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 2009-10-31 10:29 AM in reply to: #2490645 |
Extreme Veteran  572  |  Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official ThreadGulfCoastSwimmer - 2009-10-31 8:36 AM Aaack! I'm freaking out! I found out this week that 2 people I've talked to during the week now have the flu. One of the guys had given me a hug on Thursday, right before telling me he treated a patient with H1N1, unmasked! (I don't know why we fit test people if they're not going to wear their N-95s.) Now he's home with the flu and I know I've been exposed, and the race is only a week away! I made sure to stay a good 3-5 feet away when I was talking to him, though, so I really hope I avoided his germy respiratory droplets. I think if I can make it to Monday with no symptoms, I'm in the clear. Anybody have any tips for me on how to keep my immune system at peak performace until next Saturday?[/QUOTE] A big plastic bubble? I know the feeling. I have had to haul 2 H1N1 patients in my ambulance in the past week and a half. I'm just hoping the N-95 mask and decon did its job. I also put a non-rebreather on the patient to keep the droplets down.  Good Luck. |
| 2009-10-31 10:35 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Master 1655   NJ | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread when does the IMFL watching thread go up where we post #'s, goals, etc.... Oh, do we have to provide our own lightsticks for running in the dark? |
| 2009-10-31 11:36 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Member 60 Spanish Fort, Alabama | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread gulf swim this am with a group of six. Rough. swells and chop. I hope for better next Saturday, but if not; we will have a good story. |
| 2009-10-31 2:03 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Member 26 Panama City Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread WE have this to be thankful for. At least the weather can't be worse next week. Swam with CF in four foot swells. I loved them but I knoiw a lot of people want a calm swim. Went out on a ride and it stormed and and temp dropped 15 degrees with 20 knot headwinds. Decided not to be a hero and risk getting sick and came home. Hopefuly we will have better weather next week. |
| 2009-10-31 2:48 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Regular 82 Madison, CT | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Hmmm... I'm undecided on what to wear. I was planning on wearing my one piece tri suit the whole race but now I'm not sure. It would be nice to change into my cycling shorts for the extra padding but that also means an apparel change for the run. I guess I'll bring it all and make a race day decision. As long as I get over this cold and be healthy by next Saturday I'll be happy. |
| 2009-10-31 4:41 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Member 10 Tampa, FL | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Yes, I've been wondering about the running in the dark too....what do people usually do about that? I think it's going to be a full moon this week, so hopefully that will help, but otherwise...? |
| 2009-10-31 4:51 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Regular 88 United States | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread The following information is provided for Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida (longitude W85.8, latitude N30.2): Saturday 7 November 2009 Central Standard Time SUN Begin civil twilight 5:37 a.m. Sunrise 6:02 a.m. Sun transit 11:27 a.m. Sunset 4:51 p.m. End civil twilight 5:16 p.m. MOON Moonrise 8:27 p.m. on preceding day Moon transit 3:44 a.m. Moonset 10:55 a.m. Moonrise 9:35 p.m. Moonset 11:40 a.m. on following day |
| 2009-10-31 4:54 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Regular 88 United States | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Trainig done, van is packed ready for the long drive. Headed out in the morninig drive most of the day and finish up on Monday morning. Looking forward to getting there, some nice weather and some open water swims (not much f late here in the north). Plan on being at the swim on Thursday. Safe travels to to all, look forward to see you all on the 7th. |
| 2009-10-31 4:57 PM in reply to: #2489520 |
Master 2005 South Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Mimir98 - 2009-10-30 1:57 PM just chiming in on race attire...I have a one piece tri suit with a think chamois padding...and that's all I will wear. Once you get on the bike, if you are like me, you won't stay dry for long. I like to keep it simple and have less to worry about. But, do what works for you Brittany. Bless you. You are an inspiration on how to live. AFter considering my options, I decided I would go with this for the run. Happy Halloween y'all! |
| 2009-10-31 5:34 PM in reply to: #2491120 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Mimir98 - 2009-10-31 5:57 PM Mimir98 - 2009-10-30 1:57 PM just chiming in on race attire...I have a one piece tri suit with a think chamois padding...and that's all I will wear. Once you get on the bike, if you are like me, you won't stay dry for long. I like to keep it simple and have less to worry about. But, do what works for you Brittany. Bless you. You are an inspiration on how to live. AFter considering my options, I decided I would go with this for the run. Happy Halloween y'all!Going for that 70s retro look? Very Bill Rodgers of you |
| 2009-10-31 5:43 PM in reply to: #2491164 |
Master 1655 NJ | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Socks - 2009-10-31 6:34 PM Mimir98 - 2009-10-31 5:57 PM Mimir98 - 2009-10-30 1:57 PM just chiming in on race attire...I have a one piece tri suit with a think chamois padding...and that's all I will wear. Once you get on the bike, if you are like me, you won't stay dry for long. I like to keep it simple and have less to worry about. But, do what works for you Brittany. Bless you. You are an inspiration on how to live. AFter considering my options, I decided I would go with this for the run. Happy Halloween y'all!Going for that 70s retro look? Very Bill Rodgers of you Love it! You just need a 3 lb. walkman attached to your fannypack
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| 2009-10-31 5:49 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Sweet outfit! I hate to admit it, but I'm a halloween scrooge...just not time to get candy. Thanks for all the kind comments everyone!! Super excited to watch y'all online next week!! Don't eat too much candy! |
| 2009-10-31 6:17 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Mimi-Where did you get those cute compression socks? lol |
| 2009-10-31 7:42 PM in reply to: #2490081 |
Member 46 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread 1 week from now I just may be almost an Ironman Edited by mountainpics 2009-10-31 7:43 PM |
| 2009-10-31 7:43 PM in reply to: #2490081 |
Member 46 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread trigator2151 - 2009-10-30 5:31 PM It's always said that...which is a good thingSo we got an update via e-mail today, and now it's saying we DO have access to the race bags (run and bike) on race morning..... Edited by mountainpics 2009-10-31 7:44 PM |
| 2009-10-31 8:01 PM in reply to: #2491099 |
| New user 84 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread T. Gail - 2009-10-31 5:41 PM Yes, I've been wondering about the running in the dark too....what do people usually do about that? I think it's going to be a full moon this week, so hopefully that will help, but otherwise...? I have a clip light to the brim of my hat. got the idea from as athlete last year. So far, I have 1025 miles on the van for this adventure. In Athens, AL for the night. Not to bad a ride from Indiana. As I wrote before, I had everything but the kitchen sink in the van before I left Central PA. Now, with my parents stuff in the van. I have the kitchen sink. Ready to arrive at the Summit tomorrow. At this time next week, I should be getting close to being an Ironman!.....come on finish line. Mr Steve |
| 2009-10-31 8:27 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 107 Virginia | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread According the weather.com http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/wxdetail/USFL0393?dayNum=7 Panama City Beach Weather for Nov 7th Sunny H-77 L-60 7 mph NNE wind 74% Humidity |
| 2009-10-31 8:34 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 107 Virginia | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Got my bike back from the shop today after it's pre race checkup and tune up. New rubber on the back, lubed chained, adjusted brakes and dérailleur all systems go. Easy 30 mile ride and 20 min run tommorow and then bike goes back to the shop on Monday AM for TriBike transport to pick up. Tomorrow is packing day and then Wednesday is travel day! Hopefully by this time next week we all will have heard or are close to hearing those words that I have heard in my head many times when the training got tough "............ YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!"
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| 2009-10-31 9:41 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Extreme Veteran 399 Long Beach, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread So did I miss a post or is there a BT MEETUP scheduled in FL???  |
| 2009-10-31 10:27 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Expert 764 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Anyone else having trouble sleeping? I hate tapering!!! |
| 2009-10-31 10:37 PM in reply to: #1842836 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I'm really sleepy all of the time. Once my training slowed down my body decided to stop. I feel great during my workouts. The rest of the day I feel like a slug. Packing for the IM is a workout by itself. My goal is to have everything packed and ready to go tomorrow. We're leaving on Tuesday. |
| 2009-11-01 4:09 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Extreme Veteran 572 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread 5 days and change..... Accuweather - 76/55 Patchy Clouds Weather Channel - 80/60 Partly Cloudy Water temp 73.2 degrees Leaving for Florida tomorrow!!!!!! Good Luck to all and travel safe. |
| 2009-11-01 5:30 AM in reply to: #2491371 |
| New user 84 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread brobinson - 2009-10-31 9:34 PM all will have heard or are close to hearing those words that I have heard in my head many times when the training got tough "............ YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!" I've been playing that in my head for weeks on end while running. The crowd that is lining the chute as I head into the finish line, bright lights, etc... trying to take advantage of the time zone change and roll the clock back...picked up an extra 2 hours... safe travels today. Arriving PCB today. FINALLY! Mr Steve |
| 2009-11-01 5:38 AM in reply to: #2491588 |
Expert 830 Chesapeake, VA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread We no longer have to say it is in a few months. We no longer have to say it is in a few weeks. We no longer have to say it is next week. Because guys, we are racing on Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck to all and safe travels to Panama City Beach Florida! |
| 2009-11-01 6:12 AM in reply to: #1842836 |
Veteran 215 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread so for people who have done this before, what's the deal with Finisher Gear Tent the day after the race? Will it be a madhouse? Do people line up to get in? Do they have all the same stuff before the race but without the "finisher" on it? |
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