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2009-08-20 12:05 PM
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So....How many time checkpoints will the IM have? Swim, T1, bike, T2, run?  Or will there be 1/2 splits on the bike and run that family can see if they are tracking?

2009-08-20 12:10 PM
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ballyard7 - 2009-08-20 1:05 PM

So....How many time checkpoints will the IM have? Swim, T1, bike, T2, run?  Or will there be 1/2 splits on the bike and run that family can see if they are tracking?


The past 2 years there were 4 on the bike and 7 on the run.....but nothing seems to be the same as it was the past 2 years so we may get to wait and see.  I love all these last minute surprises
2009-08-20 12:32 PM
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GP160 - 2009-08-20 12:56 PM so what color ribbon should we use?
"Safety Yellow" to match the shirts!


If people want me to I can go to the local craft store and buy a spool of "safety yellow" ribbon. Then I can pass it out at the dinner and at the gatoraid swims. Depending on the cost I might ask people to throw in a buck. Having never bought ribbon before I don't know if it'll be $3 or $30.

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2009-08-20 12:34 PM
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2009-08-20 12:40 PM
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wait, so there's no athlete tracking!??!

2009-08-20 12:41 PM
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I apologize if this has been addressed before but ....does anyone have any recommendations for a sunscreen that holds up in the heat and humidity or do you just default to the sunscreen sprayers on the course?

2009-08-20 12:42 PM
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David tri's - 2009-08-20 1:32 PM
jonmetz - 2009-08-20 1:04 PM
GP160 - 2009-08-20 12:56 PM so what color ribbon should we use?
"Safety Yellow" to match the shirts!


If people want me to I can go to the local craft store and buy a spool of "safety yellow" ribbon. Then I can pass it out at the dinner and at the gatoraid swims. Depending on the cost I might ask people to throw in a buck. Having never bought ribbon before I don't know if it'll be $3 or $30.

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I have about 200 feet of yellow caution tape if that would work it would be FREE!
2009-08-20 12:44 PM
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Pegasus1731 - 2009-08-20 1:40 PM

wait, so there's no athlete tracking!??!


all these changes are really ticking me off. 
2009-08-20 12:45 PM
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smoke - 2009-08-20 1:34 PM Im in for the ribbon Also...went to: http://ironman.com/ironmanlive/racedaycoverage/livetrackinginfo And the state IM KY is not going to have atlete tracking- The following races will feature live athlete tracking on Ironman.com (More events might have live tracking -- check with Ironman.com closer to each event to confirm): Ford Ironman California 70.3 Ford Ironman Arizona Ford Ironman 70.3 Honu Ford Ironman 70.3 Florida Ironman Brazil Eagleman Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Ironman 70.3 Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene Ironman Nice Ironman Switzerland Ironman Austria Ironman Germany Ford Ironman Lake Placid Ironman UK Subaru Ironman Canada Ford Ironman Wisconsin Ford Ironman World Championship Ford Ironman Florida Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3

This is dated 2007 and there was athlete tracking both 2007 and 2008 for Ironman Louisville
2009-08-20 12:47 PM
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[email protected] - 2009-08-20 12:41 PM I apologize if this has been addressed before but ....does anyone have any recommendations for a sunscreen that holds up in the heat and humidity or do you just default to the sunscreen sprayers on the course?

I used coppertone sport 50 spf, (spray kind), for my HIM. Worked great!

2009-08-20 12:53 PM
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I use Shiseido sun protection and it's the best I've used (I am a male).  Only problem is takes about 3 washings to get it off so I only can use it one long weekend workouts.  Very good.

2009-08-20 1:12 PM
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[email protected] - 2009-08-20 12:41 PM I apologize if this has been addressed before but ....does anyone have any recommendations for a sunscreen that holds up in the heat and humidity or do you just default to the sunscreen sprayers on the course?


I use Bullfrog.  Water proof and does the job all day long.
2009-08-20 1:30 PM
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thanks!
2009-08-20 1:40 PM
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If you want your family to track you I HIGHLY recommend renting one of these units.  I did a beta test last year and my wife will not allow me to do another IM without it.  At any point in time she can see where I am and what my speed is on the course.  The IM site was very slow to update last year.  Plus this years model is 1/2 the size of last years so you wont even know its there.

http://www.myathletegps.com/


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2009-08-20 1:43 PM
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I'd say a yellow safety/surveyor/caution tape tied somewhere on the back of your bike or seatpost where it's visible from behind will work.  You can even tie some on your race belt to strike up a conversation on the run.   Home Depot, or maybe even Wal-Mart, should have a roll available.

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2009-08-20 1:46 PM
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zia_cyclist - 2009-08-20 2:12 PM
[email protected] - 2009-08-20 12:41 PM I apologize if this has been addressed before but ....does anyone have any recommendations for a sunscreen that holds up in the heat and humidity or do you just default to the sunscreen sprayers on the course?


I use Bullfrog.  Water proof and does the job all day long.

Bullfrog works awesome- I have found that the gel works better than the spray.

2009-08-20 1:58 PM
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I use coppertone sport 30 spf
2009-08-20 2:03 PM
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Anyone find it odd that my bib # is 619 and my birthday is 6/19?  Assume there's no rhyme or reason to this?

By the way- it feels wierd to see it in writing... we're a little over 9 DAYS AWAY!!!!!

2009-08-20 2:26 PM
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I cannot see the race NOT having athlete tracking if they had it the last 2 years.

As for sunscreen, there are volunteers who sprayed everyone. Not sure what it was but it worked.
2009-08-20 2:32 PM
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razorxp - 2009-08-20 1:40 PM If you want your family to track you I HIGHLY recommend renting one of these units.  I did a beta test last year and my wife will not allow me to do another IM without it.  At any point in time she can see where I am and what my speed is on the course.  The IM site was very slow to update last year.  Plus this years model is 1/2 the size of last years so you wont even know its there.

http://www.myathletegps.com/


David

Just did this! How many days before the race do you get it?

2009-08-20 3:36 PM
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Trakkers GPS will have a booth at the expo and they have a similar technology where you wear a chip and your family can track you all day long.  I am suppose to be one of their 50 guinea pigs this year.  They may be looking for more guinea pigs at the expo.

2009-08-20 3:46 PM
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Pegasus1731 - 2009-08-20 2:32 PM

razorxp - 2009-08-20 1:40 PM If you want your family to track you I HIGHLY recommend renting one of these units.  I did a beta test last year and my wife will not allow me to do another IM without it.  At any point in time she can see where I am and what my speed is on the course.  The IM site was very slow to update last year.  Plus this years model is 1/2 the size of last years so you wont even know its there.

http://www.myathletegps.com/


David

Just did this! How many days before the race do you get it?

Never mind! Got an email, getting here Wednesday!!

2009-08-20 3:56 PM
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[email protected] - 2009-08-20 3:36 PM Trakkers GPS will have a booth at the expo and they have a similar technology where you wear a chip and your family can track you all day long.  I am suppose to be one of their 50 guinea pigs this year.  They may be looking for more guinea pigs at the expo.

They sent an email out earlier this week saying they would not be in Louisville now.  Going to focus on fall marathon schedule.

2009-08-20 4:11 PM
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Pegasus1731 - 2009-08-20 3:46 PM

Pegasus1731 - 2009-08-20 2:32 PM

razorxp - 2009-08-20 1:40 PM If you want your family to track you I HIGHLY recommend renting one of these units.  I did a beta test last year and my wife will not allow me to do another IM without it.  At any point in time she can see where I am and what my speed is on the course.  The IM site was very slow to update last year.  Plus this years model is 1/2 the size of last years so you wont even know its there.

http://www.myathletegps.com/


David

Just did this! How many days before the race do you get it?

Never mind! Got an email, getting here Wednesday!!



I signed up also. What a cool idea. My wife and family will love it.
2009-08-20 4:15 PM
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kevinlbrown - 2009-08-20 2:03 PM

Anyone find it odd that my bib # is 619 and my birthday is 6/19?  Assume there's no rhyme or reason to this?

By the way- it feels wierd to see it in writing... we're a little over 9 DAYS AWAY!!!!!



At Longhorn 70.3 my bib number was 1961....I was born in 1961. 
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