Ironman Kansas 70.3 : Official Thread (Page 8)

A bit warmer down here in Texas... tomorrow after the Cap 10K, a few of us are doing an OWS at an area lake... will try to get in a couple more this coming week, ahead of LoneStar 70.3.

A hotel close to the lake? Hmmm in Lawrence I assume? The race site is about a 15-min drive from town, and I would expect to encounter a boatload of traffic. Well, you're from New York so maybe that will be normal for you

I would not assume you can drive your car anywhere but the designated parking lots on race morning. And I believe they are far enough away that they provide buses back and forth. Might want to email the race directors on that one.

If it were me, I'd just stay with the 'rents in the RV the night before

Agree with Lisa here...just stay in the RV or throw up a tent at their site.  I don't think they allow any traffic into the campground that morning.  My family was in a hotel last year and I think it took them almost two hours to get through the gate and to the swim start on race morning even with the shuttle.  It seems like they closed the transition area pretty early as well.

Thanks, I guess the question comes down to --- how do all the racers who don't stay at the campground the night before get to transition/race area on race morning? 

Sounds like they park in the parking lot and take event provided shuttle buses into the campgrounds?  We're staying at the Quality Inn (just needed a bed for the night ... 'rents RV is not the most comfortable) at 801 Iowa Street.... google says hotel is 9 miles from race area.  How much time should I plan for drive/transport to race area/transition set up (since T1 & T2 are apart)?

Thanks for the help!

Thanks for volunteering. 

Hopefully, you don't have to redirect me on the swim course.  I have had sighting issues.

That's some good info.  I'm staying at Spring Hill Inn and Suites at Riverfront Plaza.  I'm thinking bout draggin the Wifey outta bed early and driving me to Transition Area when it opens.  You talked about a Shuttle.  Would it be easy for us to drive and find a place to park since we have our own car?

And a Newbie question.  I juyst saw the schedule on the web-site.  I take it we check our bikes in the day prior and leave them there overnight?

Hey BT Gang! 10 weeks to go! Woo hoo!

How is your training going?  Let's share what we're doing, when we do it, distances we're covering, any other info/tips.  Good to have some comparisons with other BT'ers at this stage in the training plan.

On Saturday I swam 2,500 yds followed by 15 mile run.  Sunday rode 3 hrs in 30 mph Kansas wind - that's how we flatlanders train for hills. We had record breaking heat yesterday (4/3/11) - 95 degrees F - so I went to the lake and tried my new wetsuit.  Water temp was 56 degrees F so I didn't swim long...feet, hands and face started to go numb.  Basically wanted to see how wetsuit felt being that it is my first one.  I'm gonna love it.  Enjoyed the kid's reaction to dad in a wetsuit.  Also enjoyed watching kids faces as they jumped from 95 degree air temp from dock into 56 degree icewater.  Priceless.

I've been pretty impressed with EOS Myoplex (42 g protein) post workout.  Minimal soreness/inflammation, feel fully recovered for next day's workout. Averaging about 6-7 hrs of sleep per night, which isn't enough, but it's about all I can get with all of life's other duties.

Are you doing any races as part of your training plan? I'm planning to enter the Wichita half marathon on May 1. I did an indoor sprint tri at a local YMCA last weekend and a 10k race for St. Patty's Day.  So far the 46-year-old body is handling it.

Happy training!

Took 1:50 to ride 30 miles with hills and wind (15-25 mph) on Saturday.  Followed that with a short 3.8 mile run.  I wore my new trisuit and now have a wonderful tan line.  Actually, it's more of a burn than a tan.

Ran 10.83 hilly miles yesterday in the heat and gusty winds (25-40mph)  in 1:45.  Felt a twinge in the right calf muscle after mile 9.  Feels better today. 

I was supposed to swim this morning, but the pool was closed due to lightning. 

I'm taking the bike to the shop tonight for its annual tune up.  I should be able to pick it up tomorrow evening and be back on the road on Wednesday.

I'm currently trying to use the BT 1/2 IM training program.  I have a 5k scheduled for May 14th and an oly tri for May 22.

Ha! I did an indoor YMCA tri last weekend and a 10K St Pattys race, too!
This race will really be my first of the season - it's a stepping stone on the way to IM Louisville, not much actual racing for me this season.

I am doing a 60-mile charity ride (Tour de Cure for ADA) on May 21.
I might do a trail half marathon on Easter Weekend.

Other than that, just waiting for it to get warm enough WITHOUT 40mph winds to ride outdoors

No kidding?  Our was as well here in Arkansas.  I was not a happy camper

I just did my 7th event of the year so far (10K).  I have a bunch more before the race, but some are as simple as a 5k.  I'm doing my 3rd half-marathon the week after next and I have a Du then a sprint Tri on back to back days the end of this month.

Training could be better, but I was a lot busier than normal the end of last week, and of course the pool being closed today sucked.

YAY! New wetsuit! Which one did you get?  I got new Shimano bike shoes/pedals last weekend.  Saying goodbye to the toe straps forever.

LisaC957 - The indoor tri I did last weekend was the Andover Y indoor tri, and the 10k St. Pat's run was in Hutchinson.  There was a St. Patty's Day run in Wichita, too, but I think it was only 5K.  Matt Morrow (Wichita tri standout) was in Hutch because he wanted to go longer than 5K.  I would have won had he stayed home.

Sorry bout your loss..

What trainer did you end up getting?

Enjoy the Half-Marathon!

NOW WETSUITS...

I don't own one, nor am planning on using one for the race.  How many people here are planning on using one for the Kansas Race?

I have speedplay as well.  I never clipped in before until last year.  I was just "over cautious".  I heard horror stories and such, but I just made sure I unclipped well before like a stop sign or so.  I DID make a really stupid mistake once and clipped one foot out, but leaned the other way and tipped over on my clipped in side.  It was more pride than pain, but I like to laugh at myself anyways.  I heard the same about getting used to aerobars, but it was a snap to get used to and WAY more comfortable.  I had to space them out a bit after the initial set-up because I am broad and they were constricting my breathing a bit.

I have the Kinetic Rock and Roll trainer, but Cycle Ops is good as well.  Nothing beats being able to ride when it's crappy out and you can play with ur bars and pedals without having to worry about tipping over.

Yeah, my swimming is far from the best (speed wise) and I know a wet-suit would help some, but I might take that step next year.  I'm just afraid I will overheat and they said the lake temp will be like 74-77 come race day and if you wear one and it's over 76.1 you wont qualify for any awards (I am FARRRRRRRR from even qualifying for any award though).  I'm doing Branson in Sept, so all my swims, the water should be warm enough to not have to wear a wetsuit, but next year I might have to take that plunge

I was volunteering at the Andover tri - I was a lap counter on the run (my boyfriend ended up winning that race, I'm so proud of him!). I did the St Pats 10K in Manhattan. And Matt Morrow is my coach!
Small world!