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 2010-06-03 10:32 AM in reply to: #2898844 |
Elite  3498     Chicago |  Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Threadha ha ha....i would hope so with 20% RDA of Na! My wife said the same thing. RaytownPete - 2010-06-03 10:29 AM first bottle down and to me it tasted "salty" |
| 2010-06-03 11:56 AM in reply to: #2648879 |
Master 1563 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Yes, I concur. It left a funny after taste I thought...maybe that was the mango... I think I am just going to have to suck it up...
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| 2010-06-03 5:11 PM in reply to: #2648879 |
| Extreme Veteran 396 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Had my first taste of orange mango today after my run. I didn't think it was that bad. Liked it better than lemon lime citromax. My bottles are 20oz., the serving info on the back is for 8oz. Maybe that was the confusion about bottle size. |
| 2010-06-04 1:06 PM in reply to: #2896859 |
Extreme Veteran 684 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread miami9296 - 2010-06-02 12:41 PM [group...yes...join us...it would be great! All signed up for Sunday's ride through Well Fit. |
| 2010-06-04 1:34 PM in reply to: #2648879 |
Expert 1192 Oak Creek, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread got the orange mango and i like it...!!! |
| 2010-06-06 9:46 PM in reply to: #2901406 |
Master 1563 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread RaytownPete - 2010-06-04 1:06 PM miami9296 - 2010-06-02 12:41 PM [group...yes...join us...it would be great! All signed up for Sunday's ride through Well Fit. SOOO great you could join us. I think he's planning another one before race day, but it's the same weekend as Pleasant Prairie so I can't do it. Very nice to see you!!
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| 2010-06-06 10:26 PM in reply to: #2648879 |
New user 23 NE Illinois | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Fun ride today in Racine. It was nice to meet Miami9296 and RaytownPete. Thanks for letting me crash your party. |
| 2010-06-07 5:47 AM in reply to: #2901474 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread bscharff - 2010-06-04 1:34 PM got the orange mango and i like it...!!! Tried the Orange Mango on my ride this weekend. I liked the taste, but I think the excess sodium gave me heartburn! Will use it sparingly on the run course if I need it. |
| 2010-06-07 9:18 PM in reply to: #2648879 |
Regular 86 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread For all of you veteran Racine HIM'ers... can you share some knowledge about the swim? What is the course like? I've heard it seems short, but I'm also interested in direction. Do you swim from North to South? |
| 2010-06-07 10:34 PM in reply to: #2907068 |
Master 1563 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread kvn371 - 2010-06-07 9:18 PM For all of you veteran Racine HIM'ers... can you share some knowledge about the swim? What is the course like? I've heard it seems short, but I'm also interested in direction. Do you swim from North to South? A) The last 2 years, it's been COLD COLD COLD! B) It's a C shape...you start on the beach, you swim out to the first buoy, turn right swim south parallel to the beach alllll the way down to last buoy, turn right and swim into the beach When you get to the beach, you have a longish run up to transition...think they usually have bins to rinse your feet off when you get back to the parking lot (transition). Hope this helps! |
| 2010-06-07 11:15 PM in reply to: #2907068 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread They originally had us swim in a counter clockwise rectangle beginning and ending at transition...this was in 2004 if my memory does not fail me. Then they changed it to point to point (as described above) and it has been that way ever since. It appears that WTC will not change it back to the original swim course but keep it point to point. Personally, I prefer it not to be point to point, but the walk to the swim start isn't that bad as you can catch up with old friends on the way to the start.  This portion of Lake Michigan in July historically has been sub 65 deg (first year was 56...although they reported it to be 58 I think just to get the go ahead to start...ha ha ha) and typically 1-2 foot swells, with 3 foot swells not uncommon. Course has been short in the past few years because of the last buoy drifting into shore due to waves/current. If you're not accustomed to deep/black cold water swims just get in the lake a few times (and not Ohio street beach...go to montrose harbor for example) beforehand and you'll be just fine. kvn371 - 2010-06-07 9:18 PM For all of you veteran Racine HIM'ers... can you share some knowledge about the swim? What is the course like? I've heard it seems short, but I'm also interested in direction. Do you swim from North to South? |
| 2010-06-08 8:02 AM in reply to: #2907068 |
Extreme Veteran 684 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread kvn371 - 2010-06-07 9:18 PM For all of you veteran Racine HIM'ers... can you share some knowledge about the swim? What is the course like? I've heard it seems short, but I'm also interested in direction. Do you swim from North to South? Keep the cold water out of the ears, I go ear plugs and double cap. Did a practice swim without and got out quite dizzy. The walk out to the start is a good chance to get your feet wet and get the use to the water temp, not deep enough to work your legs, just deep enough to get the toes wet. |
| 2010-06-09 11:39 AM in reply to: #2907633 |
Regular 54 Lemont, | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread RaytownPete - 2010-06-08 8:02 AM kvn371 - 2010-06-07 9:18 PM For all of you veteran Racine HIM'ers... can you share some knowledge about the swim? What is the course like? I've heard it seems short, but I'm also interested in direction. Do you swim from North to South? Keep the cold water out of the ears, I go ear plugs and double cap. Did a practice swim without and got out quite dizzy. The walk out to the start is a good chance to get your feet wet and get the use to the water temp, not deep enough to work your legs, just deep enough to get the toes wet. ^Great advice. Walking the beach with my feet in the water helped immensely. |
| 2010-06-13 11:53 AM in reply to: #2648879 |
Regular 86 Chicagoland | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Thanks for the feedback! Can you also explain the start? How are the start waves setup (assuming it's done in waves)? |
| 2010-06-13 1:13 PM in reply to: #2918425 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread WTC is running the show now so I'm curious too. anyone have any insight? kvn371 - 2010-06-13 11:53 AM Thanks for the feedback! Can you also explain the start? How are the start waves setup (assuming it's done in waves)? |
| 2010-06-14 9:53 PM in reply to: #2648879 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread I will be swimming and riding the course on this Friday morning, if anyone wants in. |
| 2010-06-15 12:50 PM in reply to: #2921822 |
Extreme Veteran 684 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread kimk - 2010-06-14 9:53 PM I will be swimming and riding the course on this Friday morning, if anyone wants in. What time for the swim? (hint: early AM) |
| 2010-06-16 9:39 AM in reply to: #2648879 |
Extreme Veteran 684 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Swam in the lake this morning and it was ideal, temp was about right and waves were minimal. Friday at 5:30am if anyone is interested in a swim |
| 2010-06-16 2:34 PM in reply to: #2925133 |
Master 1563 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread RaytownPete - 2010-06-16 9:39 AM Swam in the lake this morning and it was ideal, temp was about right and waves were minimal. Friday at 5:30am if anyone is interested in a swim Ok RTP, what does that mean????
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| 2010-06-16 2:47 PM in reply to: #2926143 |
Extreme Veteran 684 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread miami9296 - 2010-06-16 2:34 PM RaytownPete - 2010-06-16 9:39 AM Swam in the lake this morning and it was ideal, temp was about right and waves were minimal. Friday at 5:30am if anyone is interested in a swim Ok RTP, what does that mean????
cold enough to get your attention once your feet hit it , but after 20-30 seconds you didn't notice it. The drips of water through the back zipper again got your attention , but nothing terrible. Face felt fine after 10-15 seconds. After 15-20 minutes I wouldn't want it any warmer than it was. I swam in a full wetsuit, ear plugs and single cap The lady I swim with wears a sleeveless suit that stops at the knees and she had no complaints. Her opinion was "it was warmer than any other time last year". |
| 2010-06-16 3:13 PM in reply to: #2925133 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread RaytownPete - 2010-06-16 9:39 AM Swam in the lake this morning and it was ideal, temp was about right and waves were minimal. Friday at 5:30am if anyone is interested in a swim hahahahaha! Sorry this girl needs her beauty sleep! Actually I am one of the lucky ones who does not need to train at the butt crack of stupid! We are meeting at 10:30 I think. |
| 2010-06-17 11:32 AM in reply to: #2926180 |
Master 1563 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread RaytownPete - 2010-06-16 2:47 PM miami9296 - 2010-06-16 2:34 PM RaytownPete - 2010-06-16 9:39 AM Swam in the lake this morning and it was ideal, temp was about right and waves were minimal. Friday at 5:30am if anyone is interested in a swim Ok RTP, what does that mean????
cold enough to get your attention once your feet hit it , but after 20-30 seconds you didn't notice it. The drips of water through the back zipper again got your attention , but nothing terrible. Face felt fine after 10-15 seconds. After 15-20 minutes I wouldn't want it any warmer than it was. I swam in a full wetsuit, ear plugs and single cap The lady I swim with wears a sleeveless suit that stops at the knees and she had no complaints. Her opinion was "it was warmer than any other time last year". Ok, thanks man!! |
| 2010-06-17 11:59 AM in reply to: #2928044 |
Extreme Veteran 1074 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread miami9296 - 2010-06-17 11:32 AM RaytownPete - 2010-06-16 2:47 PM miami9296 - 2010-06-16 2:34 PM RaytownPete - 2010-06-16 9:39 AM Swam in the lake this morning and it was ideal, temp was about right and waves were minimal. Friday at 5:30am if anyone is interested in a swim Ok RTP, what does that mean????
cold enough to get your attention once your feet hit it , but after 20-30 seconds you didn't notice it. The drips of water through the back zipper again got your attention , but nothing terrible. Face felt fine after 10-15 seconds. After 15-20 minutes I wouldn't want it any warmer than it was. I swam in a full wetsuit, ear plugs and single cap The lady I swim with wears a sleeveless suit that stops at the knees and she had no complaints. Her opinion was "it was warmer than any other time last year". Ok, thanks man!! Maybe this is more scientific? http://www.coastwatch.msu.edu/michigan/m61.html |
| 2010-06-18 9:26 PM in reply to: #2648879 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Water wasn't too bad! Used my full suit, a silicone cap and a latex one over it. would have been good with just 1 cap. face was a bit cold to start but then felt great! My friend was just in with her tri suit, but she wasn't swimming. (had to watch our bikes) The ride was hot and had to cut it short by 16 miles due to the storms, had to walk the bikes to a church and held up under their entrance till a friend came and got us! Good times though! Would like to get out there at least 2 more times. |
| 2010-06-20 12:43 PM in reply to: #2648879 |
Member 54 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread Here is my problem! race day is right around the corner. I have had to study for my boards,Thank God I passed. However, I feel under trained. I have been doing a lot of biking and working on my nutrition. I have not done a lot of running this year. I swim 3 times a week I have done 2 OWS when should I sart tapering? BTW. haven't kept up with my logs but did most of the workouts..... |
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