Dream Chaser's 'Set a Goal and Capture it!' Mentor Group - CLOSED (Page 44)

Well it looks like I will be getting a few unexpected perks come race day at IM WI.  I received an e-mail from IM and they notified us that all the selective service slot members are getting the following:

??- Low bib numbers, immediately following the pros

-  Special color coded bibs identifying us as first responders/military

- Premier transition rack location, adjacent to the pros (this will actually save me 3-4 minutes!)

- Highlighted recognition in the IM WI Official Race Program

Kind of a neat surprise all in all.  I am most excited about the rack location as it will make up some time for me.  Probably enough to cover a few bathroom breaks  I was hoping they would allow us to start the swim with the pros, that would be a huge benefit as I would be clear of the masses. 

11 Days till go time.

Well it looks like I will be getting a few unexpected perks come race day at IM WI.  I received an e-mail from IM and they notified us that all the selective service slot members are getting the following:

??- Low bib numbers, immediately following the pros

-  Special color coded bibs identifying us as first responders/military

- Premier transition rack location, adjacent to the pros (this will actually save me 3-4 minutes!)

- Highlighted recognition in the IM WI Official Race Program

Kind of a neat surprise all in all.  I am most excited about the rack location as it will make up some time for me.  Probably enough to cover a few bathroom breaks  I was hoping they would allow us to start the swim with the pros, that would be a huge benefit as I would be clear of the masses. 

11 Days till go time.

Well it looks like I will be getting a few unexpected perks come race day at IM WI.  I received an e-mail from IM and they notified us that all the selective service slot members are getting the following:

??- Low bib numbers, immediately following the pros

-  Special color coded bibs identifying us as first responders/military

- Premier transition rack location, adjacent to the pros (this will actually save me 3-4 minutes!)

- Highlighted recognition in the IM WI Official Race Program

Kind of a neat surprise all in all.  I am most excited about the rack location as it will make up some time for me.  Probably enough to cover a few bathroom breaks  I was hoping they would allow us to start the swim with the pros, that would be a huge benefit as I would be clear of the masses. 

11 Days till go time.

Dream Chaser - 2011-09-04 10:53 AM Can't wait to see the pics Greg. 

Rest up this week.  We will all be tracking you on Race Day. 

And yes, we'll be tracking you too Marcia. 

Now how are you going to track us when you are going to be racing too?  Mr. Toughman!!

The next couple of days are going to get crazy, so I wanted to stop in one last time prior to the event.  At this point I'm feeling good, no injuries to report, minus some various little tweaks here and there. 

Got my bike tuned up last weekend and put some miles on it this week, it is running great. I also put on new tires and tubes.  I've only had the bike about 6 weeks now, but I have put almost 800 miles on it and I'm feeling really comfortable with it.

  I have a few of goals for the race:

1. Finish and take what the day will give me.

2. Beat last years time of 13:07

3. Finish closer to 12:00

4. Swim less than 1:20, bike less than 6 hours, run less than 5 hours.

I will be thinking about you guys during the race, thanks again for all the support and well wishes.

Also good luck to Marcia on her HIM!

The next couple of days are going to get crazy, so I wanted to stop in one last time prior to the event.  At this point I'm feeling good, no injuries to report, minus some various little tweaks here and there. 

Got my bike tuned up last weekend and put some miles on it this week, it is running great. I also put on new tires and tubes.  I've only had the bike about 6 weeks now, but I have put almost 800 miles on it and I'm feeling really comfortable with it.

  I have a few of goals for the race:

1. Finish and take what the day will give me.

2. Beat last years time of 13:07

3. Finish closer to 12:00

4. Swim less than 1:20, bike less than 6 hours, run less than 5 hours.

I will be thinking about you guys during the race, thanks again for all the support and well wishes.

Also good luck to Marcia on her HIM!

QUESTION - Just reading the athlete's guide - whew - thank goodness floating IS allowed for the swim

I have a question about the bike.  It says we have to leave 10m or 6 bike lengths between us and the other bike.  What about when we first get on the road out of transition?  How does that work?  I find there's always that one person that passes but can't maintain the speed and you play cat & mouse the whole way.  I'm slow on the bike - the thought that every time I'm passed I have to slow to allow 10m between my bike and the one in front SUCKS!!   I hope everyone just takes off and leaves me on my own so I don't have to worry about this!

Dream Chaser - 2011-09-09 8:00 AM This weekend is all about MARCIA and GREG!!!  GO Marsha & Greg.  Rock it out!!!!  We will all be following both of you.  Can you both post your Race Numbers again.

GO GREG & MARCIA!!

That just made me spit out my coffee.

Good luck this weekend, TEAM DC!!!!!

Ha ha  Very funny!  Do you know how many people have said "Oh Marsha Marsha Marsha" It's Mar-see-ahh

Yes David also is racing this weekend!!!   Have a great day!

Ha ha  Very funny!  Do you know how many people have said "Oh Marsha Marsha Marsha" It's Mar-see-ahh

Yes David also is racing this weekend!!!   Have a great day!