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 2009-02-16 10:05 PM in reply to: #1964734 |
 Colorado |  Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Threaddarbaugh - 2009-02-16 12:03 PM I had no idea there was a thread for the race, this is great. I registered last july because i thought it'd be fun to do as my first HIM, and my cousin only lives about 35 minutes away from the race site. i herniated a disc in my back in september, and am just now getting back on the bike...but running is a few weeks away at least. hopefully i'll be good to go come race day! That's part of the reason I registered...my best friend is about 45 minutes away. I herniated 2 disks in my back years ago and it flares up every once in awhile. Is doing so again now, but I've been keeping on top of it with weekly chiropractor visits. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your back! |
| 2009-02-18 8:13 AM in reply to: #1865223 |
Master  1619   Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread In case anyone is interested, especially those with kids, dining reservations are now available for the weekend of May 15th at WDW. I just made my Sunday night dinner and Monday morning character breakfast reservations. The character breakfasts fill up fast. I would call soon. 1-407-WDW-DINE. |
| 2009-03-09 3:36 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Veteran 152 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread For anyone that's counting, 2 months and 8 days. |
| 2009-03-09 6:30 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread also, just checked, were at 2460 total, today, 3-9-09... only 40 from a sell out. Would think it might sellout in the next week at 2500. FM |
| 2009-03-09 11:07 PM in reply to: #2006874 |
| Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread dpeeples - 2009-03-09 2:36 PM For anyone that's counting, 2 months and 8 days. Thanks Dave. I'm done running for awhile as I tore my medial gastrocnemius (inner calf muscle). I'm in PT, walking on crutches as much as possible so as not to hurt my back with the screwy gate I walk with on it. I'm not sure this is enough time to get back in running shape...but I will be there and will walk it if I have to. |
| 2009-03-10 6:52 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Veteran 152 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread For all the non-Floridians out there, it is starting to get HOT down here. I'm in Tallahassee and it's already in the 80s. |
| 2009-03-10 7:02 PM in reply to: #2009615 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread dpeeples - 2009-03-10 7:52 PM For all the non-Floridians out there, it is starting to get HOT down here. I'm in Tallahassee and it's already in the 80s. I'm in Boston and its in the 30s with snow still on the ground. I will take your weather. |
| 2009-03-10 7:14 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Veteran 152 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread I grew up in Foxboro, I know the feeling. Correction, I used to know the feeling. Glad to forget. |
| 2009-03-11 8:41 AM in reply to: #1865223 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread I lived in Orlando for 11 years. In May you can count on temps from 85 to the low 90's. The humidity is the wildcard with some days better then others. Last year it rained on the bike and cooled things off as the wind died(very nice). But then the sun came out on the run and made the African grassland run like a sauna!! Hydration and fueling will be key. Use the bike to re-fuel and set yourself up for the run. I drank an Ensure in T2 and that really seemed to kick start my run. FM |
| 2009-03-24 9:05 AM in reply to: #1865223 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread Less than 2 months... How is everyone doing? I have yet to get a long ride in with this crappy weather in the NE, but Sat looks like the 50+ mile day. Is anyone interested in getting together on Sat night? We should reserve a place soon. |
| 2009-03-24 1:05 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Veteran 127 Belleair Beach, FL | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread Saturday get together would be cool...early please. Just did nearly 60 miles on Sat...longest yet...legs good...butt not so good. Swim a mile 1-2 times per week. Running 9-11 miles 1-2 per week and doing 1/2 marathon next week. I hope to be ok??? Anybody else out there looking to just finish before cutoff??? Staying at the sheraton near sea world. |
| 2009-03-25 7:55 AM in reply to: #1865223 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread Things are coming along good for me. Have done 4 rides in the mid 50mi range. Got in my first 12 mile run last week and have been swimming 1-1.25 mi in the pool for about 3 weeks now. Just looking to mix in some speed work over the next 6 weeks before tapering the last 2 weeks before the race. Have a big 75mi ride scheduled on May 2nd, then taper begins. Just wanting to work the run mileage up and get in two 14 mi runs before may. Then theres the big brick day somewhere around mid april, a 60 mi ride followed by a 10K run..that day sucks. FM |
| 2009-03-25 12:04 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
| Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread I'm considering this race a learning experience/training day and just hoping to finish before the cutoff also...and stay out of the medical tent. Dialing my nutrition in is always a challenge as I am on a salt and protein restricted diet. I only have one functioning kidney and it usually gets overwhelmed the first time I race a new distance (and this will be my first HIM). My 2nd HIM is in August...and that one will be to finish faster than this one I'm going to be staying with my old best friend from HS while in Florida and won't be getting to the race area (staying in Kissimmee) until Saturday afternoon...so Saturday early evening works well for me! I look forward to meeting everyone! |
| 2009-03-31 12:12 PM in reply to: #2037109 |
| Member 144 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread hoping to finsh before cut off. i'm up to the doing all three just need to put it together. working hard on that. Edited by erinmac 2009-03-31 12:14 PM |
| 2009-03-31 12:16 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Veteran 152 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread Does anyone have the current lake water temps? I know it's unlikely, but wet-suit would be nice. |
| 2009-03-31 9:02 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread Wetsuit would be nice as I swam 1.25mi today in the pool in mine, 35:42. But dont hold your breath. The water in May last year was well into the 80's. If I remember right, the last 3 years there were no wetsuit. FM |
| 2009-04-07 11:59 AM in reply to: #1865223 |
Veteran 152 | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread I've got family 31 miles from Bay lake and can stay there for free before the race. Obviously, I'd rather not drop the coin on getting a place closer, if it can be avoided. What time should I be there on race day? Also, when we check our bikes in the day prior, can you leave helmet and pump with bike, or no? |
| 2009-04-07 5:32 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread Can't leave Helmet or pump, just bike. And let some air out of your tires first so they dont pop in the heat, sitting in the sun all day. Im at the Comfort Suits MainGate West on 192, 10 mins from Disney parking lot. Great place. Got the nights of May 15,16,17. FM |
| 2009-04-07 5:36 PM in reply to: #1865223 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread Is this thing EVER going to sellout? Were at 2600 already. For those of you who havent done it before, at these numbers you get about 12-14inch of space on the rack/ground in transision, its a parking lot. FM |
| 2009-04-11 7:18 PM in reply to: #2037109 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread loutalarico - 2009-03-24 1:05 PM Saturday get together would be cool...early please. Just did nearly 60 miles on Sat...longest yet...legs good...butt not so good. Swim a mile 1-2 times per week. Running 9-11 miles 1-2 per week and doing 1/2 marathon next week. I hope to be ok??? Anybody else out there looking to just finish before cutoff??? Staying at the sheraton near sea world. Umm- Do you know when the cutoff times are? I'm kind of worried myself.  |
| 2009-04-11 7:20 PM in reply to: #2069286 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread The Cube - 2009-04-07 5:36 PM Is this thing EVER going to sellout? Were at 2600 already. For those of you who havent done it before, at these numbers you get about 12-14inch of space on the rack/ground in transision, its a parking lot. FM[/QU I hadn't thought of it from that perspective- Holy cow! I thought the race was sold out at 2000- and that it sold out relatively fast. I guess not because the race is about a month away. |
| 2009-04-11 7:24 PM in reply to: #1906401 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread The Cube - 2009-01-14 6:35 AM I just wore my tri suit, top and shorts. I like the all in one, but feel the two are more comfortable. Its NOT wetsuit legal. Its May in Orlando and the water is about 83 degrees. I did see some swim skins last year as I remember. FM[/QUOTE I need all the help I can get- I just splurged and bought a blue seventy swim skin. Hopefully it does what it claims to do! |
| 2009-04-11 7:28 PM in reply to: #2039303 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread AndriaLL - 2009-03-25 12:04 PM I'm considering this race a learning experience/training day and just hoping to finish before the cutoff also...and stay out of the medical tent. Dialing my nutrition in is always a challenge as I am on a salt and protein restricted diet. I only have one functioning kidney and it usually gets overwhelmed the first time I race a new distance (and this will be my first HIM). My 2nd HIM is in August...and that one will be to finish faster than this one I'm going to be staying with my old best friend from HS while in Florida and won't be getting to the race area (staying in Kissimmee) until Saturday afternoon...so Saturday early evening works well for me! I look forward to meeting everyone! Check on Packet pick up and bike check in times/days. For some reason I thought you had to pick your packet up on Friday which kind of sucks since you can't check your bike in until Saturday between 10a-6p. We're flying in from New York- Husband and kids. They were looking forward to doing other things beyond mom's race stuff. |
| 2009-04-11 7:31 PM in reply to: #2009615 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread dpeeples - 2009-03-10 6:52 PM For all the non-Floridians out there, it is starting to get HOT down here. I'm in Tallahassee and it's already in the 80s. I'm soooo Jealous!!! It's freaking cold in New York- I'm starting to get a little worried that I'm gonna finish my race in the medical tent if the days don't start warming up soon. |
| 2009-04-11 7:33 PM in reply to: #2069281 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Florida : Official Thread The Cube - 2009-04-07 5:32 PM Can't leave Helmet or pump, just bike. And let some air out of your tires first so they dont pop in the heat, sitting in the sun all day. Im at the Comfort Suits MainGate West on 192, 10 mins from Disney parking lot. Great place. Got the nights of May 15,16,17. FM Good point- It would really suck getting to transition to find your tires popped! |
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