 weeks before the race. I notice there is now a "real" website for our race though!http://ironmanboise.com

Thanks for the link. The site has a tab with info that indicates the athlete guide will be available 4 weeks prior to the race.

ai yai yai! it seems very close and real to me now :-)

Don't remind me! 9 weeks to go and it doesn't seem like quite enough

Baowolf

2009-04-14 4:53 PM

in reply to: #1831587

Elite

5316

Alturas, California

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

So, does anyone think that bussing for athletes should be included as part of our entrance fee and not an additional $8, espeically if you can't get to the swim start without taking the shuttle?

Today it snowed on me during my lunch run with 20 mph winds and not so warm either. No frostbite on the ears so that is good.

I will probably have to start uping the distances soon. 9 weeks is not a lot of time is it? And the water temp is going to be 50 F for the swim? Brrrr is that an exageration or is that what it was last year? The last tri I did in 08 had water temps of 80 F. I didn't want to get out of the lake it was soooo nice.

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travljini

2009-04-14 7:04 PM

in reply to: #2084467

Master

1327

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

Baowolf - 2009-04-14 5:53 PM So, does anyone think that bussing for athletes should be included as part of our entrance fee and not an additional $8, espeically if you can't get to the swim start without taking the shuttle?

Today it snowed on me during my lunch run with 20 mph winds and not so warm either. No frostbite on the ears so that is good.

I will probably have to start uping the distances soon. 9 weeks is not a lot of time is it? And the water temp is going to be 50 F for the swim? Brrrr is that an exageration or is that what it was last year? The last tri I did in 08 had water temps of 80 F. I didn't want to get out of the lake it was soooo nice.

Steve:
I think the swim last year was at least 55 degrees. I followed the race because I had intentions last year, when I heard about it, of doing it this year. I say that only because there was talk of if it didn't hit at least 55 degrees they were going to cancel the swim portion.

I also think that's why it's moved up two weeks and is later in the day.

Vets of last year can correct me, but that's my memory now.
Andrea
P.S. ya'd think our race packets would include a one way shuttle bus ticket. but whatev.....

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bradword

2009-04-15 9:39 AM

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Pro

4909

Hailey, ID

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

Oie! It's snowing today, but will be 70 by Monday. I think it should just stay warm n stuff.

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E=H2O

2009-04-17 5:01 PM

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Master

1325

Lake Oswego, OR

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

Can anyone make a recommendation on a hotel? Nothing fancy. Just someplace very quiet for my bike and me.

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jkward

2009-04-17 7:59 PM

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Veteran

167

Middleton, ID

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

I have stayed at the Holiday Inn Express several times. It's fairly cheap and it's right by the airport. They also have an indoor pool and gym. There are plenty of other choices near by as well.

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2009-04-24 3:01 AM

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popsracer

2009-05-04 1:23 PM

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Pro

6520

Bellingham, WA

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

With the race coming up soon I've started thinking and talking more about strategy for race day. Here is a link to a good article about HIM pacing.

http://www.endurancecorner.com/library/triathlon/strategy/half_iron...

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E=H2O

2009-05-04 4:11 PM

in reply to: #2128916

Master

1325

Lake Oswego, OR

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

Thanks for the link. It sounds like great advice. I'm going to follow all of it . . except on the swim. I love racing OWS so I just can't help myself. It's the most fun part of the race for me, and I recover quickly on the bike.

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travljini

2009-05-05 10:34 AM

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Master

1327

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Boise

popsracer - 2009-05-04 2:23 PM With the race coming up soon I've started thinking and talking more about strategy for race day. Here is a link to a good article about HIM pacing. http://www.endurancecorner.com/library/triathlon/strategy/half_iron... />

From a first timer, muchas gracias for that link!

Edited by travljini 2009-05-05 10:35 AM

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popsracer

2009-05-05 12:57 PM

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Pro

6520