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2011-04-27 8:56 PM
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jbjb110, we'll look for ya at Westpoint Oly and I'll see what you think then. Hook up with me before in a PM so we can talk. Just be ready for that run and youll do fine....drinking TONS on the bike and peeing leaving T2 would be a good thing.


2011-04-27 9:39 PM
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Will do, Fred. From the dirt roads of Disney to the death march of West Point. (Note for others: 2010 West Point Oly was 100 degree heat/humidity index by 10am with a run that's all sun.
2011-04-28 6:11 PM
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jbjb110....
I did Westpoint last year a week AFTER Rock-n-Rollman Half in Macon. Talk about HOT!!
(Bakin in Macon) I hit mile 8 of that run and was done. Needless to say, I had some dead legs for Westpoint but really didnt feel it until the run over the dam...in full sun.
Remember the lake was 88 that morning?...crazy!!
2011-04-30 2:40 PM
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Argghh. My lodging hook up fell through. Does anyone have an extra bed on Saturday night?
2011-05-01 2:16 PM
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hahahahaha this is turning out to be a decision i am already regretting....as i ran in Miami today in 86 degrees & 70% humidity....

i hope my expectations are met....crappy warm lake swim, ride on flat roads with nothing to see, xterra run....maybe i am to much...sounds like i nailed it before even getting there.

and i am 30-34...this just sounds like a cluster fvck...

2011-05-01 4:32 PM
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The Cube - 2011-04-28 7:11 PM jbjb110.... I did Westpoint last year a week AFTER Rock-n-Rollman Half in Macon. Talk about HOT!! (Bakin in Macon) I hit mile 8 of that run and was done. Needless to say, I had some dead legs for Westpoint but really didnt feel it until the run over the dam...in full sun. Remember the lake was 88 that morning?...crazy!!

Cube, Can't believe you did West Point Oly after R&R Half - Macon.  Craziness at West Point. On mile 4ish of the run there was a short hill and a paraplegic athlete asked me to push him up. Now, I was already already out of gas, but how could I say no! So I did, he said thanks and wheeled off, and I seriously almost passed out. Managed to drag my rear to the finish line. Dangerous though. I hear some experienced athletes were in the med tent. I am an 47-year old age grouper and don't need to inflict serious bodily harm - I do this for fun.

btw, my right glutes tightened up on Tuesday at mile 6 of a 10 mile run. No choice but to lay off running from now until the event. Doing swim and light bike, stretching and Alleve. As if I didn't have enough to worry about for my first HIM! 



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2011-05-02 10:52 PM
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I will race in the 40-45 wave.  Bib 956 Castro

This will be my second HUM, first was Miami inaugural race last yr...talk about running until you are a madman.  Anyways,  I am not looking to make it harder either but the tougher, the better the personal reward.  I also threw my back last week, just 18 days before the race so I am done with training. 

Stast posting your bib #s. 

2011-05-03 11:26 AM
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Bib 663.

Fred - my BT photo is from West Point. The little thought bubble you don't see is "where the eff is the finish line!"



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2011-05-03 1:12 PM
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Bib - 2198 Ryan

This is my second HIM as well.  Only 12 days to go!

2011-05-04 11:06 AM
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BIB 1533 W35-39

First HIM, now that it's getting so close it's beginning to feel very real!!!!!!

What have I gotten myself into!?!?!?! Laughing

2011-05-04 1:37 PM
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Bib# 1772 - M35-39 (Joe)

I have done 5 other HIM's, and intentially left this for last on my Florida HIM bucket list due to the run.   After doing a HIM in Clermont last summer, I am pretty sure I am ready for the heat though.   I have been training in this heat and despite being spoiled by 80 degree temps this weekend, I doubt that trend continues to the 15th.   Misery will love company that day.

 

 



2011-05-05 9:06 AM
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No love in Atlanta weather-wise. It's been 70s the last few weeks, way too cool to acclimate. Getting into the 80s only the week of the race. I see Disney is 90s. How about a swim-bike-swim-run?  
2011-05-07 2:37 PM
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Back is almost healed, will be checking in on SAT and staying nearby but outside of the WDW compound.  Did a 90 minute spinerval this AM but havent run for 10 days, so it will be 3 wks on race day... Heck, if I can finish I'll be happy. 

Since I travel to races with the whole family is real difficult for me to participate in any BT dinners/activities, but I am still putting the idea on the table as I don't see you guys have planned for this. 

I will be wearing a WHT/RED Mitsubishi tri top on race day.  Bib 956. 

G'luck to all mates, esp those of us who are doing their first or second race.  Prepare for the high humidity and heat.  Take lots of fluids.  For out of towners: all central FL lakes are tannin colored, so (including myself) let's not freak out about the low water visibility. 

2011-05-08 9:12 AM
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TrkHilo2k - 2011-05-07 3:37 PM

Back is almost healed, will be checking in on SAT and staying nearby but outside of the WDW compound.  Did a 90 minute spinerval this AM but havent run for 10 days, so it will be 3 wks on race day... Heck, if I can finish I'll be happy.?

Same here. I aggravated my gluteus 12 days ago, so it will be 18 days of no running for me come race day. Will be happy to get through mile 6 of the run before the tush acts up and slows me to a walk.

Good of you for the dinner invite. I'd like to join a post-race dinner group if I finish (I will not be good company if I don't). I will check BT late afternoon Sunday to see if you post a time and place.  

2011-05-08 8:18 PM
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The Ritz Carlton / JW Marriott spa is amazing.  If you don't want to spend that much money, check out Massage Envy. The have several locations and are pretty good.

Zach

2011-05-09 12:18 PM
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I so can't wait to hit the run this will be so lovely.

Ave temp from weather.com:

May88°F66°F77°F3.74 in.100°F (1962)48°F (1992)

 



2011-05-09 8:10 PM
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This is my first HIM and I was looking for a little help from the experienced crowd out there...1) transition...is it typical tri transition or do they use bags ( I volunteered at world championship race in clearwater and they used bags) 2) bike gloves or not...any thoughts ?3) aid stations on bike...how does this work ? 4). Any suggested viewing areas for the family ?thanks in advance for the help.
2011-05-09 10:05 PM
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Txflmike....
Transition, same as reg tri, all your stuff at the bike, no bags. you get about 12" of space so keep it simple.
Gloves, I race without them, but its up to you.
Ad stations on the bike, maybe 3 total, you slow down, chuck your empty bottle coming up on the station, grab a new one from a volunteer, keep trucking.
Best place to watch?....on the run, just outside transition where you make 3 loops around before the finish.
2011-05-10 7:26 PM
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Thanks for the help.
2011-05-11 6:33 AM
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Bib #1508 - Kera

 

Last year the hubs and I made sure we checked in on Friday right at noon. We got our choice of spots (ends!) and then had a day and a half to putz around Orlando. It seemed to work out well.

2011-05-12 1:48 PM
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trix - 2011-05-09 1:18 PM

I so can't wait to hit the run this will be so lovely.

Ave temp from weather.com:

May88°F66°F77°F3.74 in.100°F (1962)48°F (1992)

 

Here's the link to weather channel's official forecast (that is if you like gambling) LOL

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USFL0372?dayNum=3

 



2011-05-12 1:52 PM
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ladykera - 2011-05-11 7:33 AM

Bib #1508 - Kera

 

Last year the hubs and I made sure we checked in on Friday right at noon. We got our choice of spots (ends!) and then had a day and a half to putz around Orlando. It seemed to work out well.

Kera, there are no marked bike racks?  or do we just stack in any given order?  That's insane.  I must have misunderstood you. 

If that's all true I am finding a way to rack tomorrow.  Pls, let me know.

2011-05-12 2:18 PM
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Bike racks are assigned by row I can not remember if they were assigned by actual number to the row or not.
2011-05-12 6:59 PM
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last year bikes were racked by bib number. for instance, there was a rack labeled 2300-2340. if your bib fell in between there, you could rack it anywhere on that rack. first come, first serve. 
2011-05-13 8:23 PM
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Good news kids... went to Athlete Briefing today and found out that they changed the run and eliminated half of the bad roads. Rather than 6+ miles of off-roading, it's down to a tolerable 3 miles. 

Had a great swim at Lucky's this morning. Sara McClarty joined us. Off to a super-fun Ironman weekend start! 

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