Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 60)

Cantucan - 2010-08-22 8:10 PM I'm definitely getting an M-Dot tattoo(assuming I finish).  I'm considering getting it on Monday after the race before leaving town. 

My thoughts:

• I'd like to get it as soon as possible after the race so the healing period can take place during my immediate recovery days....before I'm ready to swim again. 
• I may possibly do the Augusta 70.3 on 9/26/10.  Crazy, I know, but I registered just after last year's race...before I decided to do IMKY.  And of course this is assuming my recovery goes well.  If not, I'll at least be volunteering for the race, either way it would be nice to sport the M-Dot that day.  After all,  it's right here in my hometown.
• We have plenty of really good tattooists here in Augusta, but my thoughts are that any artists in a town that has had a few 140.6 events would have lots of experience doing the M-Dot design.

If anyone has any intel on this let me know, especially well-recommended artists (I'd be willing to pay more for skill and experience).  Also, if you know if day-of tattoos are possible, or if there is a waiting period, or appointments required.

Thanks in advance, all.

Cantucan - 2010-08-22 9:10 PM

I'm definitely getting an M-Dot tattoo(assuming I finish).  I'm considering getting it on Monday after the race before leaving town. 

My thoughts:

• I'd like to get it as soon as possible after the race so the healing period can take place during my immediate recovery days....before I'm ready to swim again. 
• I may possibly do the Augusta 70.3 on 9/26/10.  Crazy, I know, but I registered just after last year's race...before I decided to do IMKY.  And of course this is assuming my recovery goes well.  If not, I'll at least be volunteering for the race, either way it would be nice to sport the M-Dot that day.  After all,  it's right here in my hometown.
• We have plenty of really good tattooists here in Augusta, but my thoughts are that any artists in a town that has had a few 140.6 events would have lots of experience doing the M-Dot design.

If anyone has any intel on this let me know, especially well-recommended artists (I'd be willing to pay more for skill and experience).  Also, if you know if day-of tattoos are possible, or if there is a waiting period, or appointments required.

Thanks in advance, all.

TyIslander - 2010-08-22 8:44 PM

Hey Folks,  Just wanted to drop by with some local insight (we live in Oldham Co. near LaGrange).  Weather wise, I was out for a 30 mile ride (yeah, no where near what you folks do) mid-day today and even though the temp was around 89, the humidity was not bad, hot but not stifling like we had a couple of weeks back.  While it's going to be hotter than last years freakishly cool race day, I don't think the weather will be hades hot.  
The out and back on Hwy. 1694:  Use caution at the bottom of the hill when you get to the bridge.  You'll likely have a lot of speed coming down both ways to the bottom.  The surface of the bridge is rough and there will be bike traffic in both lanes so that means limited room for avoiding the rough spots.  Just be extra extra careful there.  
We (the family) drove the rest of the course Saturday and didn't see anything out of the ordinary, there are good stretches of road and then there's some rough pavement as well, but overall not bad.  The bike course is somewhat challenging, but with all the training  you folks have put in, you could do it on a unicycle juggling chainsaws. 
I'll be volunteering again this year, so say hey if you happen to recognize me.  
Thur. & Fri. - Athlete Check-in 
Sat. - Swim practice check-in.  Bike & gear check-in. (Son will be with me Sat.)
Sun. - Hwy. 1694 turn-around. (Wife, Son & myself) And then Wife & I will be doing bike catching in the afternoon.  Afterwards we head down to the finish line on 4th Street to cheer you all coming across the finish line.  
Y'all have a great race, take time to enjoy the atmosphere and congratulate yourselves on all the training you have put in.  The race is truly the icing on the cake.
Scott 

TyIslander - 2010-08-22 8:44 PM Hey Folks,  Just wanted to drop by with some local insight (we live in Oldham Co. near LaGrange).  Weather wise, I was out for a 30 mile ride (yeah, no where near what you folks do) mid-day today and even though the temp was around 89, the humidity was not bad, hot but not stifling like we had a couple of weeks back.  While it's going to be hotter than last years freakishly cool race day, I don't think the weather will be hades hot.  
The out and back on Hwy. 1694:  Use caution at the bottom of the hill when you get to the bridge.  You'll likely have a lot of speed coming down both ways to the bottom.  The surface of the bridge is rough and there will be bike traffic in both lanes so that means limited room for avoiding the rough spots.  Just be extra extra careful there.  
We (the family) drove the rest of the course Saturday and didn't see anything out of the ordinary, there are good stretches of road and then there's some rough pavement as well, but overall not bad.  The bike course is somewhat challenging, but with all the training  you folks have put in, you could do it on a unicycle juggling chainsaws. 
I'll be volunteering again this year, so say hey if you happen to recognize me.  
Thur. & Fri. - Athlete Check-in 
Sat. - Swim practice check-in.  Bike & gear check-in. (Son will be with me Sat.)
Sun. - Hwy. 1694 turn-around. (Wife, Son & myself) And then Wife & I will be doing bike catching in the afternoon.  Afterwards we head down to the finish line on 4th Street to cheer you all coming across the finish line.  
Y'all have a great race, take time to enjoy the atmosphere and congratulate yourselves on all the training you have put in.  The race is truly the icing on the cake.
Scott 

F4rword - 2010-08-23 11:35 AM

How about a casual BT meet up at Galt House Thursday, 5:30 pm at the casual Thelma's in the Conservatory http://www.galthouse.com/Dining/Thelmas-Deli.asp

15step - 2010-08-23 1:11 PM Im up for it. Anyone want to try and do a practice swim as a group?

elcaminobill - 2010-08-23 1:52 PM

I am in for the Galt house and for the swim get together.  I also plan on a 15 minute run and 15 to 20 minute spin on the bike Saturday morning.  Anyone else?

TyIslander - 2010-08-21 8:44 PM Hey Folks,  Just wanted to drop by with some local insight (we live in Oldham Co. near LaGrange).  Weather wise, I was out for a 30 mile ride (yeah, no where near what you folks do) mid-day today and even though the temp was around 89, the humidity was not bad, hot but not stifling like we had a couple of weeks back.  While it's going to be hotter than last years freakishly cool race day, I don't think the weather will be hades hot.  
The out and back on Hwy. 1694:  Use caution at the bottom of the hill when you get to the bridge.  You'll likely have a lot of speed coming down both ways to the bottom.  The surface of the bridge is rough and there will be bike traffic in both lanes so that means limited room for avoiding the rough spots.  Just be extra extra careful there.  
We (the family) drove the rest of the course Saturday and didn't see anything out of the ordinary, there are good stretches of road and then there's some rough pavement as well, but overall not bad.  The bike course is somewhat challenging, but with all the training  you folks have put in, you could do it on a unicycle juggling chainsaws. 
I'll be volunteering again this year, so say hey if you happen to recognize me.  
Thur. & Fri. - Athlete Check-in 
Sat. - Swim practice check-in.  Bike & gear check-in. (Son will be with me Sat.)
Sun. - Hwy. 1694 turn-around. (Wife, Son & myself) And then Wife & I will be doing bike catching in the afternoon.  Afterwards we head down to the finish line on 4th Street to cheer you all coming across the finish line.  
Y'all have a great race, take time to enjoy the atmosphere and congratulate yourselves on all the training you have put in.  The race is truly the icing on the cake.
Scott 

Destroyer - 2010-08-22 1:38 AM Getting a tattoo right after, or the day after, the race may not be a good idea.  I'm definitely not an expert on tattoos but I know your body will be pretty thrashed and will need to recover from the event alone and throwing a tattoo on top of that might affect the healing process.  

Prepped the bike today.  
  

M-shell - 2010-08-22 12:49 PM I just wanted to drop in here and wish everyone good luck.
I am volunteering doing the weigh in on Thursday, Swim practice Saturday, working the swim finish on Sunday, and chip retrieval later in the day.  Look forward to seeing you guys cross the finish line!  Have a great race.

dolelicious - 2010-08-22 1:19 PM
I'm down for that - meet up at the practice swim..