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 2010-09-10 11:51 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Champion  7163     Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! |  Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official ThreadMy IM bracelet broke so I had to trot back down to the Terrace....parking in the Terrace ramp and the Hilton is stuffed and people were waiting to get in...crazy, just circle around to WIlson Street and use the gov't ramp....the EXPO is getting crazy!!! |
| 2010-09-10 1:01 PM in reply to: #3091229 |
Member 21 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread kalalau - 2010-09-10 8:01 AM 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. The water this morning was pretty rough with ~15mph winds coming in from across the lake. It was bearable until you got close to the terrace's retaining wall then the waves started hitting you from both sides. I am not surprised that some people had issues. I cut my swim in half due to the conditions. |
| 2010-09-10 2:13 PM in reply to: #3091229 |
Pro 4608 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread kalalau - 2010-09-10 11:01 AM 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. It wasn't due to the lack of an organized swim, simply conditions. It was super choppy, I had planned a 30-45 minute swim and made it just 15. It was not fun at all so I can see how some might have had trouble, especially if they aren't used to swimming in rough water. Hopefully that will smooth out! |
| 2010-09-10 2:17 PM in reply to: #3090827 |
Pro 4608 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread GRB1 - 2010-09-10 8:07 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. 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.This is what I do as well, can't recommend it enough! We had the same weather at LP this year, plus rain so I wore my tri top, tube socks arm warmers and had a plastic bag on standby to shove down the front of my tri top if needed (breaks the wind and keeps you warm), but ended up not using it. It's all disposable so you can just chuck it when you get warm. |
| 2010-09-10 3:43 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread HI MADISON! We are here and started off the weekend with a bang! Upon realizing it's a lil' colder than home, we get to the hotel and turn on the heater, which immediately prompted the fire alarms to go off. That was fun. All is well now. Beautiful day today. We also ditched our swim and will try again in the morning. "See" you at the dinner tonight!  |
| 2010-09-10 3:45 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread It was great seeing a few of you coming in at weigh-in. Thanks for the hugs Kristin, Lisa and Linda! |
| 2010-09-10 4:06 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
| Extreme Veteran 476 WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Where are we meeting for dinner? Ithink the Perform bottle is down due to wind. |
| 2010-09-10 4:07 PM in reply to: #3092072 |
Veteran 287 Channahon,Illinois | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread It was great seeing a few of you coming in at weigh-in. Thanks for the hugs Kristin, Lisa and Linda! ----- Phil, I would have hugged you if that was what you were looking for...anyway...Thanks to you and all the other volunteers that will help make this weekend an amazing experience!! |
| 2010-09-10 4:59 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 1002 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I'll go ahead and add to the "not surprised that people weren't in good shape in the lake today" sentiment. I went for a dunk with my buddy around 1:00 and the chop was driving me nuts. I'm a pretty bad open water swimmer anyway, so the up and down was not fun. Someone else previously mentioned the waves hitting you from both sides and that got me also. Right along the wall of the path it was pretty lame. All in all, not a confidence building swim and I cut it short significantly. Good news is that I'm 100% positive that the water will be still as glass on Sunday. |
| 2010-09-10 6:56 PM in reply to: #3092104 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread steve1128 - 2010-09-10 4:07 PM It was great seeing a few of you coming in at weigh-in. Thanks for the hugs Kristin, Lisa and Linda! ----- Phil, I would have hugged you if that was what you were looking for...anyway...Thanks to you and all the other volunteers that will help make this weekend an amazing experience!! You're welcome, and I'll take a big ol' man hug anytime! Thanks for saying "HI", Steve, and GOOD LUCK TO YOU ON SUNDAY! |
| 2010-09-10 6:58 PM in reply to: #3092166 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread UWMadTri - 2010-09-10 4:59 PM I'll go ahead and add to the "not surprised that people weren't in good shape in the lake today" sentiment. I went for a dunk with my buddy around 1:00 and the chop was driving me nuts. I'm a pretty bad open water swimmer anyway, so the up and down was not fun. Someone else previously mentioned the waves hitting you from both sides and that got me also. Right along the wall of the path it was pretty lame. All in all, not a confidence building swim and I cut it short significantly. Good news is that I'm 100% positive that the water will be still as glass on Sunday. Thanks for stopping by this morning and chatting. You were in pretty good spirits and smiling, so, that is a HUGE plus for you! Good luck on Sunday! |
| 2010-09-10 7:52 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 924 Western WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Hey BTers - I stopped by the inspiration station and made a little sign for your enjoyment - look for the sign with the orange and purple ribbons on the sides... Good Luck everyone!! Nice to meet you in person Phil! Thanks everyone volunteering!! eeee! |
| 2010-09-10 8:11 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Veteran 152 Owen | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Hey good luck to the 2010 Ironman moos out there, looks as if the weather will quite mild this year. Hope this means lots of pr and goal times met!! |
| 2010-09-10 9:05 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Member 21 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread At the briefing the run course guy announced that we won't be doing Observatory Hill due to construction. Does anyone know what roads we will be running on instead? |
| 2010-09-10 9:45 PM in reply to: #3091402 |
Extreme Veteran 981 Maryland | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread FredsRider - 2010-09-10 11:53 AM Parking Thank you Nicole!! |
| 2010-09-10 10:13 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 1028 Chandler, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread It was nice to meet some new Bter's tonight at the athlete dinner. Good Luck to everyone on Sunday. |
| 2010-09-11 12:24 AM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 843 Gilbert | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Good luck!! Sending you all good vibes for a great race! I'll be Watching you! |
| 2010-09-11 8:55 AM in reply to: #3092375 |
Expert 1002 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread chrisegg - 2010-09-10 9:05 PM At the briefing the run course guy announced that we won't be doing Observatory Hill due to construction. Does anyone know what roads we will be running on instead? I'm guessing that we will simply go around the HC White building (the one to the right of Observatory when you're going up) to the dirt path that's right behind it. It connects to the path that goes along Lake Mendota. Just a guess though. |
| 2010-09-11 2:25 PM in reply to: #3092375 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread chrisegg - 2010-09-10 9:05 PM At the briefing the run course guy announced that we won't be doing Observatory Hill due to construction. Does anyone know what roads we will be running on instead? Expect a faster time this year for you peeps then! Lucky dogs.  |
| 2010-09-11 2:26 PM in reply to: #3092303 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread TriRx - 2010-09-10 7:52 PM Hey BTers - I stopped by the inspiration station and made a little sign for your enjoyment - look for the sign with the orange and purple ribbons on the sides... Good Luck everyone!! Nice to meet you in person Phil! Thanks everyone volunteering!! eeee! Glad to see that you were in good spirits and smiling, Tracy. HAVE A GREAT RACE!! |
| 2010-09-11 3:50 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Veteran 287 Channahon,Illinois | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Good Luck Everybody!!! |
| 2010-09-11 3:58 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Extreme Veteran 396 Eastern Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I can't thank you all enough for all the info and encouragement over the last year! Have a great day and be safe! |
| 2010-09-11 4:25 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 1002 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Wait, it's tomorrow?! |
| 2010-09-11 4:34 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Pro 4608 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Enjoy tomorrow. Pause a couple times and take it all in. Stop at least once and hug a family member or a friend. Thank the volunteers and they will give you the biggest boost. Have fun, have a great race everyone. See you at the finish! |
| 2010-09-11 5:00 PM in reply to: #2415722 |
Expert 1159 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Good luck to everyone - have a great day tomorrow. I'm looking forward to signing up on Monday and joining you next year! |
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