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2011-08-25 9:11 PM
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Run Course - Ran the course on Tuesday. Observatory hill has lots of construction so does Old University Ave. Hope its completed by race day.

Food - Second the recommendation for the Old Fashion. Also check out Roman Candle Pizza/Pasta. Brocache Irish pub on the cap square. Lots of small good places on Willy Street and Atwood.

2011-08-26 8:03 AM
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2011-08-26 8:28 AM
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HawkeyeNation - 2011-08-25 2:38 PM I did IMMOO last year and yes the swim is brutal but it tends to flatten out near the start of the 2nd lap, I really don't think wave starts would help, u tend to get ran over from the last wave or you are running over the wave in front of you, in all seriousness the WTC needs to put a "reasonable" cap on participants, I believe most if not all ironman race courses are being overwhelmed with the number of racers, I don't believe most courses can handle 2700-3000 racers, the bike courses are getting packed too! I heard alot of this from the LP and CDA participants too! I guess it is what it is!

 

I agree!   My biggest problem last year was with swimming over the top of people.  I hate to swim too close to people!  I feel like I'm either going to drown somebody or get kicked myself.   Yeah, I know that's triathlon....   It took me about 1.5 laps last year to finally get fed up with being nice and giving people space and to finally push my way past the crowd.  Once I did though, it was fine and the swim was actually enjoyable.

 

2011-08-26 8:54 AM
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When I see the mass start swim pics part of me wonders whether the time spent working on the details of my swim form is really worthwhile...
2011-08-26 9:15 AM
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brown_dog_us - 2011-08-25 3:58 PM
brown_dog_us - 2011-08-24 5:25 PM Does anyone know a good section of the course to do a short ride a day or two prior to the race?


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Last year at IM Lou we did the out and back section (about 10 miles) the day before the race to check the bike out and get the blood flowing.  Does anyone know of a good part of the course to ride? 
I would go out to Garfoot and ride the twisty decent....pack up and go ride down the left hander on timber as well. These two sections will have hay bails and its a good idea to find out what speed you can take them.... Just to get the blood flowing...there is a bike path on the lake front that people use.....

Garfoot is probably the most deceiving.  The steep downhill on Timber you see coming and have time to brake.  Garfoot - the 1st right turn is MUCH sharper than you think it is going into it.  I believe from what I heard, there were several crashes in this area this year with people coming to do course recon.  If you have never done the course - I think that is the trickiest section - but if you ride it smart -- it is so very fun too!

 



Thanks,  That sounds perfect.
2011-08-26 10:10 AM
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Fred Doucette - 2011-08-26 8:03 AM

Morning, great track workout for me his am. I looked at my next weeks schedule and still have a long run at the end of the week, what does everyones next few weeks look like?


I'll be running 1:45-1:50 next week...not exactly 'long' but it will feel long. Ready to get this show on the road!


2011-08-26 10:12 AM
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I know this is early but i thought I would just throw this out there for a BT meet up. Even though there is no more official Gatorade swim they still have the swim start area set up nicely by Friday. I like to get a swim in around 8:30 or so and just kind of hang out and suck up the atmosphere. Then head over for registration when it opens up at 10:00. Hope this works out for others and we can put some names with faces.
2011-08-26 10:15 AM
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Fred Doucette - 2011-08-26 8:03 AMMorning, great track workout for me his am. I looked at my next weeks schedule and still have a long run at the end of the week, what does everyones next few weeks look like?
I had a 90 minute run yesterday that seemed harder than it should have. Plan calls for running short the next 4 days and then 70 minute long run next Thursday. Getting shorter and shorter.
2011-08-26 10:30 AM
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Does anyone know the distances of each portion of 1 swim lap?  Meaning, the distances of the front straight, back straight, etc.
2011-08-26 10:40 AM
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So what things do folks plan on adding to their special needs page besides the usual gels and bottles? Special food, creature comforts?
2011-08-26 10:44 AM
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domestique - 2011-08-26 10:40 AM

So what things do folks plan on adding to their special needs page besides the usual gels and bottles? Special food, creature comforts?


Bike: 3 hr feed bottle. Co2 and tube

Run: Nothing unless the weather looks bad then long sleeve tech t

2011-08-26 10:47 AM
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dnavarro82 - 2011-08-26 10:30 AM Does anyone know the distances of each portion of 1 swim lap?  Meaning, the distances of the front straight, back straight, etc.

 

800 meters on the long legs, 200 on the turn legs. Buoys on the long legs will be mark 1,2,3 and you can use that as a reference to how far you are into that leg of the swim.

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domestique - 2011-08-26 11:40 AM So what things do folks plan on adding to their special needs page besides the usual gels and bottles? Special food, creature comforts?

I don't plan to stop at special needs unless it becomes absolutely necessary, but in the bag I will put:

Wipes, Chamois Butter and an "oh $%# bag" which contains advil, benadryl, tums, immodium, bandaids and vasaline.

On the run I will also add a pair of socks, a pair of shorts and if rain is imminent a spare pair of shoes.

2011-08-26 12:12 PM
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mndiver - 2011-08-26 10:12 AM I know this is early but i thought I would just throw this out there for a BT meet up. Even though there is no more official Gatorade swim they still have the swim start area set up nicely by Friday. I like to get a swim in around 8:30 or so and just kind of hang out and suck up the atmosphere. Then head over for registration when it opens up at 10:00. Hope this works out for others and we can put some names with faces.


a group of us from the milwaukee area are heading out on friday morning, stopping for some breakfast, hitting check in and then swimming before checking into the hotels................time frame for the swim would probably be 11:00 AM?
2011-08-26 12:38 PM
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djdavey - 2011-08-26 12:12 PM
mndiver - 2011-08-26 10:12 AM I know this is early but i thought I would just throw this out there for a BT meet up. Even though there is no more official Gatorade swim they still have the swim start area set up nicely by Friday. I like to get a swim in around 8:30 or so and just kind of hang out and suck up the atmosphere. Then head over for registration when it opens up at 10:00. Hope this works out for others and we can put some names with faces.


a group of us from the milwaukee area are heading out on friday morning, stopping for some breakfast, hitting check in and then swimming before checking into the hotels................time frame for the swim would probably be 11:00 AM?


I am in for a schwimmy!!! Although I will be here Thurs and will check in then.

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2011-08-26 12:56 PM
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Searched the website for info on real-time text alerts for spectators to no avail. I am assuming they don't exist for this race?

2011-08-26 1:03 PM
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amyjotris - 2011-08-26 12:38 PM
djdavey - 2011-08-26 12:12 PM
mndiver - 2011-08-26 10:12 AM I know this is early but i thought I would just throw this out there for a BT meet up. Even though there is no more official Gatorade swim they still have the swim start area set up nicely by Friday. I like to get a swim in around 8:30 or so and just kind of hang out and suck up the atmosphere. Then head over for registration when it opens up at 10:00. Hope this works out for others and we can put some names with faces.


a group of us from the milwaukee area are heading out on friday morning, stopping for some breakfast, hitting check in and then swimming before checking into the hotels................time frame for the swim would probably be 11:00 AM?


I am in for a schwimmy!!! Although I will be here Thurs and will check in then.

I am checking in on Thursday, and I will probably swim Friday morning earlier as I am doing lunch duty at the kids school at 11:15. 

2011-08-26 1:17 PM
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Friday AM swim might work for me, but too early to be sure.
2011-08-26 1:37 PM
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Would you guys start from the boat launch area?

Are you guys bringing your trainer at all, and doing a spin at your hotels?  Just trying to figure out what to bring.

2011-08-26 2:13 PM
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The Magic Rat - 2011-08-26 12:56 PM

Searched the website for info on real-time text alerts for spectators to no avail. I am assuming they don't exist for this race?


A bunch of people, me included, used this service last year: http://www.myathletelive.com/.I don't think they did/do text messaging, but the real-time tracking via web was very handy for my support crew. I did not reserve it in advance, just rented it at the expo. I think they may have sold out, however, so renting ahead of time may not be a bad idea.
2011-08-26 2:42 PM
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dnavarro82 - 2011-08-26 1:37 PM

Would you guys start from the boat launch area?

Are you guys bringing your trainer at all, and doing a spin at your hotels?  Just trying to figure out what to bring.

I'm not planning to ride the trainer at all. I will do a quick spinny thru the gears at some point just to make sure everything is in working order, before bike check in. In 2009 we rode a bit on the bike path... I think we went about 14 miles just running thru the gears spinning it out. I think the whole thing took about 45 min. This was the day before the race, before bike check in.

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2011-08-26 3:57 PM
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Fred Doucette - 2011-08-26 3:37 PM

HaHa, I just confirmed my training schedule for next week.

18 mile run next week on Friday. Lovin' it.

I guess I won't be going through any taper madness this time around (because it doesn't seem like there is much of a taper)

Oh man that sucks. Well it would for me anyway, you are apparently a much tougher hombre than I. You sure you didn't tick off your coach and this is sweet revenge?
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wibadger - 2011-08-26 2:13 PM
The Magic Rat - 2011-08-26 12:56 PM Searched the website for info on real-time text alerts for spectators to no avail. I am assuming they don't exist for this race?
A bunch of people, me included, used this service last year: http://www.myathletelive.com/.I don't think they did/do text messaging, but the real-time tracking via web was very handy for my support crew. I did not reserve it in advance, just rented it at the expo. I think they may have sold out, however, so renting ahead of time may not be a bad idea.

I heard that MYATHLETE will not be on site this year so if you want a device I would get the order in asap.  I put mine in about three weeks ago.  I believe it will ship to me on 9/1.

Regarding swimming on Friday, as a resident and frequent swimmer in Monona, the earlier you go, the better. Boat traffic exists during the week and no matter how many people are out there they still come fairly close to the Terrace, especially fisherman.   I know of at least one coach who is holding her class at 7am which means a kayak will be out there....just an FYI.

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