ESI Ironman 70.3 Augusta : Official Thread (Page 5)

stefanier - 2011-09-13 6:00 PM You and me both!Bib 2847 in wave 22I am traveling with a group of 15 athletes and I am the second to last person to go only followed by our relay team. Same thing happened last year. I really wish they would stop putting women last as a default.

last 2 1/2 Iron's I've done the M35-39 and M30-34 were the last groups out (Muncie we waited an hour, Florida about the same). So I wouldn't state that they do it by default. I'm not a fast swimmer by any means, but maybe the thought process is that women would be slower in general and don't want them to get pounded? I don't know to be honest.

Yes all of the turns are marked.  There will be volunteers at each turn pointing you in the right direction.  Enjoy the day, you only get 1 first HIM.

Last 2 years aid stations where at 17, some where in the early 30's and last one around 45 or so. All were well stocked. As far as course markings it was very easy to follow. 3000 people to follow around there were always other riders around. They do have marshals busting people drafting. The offenders have to stop at the next aid station and sit in a penalty tent. Means they cant draft for 56 miles and only get 2 min penalty.

@savage I was raised and work in Jupiter.  Live in Stuart now. I have a buddy last name Savage. He did this race 2 yrs ago with me.

first off, GO EAGLES! second off, I'll be volunteering at the All3sports.com tent on the run hollaring for you all so let me know if you want some shout outs. I'll cuss, cheer, throw water on you, whatever you request.... 

Slayer is gonna be hitting Tugaloo for the first time the day before instead. I expect that you all will give it your all and fully intend to make sure you are not slacking and eating the full pain plate you ordered up.

All3 and EC in the HOUSE!!!

I'll be looking for you guys to really pump me up on the run.  Still waiting on Shanks to tell me if I am racing this or training through it.  After todays screw up he may tell me no race period.  But if he lets me loose I will need the screaming on the run.  We gonna meet up before the race?  I should be in town on the 22nd or so.

A great big THANK YOU to everyone who have said they will be out there volunteering and cheering.  I will need all the support, yelling at, and encouragement I can get!!!!!

Karen

This is data up to Aug 10th.  I'm guessing the temps would be slightly lower now that it is starting to cool off a tiny bit.  You can check the following for updates: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/dv?cb_00060=on&cb_00065=on&cb_00010=on&cb_63680=on&format=gif_default&begin_date=2011-08-01&end_date=2011-08-14&site_no=02197000&referred_module=sw

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The swim will be wetsuit legal.  The water in the river only gets warm during the fall and winter.  I would also like to thank all of the volunteers.  This event has outstanding support! 

As far as healthy places to eat go, there is always Earth Fare but you can get good healthy options at New Moon cafe which is on the corner of 10th and Broad.  They are only open for breakfast and lunch but they have all locally grown veggies that are used.  They get a lot of their breads, fruits and veggies from the farmers market that takes place every Saturday morning downtown.

Hey Cindi,

I hear you on the heat (I am in wave 19) - I just checked the extended forecast and it calls for sun with a high of 89 on race day!  Yikes!!

I know nothing about parking, but someone told me a few pages back that there is a nice grassy area near the start where we can relax (or at least try to!) and wait.

I also have a question for all you veterans out there.  When I ride, I always put on some chamois butter of some form.  Do you put that on before the swim?  Will it stay on?  Also, I body glide my feet before running.  I am assuming that will not stay on long enough, and I should put that on after biking?  Any experienced advice would be appreciated!!

Karen

There is limited parking near bike into T2...limited.  It is a walk but not all that far.  There is quite a bit of parking at swim start.  Last year I parked my truck and walked down to transition.  Since the bike is already there all I had to carry was my transition bag and pump.  I took the trolley back to the car to drop off my crap then laid on the grassy hill.  Only frustrating part was the trolley getting lost-ish.  At the end of the day I took my truck down to the intersection near where you enter T2 (there is a parking lot-ish) walked in got my crap and off I went.  Very easy low stress.

from the tri-augusta fb page:

my friend john who lives directly across from the boathouse saw 8' gator swim by his dock this a.m. i debated posting this. i'll still swim 2morrow, but am kinda freaked..