Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 90)

I'll be flying out of Philly Thursday morning, and getting there at lunchtime. Gonna be tight with getting registered in time and then pick up my bike/gear bag, and get checked in at the condo. Racer's guide says you HAVE to be registered on Thursday by 4:00. Anyone know if there's an option to register after that time due to unforeseen travel delays?

I just sent my bike, or "The Mistress" as my wife calls it, and my gear bag via TriBike Transport on Saturday. I met a woman there doing this race too, and she was stressing out to the folks at the bike shop about sending her bike too. I took the opportunity to try to help calm her concerns. "This is their only job, and if they didn't get very expensive bikes to/from these events safely, I'd imagine they'd be out of business by now, right?"

During the race, regarding the facilities to "relieve" yourself while on the course, I don't recall seeing any information about porto-potties being available at the rest stops for the bike and run. Does anyone know if they will have them available? If so, how often? I will not relieve myself while riding or running, and prefer to not be arrested for doing so in public.

The forecasted temps down there sounds nice considering what I've been training in up here the past couple weeks! I recommend layers, as was stated, it's easy to peel them off or put on when you need to.

SWIM: It will definitely be cold out of the water for the swim start/exit. I have a full length wet suit, but since I've bumped up my training this year, I have kinda grown out of it. So I have a sleeveless suit instead, and will just wear a rash guard (surfer's shirt) underneath it to help keep my core warmer.

BIKE: Then change into dry clothes for the bike. Thinking underarmour tight fit shirt under a short sleeve bike shirt with arm warmers. No gloves. Legs should be fine in bike shorts. I'll have dry feet and wear socks so no need for shoe covers.

RUN: Same underarmour shirt under a tri shirt. I'll bring the arm warmers along for the evening. An open question is whether to leave the bike shorts on or change into running shorts? Anyone have any opinions on this one?

TIA, and hope to see some of you there!
Dave

Hey Susan, believe that the other shirt is mine.

One full day more of work for me.  DH and I are leaving for Buffalo tomorrow night (much cheaper to fly from there than Toronto and not much further of a drive).  betwen now and then I have to write a scope of work, a proposal, finalize a memo, an important e0mail and finish a report.  Tomorrow is going to be a hectic day.  No time to day dream here!!!

Jashac with an important quote!

"remember if you go too fast on the bike you've got 26.2 miles to pay for it. If you go too slow, you've got 26.2 miles to make up for it. "

Aid stations on the bike (every 10 miles if I remember correctly) have porta potties, On the run, every 1 mile (more or less)

I changed out of my bike shorts into running shorts in T2.  Just a bit more comfortable.  If you're uncertain you could pack running shorts in your Bike-to-Run bag and have them if you decide you want to put them on.  For me, I was real gald to get out of my bike shorts.

AND here is Jasha's Weather Forecast:
The cold front will blow through on Thursday/Friday/Friday night, leaving Saturday morning calm and cool with little to no surf or swells, blue skys, and generally a perfect day to swim, bike and run.  You'll see.  

I have been rethinking what I will wear on IM day since weather may cooler than expected.

I was talking to my husband and he made it real simple. His question was how much do you think we have spent for this Ironman? I didn't really want to know the answer. He then went on to say think onion dress in layers and throw off what you no longer need and don't worry about what you throw off and it's cost as it is a small amount compared to overall IM cost. Do what you need to clothing wise to allow yourself to perform at your best.

Good advice I thought.

I think Friday I'll make final decision but may have two main options in my T1 and T2 bags and will have to have it be game day decision. I know for me being cold on the bike, sucks and I am miserable.

I just hate being cold, so I'm with you.   I know you know this, but for new people thinking about discarding clothes, remember to drop at the aide station drop zones, so that you don't litter.  Last time I just strapped extra clothes to my bike till I got to special needs and stashed them in my bag.

I'll be wearing a 'throw-away' sweatshirt on top of my wetsuit before the race.
I will not strip the wetsuit until I get in the changing tent. -- saving 30 seconds in a 14 hour day is not as important to me as starting the bike comfortable.
I will change to dry pants in T1
And like you I'm bringing lots of layers - which to put in T1 and T2 bags will be decided on Friday morning.  By then the Saturday forecast ought to be more accurate, and I'll have a feel for the temperatures there.

One last item of clothing for me is a helmet liner which I wear in the winter to keep my noggin warm - makes a huge difference when it's cold.  (looks a little dorky, but I'd rather look like a dork than be cold.) 

My t-shirt arrived as well!  Thanks again jccbulldog, can't wait to spot all of you in yellow.  See you all Thursday AM for the swim get together.  I have 1/2 day of work tomorrow and then I am physically out (mentally, already there).

Well, I am here! Arrived at about 5:00 unloaded all 4 bikes(mine and the kids for their tri on Sunday) and all my other assorted stuff. Gone to Walmart for groceries and checked out the race site. There are already a good many folks here and they all look very ironmanish. About to head out for  a 30 min run to loosen up from the drive. Tomorrow I swim in the morning and will ride the bike course. See you guys later in the week.

Arrived last night!!! Weather is great. Already been in the gulf. Spent the day on a boat watching and swimming with dolphins. I tried to get them to meet me at the start line on Saturday for a little help but they already had plans.Drove past the starting line for a little "stalking", too scared to stop so i left. I'll try again tomorrow.Everyone get here soon!

Just got unloaded and trying to wind down now. Staying in Grayton for a couple nights and heading over to pcb to stay starting Wednesday. Got my shirt in the mail today bf we left. Shirts turns out awesome. Thx for taking care of them. Looking forward to light training and some relaxation over the next few days. Stomach has been in knots all day. Hopin an easy brick will help loosen me up in the am.

Everything is packed, tomorrow I fly!  finally I'm getting excited about this trip.   Envious of you folks who are already there.  See you tomorrow.

Shirt came today, thanks to JCbulldog!  as was said above - awesome shirt!

I received my shirt yesterday - Thanks Jccbulldog!

I have to work today (boo!), and fly down tomorrow morning!

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AiVqTq0cD6qXdGF6UGp3RXVCam5FMllvaDAwNGoyVUE&authkey=CMX4yb4I&hl=en#gid=0

This is the tracking spreadsheet, can some people try to open it and see if it can be changed by people other than me?  I guess now that it is created, people should be able to go in and change their info themselves.  I'll post on the main Irondistance forum sometime on Friday.  Until then just sharing with you guys (and of course any lurkers).

Nice job..wow you got that done plus all the 'real' work you have.

Safe travels...looking forward to meeting you in PCB!

Thanks to Daffodil and JCBulldog! Shirts arrived timely and perfect! Spreadsheet looks awesome. It was really simple to edit it like a MS spreadsheet on google.

Careful on your predicted times fellow BT'ers. Weather may throw a wrinkle in our time goals.

Edited my stuff.  Thanks!!  Laura - we're only a couple of numbers apart!  

Edited by ras26 2010-11-02 7:58 AM

Last day of work!  Gettin my bike boxed up tomorrow morning then flight at 7!

I sent out BT contact email list to those of you who sent me your information.

I leave in hour time to turn off computer and do the last few little things.

I leave in a couple of hours as well.  Just got on to log the last workouts at home.  See you all soon.  Safe travels everyone.