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 2011-08-13 8:59 AM in reply to: #3641918 |
Champion  5781     Northridge, California |  Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Threadvabeachnut1 - 2011-08-13 6:52 AM I try not to be overly concerned about things I cannot control, like the weather. Besides, 10 day forecasts are pretty useless. Personally, if it rains, so be it. It will just add to the challenge. I have done a local tri here in Norfolk during a tropical storm a few years back. I would prefer that to a 105 heat index. Went through this routine when I flew out for the Boston Marathon this spring...forecast was looking like rain for race day 10 days out, but it ended up being windy and dry for the marathon and raining the day after. OTOH, it's stupid to ignore forecasts when you're getting ready to pack for a cross country flight and a six-day stay in New England, with a HIM in the middle of it. Just sayin'... |
| 2011-08-14 3:29 PM in reply to: #3641655 |
| Extreme Veteran 533 Vermont | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread keepitup - 2011-08-12 9:28 PM gatjr33 that is very helpful information. Just realized that we are staying in Concord. My husband booked it on points and I thought it was closer than it is. Concord is an okay place to stay. The ride to the race will be fine with little traffic. Like I mentioned previously, all will go well until you see the brake lights. Then you pretty much just take a deep breath and wait. No worries, it will all go fine. Good luck with the race. |
| 2011-08-14 3:37 PM in reply to: #3297555 |
Extreme Veteran 490 Higganum, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread Any advice for the spectators?? Can they enjoy part of the beach during the bike and run? Is the best bet for them to park at Gunstock and shuttle back and forth? Can they get there at 7 or 8 and still get in or do they have to be there at 4 or 5? |
| 2011-08-15 11:10 AM in reply to: #3643086 |
| Extreme Veteran 533 Vermont | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread cobratodd - 2011-08-14 4:37 PM Any advice for the spectators?? Can they enjoy part of the beach during the bike and run? Is the best bet for them to park at Gunstock and shuttle back and forth? Can they get there at 7 or 8 and still get in or do they have to be there at 4 or 5? If I was spectating, I would park at Gunstock and take the shuttle down. The race starts at 7, so if you want to see the start, you should make it to the park by 6:45. The race is pretty spectator friendly. You can watch the swim portion and then watch riders take off on their bikes. You can then enjoy the beach during a portion of the bike and still catch some folks coming in on the bike and going out on the run. The run is a two loop route, so there are several places on the run route where you can see all kinds of action. It is not a big park so getting around from point to point is quick and easy, even during the race. You can get dropped off and walk into the park at any point in time. You will not likely get a vehicle into the park after 5:30 or so. |
| 2011-08-15 12:53 PM in reply to: #3297555 |
| New user 21 | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread I was thinking of covering my bike over night the night before the race in case it starts to rain. What do people use to do this since you can't use the full bike covers? |
| 2011-08-15 1:24 PM in reply to: #3644301 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread kcrocker - 2011-08-15 10:53 AM I was thinking of covering my bike over night the night before the race in case it starts to rain. What do people use to do this since you can't use the full bike covers? I mostly just worry about protecting the elbow rests and the saddle (esp. if it may just be raining overnight...sucks to have them be wet for the race when it isn't actually raining during the race)...I use plastic bags (usually just whatever ziplocs I have around) and rubber bands. |
| 2011-08-15 1:35 PM in reply to: #3297555 |
New user 529 | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread Most recent forecast for Sunday shows partly cloudy, 79 degree high, 20% chance of rain. That would be nice if it holds, although much can change over the next 6 days. Final days of taper. Feels good to have gotten all the training out of the way. The way I see it, the last day of training is the true finish line. The race itself is just a celebration of that victory. |
| 2011-08-15 2:27 PM in reply to: #3644301 |
| Extreme Veteran 533 Vermont | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread kcrocker - 2011-08-15 1:53 PM I was thinking of covering my bike over night the night before the race in case it starts to rain. What do people use to do this since you can't use the full bike covers? I mostly care about the saddle. I use an old swim cap from a prior race and cover the seat. Works well and is easy to spot when heading to T1. The brighter the better! |
| 2011-08-17 7:26 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Extreme Veteran 490 Higganum, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread That's it, my last 15 mile "easy" ride this morning - time to rest |
| 2011-08-17 8:50 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
| New user 3 | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread Not quite ready for Timberman this weekend? Try the Pumpkinman next month. Looking to sell/trade some bibs. PM me if interested. Good luck to all athletes and be safe! |
| 2011-08-17 10:13 AM in reply to: #3644433 |
| 6 | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread I don't get the covering up the bike thing over night. Are you not wet after the 1.2 mile swim?
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| 2011-08-17 10:26 AM in reply to: #3647166 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread Don't know about you , but I airdry a lot faster than a soaked elbow rest or saddle (as do my tri shorts, for that matter). |
| 2011-08-17 11:06 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Regular 95 Orlando Area | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread A question for the locals: Is the challenging climb around mile 9-10 of the bike course the same as the "Mt. Washington" I see video of on YouTube? |
| 2011-08-17 11:39 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Extreme Veteran 490 Higganum, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread When I rode the course it was mile 10.3 to 11 that was the hardest, a 1st gear climb, but it's not impossible. |
| 2011-08-17 1:01 PM in reply to: #3647277 |
| Extreme Veteran 533 Vermont | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread sawpgh - 2011-08-17 12:06 PM A question for the locals: Is the challenging climb around mile 9-10 of the bike course the same as the "Mt. Washington" I see video of on YouTube? Ah, this climb is no mt. washington. It is a challenging climb but more than managable. It is likely less than a 10% grade and no longer than 1 mile. I am taking a swag here. I am saying this and I am a bigger guy that does not climb well. I run a 12-25 during the race and climb the hill pretty well. Further, it is the only real climb that I remember on the entire course. No worries. |
| 2011-08-17 1:05 PM in reply to: #3647166 |
| Extreme Veteran 533 Vermont | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread balden3 - 2011-08-17 11:13 AM I don't get the covering up the bike thing over night. Are you not wet after the 1.2 mile swim?
Sure, but you will dry off quickly. Your aero pads and handlebars might not. It is kind of important for some to minimize the wetness and thus the slipping while handling the bike over the first few miles. I have raced several times without covering my bike and things went fine. It is a preference. |
| 2011-08-18 12:13 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread All packed and set to head out tomorrow afternoon to fly to Manchester...we get in at 12:55am Friday. Motel at the Manchester airport tomorrow night, then move to a hotel in Tilton for the rest of the weekend. Planning to be at the Friday dinner, assuming the thing doesn't fill up or something. |
| 2011-08-18 10:34 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Extreme Veteran 453 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread Driving up tomorrow morning! Still have a ton of packing to do since we are staying until Wednesday. Safe travels everyone. |
| 2011-08-18 8:37 PM in reply to: #3297555 |
Extreme Veteran 490 Higganum, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread I tried pretty hard to get from Sprint to HIM this year:
I hope I survive! | |||||||||||||||||
| 2011-08-19 7:29 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Master 1494 Kingston Ontario | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread I am heading down today. Weather forecast isn't looking so hot but who knows what will haopen. Won't make the dinner tonight as it takes 9 hours to get there and we aren't leaving until noon. Safe travels everyone! |
| 2011-08-19 4:25 PM in reply to: #3649963 |
| Extreme Veteran 533 Vermont | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread cobratodd - 2011-08-18 9:37 PM I tried pretty hard to get from Sprint to HIM this year:
I hope I survive! I think not only will you survive but you will do well. You numbers look pretty solid to me. Good luck. | |||||||||||||||||
| 2011-08-19 6:42 PM in reply to: #3297555 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread Good Luck everyone racing! |
| 2011-08-20 7:17 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread Nice opportunity to meet Chrissie at the dinner last night (told her not to scold me if I look at my watch at the finish line tomorrow). Driving the course this morning, then picking up our bikes and riding a bit this afternoon. Goal for both my wife and me tomorrow: Finish before the potential severe t'storms in the afternoon! Good luck, all! |
| 2011-08-20 7:29 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Veteran 407 | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread Good luck everyone, enjoy every minute! |
| 2011-08-22 8:12 AM in reply to: #3297555 |
Extreme Veteran 453 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: Timberman - Half Iron : Official Thread I enjoyed every minute of my day yesterday!! PR by 53 minutes over my time from last years race! I didn't even realize it was Chrissie Wellington putting my medal around my neck until I heard her say good job. I looked up finally and said "Thank you Thank you!!!" It got a little hot on the run but it was manageable. There were two sections I can think of on the bike with some pretty rough road. Bottles were ejected all over because of it around mile 14 or 15 maybe?? They were going to be shortening the course around 2:15 or so for those that were still out there due to the severe weather that was coming in. I wonder how they account for that in those athletes' finishing times and age group standings? |
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