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 2010-10-31 9:27 PM in reply to: #3187721 |
Champion  8766       Evergreen, Colorado |  Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Threadmillarg - 2010-10-31 7:11 PM jldicarlo - 2010-10-31 2:35 PM I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that a good local shop will be set up in the Alvin's parking lot near the Boardwalk. So if you need someone and can't find it at the Ironman stores, head on over there. If your bike needs some fixing, ask for Dale! He just made my bike GORGEOUS.  They are good peeps and not shady at all, despite being set up in the Alvin's parking lot. Apparently they've been doing this for years. Hi Jen, do you know if they will do full set-ups? thought of dropping off and picking up all together sounds nice right about now - will get in Wednesday and time is tight (and I am lazy). I'd b eternally gratefully if you could post or pm a company details or number - googling Dale & Panama City brought up some very undesirable suggestions  This shop actually works out of Ft Walton. It's called Dragon Sports and it's in Fort Walton Beach, FL. They pretty much pack up most of the shop and "roadtrip" the hour to PCB and set up shop in the parking lot of the Alvin's closest to the race site. Google "Dragon Sports" in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Their phone number should come up. You could probably call them and ask if they would be willing to put your bike together for you in PCB. Some lady called "Blondie" usually answers the phone. Just ask for Dale or any mechanic. I think Dale said he was heading to PCB on Tuesday. I don't see why they wouldn't be willing to put your bike together for you...though I don't think they would store the case since they are literally working out of a parking lot/tent situation. |
| 2010-10-31 9:40 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Master 1779 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Kathy G's eleven year old daughter helped me take apart and pack my bike this summer. You might be able to talk her into putting your bike together for you! JK |
| 2010-11-01 7:44 AM in reply to: #3187402 |
Master 1584 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Other than 1-2 short workouts to loosen up the legs once I get to PCB, this is THE pre-IM volume!
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| 2010-11-01 8:01 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
Extreme Veteran 622 Fulton | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread This is all I have! I hope it's enough... I've been fighting an injury for 10 months now, so it's the best I could do.
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| 2010-11-01 8:08 AM in reply to: #3187374 |
Regular 88 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread csharp1171 - 2010-10-31 1:36 PM Of Ironman Florida peeps, the site is up and running for you to register to have Facebook status updates and text message updates during your race. http://www.tritracker.com. This is still in "beta" phase but worked well for me duing Ironman Augusta. did YOU set up this website? i feel kinda leary giving out my email, family members' phone numbers, and facebook access to some website. not saying you're trying to scam us, just trying to be cautious. how does it track our progress? |
| 2010-11-01 8:16 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Does anyone else TOTALLY NOT WANT TO WORK TODAY? Geez o pete I'm super antsy.........I WANNA GO NOW!!!! |
| 2010-11-01 8:26 AM in reply to: #3188176 |
Master 1584 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Socks - 2010-11-01 9:16 AM Does anyone else TOTALLY NOT WANT TO WORK TODAY? Geez o pete I'm super antsy.........I WANNA GO NOW!!!! TOTALLY. Get me outta here! |
| 2010-11-01 8:27 AM in reply to: #3188176 |
Expert 885 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Socks - 2010-11-01 8:16 AM Does anyone else TOTALLY NOT WANT TO WORK TODAY? Geez o pete I'm super antsy.........I WANNA GO NOW!!!! I am right there with you. Trying to figure out how to not work, but look busy so they think I'm working. Am 95% packed (need to throw in the last minute things in the morning) and am ready to get on the road. |
| 2010-11-01 9:44 AM in reply to: #3188195 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread bar92 - 2010-11-01 9:27 AM Socks - 2010-11-01 8:16 AM Does anyone else TOTALLY NOT WANT TO WORK TODAY? Geez o pete I'm super antsy.........I WANNA GO NOW!!!! I am right there with you. Trying to figure out how to not work, but look busy so they think I'm working. Am 95% packed (need to throw in the last minute things in the morning) and am ready to get on the road. 95% packed rocks! I need to put things in suitcases tonight. I have a box and another pile....plus a list of things to do/get. |
| 2010-11-01 9:48 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Weather Underground has forecast temps for Saturday of 43 at 7 am, 12 mph wind from North 63 at 1 pm, 9 mph wind from North 56 at 7 pm, 8 mph wind from North Weather will be what it will be. I like to be prepared for all weather situation so bringing extra stuff. My last two IMs weather has sucked for me as it rained all days and 4 inches at Lake Placid and last year at Canada it was 95 and there were forest fires in area. |
| 2010-11-01 10:02 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
Regular 88 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread i'm right there with y'all. except it's cause i didn't do any laundry this weekend and i put off all my packing that i had planned for yesterday. i've gone over my list like 20 times here at work. i made several grocery lists for FL, several LBS lists for last minute things to get on my way home tonight, lists for things to pack in my backpack, list of movies to download for airport/airplane viewing, etc etc etc lol. i have too many lists |
| 2010-11-01 10:34 AM in reply to: #3188485 |
Regular 68 | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I'm all packed up. All that's left to do is get thru work today (whichis taking forever), drop the dog off at "camp" and tear down the hwy to the coast. I hope I've got everything. I'm big on lists too. My wife laughs at me bc I make lists of lists that I need to make. Everyone have safe journeys. See y'all later this week. |
| 2010-11-01 10:49 AM in reply to: #3188176 |
Pro 5123 Canandaigua NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Socks - 2010-11-01 9:16 AM Does anyone else TOTALLY NOT WANT TO WORK TODAY? Geez o pete I'm super antsy.........I WANNA GO NOW!!!! Yep, today is my only day at work this week, should have just taken the whole week! |
| 2010-11-01 11:11 AM in reply to: #2512129 |
Regular 88 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread MAN Y'ALL ARE LUCKY! i'm working 10hrs today, 9.5hrs tomorrow and 7.5hrs Wednesday!!!! then i fly out right after work Wed. |
| 2010-11-01 11:24 AM in reply to: #3188696 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread TXNick - 2010-11-01 11:11 AM MAN Y'ALL ARE LUCKY! i'm working 10hrs today, 9.5hrs tomorrow and 7.5hrs Wednesday!!!! then i fly out right after work Wed. I am working through Wednesday too. I doubt I'll get to fully pack until Wednesday night. But since I'm driving back and forth from my house I just need to make sure I haven't forgotten anything by Saturday morning! |
| 2010-11-01 11:27 AM in reply to: #3188436 |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread KathyG - 2010-11-01 10:48 AM Weather Underground has forecast temps for Saturday of 43 at 7 am, 12 mph wind from North 63 at 1 pm, 9 mph wind from North 56 at 7 pm, 8 mph wind from North Weather will be what it will be. I like to be prepared for all weather situation so bringing extra stuff. My last two IMs weather has sucked for me as it rained all days and 4 inches at Lake Placid and last year at Canada it was 95 and there were forest fires in area. That sounds awesome to me! Just a little cooler than what I've had to train in the last few weeks. I was originally worried that I would lose my heat aclimation from the summer, and it would be hot in FL. I think it's easier to deal with cooler temps than you're used to than hotter ones. It could make for a fast race for everyone. Just make sure to adjust your hydration plan accordingly to avoid hyponatremia. |
| 2010-11-01 12:40 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Master 2005 South Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Being from the south, was kind of hoping it was a hot day.....puts you northerns at a bit of a disadvantage  Like Kathy said, it is what it is....just be prepared. |
| 2010-11-01 12:48 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Extreme Veteran 622 Fulton | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Ugh! Because I am flying instead of driving with J, I have to work today, tomorrow, and most of Wednesday...AND I actually have things to accomplish. Boooooo! Stupid work. |
| 2010-11-01 12:52 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Expert 1139 Austin | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Wow less than a week, still hasn't completely hit me that I'm going to be attempting an Ironman on Saturday. I'm sure it will get more real once I roll into PCB on Wednesday evening. |
| 2010-11-01 2:45 PM in reply to: #3188176 |
Expert 1148 Santa Fe, New Mexico Silver member | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread Socks - 2010-11-01 8:16 AM Does anyone else TOTALLY NOT WANT TO WORK TODAY? Geez o pete I'm super antsy.........I WANNA GO NOW!!!! TOTALLY Bike is packed in the travel bag. Everything else is laid out. If i had three more days I could accomplish everything I need to get done at work today. BUT I have my boarding passes. And I TOTALLY DON'T WANT TO WORK TODAY! Tomorrow I fly - see you down there! |
| 2010-11-01 2:50 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Veteran 297 Kansas | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I took Kathy G's advice and my suitcase is essentially filled with gallon ziploc bags, each marked of course for different segments of the race and day. My wife gave me a pretty hard time about this, I am a planner by nature but traveling for a race like this really kicked it up to a whole new level. I am glad I am not alone in these tendencies ... My bike is somewhere in transit from Kansas City to PCB, I wish those TriBike trucks had UPS tracking, curious where it is currently at ... Hang in there mentally everyone. |
| 2010-11-01 3:37 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Expert 1342 Apex, NC | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread I'm not racing, but I'm VOLUNTEERING! And I'm just as excited for you all! I roll out from NC Wednesday morning with my training buddy who is racing (and his wife too, who is not). I've been assigned to bike handling Saturday, but I'm looking forward to spending a few days in PCB just hanging out. Taking my bike as well, and camping at a nearby campground, going "low-tech". I hope to see you all in transition and around the course. Good luck, rest well, and race safe! |
| 2010-11-01 3:40 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Master 1584 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread If anyone here wants to participate in the "guess my time game", I started a thread in the Maryland sub-forum here. I promise not to be too mad at those who predict slow times for me.... ;-) http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=232465&posts=1#M3189353 |
| 2010-11-01 3:40 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread 1/2 day of office hours between me and freedom!!!!! AND I got my T-shirts!! and I have 2 others as well but I'm not sure who they belong to Edited by Socks 2010-11-01 3:45 PM |
| 2010-11-01 3:55 PM in reply to: #2512129 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Florida : Official Thread |
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