Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread (Page 7)

So how are everyone's tapers going? I think I'm more tired doing less than I was on my biggest volume weeks. What's up with that?

Bike going to the LBS today for tuneup.

Oh god. I HATE seaweed. Or any sort of weeds in water for that matter. I guess I'm going to need to get in that water as soon as I get to town so I can get over it.

Let's make a plan! Should we try for Friday night so we can actually have a drink? I'm going to have to pretend I'm not in New Orleans on Saturday.

Taper is tough! I'm only on Day 3 and I'm bored and eating way too much. Plus I'm tempted to kick up the intensity and I know I shouldn't. Two weeks is going to creep by at this pace.

Ugg I have a slight cold!  This sucks!!!!!

Friday would be great or even a lunch.  A drink....I am such a lightweight....I had 1.5 beers 2 weeks ago and was very tipsy!  My old college self would be so ashamed of what I have become

I'm driving into NO on Friday afternoon, so I'd be up for something on Friday night or after we drop off bikes on Saturday.

My wife and I are planning to eat at Mandina's http://www.mandinasrestaurant.com/  on Saturday at 5 pm.  My wife grew up in New Orleans.  Mandina's is a classic neighborhood New Orleans resteraunt.  Great good.  Plenty of pasta for pre-race meal.  They don't take reservations but will hold a table if we let them know ahead of time (I know, sounds like a reservation).  They also don't accept credit cards or checks...cash only. 

If anyone wants to join us let me know by Saturday so we can ask them to hold a table for us on the 'porch'. 

That might not be a bad idea. What are you callin' early?

Not too early. My flight lands around 11 I think. So right after lunch maybe? Does anyone have details on how to get there from the host hotels? If we need to cab it maybe we can get a small group together. I'll likely swim Saturday as well.

LazyMarathoner - 2009-03-27 9:21 AM Should we go ahead and make a firm plan for some get togethers? Friday night would be really nice so we can actually drink (a little). You can see where my priorities are

Friday night drinks would be good! 

My clan is joining Tommy (zia cyclist) at Mandina's Saturday for an early dinner. Let him know if y'all want to join. 

His post is on the previous page.

Here's a re-post since it fell off the first page:

My wife and I are planning to eat at Mandina's http://www.mandinasrestaurant.com/  on Saturday at 5 pm.  My wife grew up in New Orleans.  Mandina's is a classic neighborhood New Orleans resteraunt.  Great food.  Plenty of pasta for pre-race meal.  They don't take reservations but will hold a table if we let them know ahead of time (I know, sounds like a reservation).  They also don't accept credit cards or checks...cash only. 

If anyone wants to join us let me know by Saturday so we can ask them to hold a table for us on the 'porch'. 

I may be up for dinner.  I'll confirm later next week.

Scott