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 2010-08-31 8:09 AM in reply to: #3071544 |
Iron Donkey 38643       , Wisconsin |  Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Threaddar89 - 2010-08-30 12:56 PM Maybe posted already, but the 2010 Athlete Guide is on the site. Link was provided here, for those that want it - http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=224555&posts=1&start=1 |
| 2010-08-31 8:20 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Member 41 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Was wondering the same thing Nicole................was planning on asking their recommendation for that when I picked it up at the expo. Looks like they have 2 generations of the device, so not sure if it has a clip on it or how that works............clip to tri shorts under wetsuit? clip to racebelt for bike and run? idk |
| 2010-08-31 10:39 AM in reply to: #3072945 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread DB - 2010-08-31 9:00 AM Any experienced Imoo'ers out there willing to give some advice on swim start location? Does it even matter? I'm looking at around 1 hr 20 min swim. I'm interested in this as well. I've been pretty surprised in the last two IMs I've done (not IMWI) with how sparse it is near the start line of the swim. I think the word is getting around that to avoid the crowd you can just hang back and wait a few seconds. At IMLP last year it seemed like a high percentage of swimmers were still on the shore when the cannon went off! I was able to get about 10 feet off the line and I was not there early at all. I think I am going to treat this like any other tri and just get right where I want unless someone has some advice on this race. |
| 2010-08-31 10:58 AM in reply to: #3072946 |
Extreme Veteran 552 Minnetonka Beach, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread FredsRider - 2010-08-31 8:01 AM I have a question about the athlete tracker. If you wore it on the swim, where did you put it at? I think you are asking about the GPS device (rental?)... I didn't wear it on the swim and I don't think it is waterproof. I just had it in my T1 bag and had it turned on and ready to go. (dropped it in there the morning of the race when we had access to the bags) |
| 2010-08-31 10:59 AM in reply to: #3072985 |
Extreme Veteran 552 Minnetonka Beach, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread JamesNissen - 2010-08-31 8:20 AM Was wondering the same thing Nicole................was planning on asking their recommendation for that when I picked it up at the expo. Looks like they have 2 generations of the device, so not sure if it has a clip on it or how that works............clip to tri shorts under wetsuit? clip to racebelt for bike and run? idk they will give you the GenII device. It doesn't have a clip on, but they do provide you with a racebelt with a pocket for it. I chose to just drop it in my side pocket on the bike. I don't think it is waterproof? |
| 2010-08-31 11:25 AM in reply to: #3073415 |
Extreme Veteran 425 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread From the my athlete site "The Athlete wears the two ounce water proof MyAthlete™ Shadow designed for the toughest Marathon, Triathlon, Multi-Sport and Adventure race" I am assuming the swim is ok.... |
| 2010-08-31 1:49 PM in reply to: #3073408 |
Master 1222 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread ball6135 - 2010-08-31 10:58 AM FredsRider - 2010-08-31 8:01 AM I have a question about the athlete tracker. If you wore it on the swim, where did you put it at? I think you are asking about the GPS device (rental?)... I didn't wear it on the swim and I don't think it is waterproof. I just had it in my T1 bag and had it turned on and ready to go. (dropped it in there the morning of the race when we had access to the bags) I'm not going to wear it for the swim. I will keep it in T1 or my Bento box and stick it in my back pocket. I would not know how to wear it with a wetsuit for the swim and not have it be uncomfortable. Plus it's the bike and run where my family will be lost without it. Hopefully they will see me come out of the water! |
| 2010-08-31 5:00 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Never worn it on the swim because I am too nervous about breaking or ruining it. However, my guess is that if you were going to do it you would be best to put it under your swim cap like a garmin. Although it may look a little goofy. To the best of my understanding the device works with "phone technology". In other words you need a cell phone signal in order for it to transmit your current data to your spectators. So my guess is keeping it above water would be your best bet. My family watches me go out for the swim and then stands at the exit of T1 so they are sure not to miss me. The exit from the swim is kinda hectic anyways. So I just put my tracker on in T1 and wear it from that point on. |
| 2010-08-31 5:21 PM in reply to: #3074563 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread jjcnbg - 2010-08-31 6:00 PM Never worn it on the swim because I am too nervous about breaking or ruining it. However, my guess is that if you were going to do it you would be best to put it under your swim cap like a garmin. Although it may look a little goofy. I have done this with the garmin after reading peoples' advice and yes it looks awful and I will never do it again. :-) |
| 2010-08-31 5:36 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 663 A little slice of paradise | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Thinking I am not going to wear it on the swim but was just wondering about it. Thanks for all the comments ! See everyone on race day |
| 2010-08-31 8:40 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Extreme Veteran 460 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I think I am going to rent one as well...at this point, the budget has been blown out of the water  . And side news, here is a link to an article that was written about me in the Janesville Gazette and Ironman...I was pretty excited about it. http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/31/michele-wilkinson-doesnt-allow-breast-cancer-slow-/ |
| 2010-08-31 8:55 PM in reply to: #3074866 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 9:40 PM And side news, here is a link to an article that was written about me in the Janesville Gazette and Ironman...I was pretty excited about it. http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/31/michele-wilkinson-doesnt-allow-breast-cancer-slow-/ Go Michelle! Hey wait a minute the woman in that picture there does not look 41.. Hey are you wearing a pink cape on the run for the IM? |
| 2010-08-31 9:00 PM in reply to: #3074902 |
Extreme Veteran 460 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread kalalau - 2010-08-31 8:55 PM trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 9:40 PM And side news, here is a link to an article that was written about me in the Janesville Gazette and Ironman...I was pretty excited about it. http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/31/michele-wilkinson-doesnt-allow-breast-cancer-slow-/ Go Michelle! Hey wait a minute the woman in that picture there does not look 41.. Hey are you wearing a pink cape on the run for the IM? Thanks...and I like you already...yes I am 41. . And I will definitely be wearing a pink cape on the run...I am so excited! |
| 2010-08-31 9:13 PM in reply to: #3074908 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 10:00 PM Thanks...and I like you already...yes I am 41. . And I will definitely be wearing a pink cape on the run...I am so excited!Ok I believe you just gained yourself at least 10 "Go Michelle!!!" yells out on the course from BTers, that is totally worth the cape. :-) My favorite quote of these events is.. YOU WILL DO THIS Edited by kalalau 2010-08-31 9:14 PM |
| 2010-09-01 6:39 AM in reply to: #3074866 |
Master 1222 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 8:40 PM I think I am going to rent one as well...at this point, the budget has been blown out of the water . And side news, here is a link to an article that was written about me in the Janesville Gazette and Ironman...I was pretty excited about it. http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/31/michele-wilkinson-doesnt-allow-breast-cancer-slow-/ Nice article about an extraordinary person! Good luck and I will look for the pink cape on the run! Oh, rent one. My family got even more excited when I told them they will always know where I am during the day. Edited by Gregkl 2010-09-01 6:41 AM |
| 2010-09-01 7:05 AM in reply to: #3074908 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 9:00 PM kalalau - 2010-08-31 8:55 PM trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 9:40 PM And side news, here is a link to an article that was written about me in the Janesville Gazette and Ironman...I was pretty excited about it. http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/31/michele-wilkinson-doesnt-allow-breast-cancer-slow-/ Go Michelle! Hey wait a minute the woman in that picture there does not look 41.. Hey are you wearing a pink cape on the run for the IM? Thanks...and I like you already...yes I am 41. . And I will definitely be wearing a pink cape on the run...I am so excited!Great story Michelle!! Look forward to seeing another glimpse of that pink cape next weekend! |
| 2010-09-01 7:20 AM in reply to: #3074866 |
Master 1411 Lexington, KY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 9:40 PM And side news, here is a link to an article that was written about me in the Janesville Gazette and Ironman...I was pretty excited about it. http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/31/michele-wilkinson-doesnt-allow-breast-cancer-slow-/ Wow, great story! |
| 2010-09-01 8:59 AM in reply to: #3074866 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 8:40 PM I think I am going to rent one as well...at this point, the budget has been blown out of the water . And side news, here is a link to an article that was written about me in the Janesville Gazette and Ironman...I was pretty excited about it. http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/31/michele-wilkinson-doesnt-allow-breast-cancer-slow-/ That is an awesome story. I will be looking for you out there on the course. |
| 2010-09-01 9:32 AM in reply to: #3074866 |
| Extreme Veteran 476 WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread trainergirlmick - 2010-08-31 8:40 PM I think I am going to rent one as well...at this point, the budget has been blown out of the water . And side news, here is a link to an article that was written about me in the Janesville Gazette and Ironman...I was pretty excited about it. http://gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/31/michele-wilkinson-doesnt-allow-breast-cancer-slow-/ What an inspiration! Great story and way to battle through it all. I look forward to giving you a shout out when I see the pink cape flying by. Edited by dar89 2010-09-01 9:33 AM |
| 2010-09-01 1:42 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 663 A little slice of paradise | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Awesome story. I look forward to seeing the pink cape on the run. You are an inspiration to me thank you for sharing your story. |
| 2010-09-01 1:46 PM in reply to: #3076467 |
Extreme Veteran 460 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread FredsRider - 2010-09-01 1:42 PMAwesome story. I look forward to seeing the pink cape on the run. You are an inspiration to me thank you for sharing your story. Thanks! I believe we have actually met. The Trek night on the east side of Madison this past spring. I was the one who complimented your IM jacket :-) |
| 2010-09-01 6:51 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread As the new resident meteorlogist here, I give you an updated forecast Partly Sunny Hi 73° RealFeel® 72° Day
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| 2010-09-01 9:22 PM in reply to: #3077238 |
| Extreme Veteran 476 WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Shermbelle - 2010-09-01 6:51 PM As the new resident meteorlogist here, I give you an updated forecast
Excellent Soil moisture conditions make this an ideal day for crop growth. more >Excellent! I just hope I'm not that slow that I could watch the grass grow. Seriously, I'm going to be thinking about this on the bike and laughing about as I go insane mid-second loop (or that damn Whalen climb). |
| 2010-09-01 9:28 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread REMINDER!!!! The day of the gear bag and bike check in is the day of the first badger home game which will bring in 80K + people to the downtown area. Not sure what time the game is but usually its an 11am start time and will affect the west side of downtown so keep this in the back of your head. If you plan on biking the run course do it on Friday because Saturday morning around 8am a lot of the run course surrounding the stadium will be mobbed with drunken students and their parents. So if you want to avoid this I would stay as close to the Terrace as possible as this should be far away enough from the game. If you don't mind the crowds though and can handle the atmosphere its a great place to be for some fun. Just my two cents and trying to help those avoid any added stress. If your lucky you may meet one of this true great drunken friends Sunday morning stumbling home if your in the right spot. A couple years ago my buddy talked to one of the competitors for a good 10 minutes on his way to SN drop off, the guy was a good sport and argued the games bad calls from the day before with a good sense of humor...haha |
| 2010-09-01 10:06 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Regular 72 Central MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Thanks for the reminder, Kona, I had no idea that there was a game on Saturday. Was planning to ride the run course on Saturday, but that will certainly change to Friday. And I thought endurance training was tough enough -- nevermind training while dealing with cancer treatment! Mick, your story proves that determination and a positive attitude can overcome such tremendous obstacles. You're inspirational - and thanks for sharing your story. |
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