Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread (Page 40)

Same here!  Glad you're OK!

 It might not be a bad idea to try and pack in a few extra calories during the first hour or two.

Water temp crept above 55 yesterday,  down to 54 this morning.  I wouldn't stress too much about it at this point as even a couple days of sunny, warm weather will warm the water up quickly.  The first year I raced here the water was about 57-58 a week before the race, the weather warmed up and by race day it was 64 degrees.  If you do find yourself shivering after the swim, there are warming huts available that are heated to about 95 degrees and you can sit in there for T1 if you want.  Everyone train safe!

That's something I haven't heard before and it makes sense...thanks for the tip!  

Any thoughts on what to wear on the bike?  I'm planning on wearing my kit start to finish.  Sleeves, Jacket, or dry bike jersey for the ride?

Noonish Thurs.  Hope it's enough time

I am arriving after lunch on Thursday, We have informal practice swims scheduled...

Thur-7PM

Fri   -8AM

Sat - 8AM

With some of this Forums members come join us the more the merrier.

I got a couple questions what are folks thoughts on wearing those bootie's?

and did anyone post any info when they are touring the bike course?

I will drive as my wife would like to see where I am riding but would like to follow a group and be able to stop a couple times so I could ask the folks who are familiar with the course some questions.

I'm getting into town on the evening of the 16th.  I'll try to make it out to some of these swims.

I'll be in wednesday afternoon/evening. Looking to swim thursday and friday and a couple short bike rides.

That's wednesday 6/20

Sent you a PM about the bike course.  As for the booties, I wore them in '08 and don't know that I would again.  It seemed like the created quite a bit of drag.  If you do wear them, make sure they're tucked well up under your wetsuit.  Speaking of, I have 2 extra pairs of size large and 2 extra pairs size small if anyone is interested in trying them at the practice swims.

arriving in Spokane late on the 20th.  should be in CDA mid morning on 21st.  back to spokane on the 25th and flying out on the 26th.  Is there any sort of night life in Spokane or will we be tearing up the local Chili's bar?????  We'll probably see you guys at the swims on Friday and Saturday.

Regarding the booties, i also used them in 08.  Definitely will not wear them again.  It feels like you are dragging something behind you. 

nightlife - we've got about 12 guys from south florida making the trip to CDA.  we'll be looking to get rather drunk on Monday night.  seems like overloading with a high carb alcoholic drink should help soothe sore muscles. we'll take any suggestions.

1:00 Friday afternoon was the time planned previously I believe.  Hopefully that'll work for all who would like to go along.  If another time works better for some, no worries. 

We can meet at the Memorial Field parking lot just North of City Park (you can't miss it, large wooden bleachers) and go from there.  My truck is full at this point but as many as would like are welcome to follow along.