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 2011-04-01 8:38 PM in reply to: #3135019 |
Veteran  196   Keller, TX |  Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man#615 , wow I just got nervous!Looking forward to meeting new folks at the OWS at Lake Lewisville.Tommy |
| 2011-04-01 9:57 PM in reply to: #3426076 |
Veteran 740 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man wstchstrTriathlete - 2011-04-01 7:49 PM I have never been to Galveston. I am starting the search for places to eat since I will be in a hotel. I'm staying @ the Hampton Inn and will have a rental car, but walking is always cool. I'm looking for some good eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and especially a kinda 4 star kinda place for a special dinner. Any ideas? Gaido's is one of the landmark "local" seafood places in Galveston. It's on the seawall and looks a little kitchy with a big crab on the roof, but the seafood is usually outstanding. |
| 2011-04-02 1:41 AM in reply to: #3135019 |
Extreme Veteran 872 Tx | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man 539 here... Dear Lord, help me. |
| 2011-04-03 12:07 PM in reply to: #3135019 |
Extreme Veteran 483 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man Anyone swam in the bay or similar water down near Galveston lately? Wondering about current water temps. We tried out our wetsuits at a nearby lake this morning and it was REALLY cold… probably in the 50s or low 60s. (Looking online to find a fishing temp guide.) Anyway, I'm just trying to decide between sleeveless and full wetsuits. If it's as cold as today, I definitely want a full!! -Joel |
| 2011-04-03 1:43 PM in reply to: #3135019 |
Extreme Veteran 872 Tx | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man Winds 20+mph in Galveston today... ouch!
Forecast for April 11 is high of 78 and low of 70. |
| 2011-04-03 2:18 PM in reply to: #3427465 |
| The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man GreyhoundGuy - 2011-04-03 12:07 PMAnyone swam in the bay or similar water down near Galveston lately? Wondering about current water temps. We tried out our wetsuits at a nearby lake this morning and it was REALLY cold… probably in the 50s or low 60s. (Looking online to find a fishing temp guide.)Anyway, I'm just trying to decide between sleeveless and full wetsuits. If it's as cold as today, I definitely want a full!!-Joel Most people who just did the Kemah Tri had sleeveless. The water is nice you can totally do it without a full suit. I am just because I prefer the buoyancy. The lake temp is about 67/68. |
| 2011-04-03 3:03 PM in reply to: #3427578 |
Extreme Veteran 483 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man mom2boys70 - Most people who just did the Kemah Tri had sleeveless. The water is nice you can totally do it without a full suit. I am just because I prefer the buoyancy. The lake temp is about 67/68. Thanks! -Joel |
| 2011-04-03 7:32 PM in reply to: #3135019 |
Regular 142 | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man Number 1616 here. OMG this just got super real for me. Super Super nervous for this race. Not sure what to expect but all i really want is to finish...I don't care about the time because i know it will be SLOW. |
| 2011-04-03 9:01 PM in reply to: #3427578 |
Expert 706 Spring (Houston), TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man mom2boys70 - 2011-04-03 2:18 PM GreyhoundGuy - 2011-04-03 12:07 PMAnyone swam in the bay or similar water down near Galveston lately? Wondering about current water temps. We tried out our wetsuits at a nearby lake this morning and it was REALLY cold… probably in the 50s or low 60s. (Looking online to find a fishing temp guide.)Anyway, I'm just trying to decide between sleeveless and full wetsuits. If it's as cold as today, I definitely want a full!!-Joel Most people who just did the Kemah Tri had sleeveless. The water is nice you can totally do it without a full suit. I am just because I prefer the buoyancy. The lake temp is about 67/68.Water temp at Kemah this weekend was said to be 71 degrees. When I swam there last weekend it didn't seem that cold. My 15 year old son was swimming Friday and Saturday (with Chris Lieto and Terenzo Bozzone by the way - he thought that was way cool!) and didn't wear a wetsuit. He said the water was warmer than what he swims in for high school swim team. Greg |
| 2011-04-04 8:39 AM in reply to: #3135019 |
Pro 4313 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man |
| 2011-04-04 9:21 AM in reply to: #3428400 |
| The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man bradleyd3 - 2011-04-04 8:39 AM143 HOURS! Did you have to say that? :p I'm trying so hard to not stress!  While I don't put much stock in Texas weather forecasting, all week is slated as being really windy 18-20mph with Sunday 15 mph winds. I know this can and probably will change, it's not helping the nerves! I need all the legs I can get for my run which is pathetically slow. If it's windy, it's going to be a very long day for me! |
| 2011-04-04 9:22 AM in reply to: #3135019 |
New user 13 | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man #954.... I feel like throwing up. Hey fellas, I'm in the M 34-39 group too....I'm just looking to survive. This is my first HiM....I have no clue what I'm doing. Holeymoley... I have a broken left hand I'm hoping they will let me swim with a brace...if not, I'll have to just clench fist it. |
| 2011-04-04 9:46 AM in reply to: #3135019 |
| Veteran 210 | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man Good luck to everyone! This will be my first attempt at HIM distance as well. I'm making the jump from sprint. Yeah, I'm terrified. I feel really undertrained for various reasons. I'm looking to just finish and gain some knowledge. Does anyone know if we will be able to swim on Friday? I'm assuming I can just hop in the ocean and start swimming, but maybe not. I know there is a sprint tri on Saturday so that day is most likely out. Edited by rxman 2011-04-04 9:47 AM |
| 2011-04-04 10:15 AM in reply to: #3428049 |
Extreme Veteran 330 Addison | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man mman - 2011-04-03 9:01 PM mom2boys70 - 2011-04-03 2:18 PM GreyhoundGuy - 2011-04-03 12:07 PMAnyone swam in the bay or similar water down near Galveston lately? Wondering about current water temps. We tried out our wetsuits at a nearby lake this morning and it was REALLY cold… probably in the 50s or low 60s. (Looking online to find a fishing temp guide.)Anyway, I'm just trying to decide between sleeveless and full wetsuits. If it's as cold as today, I definitely want a full!!-Joel Most people who just did the Kemah Tri had sleeveless. The water is nice you can totally do it without a full suit. I am just because I prefer the buoyancy. The lake temp is about 67/68.Water temp at Kemah this weekend was said to be 71 degrees. When I swam there last weekend it didn't seem that cold. My 15 year old son was swimming Friday and Saturday (with Chris Lieto and Terenzo Bozzone by the way - he thought that was way cool!) and didn't wear a wetsuit. He said the water was warmer than what he swims in for high school swim team. Greg Nice! I can handle 71....it was a bit nippy this Sunday in Lake Lewisville. Yeah...it's going to be a long day for me too, just looking to finish and have fun. First HIM, 3rd tri, I've only done 2 sprints so far. WTH was I thinking?
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| 2011-04-04 11:27 AM in reply to: #3425898 |
Member 210 | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man tnguyen1 - 2011-04-01 4:03 PM Thanks for the heads up! I was just writing up my race plan/check list too.....1659.....it's going to be a long F'ing day for me :P 1004, M40-44, Navy Blue cap, 7:55AM start. According to my estimates, I should finish between 5:30-6hours, depending on the wind and conditions. Its going to be a long WEEKEND for me! I plan to get to Galveston on Friday around noonish and maybe go for a run on a beach somewhere. The rest of my training buddies won't be there until Saturday. I will probably be looking for someone to hang out with on Fri night. Not leaving Galveston until Monday, since we plan to "celebrate" hard after the race on Sunday! Good luck everyone!
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| 2011-04-04 12:53 PM in reply to: #3135019 |
Member 9 houston | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man I did kemah oly yesterday in full wetsuit. It was comfotable, borderline warm for me. Temps were reported at 71-72 degrees in the water. None of the pros wore wetsuits and there were quite a few sleeveless peeps. It looks to be a warm, windy, humid day Sunday...cant wait to do this race again! |
| 2011-04-04 1:09 PM in reply to: #3135019 |
Extreme Veteran 492 Frisco | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man I know its Texas and if you dont like the weather, wait 5 min cause it will change .. but .... forecast for Sunday not very inviting (at least not until you make the turn to head back to town) .. hopefully this will change again before race time. Luckily, for those that live around here, we have pretty much had to train in these same wind conditions for the past 2 months!
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| 2011-04-04 7:02 PM in reply to: #3135019 |
Regular 238 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man 1918 here - W35-39 - SO EXCITED! My run will suffer a bit since I was injured from Dec-Feb, but I am back running now - just slowly! PUMPED to hear that the water is over 70 - we are still sitting at low 60s at Quarry Lake in Austin and Lake Pflugerville - brrr. We have been training in nice 15-20mph winds here in Austin so I feel ready for the beautiful cross winds we will have... at least I hope so! Good luck to all! |
| 2011-04-04 9:31 PM in reply to: #3429074 |
Master 1410 White Plains NY | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man se7930 - 2011-04-04 2:09 PM I know its Texas and if you dont like the weather, wait 5 min cause it will change .. but .... forecast for Sunday not very inviting (at least not until you make the turn to head back to town) .. hopefully this will change again before race time. Luckily, for those that live around here, we have pretty much had to train in these same wind conditions for the past 2 months!
I'll just say this:
BRING IT!!!! |
| 2011-04-05 11:59 AM in reply to: #3135019 |
Expert 1083 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man I'm so not ready for this... |
| 2011-04-05 12:27 PM in reply to: #3135019 |
Member 40 Sachse, Tx | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man #288. This is my second year to race the HIM in Galveston. Didn't take in enough water on the run last year and ended up dehydrating....still finished though.... Here's to better memories! |
| 2011-04-05 1:44 PM in reply to: #3428570 |
Expert 1103 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man rxman - 2011-04-04 9:46 AM ... Does anyone know if we will be able to swim on Friday? I'm assuming I can just hop in the ocean and start swimming, but maybe not. I know there is a sprint tri on Saturday so that day is most likely out. I haven't checked the athlete info to confirm yes or no on this. Unless it is specifically prohibited, I don't see why not. If you do choose to swim, be very careful if you decide to enter the water from the Moody Gardens beach. There are oyster beds there, and I know more than one person that has ended up with a cut on their foot the day before their race. On race morning, we've always entered the water by jumping off the pier. Add me to the list of M35-39 for Sunday. #705 Anyone compiled a breakdown of the number of competitors in each age group? |
| 2011-04-05 2:21 PM in reply to: #3430957 |
Champion 6973 marietta | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man davidb - 2011-04-05 2:44 PM Anyone compiled a breakdown of the number of competitors in each age group? n/m. forgot abt file size limit. Edited by fattyfatfat 2011-04-05 2:24 PM |
| 2011-04-05 2:21 PM in reply to: #3430753 |
| The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man erin116 - 2011-04-05 11:59 AMI'm so not ready for this... Erin, you'll do great! Aren't you also training for IMTX? You've got this one!  Were you at the ORR OWS last week? I thought I saw you right before the swim start, but then didn't see you again. I'm sure I'll see you Sun! Kelly |
| 2011-04-05 2:26 PM in reply to: #3430957 |
Pro 4313 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: Galveston Half Iron Man davidb - 2011-04-05 1:44 PM rxman - 2011-04-04 9:46 AM ... Does anyone know if we will be able to swim on Friday? I'm assuming I can just hop in the ocean and start swimming, but maybe not. I know there is a sprint tri on Saturday so that day is most likely out. I haven't checked the athlete info to confirm yes or no on this. Unless it is specifically prohibited, I don't see why not. If you do choose to swim, be very careful if you decide to enter the water from the Moody Gardens beach. There are oyster beds there, and I know more than one person that has ended up with a cut on their foot the day before their race. On race morning, we've always entered the water by jumping off the pier. Add me to the list of M35-39 for Sunday. #705 Anyone compiled a breakdown of the number of competitors in each age group? We're in the same AG and wave..... I'm #752 Breakdown (per my cut copy paste into excel) M18-24 = 50 M25-29 = 132 M30-34 =232 M35-39 = 285 M40-44 = 307 M45-49 = 179 M50-54 = 102 M55-59 = 55 M60+ = 26 MPRO = 49 W18-24 = 18 W25-29 = 71 W30-34 = 119 W35-39 = 126 W40-44 = 141 W45-49 = 71 W50-54 = 36 w55+ = 21 WPRO = 26 |
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