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 2010-09-08 8:02 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Champion  7163     Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! |  Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official ThreadSwam in Monona this morning at 6am. The air temp was 52F so getting the wetsuit on was COLD. Once in the water it wasn't too bad since it's still 66F. Treading for extended periods of time might be a little chilly. Those with sleeveless wetsuits were complaining the loudest. Other than that, the sun came up and the water was calm. Perfect for race day! |
| 2010-09-08 8:17 AM in reply to: #3086882 |
Veteran 238 Mukwonago, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I was there on Monday and the waves were huge! Were they any better today? We got a mile swim in, but it was torture going against the waves. |
| 2010-09-08 8:18 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Iron Donkey 38643  , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Today's beautiful, sunshiney weather reminds me of last year's race. I'm wishing it to be the same, with a little less wind, for you peeps! |
| 2010-09-08 8:19 AM in reply to: #3086915 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread WI_tri_guy - 2010-09-08 8:17 AM I was there on Monday and the waves were huge! Were they any better today? We got a mile swim in, but it was torture going against the waves. If you were out on Monday, you are either crazy or very tough! Today was nice, very light winds so very little chop. I've now started looking at the weather forecasts and I really believe we'll have a day closer to today than Monday! |
| 2010-09-08 8:30 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Will Ironman being providing Packer score updates throughout the marathon or should I pack a small radio or tv in SN? |
| 2010-09-08 8:31 AM in reply to: #3086788 |
Member 14 Madison WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread FredsRider - 2010-09-08 7:17 AM My mom "I know you can swim 2.4 miles, bike 112, but do you know how far that run is? that is what has me concerned for you " Um, that's what I keep saying to MYSELF!!! |
| 2010-09-08 8:38 AM in reply to: #3086917 |
Veteran 238 Mukwonago, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread SSMinnow - 2010-09-08 8:19 AM WI_tri_guy - 2010-09-08 8:17 AM I was there on Monday and the waves were huge! Were they any better today? We got a mile swim in, but it was torture going against the waves. If you were out on Monday, you are either crazy or very tough! Today was nice, very light winds so very little chop. I've now started looking at the weather forecasts and I really believe we'll have a day closer to today than Monday! It SUCKED! 1 mile swim took us 48 minutes in Monday's chop. I'm praying very hard for good weather on Sunday! |
| 2010-09-08 8:50 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 1002 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Yeah, I've gotten the, "How many days do you have to finish that in?" question and I just love their faces when I say 17 hours. Then I really blow their minds when I tell them the winner's approximate time. |
| 2010-09-08 11:22 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Extreme Veteran 436 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Training is becoming so so so hard to not go longer and harder...I know we've got to stick to the plan but man is it hard. Today I did a 4 mile run with 45min bike brick and felt awesome. I'm so excited for Sunday ....... Anyone else going nuts with this taper routine? |
| 2010-09-08 11:23 AM in reply to: #3087313 |
Veteran 561 Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread m-mcclain - 2010-09-08 11:22 AM Training is becoming so so so hard to not go longer and harder...I know we've got to stick to the plan but man is it hard. Today I did a 4 mile run with 45min bike brick and felt awesome. I'm so excited for Sunday ....... Anyone else going nuts with this taper routine? |
| 2010-09-08 11:23 AM in reply to: #3087313 |
Veteran 561 Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread m-mcclain - 2010-09-08 11:22 AM Training is becoming so so so hard to not go longer and harder...I know we've got to stick to the plan but man is it hard. Today I did a 4 mile run with 45min bike brick and felt awesome. I'm so excited for Sunday ....... Anyone else going nuts with this taper routine? Yep, I hear ya. I did an hour bike followed by a 30 minute run last night and I had to keep dialing back the run pace. It's weird biking/running on fresh legs!! Edited by DB 2010-09-08 11:25 AM |
| 2010-09-08 11:31 AM in reply to: #3087318 |
Extreme Veteran 444 Olathe, KS Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Inspired by Ironman Wisconsin this weekend (and because it's pretty much all I can think about lately!), I threw together this cheesy little poem. Enjoy! 'Twas the night before Ironman, and in the hotel Not a person was sleeping, and that’s just as well Their bags were all packed with the utmost of care In hopes that all needed gear still would be there But tossing and turning in their beds that night They couldn’t help thinking that all was not right “What have I forgotten?” raced through all their heads While trying to get back to sleep in their beds. Of body glide, of helmets, of wetsuits, and Gu they pictured transition rooms over and through, 'Till finally the clock on the corner struck three And up they all got to rehydrate and pee Before long the racers arrived at the site And all were excited, and some had much fright The signal was given; they swam with much care and hoped that the finish line soon would be there The day would be long with much joy and much strife But all should reflect on this piece of advice: Remember to smile, and not blow your pace Happy IM to all, and to all a good race!  |
| 2010-09-08 11:40 AM in reply to: #3087330 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread LindaKC - 2010-09-08 11:31 AM Inspired by Ironman Wisconsin this weekend (and because it's pretty much all I can think about lately!), I threw together this cheesy little poem. Enjoy! Brilliant! I love it!!! |
| 2010-09-08 11:54 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Extreme Veteran 425 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I just keep asking myself "If I feel this nervous now how the heck am I going to feel Saturday night....or Sunday about 645?!?!?!?" I almost can't eat now!!!! Well....almost..... |
| 2010-09-08 12:03 PM in reply to: #3087381 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread dewcubs - 2010-09-08 12:54 PM I just keep asking myself "If I feel this nervous now how the heck am I going to feel Saturday night....or Sunday about 645?!?!?!?" I almost can't eat now!!!! Well....almost..... Some of your nervousness may calm down after you check your bags and bike in. At that point you have little left to obsess about, it's pretty nice. I've had some pretty calm Saturday nights I think because of this. It also helps to just get away from all of the hype and get dinner away from everyone. |
| 2010-09-08 12:28 PM in reply to: #3087330 |
Extreme Veteran 574 Eden Prairie, MN, Minnesota | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread LindaKC - 2010-09-08 11:31 AM Inspired by Ironman Wisconsin this weekend (and because it's pretty much all I can think about lately!), I threw together this cheesy little poem. Enjoy! QUOTE] Bravo! Well Done. That pretty much sums up my current emotional state. |
| 2010-09-08 12:49 PM in reply to: #3086882 |
Master 1222 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread SSMinnow - 2010-09-08 8:02 AM Swam in Monona this morning at 6am. The air temp was 52F so getting the wetsuit on was COLD. Once in the water it wasn't too bad since it's still 66F. Treading for extended periods of time might be a little chilly. Those with sleeveless wetsuits were complaining the loudest. Other than that, the sun came up and the water was calm. Perfect for race day! So is it cold enough for double swim cap and/or ear plugs? Neoprene cap? I know I have been in water that cool, but I can't remember if it bugged my head/ears much. |
| 2010-09-08 12:56 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this cold water talk. Not long ago I thought there was talk of no wetsuits allowed because it was too warm! :-) I didn't pack a neoprene cap. :-) I think IMAZ was 63-66 when I did it, I brought one then but didn't need it. I did at least bring arm warmers, though I doubt I will use them. |
| 2010-09-08 1:11 PM in reply to: #3087507 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread kalalau - 2010-09-08 12:56 PM I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this cold water talk. I haven't even been in the lake since last year's race and I can guarantee you that no one is going to need a neoprene cap/double cap/blahh blah blah on Sunday......relax everyone!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 2010-09-08 1:52 PM in reply to: #3087313 |
| Extreme Veteran 476 WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread m-mcclain - 2010-09-08 11:22 AM Training is becoming so so so hard to not go longer and harder...I know we've got to stick to the plan but man is it hard. Today I did a 4 mile run with 45min bike brick and felt awesome. I'm so excited for Sunday ....... Anyone else going nuts with this taper routine? I've been told that you know your ready when you start going nuts in your taper. I am starting to go nuts, but am celebrating every moment of my taper. Had a smile for the whole 45 min run yesterday, and laughed a bit during the breaks in my swim last night (my last pool swim until probably October!) I love taper! My aches and pains have gone away, my workouts are easy and I'm enjoying food again (I was sick of eating). I actually thought about having a gel yesterday ... I miss them. |
| 2010-09-08 1:56 PM in reply to: #3087487 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Gregkl - 2010-09-08 12:49 PM SSMinnow - 2010-09-08 8:02 AM Swam in Monona this morning at 6am. The air temp was 52F so getting the wetsuit on was COLD. Once in the water it wasn't too bad since it's still 66F. Treading for extended periods of time might be a little chilly. Those with sleeveless wetsuits were complaining the loudest. Other than that, the sun came up and the water was calm. Perfect for race day! So is it cold enough for double swim cap and/or ear plugs? Neoprene cap? I know I have been in water that cool, but I can't remember if it bugged my head/ears much. NO!!! My post wasn't meant to freak all of you out! It was simply to say, the water is COOL so expect it. I wear a double cap so my goggles don't get kicked off and I wear ear plugs so water stays out of them, but it has nothing to do with the temperature. I agree with Jim, relax, it's all good. Just think how lucky we are that the water isn't 80F with a projected high temp of 90!!! |
| 2010-09-08 2:53 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Elite 3518 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I walked down to the lake today during my lunch. The water is perfect. Also, lots of people walking down state street with Ironman t-shirts on ...IT'S GO TIME!! Good luck everyone! Edited by amyjotris 2010-09-08 2:54 PM |
| 2010-09-08 3:19 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 640 Sun Prairie, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Trying to determine if I am going to go with clear or tinted goggles? For those who have been swimming early what has been working best. I would imagine that tinted will be my choice as the sun should be coming up around start time. |
| 2010-09-08 3:23 PM in reply to: #3087645 |
Expert 640 Sun Prairie, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread dar89 - 2010-09-08 1:52 PM m-mcclain - 2010-09-08 11:22 AM Training is becoming so so so hard to not go longer and harder...I know we've got to stick to the plan but man is it hard. Today I did a 4 mile run with 45min bike brick and felt awesome. I'm so excited for Sunday ....... Anyone else going nuts with this taper routine? I've been told that you know your ready when you start going nuts in your taper. I am starting to go nuts, but am celebrating every moment of my taper. Had a smile for the whole 45 min run yesterday, and laughed a bit during the breaks in my swim last night (my last pool swim until probably October!) I love taper! My aches and pains have gone away, my workouts are easy and I'm enjoying food again (I was sick of eating). I actually thought about having a gel yesterday ... I miss them. Don, you must be going nuts if your craving gels! I am concerned about packing on weight with all the reduced training. I agree it is nice to train with the majority of the aches and pains gone. Sounds like you are ready to go. |
| 2010-09-08 3:26 PM in reply to: #3087854 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread GRB1 - 2010-09-08 3:19 PM Trying to determine if I am going to go with clear or tinted goggles? For those who have been swimming early what has been working best. I would imagine that tinted will be my choice as the sun should be coming up around start time. If it's sunny like it was today, tinted. You're fine going out, but coming back you're looking right into the sun. I wore my clear ones today and it was a mistake. |
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