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Champion![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() KyleMc - 2012-04-15 11:20 PM Hey all. Just jumping in here to say "Hi". Brand new to BT, but not to the sport. Was looking for folks to talk with about IMTX, and glad I found yall. Bib # 2078 and 5 weeks away. I just got that lump in my stomach and it aint dinner. Very undertrained for this one (did IMFL in 08) so I think it's pretty much just gonna be a finish. Throttle way back on the bike and hang on through the run, cause I have a feeling it's gonna hurt. LOL Looking forward to chatting with yall the next 5 weeks. And maybe get to meet some of yall at the race. Kyle
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Champion![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 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? |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Shermbelle - 2012-04-15 11:12 PM 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 used clear goggles last year and dont remember the sun being an issue. I want to say it rises to your left on the way out, so it will be on your right when you make the turn to come back up the lake, and then pretty much dead ahead when you turn into the canal, but I am not 100% on that. Someone in the area can probably give you better information on it. Sunrise and sunset on May 19th Sunrise: 6:26am |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() se7930 - 2012-04-16 9:08 AM Shermbelle - 2012-04-15 11:12 PM 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 used clear goggles last year and dont remember the sun being an issue. I want to say it rises to your left on the way out, so it will be on your right when you make the turn to come back up the lake, and then pretty much dead ahead when you turn into the canal, but I am not 100% on that. Someone in the area can probably give you better information on it. Sunrise and sunset on May 19th Sunrise: 6:26am This is pretty much right. Last year it was overcast until about 60 miles on the bike (for me) so the sun was never an issue. It won't rise due east though. More a little south of east. If it's sunny at sunrise, you may have some reflection issues heading out on the swim. the waterway might be bad too, but b/c you don't have to sight in the canal, you should be fine there. |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 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? |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() papson14 - 2012-04-15 3:04 PM I asked earlier but didn't get any responses: anyone using a swim skin/speedsuit? Still haven't decided if it will be worth it. I got one for Christmas so YES!!!! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriPatrick - 2012-04-16 3:18 PMI 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? |
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Champion![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriPatrick - 2012-04-16 3:18 PM 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??? It was on there about a week or go I remember reading that swimming wasn't allowed in the Lake except Friday morning from 8-10 and now I see nothing |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() papson14 - 2012-04-16 3:39 PM Has to do with water and moving from one place to another. Damn swimmersTriPatrick - 2012-04-16 3:18 PMI 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? |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Shermbelle - 2012-04-16 5:45 PM 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. TriPatrick - 2012-04-16 3:18 PM 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??? It was on there about a week or go I remember reading that swimming wasn't allowed in the Lake except Friday morning from 8-10 and now I see nothing |
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Member ![]() ![]() | ![]() 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) ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() | ![]() 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) ![]() |
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Master![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Speedracer - 2012-04-16 7:40 PMYou 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.![]() |
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![]() | ![]() 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. |
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![]() | ![]() 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. |
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![]() | ![]() 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. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ii'm sorry, could you repeat that ![]() |
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![]() | ![]() LOL Sorry for the multiple replies! I was using my phone and it froze and I guess kept replying! |
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Champion![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriPatrick - 2012-04-16 8:27 PM Shermbelle - 2012-04-16 5:45 PM 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. TriPatrick - 2012-04-16 3:18 PM 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??? It was on there about a week or go I remember reading that swimming wasn't allowed in the Lake except Friday morning from 8-10 and now I see nothing
Cool thanks, could you also show me a place or two by me where I can swim? I showed up to the Y last night and the lap pool was closed for Sweatin to the Oldies |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 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..... |
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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 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 |
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![]() | ![]() 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. |
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![]() | ![]() Wow, that showed up all jumbled. Sorry. I was posting from my phone. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tjfry - 2012-04-17 11:07 AM 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.....
Awesome, thanks. What a nice guy |
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