Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread (Page 7)

does anybody know about how many aid stations are on the bike course or about how far apart they are?

what about the run course? every mile like a full ironman?

Also if you don't want to add another cage to your bike and don't have the ability to keep another bottle in your shirt... the volunteers were great last year.  If you pulled off they asked if you wanted to take a bottle or they would fill your bottles for you.  Very helpful volunteers!!!! 

We rode the West part of the route this past weekend and thought I'd give a heads up on something I thought helpful.  On Hwy V when you are heading North (mile 25 on the map) there are rumble strips before that intersection, about 3.  You can avoid them if you stay to the right along the shoulder. Just make a mental note 

good info, thanks!

its water and powerbar preform too i suppose?

i see you recently organized a couple OWS. anyone wanna try and do one the weekends of the 23rd and the 30th?

Water and the perform drink were offered on both the run and bike.  The run also had cola and a variety of fuel. 

We can definately do an OWS either or both of those weekends.  Someone was also organizing a ride out on the course I think the 30th?  Cyndi do you remember? 

awesome, im in for both weekends if anyone else wants to jump in.

I'm  great hand wringer that likes to plan every detail.  I had a few of questions. 1. How far is the transition to the Radisson?  I've tried mapquesting, but it's not entirely clear to me.  2.  I understand that it's ~ a mile walk to the swim start - do you wear shoes and leave them at the swim start?  3.  Does you wave walk as a group to the swim start, or do you just show up at the start before your wave starts? 

I'm sure I'll have more, and hopefully these will help others! 

Red,

I have nothing to add (sorry I from Philly but,  I too like race minutia. Looking forward to any and all info.

Also, yea to recovery week if you are following the BT freebee plan! 

I'm not sure about the first question. 

2. Most people walked with their family/friends so they could hand them anything they didn't want.  So if you want to walk to the start with shoes, water bottle, backpack, etc. you could leave it with them once you start. Completely up to you.  I carried my wetsuit there and put it on once I got there.

3. It's a general migration to the start.  Once transition closes they tell you to make your way down there.  As it gets closer to being your waves turn, they'll announce for you to go to the starting area and you'll notice everyone with your colored cap on make their way to the start.

Word of caution, last year there were no bathrooms by the starting area.  So if you have to go to the bathroom one last time your last chance is before you start walking to the starting line (they told us before we started walking).  so depending on when your wave is, this may or may not be an issue.

1. probably 1/2 mile.  Just long enough, to not want to walk it too often.

2. Its about 3/4 of a mile, but everyone walks through the sand in bare feet.  Some people do wear sandals and then give them to friends/family at the start.

3. They start to close transition, and everyone saunters over there.  Good to get a warm up in before the pros go off.  Bonus Tip:  Take a gel and or sportsdrink as you weight for your start.  Find a place to relax.

As you walk down you can also stay on a paved path a good part of the way or hug the shoreline to keep your feet cool- either way.  They did have the waves with the age, swim cap and time on posts last year so get to line up several waves prior if you are concerned about that at all.  You will not miss your wave so no worries there.  We brought out wetsuits down to the start also. Guess it depends on your swim start but who wants to walk a mile in their wetsuit?  Water and fuel are huge yes, if you have a later start they supply nothing at the swim start.  Bring a bottle of water and anything else you may need.  You can get out into the water to watch the pros start which I think is amazing to see. They start so hard and fast it's impressive. 

The hotel is not far at all but it's likely that after the race you won't want to walk back.  If you can leave a car near the race Saturday and walk back so you have it there on Sunday when you are done.  Just a thought  Bring on any questions you have at all.  Happy to help!

Amy

Here are some more random questions.

1) What flavors of IM Perform, GU Gels and Bonk Breakers are at the aid stations? I am bringing my own nutrition but it might be a good idea to try them before the race in case I need to use them.

2)What kind of cool swag do you normally get in your packet?

3) I understand the "Danish Kringle" is a specialty of the region.  Whats your favorite place to pick one up?  I might have to make one a post-race snack.  I am also a sucker for small locally owned pizza shops.  Do you have any favorites that need my attention?

4) With the transition area being such a tight area, what do you do with your wetsuit so it doesnt get lost in the mix of everyone elses gear? Do you cram it in a transition bag or just drop and go?

I am sure like others, I will think of other questions as we get closer.

any locals doing the lighthouse run this weekend as part of their training?

I do know that YES Kansas was giving out the full bottles on the bike last week.  I looked online at a few places and they seem to be out of stock???  Wish I could help more. 

Amy

For anyone that doesn't live far from the WI/IL border, there are open water swims in Lake Andrea throughout the summer.  It's a small lake but 1/2 mile across and then once all swimmers are across you can swim back, your choice.  Just thought I'd toss it out there for anyone who is looking for an open water option. http://recplexonline.com/triathlons-special-events/pleasant-prairie-triathlon/lake-andrea-open-water-swim