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Oh...and I think Mike and I might be game for a BT dinner. Depends on when it is...and of course, where.

Is Molly MaGee's still around?

Oh...and if anyone wants to grab a post race beer at Jefferson's with some fried pickles just let me know.

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RunningJayhawk - 2008-01-28 5:49 PM

mr2tony - 2007-11-30 2:28 PM

Crap. MRS2Tony just asked a very good question:

`How are you going to get your bike down there?'

So my options are to
A) Fly down for $100 and fly my tri bike down for $250.
B) Fly to Omaha for $100, pick up my roadie, the drive down.
C) Buy a new tri bike when I get to KC.

I opt for `C' but I'm guessing it's going to be B.

Hey Tony...

I just wanted to throw this out there for you, but Mike (outofshapeguy) and I can drive it down for you. We have a Thule 4-bike hitch rack, so we decided to make this a road trip to avoid shipping our bikes. I think we're leaving on 6/13 and return the 17th and staying about 20 miles out of Lawrence along K10.

Shoot me an email and let me know if you're interested.

Doooood! If you did that for me I'd definitely buy you food and beer sometime!!!

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i want to voulenteer for this event but the emails that are on the website are messed up they keep shooting back to me... dose any one know spme one working the event that i could get in contact with?

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IM Kansas Relay Team

I know a local KC gal (very fast swimmer, not many faster) who is interested in a relay team with the right bike, and runner.

Let me know if interested....

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montyzooma - 2008-02-11 1:35 PM

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I know a local KC gal (very fast swimmer, not many faster) who is interested in a relay team with the right bike, and runner.

Let me know if interested....

I put an email out to my brother-in law who LOVES to run. He and I did a relay sprint tri with my wife which got me into this sport and I think he'd like to do this one [doesn't hurt that he's from Wichita/Derby ;-)] In October he ran a half marathon training run in the rain in 2:04:56. Don't know if that's the kind of speed your friend is looking for or not but I'll get back to you if he says he'd like to do it.

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Bripod - 2008-02-11 7:31 PM

montyzooma - 2008-02-11 1:35 PM

IM Kansas Relay Team

I know a local KC gal (very fast swimmer, not many faster) who is interested in a relay team with the right bike, and runner.

Let me know if interested....

I put an email out to my brother-in law who LOVES to run. He and I did a relay sprint tri with my wife which got me into this sport and I think he'd like to do this one [doesn't hurt that he's from Wichita/Derby ;-)] In October he ran a half marathon training run in the rain in 2:04:56. Don't know if that's the kind of speed your friend is looking for or not but I'll get back to you if he says he'd like to do it.

I don't know exactly what she wants, she normally wins or places in the top 5 @ local Overland Park,KS area Tri's, but do to a knee problem was sidelined from running and the bike last year.

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Bripod

I put an email out to my brother-in law who LOVES to run. He and I did a relay sprint tri with my wife which got me into this sport and I think he'd like to do this one [doesn't hurt that he's from Wichita/Derby ;-)] In October he ran a half marathon training run in the rain in 2:04:56. Don't know if that's the kind of speed your friend is looking for or not but I'll get back to you if he says he'd like to do it.

I don't know exactly what she wants, she normally wins or places in the top 5 @ local Overland Park,KS area Tri's, but do to a knee problem was sidelined from running and the bike last year.

If she's in the habit of placing top 5 then a 2:04:56 half-marathon isn't going to cut it.

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oipolloi - 2008-02-12 7:50 AM

Bripod

I put an email out to my brother-in law who LOVES to run. He and I did a relay sprint tri with my wife which got me into this sport and I think he'd like to do this one [doesn't hurt that he's from Wichita/Derby ;-)] In October he ran a half marathon training run in the rain in 2:04:56. Don't know if that's the kind of speed your friend is looking for or not but I'll get back to you if he says he'd like to do it.

I don't know exactly what she wants, she normally wins or places in the top 5 @ local Overland Park,KS area Tri's, but do to a knee problem was sidelined from running and the bike last year.

If she's in the habit of placing top 5 then a 2:04:56 half-marathon isn't going to cut it.

Especially since this isn't your run-of-the-mill local Overland Park tri. If she's planning on placing top 5 at IMKS then I'm anxious to see the team she develops.

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Bripod - 2008-02-12 9:42 AM

oipolloi - 2008-02-12 7:50 AM

Bripod

I put an email out to my brother-in law who LOVES to run. He and I did a relay sprint tri with my wife which got me into this sport and I think he'd like to do this one [doesn't hurt that he's from Wichita/Derby ;-)] In October he ran a half marathon training run in the rain in 2:04:56. Don't know if that's the kind of speed your friend is looking for or not but I'll get back to you if he says he'd like to do it.

I don't know exactly what she wants, she normally wins or places in the top 5 @ local Overland Park,KS area Tri's, but do to a knee problem was sidelined from running and the bike last year.

If she's in the habit of placing top 5 then a 2:04:56 half-marathon isn't going to cut it.

Especially since this isn't your run-of-the-mill local Overland Park tri. If she's planning on placing top 5 at IMKS then I'm anxious to see the team she develops.

Thanks for the query. I am curious to see what she finds also, since most of the fast folks are registered or skipping for IM Cordelene.

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I'm sure somebody would love to have her on a team - and I'm sure there are lots of fast cyclist & runners out there that don't swim, but would love to do the relay. She could probably get in touch with some of the local cycling teams and/or running clubs. I'm sure there's a roadie out there that would love to do a 56 mile time trial.

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Rode the first 40 miles (got cut short by a flat and rain) of the bike course today and then ran one loop of the run. The course has a few long climbs. For those locals that have done the Lone Star lake triathlon in Lawrence, the bike course from IMKS overlaps the Lone Star course. If you look at the IMKS course as a cross, ,the lower leg and the right leg of the cross are the same routes as the Olympic course at Lone Star. One thing to add, when we were approaching the turnaround on the lower leg of the course (about 2 miles from the turnaround) we were climbing a small hill and could see something in the middle of the road about a half mile ahead. As we got closer we could see that it was a HUGE dog standing in the middle of the road almost challenging us to come on. We probably didn't get closer than a quarter mile but it looked to be a rotweiller. We decided that turning back was probably the best play.

I can't exactly explain it but I really liked the run course. It has rolling hills and varies from park roads to town roads. It was VERY quiet out there on a 35 degree day. I didn't see a lot of other people. One of the legs of the run was on a closed road that leads to the campground. When I was on this stretch I felt like I was far removed from civilization....a beautiful run out in the country.

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IKENTRI - 2008-02-16 9:57 PM

Rode the first 40 miles (got cut short by a flat and rain) of the bike course today and then ran one loop of the run. The course has a few long climbs. For those locals that have done the Lone Star lake triathlon in Lawrence, the bike course from IMKS overlaps the Lone Star course. If you look at the IMKS course as a cross, ,the lower leg and the right leg of the cross are the same routes as the Olympic course at Lone Star. One thing to add, when we were approaching the turnaround on the lower leg of the course (about 2 miles from the turnaround) we were climbing a small hill and could see something in the middle of the road about a half mile ahead. As we got closer we could see that it was a HUGE dog standing in the middle of the road almost challenging us to come on. We probably didn't get closer than a quarter mile but it looked to be a rotweiller. We decided that turning back was probably the best play.

I can't exactly explain it but I really liked the run course. It has rolling hills and varies from park roads to town roads. It was VERY quiet out there on a 35 degree day. I didn't see a lot of other people. One of the legs of the run was on a closed road that leads to the campground. When I was on this stretch I felt like I was far removed from civilization....a beautiful run out in the country.

Great Intell!

We need some GPS coordinates on that Rotweiller, so we can arrange a HIT before April!

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Looks like myself, MUTri, And Amyjotris are coming from Milwaukee to camp/race. Should be interesting with the HighCliff HIM the following Sunday.

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firstnet911 - 2008-03-03 12:52 PM Looks like myself, MUTri, And Amyjotris are coming from Milwaukee to camp/race. Should be interesting with the HighCliff HIM the following Sunday.

Great! I think someone has a dinner at a local Lawrence resturaunt if interested

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I know I agreed to an IMKS bike course outing after the Olathe marathon but my wife is not doing the half like we thought she was so I won't be down there. It's getting close though so good luck to everyone who's going to be participating!

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IKENTRI - 2008-02-16 9:57 PM

Rode the first 40 miles (got cut short by a flat and rain) of the bike course today and then ran one loop of the run. The course has a few long climbs. For those locals that have done the Lone Star lake triathlon in Lawrence, the bike course from IMKS overlaps the Lone Star course. If you look at the IMKS course as a cross, ,the lower leg and the right leg of the cross are the same routes as the Olympic course at Lone Star. One thing to add, when we were approaching the turnaround on the lower leg of the course (about 2 miles from the turnaround) we were climbing a small hill and could see something in the middle of the road about a half mile ahead. As we got closer we could see that it was a HUGE dog standing in the middle of the road almost challenging us to come on. We probably didn't get closer than a quarter mile but it looked to be a rotweiller. We decided that turning back was probably the best play.

I can't exactly explain it but I really liked the run course. It has rolling hills and varies from park roads to town roads. It was VERY quiet out there on a 35 degree day. I didn't see a lot of other people. One of the legs of the run was on a closed road that leads to the campground. When I was on this stretch I felt like I was far removed from civilization....a beautiful run out in the country.

Great info, thanks! Nice to know I've already ridden part of the course.

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mr2tony - 2008-01-07 4:16 PM It's a ways out, but if we put together a `night-before' BT event with racers, friends and family, who would be in?

I'm in! Any thoughts on where

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I'm in... This is a frst HIM and will be my third tri. I'll be coming in from the southeast corner of Kansas and camping through the weekend there. I'm not fimiliar with the area and would like to hook up with a group to get some eats... REALLY stoked about the whole thing. Hoping for a great experiance regardless.

Edited by wintimtim 2008-03-15 8:01 PM

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The Athlete's guide is now posted online... http://www.ironmankansas.com/08IMKAthGuide.pdf

Some interesting tidbits I picked up:

-Mandatory bike check in on Saturday from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
-The park entrance will close at 6:40 a.m. sharp. Please communicate this information to spectators wishing to attend.
-Spectators/athletes will not be able to leave the park until the last cyclist has returned to transition.

-CUT OFF TIMES:
Swim: 1hr 15min after the start of the last swim wave (approximately 8:30 a.m.)
Bike: 5hrs 15min after the start of the last swim wave
Run: Runners will need to have started the second loop of the run course by 7hrs after the last swim wave. The run course officially closes at 8hrs after the final swim wave start time.

Ironman 70.3 World Championship slots - 50 slots will be awarded
If an athlete wins a slot they must pay for their slot at the Awards Ceremony. If they do not pay, their slot will be passed down to the next athlete in their age group.

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Ironman 70.3 World Championship slots - 50 slots will be awarded

Just curious, is this a draw for anyone?

I could see people selling their first born for a chance at Kona, but how about for this?

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bvfrompc - 2008-03-21 3:36 PM

Ironman 70.3 World Championship slots - 50 slots will be awarded

Just curious, is this a draw for anyone?

I could see people selling their first born for a chance at Kona, but how about for this?

It's not why I personally am doing it [wouldn't qualify anyway], but I have a feeling that there might be a BTer or two who could possibly qualify, and that would be awesome.

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Does anyone have any information on the IronCross by chance?

We'll be in KC in a few weeks and want to take the time to drive the course....

Thoughts on where the heck we're going? We definitely don't want to get lost! Thanks.

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Is anyone else worried about the cutoffs?

I'm kind of paranoid about the bike cutoff (it's not my strongest discipline) and I fear that on the run I may run outta gas and get screwed over.

:sigh:

My brain is shut off, but I need to figure out what I need to average on the bike to come in on time.

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RunningJayhawk - 2008-03-21 4:59 PM
My brain is shut off, but I need to figure out what I need to average on the bike to come in on time.

You have 5h15m after the start if the last swim wave to complete the bike course. Assuming you take 1 hr to do the swim and zip through transition [which is close to ~~4:00~~3:00/100 yards], that means 255 minutes to complete 56 miles. You'll have to average 4 minute 33 seconds per mile on the bike, or 13.18mph, give or take. This is assuming you are in the LAST swim wave and you take an hour in the water+T1. Here are some different swim times for your consideration:

last wave, 45min swim/T1 = 12.45mph
last wave, 35min swim/T1 = 12.00 mph

First wave starts at 6:40AM, they estimate 13-14 waves at 5 min intervals, last wave would start at 7:45 or 7:50. If you're in the first swim wave [6:40] and the last wave starts at 7:50 then with a 1 hr swim/T1 you need to average 10.03 mph on the bike to make the cutoff.
6:40 start with 35 min. swim/T1 makes it 9.60mph.
7:10 start with 35 min. swim/T1 makes it 10.50mph
7:10 start with 60 min. swim/T1 makes it 11.38mph

I'm sure my wife could make an Excel spreadsheet in like four seconds that you could punch in your heat and anticipated swim time to come up with your minimum average bike speed, but hopefully those numbers help somebody out.

Edited by Bripod 2008-03-21 5:25 PM

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You're good.

Thanks.

I feel a bit better.

...now I just wish I had an inkling of how the waves are going to go down. Here's to hoping Women 25-29 are early out of the gate...doubt it. But I can dream.

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