Ironman 70.3 Muncie : Official Thread (Page 6)

I'm not sure where you live, but I live here in IN. We have a tri shop, Tri-N-Run, here in Lafayette that rents wetsuits. It costs $65 for the entire weekend. In Indianapolis, T3 Multisport, rents them out too.. I'm sure there are some online places too.

I've already made the decision that if the water is 76.1-80 degrees, I will wear the suit, knowing that I won't be eligible for age group prizes. (I am not that fast anyway, so this is not a concern for me). It it's over 80- then I'll suck it up and go without. So, yes, I'll lose out on that money and I'm ok with that!! The peace of mind is worth the risk.

Cube,

I'm up for a short swim/bike/run on course on Fri morning. I'm also driving up from TN on Thursday so it's possible that Sat will not be the 1st time that you pass me.

Water temp is now showing 79 degrees. It's going the wrong way. Oh well, better practice for those of us gearing up for IMKY.

My YMCA pool is about 82-84 degrees. 77 is quite warm for OWS. I don't own a wetsuit and I've done a few OWS earlier this spring at water temps of ~72. That feels a bit chilly at the start, but really comfortable once you get moving. I'd want a wetsuit for anything under 70.

hmmm, not sure i'd want to "fartlick" for 30 minutes.. fartlek maybe, but the other might be a crappy workout...

Please, please stay that way!

Race week is upon us.  Not nervous, but definitely anxious.

I feel your pain, work got crazy busy with long hours for the last 3 months and my training logs reflect it.  Swim & Bike should be fine but there is no way to cheat the run and I have a feeling it's going to be brutal.  Plan to Run/Walk 4:1 ratio from the start and see how it plays out.

bscoles1 - 2011-07-05 1:37 PM For those that have done this event before or are familiar with the reservoir area where start/finish/transition is: I am curious what, if anything, there is for spectators to do while they are waiting 3 hours for me to get back on the bike, and another 2+ hours to get back from the run. The way the course is laid out, it doesn't really seem feasible for them to see me at any point during the bike or run, other than to see me off and welcome me back (unless I am missing something. So I was hoping there would be some type of playground or something or possibly a pavilion with seating, etc. I've got my wife, 4 kids (8yrs, 7, 2, & 1) , and 2 grandparents coming along; Just don't want them to be too bored while having to wait around for my slow butt to get across the line

X2 for me.  Wondering the same thing.

I believe there is a small playground and that's about it.  They could swim or play in the beach area, but overall not a good spectator venue, unless Ironman has set some things up.