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 2010-02-03 11:41 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
Resident Curmudgeon  25290    The Road Back Gold member |  Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official ThreadJoining this thread four pages in, but just found out I'll be on the officiating crew again. Hope to see some of you guys there. |
| 2010-02-03 5:18 PM in reply to: #2651847 |
Veteran 549 | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread 2500 is limit. |
| 2010-02-04 8:23 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
Veteran 167 Lafayette | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread thanks kdlsch111, that's awesome, 10x bigger than the largest tri i've ever participated in |
| 2010-02-05 10:34 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
Regular 93 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Just got in. Looks like there is still plenty of room. Wonder if it will sell out? |
| 2010-02-06 9:45 AM in reply to: #2656977 |
| Veteran 549 | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread I am sure it will sell out. It has gone from 800 to 500 available spots in two weeks. I think some people are wavering due to the problems incurred last year, waiting to make sure they are solved which it sounds like they have been. Plus, the economy is probably affecting things as well. |
| 2010-02-17 4:51 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Veteran 211 | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Due to weather, 90% of my bike training has been on the trainer. I'm starting to remember why I said I would never do a 70.3 this early again last Feb !!!! |
| 2010-02-17 5:23 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread I am in the same boat, not a lot of cold weather gear, hate riding at night, etc. Still have 2 months until the race so hopefully some outdoor rides are on the horizon! Bike needs to go into the shop soon, 1400miles+ on the chain, etc. |
| 2010-02-18 10:45 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
Regular 93 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Anyone here actually running the Mardi Gras Marathon next weekend and then doing the 70.3, I am and I'm really starting to regret it after neglecting my bike. |
| 2010-02-18 3:25 PM in reply to: #2679476 |
Master 2381 Dallas, Texas | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread blountds - 2010-02-18 10:45 AM Anyone here actually running the Mardi Gras Marathon next weekend and then doing the 70.3, I am and I'm really starting to regret it after neglecting my bike. I blogged about this subject a while back. I believe you need to decide if you're going to BE a runner or BE a triathlete. I choose to BE a triathlete. Because I'm a triathlete, all of the running races I enter fit into my triathlon training plan. This means I don't run marathons. It's difficult to fit a marathon into a triathlon training plan and perform well at both the marathon and the triathlon. The longest running race I'll enter is a half marathon. I have 2 half marathons planned for my build up to NO 70.3. |
| 2010-02-18 9:09 PM in reply to: #2679476 |
Regular 95 Lafayette, LA | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread I am running the marathon and the 70.3. I feel the same, all the running time has cut into my bike time. This is my first marathon. Since, I like triathlons so much this may be a one and done for the marathons. Edited by Ram Run 2010-02-18 9:11 PM |
| 2010-02-18 9:41 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Nope, not doing it. I have enough to keep me going with the Mardi Gras Mambo 10k this weekend and T-Gator spring April 11th. |
| 2010-02-19 12:08 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
| 3 | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Hi all, Im planning on doing this as my first ever triathlon and really looking forward to it. Is the water in new orleans warm enough to not wear a wetsuit. I have been teaching myself front crawl however it hasnt been going to well so i am going to do breastroke. From what i have read swimming wetsuits arent really designed with bs and would actually be a hinderance. Would people just recommend doing it in a tri suit then? Also what are the cheapest accomodation option, hoping to come for a week and make a holiday out of it. many thanks |
| 2010-02-19 2:26 PM in reply to: #2680187 |
Regular 93 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread zia_cyclist - 2010-02-18 3:25 PM blountds - 2010-02-18 10:45 AM Anyone here actually running the Mardi Gras Marathon next weekend and then doing the 70.3, I am and I'm really starting to regret it after neglecting my bike. I blogged about this subject a while back. I believe you need to decide if you're going to BE a runner or BE a triathlete. I choose to BE a triathlete. Because I'm a triathlete, all of the running races I enter fit into my triathlon training plan. This means I don't run marathons. It's difficult to fit a marathon into a triathlon training plan and perform well at both the marathon and the triathlon. The longest running race I'll enter is a half marathon. I have 2 half marathons planned for my build up to NO 70.3. I agree 100% just signed up for the mary last year for the $50 special rate and made the leap to run again. I plan to take it easy on the mary to allow time for recovery but your right you really have to choose. For me Tri is the ticket, I've hated all the run training this winter (of course it does beat riding the trainer) |
| 2010-02-19 3:25 PM in reply to: #2681927 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread uktri - 2010-02-19 12:08 PM Hi all, Im planning on doing this as my first ever triathlon and really looking forward to it. Is the water in new orleans warm enough to not wear a wetsuit. I have been teaching myself front crawl however it hasnt been going to well so i am going to do breastroke. From what i have read swimming wetsuits arent really designed with bs and would actually be a hinderance. Would people just recommend doing it in a tri suit then? Also what are the cheapest accomodation option, hoping to come for a week and make a holiday out of it. many thanks I don't do the bstroke but I would think a sleeveless would work well for t. Get the benefits of a wetsuit but wouldn't interfere with your stroke. I believe you could do it without a wetsuit but I go by the rule "if it's wetsuit legal I am wearing a wetsuit." You may also want to post this over on the Iron Distance Training forum. Edited by GaryRM 2010-02-19 3:26 PM |
| 2010-02-22 2:17 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Veteran 167 Lafayette | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread less than 350 spots remaining |
| 2010-03-01 3:37 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread 7 weeks left! Anyone planning on riding (what they can) of the course ahead of time? Or swimming the course? |
| 2010-03-01 6:31 PM in reply to: #2700668 |
Master 1410 White Plains NY | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread GaryRM - 2010-03-01 4:37 PM 7 weeks left! Anyone planning on riding (what they can) of the course ahead of time? Or swimming the course? i am practicing expanding my stomach for post race beniets @ Cafe Du Monde!!! |
| 2010-03-01 6:45 PM in reply to: #2701007 |
Pro 4608 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread wstchstrTriathlete - 2010-03-01 7:31 PM GaryRM - 2010-03-01 4:37 PM 7 weeks left! Anyone planning on riding (what they can) of the course ahead of time? Or swimming the course? i am practicing expanding my stomach for post race beniets @ Cafe Du Monde!!! I had beignets THREE times the day after the race! I'm so sad I had to drop this one, you guys will love it. |
| 2010-03-01 7:59 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread There is a place just south of Baton Rouge on the way to NO. Cajun village (or something like that). A bunch of small shops and a couple of alligators in the back you can watch get fed (one time they let the kids throw the chicken parts over which the kids loved!). There is a small restaurant there that serves beignets which are pretty good. Sandwiches there are pretty good also. Not the same atmosphere as Cafe but good enough. |
| 2010-03-01 8:20 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Member 90 Hermitage TN (Down the street from Nashville) | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Hello to all my fellow Tri friends, especially those that I met last year in NO, Whats UP ZIA !! Hope to see you down there in the big easy again. Training is going good here and cant wait to get down there and give it another shot. Loved this race from last year cant wait to do it again
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| 2010-03-01 8:50 PM in reply to: #2701205 |
Master 2381 Dallas, Texas | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Panama - 2010-03-01 8:20 PM Hello to all my fellow Tri friends, especially those that I met last year in NO, Whats UP ZIA !! What's up with you! Hope to see you down there. I'll be back for the second year. Great race. Great finish line. Training is going well. Prep phase finished...time to build in some speed. |
| 2010-03-02 4:27 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Veteran 167 Lafayette | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread less than 300 slots remaining |
| 2010-03-03 10:57 AM in reply to: #2477192 |
Master 1410 White Plains NY | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Just got an email with wave times! Wave Division Wave Time A Pro Men 7:00 a.m. B Pro Women 7:04 a.m. C Para Triathlete 7:08 a.m. D Relays 7:12 a.m. E Women 45 & Over 7:16 a.m. F Men 40-44 (1) 7:20 a.m. G Men 40-44 (2) 7:24 a.m. H Men 45-49 7:28 a.m. I Women 40-44 7:32 a.m. J Women 30-34 7:36 a.m. K Women 35-39 7:40 a.m. L Men 24 & Under 7:44 a.m. M Women 29 & Under 7:48 a.m. N Men 50-54 7:52 a.m. O Men 55 & Over 7:56 a.m. P Men 30-34 (1) 8:00 a.m. Q Men 30-34 (2) 8:04 a.m. R Men 35-39 (1) 8:08 a.m. S Men 35-39 (2) 8:12 a.m. T Men 25-29 (1) 8:16 a.m. U Men 25-29 (2) 8:20 a.m. Sucks to be young! I go last....hope I can catch some of you!  |
| 2010-03-03 1:52 PM in reply to: #2704735 |
Master 2381 Dallas, Texas | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread wstchstrTriathlete - 2010-03-03 10:57 AM Just got an email with wave times! Wave Division Wave Time A Pro Men 7:00 a.m. B Pro Women 7:04 a.m. C Para Triathlete 7:08 a.m. D Relays 7:12 a.m. E Women 45 & Over 7:16 a.m. F Men 40-44 (1) 7:20 a.m. G Men 40-44 (2) 7:24 a.m. H Men 45-49 7:28 a.m. I Women 40-44 7:32 a.m. J Women 30-34 7:36 a.m. K Women 35-39 7:40 a.m. L Men 24 & Under 7:44 a.m. M Women 29 & Under 7:48 a.m. N Men 50-54 7:52 a.m. O Men 55 & Over 7:56 a.m. P Men 30-34 (1) 8:00 a.m. Q Men 30-34 (2) 8:04 a.m. R Men 35-39 (1) 8:08 a.m. S Men 35-39 (2) 8:12 a.m. T Men 25-29 (1) 8:16 a.m. U Men 25-29 (2) 8:20 a.m. Sucks to be young! I go last....hope I can catch some of you! I was in one of the last waves last year (M45-49). Yep, it sucked. Lots of congestion on the bike course. On the other hand I had lots of cyclist to leagally draft and pass. The M30-34 and M35-39 are going to be pissed too. Those fast guys are going to be passing lots of people. |
| 2010-03-03 2:38 PM in reply to: #2477192 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread Zia, same group as you (m45-49) and was happy with this years placement. I can see how the young speedsters are going to be a bit miffed. Will have to put a "Sorry you had to pass this" on my tail for them ;>  Training is going well and a couple of more long rides and I will be set. |
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