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 2011-05-12 9:24 AM in reply to: #3495345 |
Veteran  220  Plant City, Florida Bronze member |  Subject: RE: Ironman Texasyeah - poor planning on my part - but I'll take it easy, treat it as a training session and should be all right. |
| 2011-05-12 9:32 AM in reply to: #3495335 |
Expert 706 Spring (Houston), TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas aintaround - 2011-05-12 9:17 AM Getting close
The RV is packed, the horse set to stay at the neighbors (he’ll be spoiled by our return), the dogs are excited, and the wife is wondering how is it I do all this and still not lose weight.
All I need to do is complete the HIM Florida (70.3) on Sunday and I will be cruising up the Highway.
I do have a question for anyone who might know. I will be parking at one of the local RV parks but was wondering if Race day parking might be possible. What I’m referring to is my RV and possibly parking the night before (not setting up just parking). This would be the base for my team (Wife, Mother-in-law, and the wolf pack)?
I've looked and don't see a place to park an RV. Even though I'm local, my RV will be at the Rayford Crossing RV park so that it's at least close for my team to get to when I'm on the bike - 15 minute drive. The only race parking the website shows is parking garages, and the mall isn't friendly to RV's. Maybe you could put it an the HEB by Market Street - I'd ask first. The roads in that area are pretty tight so manuevering an RV could be challenging. |
| 2011-05-12 9:33 AM in reply to: #3495349 |
Veteran 266 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas aintaround - 2011-05-12 9:24 AM yeah - poor planning on my part - but I'll take it easy, treat it as a training session and should be all right.
Dang, You are Da Man! Makes my planned 2-hour easy ride / 30 minute jog sound not up to par - I know I need the rest though. Make sure it is a slow training session... Although I could not contemplate doing that I am secretly really jealous you have the ability to do both! |
| 2011-05-12 9:38 AM in reply to: #3495367 |
Veteran 220 Plant City, Florida Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Thanks for quick reply _
I am staying at woodland lakes RV and it looks about the same distance - good information on the tight streets. I do not need the stress of that just before the race. The team will just have to make do (they've done it before) and I am positive there will be plenty to accommodate them while we are out there enjoying ourselves.
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| 2011-05-12 9:40 AM in reply to: #3495335 |
Veteran 740 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas aintaround - 2011-05-12 9:17 AM Getting close
The RV is packed, the horse set to stay at the neighbors (he’ll be spoiled by our return), the dogs are excited, and the wife is wondering how is it I do all this and still not lose weight.
All I need to do is complete the HIM Florida (70.3) on Sunday and I will be cruising up the Highway.
I do have a question for anyone who might know. I will be parking at one of the local RV parks but was wondering if Race day parking might be possible. What I’m referring to is my RV and possibly parking the night before (not setting up just parking). This would be the base for my team (Wife, Mother-in-law, and the wolf pack)?
You may be able to park the RV in the HEB Parking lot, right across the street from transition. A fall back would be to call the people at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, and explain to them what you'd like to do and ask to use their lot. It's less than a 5-minute walk from transition and from the finish line. As long as you'd be gone on Saturday night, they might not have a problem with it. |
| 2011-05-12 9:41 AM in reply to: #3495371 |
Veteran 220 Plant City, Florida Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas well the good thing here is I get to "Tapper" twice in the same month. |
| 2011-05-12 9:44 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Veteran 266 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas 10 Day Forecasts are out (these will change) - take your pick: -- Accuweather.com: 85 degress and "Watch for Strong Thunderstorms" -- Weather.com: 91 degrees and Scattered Thunderstorms
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| 2011-05-12 9:45 AM in reply to: #3495382 |
Expert 706 Spring (Houston), TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas g_shotts - 2011-05-12 9:40 AM aintaround - 2011-05-12 9:17 AM Getting close
The RV is packed, the horse set to stay at the neighbors (he’ll be spoiled by our return), the dogs are excited, and the wife is wondering how is it I do all this and still not lose weight.
All I need to do is complete the HIM Florida (70.3) on Sunday and I will be cruising up the Highway.
I do have a question for anyone who might know. I will be parking at one of the local RV parks but was wondering if Race day parking might be possible. What I’m referring to is my RV and possibly parking the night before (not setting up just parking). This would be the base for my team (Wife, Mother-in-law, and the wolf pack)?
You may be able to park the RV in the HEB Parking lot, right across the street from transition. A fall back would be to call the people at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, and explain to them what you'd like to do and ask to use their lot. It's less than a 5-minute walk from transition and from the finish line. As long as you'd be gone on Saturday night, they might not have a problem with it. I called the HEB a few minutes ago. They will tow the RV if you park in their lot so they aren't an option. |
| 2011-05-12 9:48 AM in reply to: #3495392 |
Veteran 220 Plant City, Florida Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas mman - 2011-05-12 9:45 AM g_shotts - 2011-05-12 9:40 AM aintaround - 2011-05-12 9:17 AM Getting close
The RV is packed, the horse set to stay at the neighbors (he’ll be spoiled by our return), the dogs are excited, and the wife is wondering how is it I do all this and still not lose weight.
All I need to do is complete the HIM Florida (70.3) on Sunday and I will be cruising up the Highway.
I do have a question for anyone who might know. I will be parking at one of the local RV parks but was wondering if Race day parking might be possible. What I’m referring to is my RV and possibly parking the night before (not setting up just parking). This would be the base for my team (Wife, Mother-in-law, and the wolf pack)?
You may be able to park the RV in the HEB Parking lot, right across the street from transition. A fall back would be to call the people at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, and explain to them what you'd like to do and ask to use their lot. It's less than a 5-minute walk from transition and from the finish line. As long as you'd be gone on Saturday night, they might not have a problem with it. I called the HEB a few minutes ago. They will tow the RV if you park in their lot so they aren't an option. Thanks - I think it's a drive from the RV park - I do appreciate you calling (I was just looking this up). |
| 2011-05-12 9:55 AM in reply to: #3495401 |
Expert 706 Spring (Houston), TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas aintaround - 2011-05-12 9:48 AM mman - 2011-05-12 9:45 AM g_shotts - 2011-05-12 9:40 AM aintaround - 2011-05-12 9:17 AM Getting close
The RV is packed, the horse set to stay at the neighbors (he’ll be spoiled by our return), the dogs are excited, and the wife is wondering how is it I do all this and still not lose weight.
All I need to do is complete the HIM Florida (70.3) on Sunday and I will be cruising up the Highway.
I do have a question for anyone who might know. I will be parking at one of the local RV parks but was wondering if Race day parking might be possible. What I’m referring to is my RV and possibly parking the night before (not setting up just parking). This would be the base for my team (Wife, Mother-in-law, and the wolf pack)?
You may be able to park the RV in the HEB Parking lot, right across the street from transition. A fall back would be to call the people at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, and explain to them what you'd like to do and ask to use their lot. It's less than a 5-minute walk from transition and from the finish line. As long as you'd be gone on Saturday night, they might not have a problem with it. I called the HEB a few minutes ago. They will tow the RV if you park in their lot so they aren't an option. Thanks - I think it's a drive from the RV park - I do appreciate you calling (I was just looking this up). Yes it is a short drive, but it's the best option I've found. My dad and his wife will be there and can't be out all day. My wife and kids will volunteer when I'm on the bike, so they will be busy. Dad will have to escape for a little while - drive or no drive. Walmart is generally friendly to RV's, but there isn't a walmart that's within walking distance. So they might as well go where there's power and hookups. I doin't have a generator. |
| 2011-05-12 10:27 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Master 2381 Dallas, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas
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| 2011-05-12 10:35 AM in reply to: #3495483 |
Veteran 220 Plant City, Florida Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas hmmm - I think a few names were dropped on this recent quote?
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| 2011-05-12 10:49 AM in reply to: #3495483 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas zia_cyclist - 2011-05-12 10:27 AM
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| 2011-05-12 11:00 AM in reply to: #3495532 |
| New user 58 | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-12 10:49 AM zia_cyclist - 2011-05-12 10:27 AM
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| 2011-05-12 11:04 AM in reply to: #3495532 |
Expert 1083 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas I updated mine and took the liberty of adding Ron's information / setting a goal for him.
Edited by erin116 2011-05-12 11:05 AM |
| 2011-05-12 11:05 AM in reply to: #2944040 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Wow, we may have to add some rows to the table! Anyone in the DFW area going to do any OWS in the next few days? I want to but do not want to do it alone. AND...I JUST TOOK US TO PAGE 108! Edited by dodgersmom 2011-05-12 11:05 AM |
| 2011-05-12 11:07 AM in reply to: #3495562 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas erin116 - 2011-05-12 11:04 AM I updated mine and took the liberty of adding Ron's information / setting a goal for him.
Edited by dodgersmom 2011-05-12 11:08 AM |
| 2011-05-12 11:13 AM in reply to: #3495569 |
Veteran 125 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-12 11:07 AM erin116 - 2011-05-12 11:04 AM I updated mine and took the liberty of adding Ron's information / setting a goal for him.
My name got dropped...adding in! |
| 2011-05-12 11:16 AM in reply to: #3495564 |
Veteran 125 Plano, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-12 11:05 AM Wow, we may have to add some rows to the table! Anyone in the DFW area going to do any OWS in the next few days? I want to but do not want to do it alone. AND...I JUST TOOK US TO PAGE 108! I dont think it's close to you, but a few of us are doing 'swim at your risk' OWS on Friday night at Windsurf Bay at Lake Ray Hubbard around 6:15pm. Then Sunday, May 15th at 8:00am - supported OWS at Windsurf Bay with Fit2Train. http://www.fit2train.com/news_all.asp?nav=2&news_type=training You're welcome at either/both! Jennifer |
| 2011-05-12 11:18 AM in reply to: #3495564 |
Expert 1083 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-12 11:05 AM AND...I JUST TOOK US TO PAGE 108! WOO-HOO!!!! How's everyone feeling this fine Thursday? |
| 2011-05-12 11:20 AM in reply to: #3495562 |
Member 18 Spring/Woodlands area | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas erin116 - 2011-05-12 11:04 AM I updated mine and took the liberty of adding Ron's information / setting a goal for him.
Thanks Erin !! I updated it though... : )~~
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| 2011-05-12 11:31 AM in reply to: #3495609 |
Expert 1083 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas Thumpr10 - 2011-05-12 11:20 AM Thanks Erin !! I updated it though... : )~~ I did my best!  |
| 2011-05-12 11:34 AM in reply to: #3495162 |
Member 18 Spring/Woodlands area | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-12 8:09 AM This is one of the best thins I have read! Don't eat the paste. Ironman in general, but especially the bike leg, is at best a special ed class: you only have to show up with your C game to be at the head of the class. If you find yourself doing the opposite of everyone else, you're doing the right thing. If Jimmy and everyone else is in the corner eating the paste, don't join them! Sit down, do what we're telling you, and don't eat the paste! Lots of people passing you in the first 40 miles? That's good, don't eat the paste. Going backwards through the field on a hill? That's good, don't eat the paste. Think you made the mistake of riding too easy? You now have 26 miles to fix that mistake. Make the mistake of riding too hard? That mistake now has 26 miles to express itself, to the tune of X miles at 17-18' walking pace vs X miles at 8-10' running pace. Do the math. How is that bike split going to look as you are walking/shuffling the last 10 miles of the run? Every time you feel yourself about to get stupid, look at where you are. Are you at The Line? No. Then sit down, shut up, do what you're told and don't be stoopid. Please. 
Rich w/ EN absolutly cracks me up !! There is not a PC bone in his body !!!!!!! LOLO |
| 2011-05-12 11:41 AM in reply to: #3495564 |
Extreme Veteran 492 Frisco | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas dodgersmom - 2011-05-12 11:05 AM Wow, we may have to add some rows to the table! Anyone in the DFW area going to do any OWS in the next few days? I want to but do not want to do it alone. AND...I JUST TOOK US TO PAGE 108! I am going to try and hit the water Sunday evening around 6pm at Little Elm Park on Lake Lewisville ... shoot me a PM if your interested |
| 2011-05-12 12:28 PM in reply to: #3495609 |
Extreme Veteran 349 Allen | Subject: RE: Ironman Texas
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