Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread (Page 35)

Another swim question, what time is sunrise and will it be in our eyes? They have the new polorized goggles out now that they are trying to sell me, they will be nice for some local races but curious if they will be needed in Texas?

I did not notice a practice swim on the event schedule. Do you think it is still being worked out or no practice this year?

What is this swimming you speak of?

Has to do with water and moving from one place to another. Damn swimmers

I saw that, but it was labeled as tentative and the new one says it was updated on April 13. If they are not having it I can show you 2-3 places not far from where you are staying.

You guys brought up a great concern. What is the typical winds in this area? Is the 10+mph a standard? If wind out of the south is the standard then we are guaranted some kind head wind on the return. Just how strong?

Just Curious. (one more thing I can worry over)

You guys brought up a great concern. What is the typical winds in this area? Is the 10+mph a standard? If wind out of the south is the standard then we are guaranted some kind head wind on the return. Just how strong?

Just Curious. (one more thing I can worry over)

Let me say 30mph gust is not normal. I would say wind is not generally a problem here and I would say under 10 is what to expect. I am sure we are all ready for 100 degree temps and hurricane winds.

This time a year is typically windy but not 20-30mph. I didnt do IMTX last year but I do remember many windy rides a few month leading up to it. The day before the race some tents at the expo blew over. Thankfully race day was nice! Just prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Weather here changes by the hr. No telling what it will be like race day.

This time a year is typically windy but not 20-30mph. I didnt do IMTX last year but I do remember many windy rides a few month leading up to it. The day before the race some tents at the expo blew over. Thankfully race day was nice! Just prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Weather here changes by the hr. No telling what it will be like race day.

This time a year is typically windy but not 20-30mph. I didnt do IMTX last year but I do remember many windy rides a few month leading up to it. The day before the race some tents at the expo blew over. Thankfully race day was nice! Just prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Weather here changes by the hr. No telling what it will be like race day.

Ii'm sorry, could you repeat that

LOL Sorry for the multiple replies! I was using my phone and it froze and I guess kept replying!

Ironman Practice Swim will be Saturday April 28th. They will have a 1.2 mile loop for you to swim. It will essentially be the first leg of the race. I will put up a link later when I find it. Only opportunity to swim the lake before that Friday. Get there early because it won't be open all morning. Sponsored by some guy who thought a practice swim was a good thing to have.....

April 28th i won´t be in The Woodlands

So is it really looking, that there will be no test swim on May 17th or 18th before the race ?

If so, is there any other lake close, where you can swim ? - its quite a habbit to have a short 20min swim, the day before race (usually on the race course).

btw: how are the temps of the lake ? - i wasn´t wearing my wetsuit at all this year, being 100% sure, that i am not going to use it - is there any chance for a wetsuit swim (i know its allowed without kona qualification, but thats what i am aiming for)

thx,erwin

Here's the info on the swim. I didn't realize there wouldn't be on Fri before the race.I don't know the lake temps but I've heard it's warm enough to wear without a wetsuit. CB&I sprint is a few weeks before and I've dine it several times and have never worn a wetsuit.Open Water Swim PracticePractice open water swimming in preparation for your next triathlon. This is not a class; there will be no instruction, just swimming. Long course (1.2 miles) and short course (500 meters) available. Must be 14 years of age or older.Walk-up registration is available the morning of the swim. Course Date Time Location Course Number Fee RulesLong Course (1.2 miles) Saturday, April 28 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Northshore Park2505 Lake Woodlands DriveThe Woodlands, TX 77380#5181.112 $40 Last swimmer must enter waterby 8:30 a.m. and exit water by 9:30 a.m.Short Course (500 meters) Saturday, April 28 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Northshore Park2505 Lake Woodlands DriveThe Woodlands, TX 77380#5181.122  $20 Last swimmer must enter waterby noon and exit water by 12:30 p.m.Both Courses** Wednesday, May 2 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Northshore Park2505 Lake Woodlands DriveThe Woodlands, TX 77380#5181.132  $50 Last swimmer must start long course before 8:30 a.m.and exit water until the start of the short course.  **Note: For participants swimming both courses, there will be a 1 hour break in which all swimmers must exit the water.  

Wow, that showed up all jumbled. Sorry. I was posting from my phone.