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TriPatrick

2012-05-14 7:40 PM

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Montgomery, Tx

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

Are we the yet?

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mtg3

2012-05-14 8:22 PM

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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

Just registered for IMTX yesterday with a foundation slot...haven't done much research on the course.

I need advice on the swim -- should I wear a wetsuit or not (assuming it is below the cutoff temperature). I am a 1h:16m ish IM swimmer, and not a contender for any sort of age group podium. I have not swam in water this warm. What do most middle-of-the-pack age groupers do?

Socks

2012-05-15 7:36 AM

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Williamston, Michigan

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

I get toleave today!!! WHOOP WHOOP. Anyone want to ride tommorrow?

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pvollands

2012-05-15 7:43 AM

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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

Weather forecast is looking good. No rain, av. temps SSE 9mph wind.

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fattyfatfat

2012-05-15 8:13 AM

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marietta

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

alright you racing fools... GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!! especially you first timers. take it all in because it certainly is something special. travel safe and smile when it sucks.

very excited for all of you!!!

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alove

2012-05-15 8:38 AM

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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

mtg3 - 2012-05-14 8:22 PM

Just registered for IMTX yesterday with a foundation slot...haven't done much research on the course.

If I could swim a 1:16 without a wetsuit, I would do it and not worry about it. This sounds like the right course particularly if you are worried about warm water. Just my opinion...

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christagins

2012-05-15 9:06 AM

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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

i tried to run last night and let's just say i didn't make it very far. didn't have a very good ride on sunday either. anyone else experiencing their legs saying "NO!" at this point? mine have never disobeyed me before and i'm not liking it.

birgi

2012-05-15 10:36 AM

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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

christagins - 2012-05-15 9:06 AM i tried to run last night and let's just say i didn't make it very far. didn't have a very good ride on sunday either. anyone else experiencing their legs saying "NO!" at this point? mine have never disobeyed me before and i'm not liking it.

REST!!! Take it easy at this point. If I was feeling like you I would not do ANYTHING until Friday, and just swim easy, spin easy on Friday. With a week or so of tapering up to this point you should have start feeling like you cannot hold back your energy :D.

alove

2012-05-15 11:04 AM

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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

christagins - 2012-05-15 9:06 AMi tried to run last night and let's just say i didn't make it very far. didn't have a very good ride on sunday either. anyone else experiencing their legs saying "NO!" at this point? mine have never disobeyed me before and i'm not liking it.

YYes, I had a stretch like this and questioned my fitness. I found I needed to shake off the rust with higher intensity stuff but for for only a short duration. Tough call this close but I wouldn't go crazy. You should trust yourself and the work you've done.

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tjfry

2012-05-15 1:08 PM

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The Woodlands, TX

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

Went on my run this morning and saw the mile markers taped down on the run, and then saw Rasmus Henning out for a run on the waterway. I'm getting excited to watch. Good luck everyone!!

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christagins

2012-05-15 2:21 PM

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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

alove - 2012-05-15 11:04 AM

christagins - 2012-05-15 9:06 AMi tried to run last night and let's just say i didn't make it very far. didn't have a very good ride on sunday either. anyone else experiencing their legs saying "NO!" at this point? mine have never disobeyed me before and i'm not liking it.

Thanks yall - I will just take it super easy. I hope it is not an illness or something!

LukeTX04

2012-05-15 2:52 PM

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Houston, TX

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

Wow! I spent the weekend away in the hill country and then the last 2 nights working and come back to a thread that has exploded! It really is THAT time! I am now off until next Wednesday night and VERY thankful! I'm headed up tomorrow to check in, drive the course and hopefully ride a short portion. Looking forward to the swim on Friday. All of this water temp change that seems to be all over the board as me a little on the bothered side since I'm not planning on a wetsuit.

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papson14

2012-05-15 3:57 PM

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Muskego, Wisconsin

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

LukeTX04 - 2012-05-15 3:52 PMWow! I spent the weekend away in the hill country and then the last 2 nights working and come back to a thread that has exploded! It really is THAT time! I am now off until next Wednesday night and VERY thankful! I'm headed up tomorrow to check in, drive the course and hopefully ride a short portion. Looking forward to the swim on Friday. All of this water temp change that seems to be all over the board as me a little on the bothered side since I'm not planning on a wetsuit.

The water temp stuff is bothering me too, however, as of 5:30 tomorrow morning I will no longer be bothered. I will be on a plane to Tx and my wetsuit will be in Virginia.

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kcwoodhead

2012-05-15 4:01 PM

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Houston, TX

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

No worries to you not planning wearing wetsuits. I'm not planning to either, and I think the current water situation is perfect. My ideal temp would be 77. It will probably be a bit warmer, but still way better than the 84.4 it was last week.

If even 25% of the field chooses to wear wetsuits, that is going to make the mass start/swim significantly better. I would have always thought I would want to wear a wetsuit when I could, but after IMTX last year where I wore a speed suit, I'm all over the no wetsuit thing - even more so if some people are still going to wear them and stay out of my hair.

LukeTX04

2012-05-15 4:50 PM

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1274

Houston, TX

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

Bike course question: Tomorrow I am driving the course with some friends and planning on riding a small (15-20ish) mile portion. Looking at the map, I am thinking about riding the 45m-65m section and then cutting the short distance north on Bays Chapel Rd back to the course and back to the 45m ish point. Anyone know if this is a bad part to ride, place to park, etc? Also could do the little 15ish mile loop part from 50m-65m and back. This just looks like a convenient place to ride though I am not terribly familiar with the area. It has been a LONG time since I've been up that way. Thanks for any help!

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snowball

2012-05-15 5:29 PM

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Vienna, Austria

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

LukeTX04 - 2012-05-15 4:50 PM

Bike course question: Tomorrow I am driving the course with some friends and planning on riding a small (15-20ish) mile portion. Looking at the map, I am thinking about riding the 45m-65m section and then cutting the short distance north on Bays Chapel Rd back to the course and back to the 45m ish point. Anyone know if this is a bad part to ride, place to park, etc? Also could do the little 15ish mile loop part from 50m-65m and back. This just looks like a convenient place to ride though I am not terribly familiar with the area. It has been a LONG time since I've been up that way. Thanks for any help!

I was driving a few days ago from mile 38 - 52 and back. to ride 45m - 65m should be no problem - parking would be maybe easier in the village on fm 149 at mile 50. you could park there and then drive the small loop 50-65 and the short way back.

cheers, erwin

Socks

2012-05-15 8:43 PM

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Williamston, Michigan

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

My escape was succussful and I AM HERE!!!!!

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Shermbelle

2012-05-15 11:34 PM

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No excuses!

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

Well, if I didn't pack it either I don't need it or I am buying it in Texas. Bags are ready, short night of sleep and up at 5 am to get to the airport.

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TriQroo

2012-05-16 7:11 AM

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Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

Made it here last night! You would think after just over 15 hours of driving I would be able to fall asleep and if not at least sleep in. Not. Let the fun begin :-)

KSH

2012-05-16 8:26 AM

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Dallas, TX

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alove - 2012-05-15 11:04 AM

christagins - 2012-05-15 9:06 AMi tried to run last night and let's just say i didn't make it very far. didn't have a very good ride on sunday either. anyone else experiencing their legs saying "NO!" at this point? mine have never disobeyed me before and i'm not liking it.

Sluggish workouts are a typical part of the taper. Don't worry about it.

I know I've been a ROCK in the pool. That's the only thing I'm good at! Ha!

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bradaskins

2012-05-16 8:34 AM

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Broomfield, CO

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

I did my last swim today, great swim, it felt great to swim. It was only :30 swim and then I did a :20 run. I have one more :30 spin on my bike tomorrow. I'll do that in The Woodlands somewhere.

My taper has gotten better over this last week. I'm still a bit jumping I feel like I'm holding back my energy. I think that's a good sign!

Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow night for dinner and the swim on Friday morning

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papson14

2012-05-16 9:12 AM

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Muskego, Wisconsin

Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread

I'm in! Time to pick up the rental car and head over to packet pick up.

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mikiefaith

2012-05-16 9:40 AM

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87	Subject: RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread papson14 - 2012-05-16 9:12 AM I'm in! Time to pick up the rental car and head over to packet pick up. Let us know what the freebies are when we register. Really interested in the bag we are supposed to get. Thanks!