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 2010-09-09 9:38 PM in reply to: #3090536 |
Champion  4835     Eat Cheese or Die |  Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official ThreadI registered this afternoon around 3:15 and spent my whole 1.5 hour drive home a total nervous wreck. I'm starting to calm down a bit. My buddy lent me his wheels so if anyone see's a slow guy on a green cross bike with hed race wheels, say hi. |
| 2010-09-09 9:47 PM in reply to: #3090536 |
Iron Donkey 38643  , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread graceful_dave - 2010-09-09 9:35 PM GRB1 - 2010-09-09 8:57 PM Quick question, how "mandatory" is the mandatory meeting on Friday night? Is this more of a course/transition overview? I am planning on going but don't want to feel as though not making it is a huge deal. I'm wondering this as well? I registered today since I was conveniently in Madison for work, but I would be driving an hour an a half each way just for the meeting if I go tomorrow. The family is moving to our hotel on Saturday and I'd just as soon skip the meeting if it won't be a huge issue.I think it's well worth the time to be there for these reasons: 1). Course information. 2). Specific responsibilities and concerns. 3). The camaraderie. 4). Pretty decent dinner. 5). A chance to meet some cool peeps, and perhaps make a few new friends. 6). Great positive energy! Good luck! |
| 2010-09-09 9:50 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 1002 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Plus they give you a free ten minute head start on those who didn't show up. |
| 2010-09-09 10:01 PM in reply to: #3090492 |
Member 72 Middletown, CT | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread GRB1 - 2010-09-09 9:57 PM Quick question, how "mandatory" is the mandatory meeting on Friday night? Is this more of a course/transition overview? I am planning on going but don't want to feel as though not making it is a huge deal. I went to it for my first IM and thought it was a waste of time. Everything is in the Athlete Guide. I skipped it last year. It was a good time to get dinner without a bunch of annoying triathletes around. |
| 2010-09-09 10:23 PM in reply to: #3089724 |
| Extreme Veteran 476 WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread amyjotris - 2010-09-09 1:44 PM Anyone getting together Friday afternoon?? I work up on the square and am done at 3:15. Would love to hook up and do drinks...or for you IM'ers (water) Sooo tempting to have a real beer. Can't make the mid-afternoon shindig, but if anyone is around about 11:30 for lunch I will be downtown getting registered and walking the expo. |
| 2010-09-09 10:58 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 924 Western WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Just a question about what you all are going to wear for the bike. It's going to be a bit chilly at 8/8:30 am and riding in 55 degree weather soaking wet will be even colder...what are you planning on wearing? I'm thinking about not putting on my tank till after the swim and adding arm warmers. They are small enough to stuff into my back pocket. Anything bigger (like a jacket, which would be ideal...) and I wouldn't know what to do with it when it warms up. I don't want to put it in my bike SN bag at half way because I prob. wont be getting that back... Any ideas? What's your attire plan?
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| 2010-09-10 5:21 AM in reply to: #3090631 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread TriRx - 2010-09-09 10:58 PM Just a question about what you all are going to wear for the bike. It's going to be a bit chilly at 8/8:30 am and riding in 55 degree weather soaking wet will be even colder...what are you planning on wearing? I'm thinking about not putting on my tank till after the swim and adding arm warmers. They are small enough to stuff into my back pocket. Anything bigger (like a jacket, which would be ideal...) and I wouldn't know what to do with it when it warms up. I don't want to put it in my bike SN bag at half way because I prob. wont be getting that back... Any ideas? What's your attire plan? I'm changing completely after the swim, toweling off and then wearing my normal bike kit plus arm warmers. I've done this before and while you are chilly for a little while it works well for me. You will warm up pretty quickly. Like you, I think carrying a jacket would be a pain. |
| 2010-09-10 5:56 AM in reply to: #3090731 |
Master 1222 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread SSMinnow - 2010-09-10 5:21 AM TriRx - 2010-09-09 10:58 PM Just a question about what you all are going to wear for the bike. It's going to be a bit chilly at 8/8:30 am and riding in 55 degree weather soaking wet will be even colder...what are you planning on wearing? I'm thinking about not putting on my tank till after the swim and adding arm warmers. They are small enough to stuff into my back pocket. Anything bigger (like a jacket, which would be ideal...) and I wouldn't know what to do with it when it warms up. I don't want to put it in my bike SN bag at half way because I prob. wont be getting that back... Any ideas? What's your attire plan? I'm changing completely after the swim, toweling off and then wearing my normal bike kit plus arm warmers. I've done this before and while you are chilly for a little while it works well for me. You will warm up pretty quickly. Like you, I think carrying a jacket would be a pain. X2 for me. Did this the other day and though I had a gap between the arm warmer and my sleeveless jersey that was a tad cool, it was tolerable. I actually ended up leaving the arm warmers on until about 63 degrees, then slid them down to my wrists until I stopped. Then I threw them in a rear pocket and didn't even know they were there. If it's sunny, I expect to need them even less. |
| 2010-09-10 7:07 AM in reply to: #3090731 |
Expert 640 Sun Prairie, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread SSMinnow - 2010-09-10 5:21 AM TriRx - 2010-09-09 10:58 PM Just a question about what you all are going to wear for the bike. It's going to be a bit chilly at 8/8:30 am and riding in 55 degree weather soaking wet will be even colder...what are you planning on wearing? I'm thinking about not putting on my tank till after the swim and adding arm warmers. They are small enough to stuff into my back pocket. Anything bigger (like a jacket, which would be ideal...) and I wouldn't know what to do with it when it warms up. I don't want to put it in my bike SN bag at half way because I prob. wont be getting that back... Any ideas? What's your attire plan? I'm changing completely after the swim, toweling off and then wearing my normal bike kit plus arm warmers. I've done this before and while you are chilly for a little while it works well for me. You will warm up pretty quickly. Like you, I think carrying a jacket would be a pain. I'm planning on using a pair of my home made discardable arm warmers... a pair of old tube socks with the end cut open. Sounds funny but they keep your arms just as warm and you can throw them out/away at an aid station along the route when it warms up. For the guys is it considered "public nudity" to wear no tri jersey under your wetsuit. Basically the "public nudity" would occur upon wetsuit stripping at the end of the swim. I would of course be wearing my tri shorts  This way my jersey stays dry and I can put it on in transition. |
| 2010-09-10 7:19 AM in reply to: #3090754 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Gregkl - 2010-09-10 5:56 AM SSMinnow - 2010-09-10 5:21 AM TriRx - 2010-09-09 10:58 PM Just a question about what you all are going to wear for the bike. It's going to be a bit chilly at 8/8:30 am and riding in 55 degree weather soaking wet will be even colder...what are you planning on wearing? I'm thinking about not putting on my tank till after the swim and adding arm warmers. They are small enough to stuff into my back pocket. Anything bigger (like a jacket, which would be ideal...) and I wouldn't know what to do with it when it warms up. I don't want to put it in my bike SN bag at half way because I prob. wont be getting that back... Any ideas? What's your attire plan? I'm changing completely after the swim, toweling off and then wearing my normal bike kit plus arm warmers. I've done this before and while you are chilly for a little while it works well for me. You will warm up pretty quickly. Like you, I think carrying a jacket would be a pain. X2 for me. Did this the other day and though I had a gap between the arm warmer and my sleeveless jersey that was a tad cool, it was tolerable. I actually ended up leaving the arm warmers on until about 63 degrees, then slid them down to my wrists until I stopped. Then I threw them in a rear pocket and didn't even know they were there. If it's sunny, I expect to need them even less. Thought of one other thing I will be wearing, bike gloves. Plan is to stick them in my rear pocket once I don't need them. |
| 2010-09-10 7:19 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Veteran 561 Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Our plan is to put arm and leg warmers in the swim to bike bag and will probably just use the arm warmers. |
| 2010-09-10 7:27 AM in reply to: #3090280 |
Member 292 Marshfield Wi | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread chasingkona - 2010-09-09 6:28 PM well the welcome dinner starts at 5:30 and i was thinking we could all meet at the ironman perform bottle outside the terrace, but i am sure that will be the meeting location for many. anyone have an idea for a meeting location? i can pm you all my phone number and i can be the contact man if that helps. Ben, I may not get a chance to check the site again today. Please call my cell when things are sorted out. Thanks a lot Dave |
| 2010-09-10 7:48 AM in reply to: #3090559 |
Veteran 561 Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread UWMadTri - 2010-09-09 9:50 PM Plus they give you a free ten minute head start on those who didn't show up. That's awesome, because that 10 minutes plus my plan to start the swim on top of the ski jump so I can run down and then jump over other swimmers will surely put me in contention for a Kona slot! |
| 2010-09-10 8:00 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
| Extreme Veteran 320 Chelsea, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread long sleeve thermal layer w/ tri shorts. Keeping heart rate lower for entire bike, so my body heat won't help me much. Can roll up sleeves or unzip front. Should be tolerable from 50-75 degrees. |
| 2010-09-10 8:53 AM in reply to: #3090827 |
Member 55 Milwaukee, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread GRB1 - 2010-09-10 7:07 AM For the guys is it considered "public nudity" to wear no tri jersey under your wetsuit. Basically the "public nudity" would occur upon wetsuit stripping at the end of the swim. I would of course be wearing my tri shorts This way my jersey stays dry and I can put it on in transition.Unless those are very loose fitting tri shorts, and they come off with your wetsuit, I don't see how this could be considered public nudity. |
| 2010-09-10 9:03 AM in reply to: #3091067 |
| Extreme Veteran 320 Chelsea, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread wibadger - 2010-09-10 9:53 AM GRB1 - 2010-09-10 7:07 AM Unless those are very loose fitting tri shorts, and they come off with your wetsuit, I don't see how this could be considered public nudity. For the guys is it considered "public nudity" to wear no tri jersey under your wetsuit. Basically the "public nudity" would occur upon wetsuit stripping at the end of the swim. I would of course be wearing my tri shorts This way my jersey stays dry and I can put it on in transition.It's some blanket WTC rule so they don't offend people in and from some other countries and cultures. No nipples showing. Maybe I could wear a couple of bandaids Edited by knewbike 2010-09-10 9:05 AM |
| 2010-09-10 9:15 AM in reply to: #3091094 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread knewbike - 2010-09-10 10:03 AM It's some blanket WTC rule so they don't offend people in and from some other countries and cultures. No nipples showing. Maybe I could wear a couple of bandaids I don't remember this, is this true? And where is everyone parking when they say they arrive at 5am n race day, with no issues? |
| 2010-09-10 9:20 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Extreme Veteran 396 Eastern Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread So everyone is meeting at 5:00 for the dinner tonight? |
| 2010-09-10 9:22 AM in reply to: #3091119 |
| Extreme Veteran 320 Chelsea, MI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Well I guess I don't know why. All I know is that you can't run without a top. So probably wrong speculation on my part. |
| 2010-09-10 9:28 AM in reply to: #3091135 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread knewbike - 2010-09-10 10:22 AM Well I guess I don't know why. All I know is that you can't run without a top. So probably wrong speculation on my part. Ok I misinterpreted the thread on this. It's not that unusual for tops to be mandatory for the run. I've never seen that for the swim or swim to T1. |
| 2010-09-10 9:48 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
| Extreme Veteran 476 WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Here's a blurb from the local paper/website this a.m. MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Fire officials are warning people training for the Ironman this weekend to take extra precautions, after they had to rescue two swimmers Friday morning when they became fatigued. First off - I'm glad they were okay and were able to get help. I don't like to see anyone struggle in the water, let alone anywhere else in events. 2nd - I hope it was some lack of calories issue rather than overdoing the taper! 3rd - I hope it wasn't one of you. Be careful out there fellow BTers. |
| 2010-09-10 9:50 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Hey all just talked to a friend who lives in Verona on Whalen. They are having a big party to watch us all on the bike and are having a bloody mary bar as well. Wave and say hi to the Olsen family if you want (don't mistaken them for an aid station!). They will be on your right about 1/4 mile or son Once you go under the overpass. Also I sent most of you PM's for tonight with my number if anyone else needs it just send me a message. Who's excited for the weekend!? |
| 2010-09-10 10:01 AM in reply to: #3091196 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread dar89 - 2010-09-10 10:48 AM Here's a blurb from the local paper/website this a.m. MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Fire officials are warning people training for the Ironman this weekend to take extra precautions, after they had to rescue two swimmers Friday morning when they became fatigued. Ok that's just bizarre. How can this happen? Maybe things like this will bring to light that we need the organized swims back. |
| 2010-09-10 10:53 AM in reply to: #3091119 |
Expert 663 A little slice of paradise | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Parking |
| 2010-09-10 11:00 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Have a great race everyone! Hard part is done with training and surviving the taper, now you get the reward for all your hard work! Race smart, follow your plan and enjoy each and every minute. Go BTers doing IMWI! |
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