Ironman 70.3 Augusta : Official Thread (Page 4)

Any good get together's around this race looks like my training buddies who said they where going to go did not sign up in time

do I bring my climbing cassette (11-32) or my speed cassette (11-25)

I used a 12x25 last year. Didn't need to go in the SCR.

heading down w/ a group of friends from NJ, 2 of which are using the race for IMFL in November... we'll be representing Exit 3 Multisport, we just recently got our tri kits after making a decision to start a group considering there are a good amount of racing these days looking forward to a fun race...

Anyone have any insight when the Athlete Guide will be posted. They seem to be dragging their feet.

Tom

I know. How freaking hard is it to update the Athlete Guide. It's not like they have to write it from scarce.

Bib list is here no guide or start times yet 

Seriously, where is the athlete guide? Usually lets me know that race is right around the corner..

Swim waves finally posted. No athlete guide though

Well, they are partially posted - unless waves 18-27 are all M35-39 and nobody younger is racing.

Have to admit, they seem a little slow on the draw this year.

where are the women. I need pace bootie

flying into atlanta friday at 3pm how is afternoon rush from the airport to Augusta

Edited by BuckHamilton 2013-09-09 4:49 PM

If you head out at 3pm, you should be fine. The later it gets the worse traffic will be. Be prepared for a lot of stop & go traffic if you are still in Atlanta at 4:30. Once you get on I-20 heading east and get past I-285, you'll be clear.

Wanted to pass this along to anyone racing Augusta. TriAugusta club and the Saint Paul's church by the Augusta 70.3 swim start have teamed up to offer a Saturday night Pre-Race Pasta Dinner. A great chance to be with new and old friends! Bring your family! The location is perfect, on the Riverwalk adjacent to swim start and just a few steps from the Marriott and convention center.

More information at the link.

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8078...

Hey everyone, we're getting closer. I'm deciding whether to run a disc or not. I'll run a Hed 60 up front and have a matching rear as well. Are there alot of ag'ers running a rear disc.

Next, parking. Does the garage fill up? I'm deciding whether to park there or if there is enough off street parking near the run course to make due.

Hope everyone is doing well and has a great race.

Tom

Augusta is a fast course...if you have a disc, bring it and make the determination at the last possible moment!

I'm hoping the parking garage doesn't fill up! I'm planning to use it!

Good luck to all! Two weeks away!

I will be using my disc. Not sure about parking.

Last time we just parked over near transition and walked up to start. Wasn't that big a deal, and load out was easy.
Pretty bummed that there is no official swim practice. The athlete guide says swim practice in several pools in the area. That pretty much sucks. It was helpful last time to try wetsuit, test water current/temp. Not going to happen this time?
I guess with no swim practice we can stay out later friday night, haha.

If you go to the Augusta 70.3 facebook page, a bunch of ppl on there are organizing swims for friday and saturday, I believe. You could probably go with some of them.

As for parking, is there ample street parking or parking garages that will be open or available? Any info for those who've done this race before would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

how is the sun angle on the swim (Do I need tinted googles)?

Athlete guide was posted late last week and they sent an email today. Wow, my swim wave goes off late. What am I going to do with all that time? Geez.

It sounds like parking near transition and walking to the swim start is the best way to go? I assume they have pumps at transition to use in the morning?

x2

Are there any organized swims on Friday or Saturday? I checked the Facebook page and threads here but have not seen anything.