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 2009-10-13 1:36 PM in reply to: #2457207 |
 Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member |  Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Threadstrouse - 2009-10-13 12:28 PM I am in also-concerned about hills-coming from Central Florida-no hills! I live in Kansas. I feel your pain!  I'm scheduling two hilly 70.3s as part of my training plan, and also plan to travel to train on hills. |
| 2009-10-13 3:33 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Master  1322  Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread We lost a month already? This time is going to go by REALLY quick I think... I signed up for my training group though for IMOO, so I'm all set to begin the serious training in February. |
| 2009-10-14 7:40 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Veteran 561  Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread What do folks think of the welcome and awards banquet? Is it worth the $30 ticket? |
| 2009-10-14 2:58 PM in reply to: #2458570 |
Extreme Veteran 427 St. Louis, MO | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread First I will state the obvious....you as an athlete get in free. Given that, if this is your first IM, I would recommend that your SO or parent or sibling (support person, whoever that is) attend. The presentation of the videos and the recognition given first-timers is very inspiring and it is pretty neat to share that moment with someone..... Now, do not expect fine food or drink.....just an oversized wedding style, bulk served food buffet..... See you there! Paul |
| 2009-10-15 8:40 AM in reply to: #2458570 |
Pro 4608 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread DB - 2009-10-14 8:40 AM What do folks think of the welcome and awards banquet? Is it worth the $30 ticket? If you have any friends racing, I'd suggest going with them vs. buying a ticket for someone else. It doesn't seem worth it to me, and I doubt I would have enjoyed it had I not been doing the race. |
| 2009-10-15 9:51 AM in reply to: #2459720 |
Veteran 561 Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Tri-Wog StL - 2009-10-14 2:58 PM First I will state the obvious....you as an athlete get in free. Given that, if this is your first IM, I would recommend that your SO or parent or sibling (support person, whoever that is) attend. The presentation of the videos and the recognition given first-timers is very inspiring and it is pretty neat to share that moment with someone..... Now, do not expect fine food or drink.....just an oversized wedding style, bulk served food buffet..... See you there! Paul Thanks for stating the obvious because I assumed this was extra for the athletes too. My wife and I are both doing the race so we're good there! |
| 2009-10-16 10:46 AM in reply to: #2460861 |
Veteran 561 Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread FYI - Jorge is doing another offseason bike program. I did it last year and it's great for those of us who are trainer bound during the winter. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... |
| 2009-10-16 3:06 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Regular 72 Central MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Yeah, I've already been on it a few times this fall -- we've had two snow showers up here already! |
| 2009-10-17 11:32 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I am in. Getting close to ending my sabatical of non-training since IM Lou and get ready for next year. |
| 2009-10-30 11:39 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Member 292 Marshfield Wi | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread DB Thanks for the heads-up I can use a good kick in the azz on the trainer. Two weeks between posts. Have we lost momentum? IMOO is right around the corner. |
| 2009-10-30 4:17 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
| Veteran 123 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread My brother got me interested in IM races, we did IMCDA this year. It was such a positive experience for me I literally asked myself "when can I do another one?"! Well, IMWI is 2 hours down the road from where I live so I've entered the 2010 race and am stoked! The main thing that concerns me is the heat. It's been so cool here the last few years, barely making it into the 80's on only a couple of occasions. This year race day was in the low 80's, for me waaay too warm. Heat is what saps me. For you southerners though you may just have it made! |
| 2009-10-30 5:02 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Not sure if you guys saw. If you are from around the Midwest the Spirit of Racine Half is now the Ironman 70.3 Racine. It is on July 18th 2010. Course won't be as nearly as hilly as IMWI, but it would be a good place to test your fitness and nutrition. Edited by mattb1 2009-10-30 5:08 PM |
| 2009-11-03 12:05 PM in reply to: #2490033 |
Master 1322 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I'm trying to decide between Door County (more hills) vs. the 70.3 Racine. I'm going to be in a training group and I've been given only certain weekends where I'm allowed to race on my own so my choices are limited. I'd really like to get a Half in before IMOO. Has anyone done both and have an opinion? |
| 2009-11-03 8:45 PM in reply to: #2495459 |
Regular 54 Lemont, | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I did Racine last year and enjoyed myself (but it was my first 1/2 so I probably would have enjoyed any venue). A few people on this thread have opinions about Door County - page 2 has a nice post by Gritty with some detailed Door County info. http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=183981&start=21 I'll be back at Racine this year. |
| 2009-11-04 9:46 AM in reply to: #2495459 |
Veteran 121 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread IdealMuse - 2009-11-03 12:05 PM I'm trying to decide between Door County (more hills) vs. the 70.3 Racine. I'm going to be in a training group and I've been given only certain weekends where I'm allowed to race on my own so my choices are limited. I'd really like to get a Half in before IMOO. Has anyone done both and have an opinion? I know nothing about the two courses, but I would go with hilly rather than flat. [I like your new avatar, btw] |
| 2009-11-04 6:22 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I'm thinking about Boulder 70.3 - yay hills?! It is on August 8, 2010. And a little closer to me than Racine. Bike profile:  |
| 2009-11-10 11:16 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Master 1404 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread |
| 2009-11-18 9:44 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Member 292 Marshfield Wi | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Last two nights dreams about race! Never good of course, show up late, forgot gear,etc... Man I need to chill or it will be a long 10 months. |
| 2009-11-18 10:56 AM in reply to: #2519742 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread dmmdds - 2009-11-18 9:44 AM Last two nights dreams about race! Never good of course, show up late, forgot gear,etc... Man I need to chill or it will be a long 10 months. I had my first IMWI dream the other night, too! It was the swim start, and someone immediately grabbed my ankles/calfs and pulled hard. I stood up and lectured them, hehee! |
| 2009-11-19 1:25 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Member 292 Marshfield Wi | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Hate that one! |
| 2009-11-19 1:59 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Master 2010 Falls Church, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Hi everyone. I'm in. I just completed IMFL and am now turning my mind to IMMOO. For the last two weeks i have been in recovery (read:doing no training). My plan is to start a bit of active recovery tonight with a 20 min spin on the trainer. wheeeee. |
| 2009-11-19 11:27 PM in reply to: #2522364 |
Pro 4608 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Nipper - 2009-11-19 2:59 PM Hi everyone. I'm in. I just completed IMFL and am now turning my mind to IMMOO. For the last two weeks i have been in recovery (read:doing no training). My plan is to start a bit of active recovery tonight with a 20 min spin on the trainer. wheeeee. I've been in recovery for three months  It's hard to get back to it, but I know I will. Congrats on IMFL! |
| 2009-11-20 7:37 PM in reply to: #2522364 |
Veteran 210 Knoxville | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Nipper - 2009-11-19 2:59 PM Hi everyone. I'm in. I just completed IMFL and am now turning my mind to IMMOO. For the last two weeks i have been in recovery (read:doing no training). My plan is to start a bit of active recovery tonight with a 20 min spin on the trainer. wheeeee. You and both. I've hit a few easy workouts, and they felt great. Wassup atl runr and pennylope!!!!!! |
| 2009-11-27 6:05 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Member 48 | Subject: IMWI will be my first IRONMAN!! just signed up and i am excited and nervous! Did Steelhead 70.3 last yr, Chicago Marathon in '09 and training for Disney Marathon Jan 10th, '10. After that, cycle only until 5 mths out when I will start a structured Ironman training plan (Cycle is my weakest). Did Insane Terrain 125k last yr which was a ton of fun but very difficult for me. This will be my first Ironman. I live in the N. Suburbs of Chicago and NEED to find some training partners. Marathon goal time will be 3hr 35min, bike for Steelhead leg was 2hr 50min and I plan on swimming w the UIC masters. I love a good thread and this one looks to be awesome for the next 9mths or so! Jonathan |
| 2009-12-01 3:17 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread LODGING QUESTIONS So questions - some might be for those who have done this before: What day are you arriving? I am driving from Kansas (ROAD TRIP!) and was thinking of arriving the evening of Wednesday Sept. 8. Too early? I see the schedule begins on Thursday, but really am not sure what I will do for 3 days besides light workouts and checking in. I want to arrive with enough time to organize and relax, but not have TOO much time on my hands, you know? Location: Some of the hotels available are a good 15-20 minute drive from the start area. Do you plan to drive yourself and park in the area, or have someone drop you off in the morning? Not sure how that typically works. Thanks guys! |
. I wasn't ready on the day I signed up to commit to a hotel.
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