Ironman 70.3 Muncie : Official Thread (Page 5)

2 weeks!!

Just did my last long run (14 miles); 100 mile ride tomorrow (training for IMKY, too), then a (much needed...lol) recovery week, followed by a lower intensity week leading up to Muncie.

Everybody ready!?!

I've hit "as ready as I can be" mode.  Now it's all about nailing the taper.

I noticed with some dismay I'm in the second to last swim wave.  Excellent.  The bike course will nice and crowded!

Any recent reports on the water temp for the lake? I don't "think" i'll be bringing a wetsuit, but was curious as to the current reported temps. As to everyone in the M35-39 AG, just give me a thumbs up as you pass by me.. I'm ready, not as ready as i'd like to be, but if I can get one last long ride in this week i'll feel better.. (the last 50 miler consisted of getting 10 miles out and having to duck into a ditch to avoid the 20mph whind driven rain/lightning, etc for 45 minutes...

 Getting stoked for the race!

Best of luck to everyone heading up there!

x2 I may be wearing wetsuit up to the 83 degree limit, but I sure would like to see a temp reading....

Just checked the total bib numbers from ironmanmuncie.com ... over 1600 registrants!! 

When I look up the Muncie Endurathon race results for years past, it looks like 400-800 participants was the range.  I hope the venue can support 2X+ the number of athletes....

Can't wait.  Countin' the days!

You'll be fine. Just stay in the moment and trust yourself and your body. Good luck to you!!! Are you part of team T3??

Yesterday I was on Muncie tri shop site (forget name) but I think I saw a meter on the home page showing Prarie Creek water temp at 77.  Looks like Muncie is forecasting some storms this wknd so there could be some change, but I am not a meteorologist. 

Also excited about Muncie 70.3.  This is my first HIM and a tune up race for Louisville IM.  I too am a bit worried about how I will do on this race.  I am coming off of a week+ of no training due to a wicked cold.  Once i get past the residual morning congestion, I am very laser focussed on my training, then hack through the evening.  All the same I am still very excited about this race.  I have been training since Jan and am ready to hit the course with everyone.  good luck all. 

I am not part of T3- just team Heather, a team of 1....  

I saw you're from Indy- and I thought I'd ask. I'm in Lafayette and my hubby and I are part of T3 Multisport's Team T3. It's a pretty awesome group!!! Usually though, I'm also just a team of 1 too- unless my other personalities decide to show up! LOL!

YMCA pools are usually pretty warm - 80 degrees or warmer. 77 might feel cool if you're used to that, but not chilly. I wouldn't wear a wetsuit for warmth at that temperature.

ETA: I think this is a pretty individual thing. I looked up the temperature in the pool I swim in, and it's maintained at 79. Many people find this too cold and prefer to swim in the diving well (mid-80s). I wouldn't last 10 minutes in the diving well (too hot!).

still about 10 days out right now, but looks like it's forcasted to peak in the low 80s for the temps on Saturday.. keeping my fingers crossed.. means that the lake might cool off a bit, so we'll see but I don't think it will make that big of a difference..

Also traveling on race day morning, my wife/kids are looking to get there a little later than I and was curious if anyone had a good route/options/suggestions as to getting in/parking, etc?