Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread (Page 3)

yep me too!

I too will be at the Super 8.  It was only $60 a night when I booked.

Just registered, needed to beat the rate increase and save that $25.  If I had a HRM on it would be beeping like crazy right now.

I'll be driving up from Florida the week before to get ready. I grew in the area so it's going to be nice to get back home to see family and do this race. First HIM.

tom

If you buy or rent a wetsuit go full sleeve... it'll be chilly.

I have a sleeveless wetsuit; any chance in using that one, or should I start saving my pennies for long sleeved? I understand the water temp can vary, but not sure if even the warmest is warm enough for sleeveless.

That is a really tough call.  I live on Lake Michigan on the Michigan side.  Last year the water temps went from 72 to 52 in two days.  Good luck with your decision. 

Wow. Sounds like a long sleeved wetsuit as a backup would be smart since water temps are so unpredictable. That's a good thing to know this early on - thanks.

Well, I've only got a sleeveless and have no intent on spending money on another wetsuit.  Time to HTFU.

Sleevless suit is better than no suit... rub some vasaline on the armpits and try to warm up quick. 

Sleevless suit is better than no suit... rub some vasaline on the armpits and try to warm up quick. 

I also only have a sleeveless so we shall see how that goes. 

I have never swum in water as cold as this so...could you give me  quesstimation on how long it takes to truly warm up?  I mean it will be 80degrees or warmer race day, but the water will be 55-60.  How long before that water feels like  85?

I swam in Lake Michigan for a tri in July last year.  The water temp was 66.  I don't really remember how cold it felt.  There were many people will full,  sleeveless, or no suit at all.  I think just trying to stay focused in the huge waves kept my mind off of the temperature.  Be sure to practice in some rough water.  Let's hope for high 60's and calm waters. 

Post the date when your gonna ride... I'll ride it with you

Hi Guys!

I am in again.... this will be my 5th time doing the race... did it  2006/2007/2008/2009. I'm excited that it's finally become a 70.3 event because I'm hoping someone will be able to measure the swim accurately. That *should* be included in the $300 entry fee... shouldn't it?

Times have been historically fast due to a chronically short swim. It's always been a good 8-10 minutes fast.

The water can be chilly, but not that bad, so don't worry about it. I've done it all 4x in a sleeveless wetsuit. No problem.

The bike is flattish. Some very slight rollers, but it's easy to draft. Don't do it. One of the main problems many people have with this race is the tendency of a PELOTON to form. Not much in the way of hills to break up the waves of racers. If you are slower, stay to the right, if you are faster, PASS. Don't suck wheels!

The run is mostly flat... out and back x2 to a turn around near a lighthouse. You will see all of your friends several times on the run. Make sure you high 5 them as you go past each other! There are a couple of pretty steep hills on the run... one almost right out of transition, and the other... not long after the first one, if I remember correctly. Bur other than that, pancake flat. You will have to go up each hill 2x, as it's an out and back x2.

As far as the zoo is concerned... it's no big deal... you don't even get to see any animals, really... which is kind of a bummer. You run around the back of the zoo... it almost seems like a service access walkway to me... or something.

One of my favorite races! I'm excited to be doing it again this year!

Whizzz - thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us. Very reassuring. Might have to do a few swims in Lake Superior to try some "real" waves.

I will let you know when I have some time free to head down...maybe a Saturday ride in April? What kind of pace do you usually go at? I know the course is flat but I just want to roll the course to know what to expect

Me too, glad there is someone else that is freaked out.  Just did my first 5 mile run yesterday . . . lots to go

Haven't gotten through all the threads, but I ice my shin splints alot, but more importantly, I heat the shins with heat packs prior to every run.  I also wear Zensah shin splint socks.  Haven't totally gotten rid of my shin splints, but ran 5 miles for the first time yesterday which is a major feat for me.

I would definitely like to get together with people on a group ride in May and June if possible.  Doing the Knoxville olympic in a month so focusing on that right now.

Hope everyone's training is going well.