Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread (Page 12)

Question that may have been discussed before, but I can't find it. What do people generally do before the race for footwear to get to the start? Do folks generally bring a throwaway pair of shoes or sandals? I searched the document and couldn't find anything about a drop-bag at the swim start. ??

Here is my Friday plan if anyone else is interested:

Friday the 19th:
10 am North Beach - acclimation swim 15-30 minutes
10:45 (11-ish) - bike ride on the coarse 40 minutes, Zone 2 or lower

We usually walk down the beach/path in throw away flip flops. it's less than a mile to the swim start, most of which is on a path. Eventually, we need to cut off the path down the beach to get to the start.

Cyndi

Hey Super Rob!

Will you be doing packet pick up on Friday evening? We'll be there about 6:30 or so.

Just an FYI...I think we are expecting T-storms/wind on Friday. PLEASE be careful in the water!!!



Cyndi

I'll be at packet pick-up closer to 2pm

I'll usually wear flip flops that morning while I'm setting up transition, getting body marked, etc, and then will leave them at transition and walk barefoot to the beach. But I'm sure people bring throw away sandals too. Your preference, I guess. I've done the walk barefoot from transition to the beach and it's fine.

T minus 3 days!!!

Anyone interested in meeting up for a swim on Saturday morning? 10:30 at the Beach Bar Tiki hut sort of area! Cyndi and I will be there and hopefully you too Rob?? I really just want a feel for the temps after this front pushes through on Friday night. Hope to meet some of you there!!!!

I just need to say outloud how ecstatic I am that it won't be 9,000 degrees on Sunday! I know many of you too! Sign of a good weekend to come!

Amy

I'd be down for a swim Sat morning. Was planning on a swim about 10:30-11-ish that morning anyway and would love to meet up with some folks!

I would be up for a swim Saturday morning too, should be getting to North Beach around 11am. Maybe I'll see you guys (and gals).

Yes, sounds great

Hi Amy & Cyndi, I'm planning on going to the Check in at 9 AM on Saturday, and hopefully will be out in an hour. So, if all goes well, I'll see you for a swim at 10:30.

Rob


Edited by Turner100 2013-07-17 7:11 PM

10:30 swim on Saturday morning sounds great! There will be three of us joining, traveling from Indiapolis IN tomorrow night - hope to see/meet everyone there.

good luck to all doing the race. 3 years I sign up for this race in its 90 degrees or higher each year. finally the year I decide not to race its finally cool. You can thank me for that after your done.

After we're done- heck no, THANK YOU! Sorry you won't be out there with us but we do appreciate your lack of registration if it created this cool front!

Does anyone know if the Pro Panel is open for everyone to attend? It would be pretty cool to sit in on that and listen to what our (well my) favorite pros have to say. I also heard rumors that Chrissie Wellington would be there in attendance (not racing). Any info would be great, as I think the Pro Panel could be just Pros and Media.

I wore two pairs of crappy socks in Oceanside this year. Worked great

Like others have said, get some cheap flip flops or heavy socks. You can also walk on the beach the whole way as well. Another thing to take to swim start: Cheap Sunglasses! Get a pair at a gas station or Dollar Store to have while waiting and waiting at swim start that you wont miss leaving on the beach.

Rob both of those would likely work for me, I planned to get there a little earlier and bring my bike.

Got in late, no Friday am workouts for me.

regarding shoes/sunglasses/clothing (it's going to be cool at 7am - mid 60's) to wear before the race. My wave does not go until 8am. I was thinking of just bringing a bag with and handing off to a family member before the swim.

I'm going to have to fuel during that hour and a half wait, so i'll need to bring food. I'm going to wait to lube and sunscreen until shortly before the start. So I definitely want a bag with to carry all of the crap.

Anyone else bringing a bag to hand off to a family member? Seems like a logical strategy to me.

I'm in the same boat. 8:04 wave start. Definitely planning on a bag for clothes, food, lube, tp, and any other misc. items. I figured the fam can walk it to the car during their down time. Is it also fair to assume porta-potties at the swim start area?

Matt
Bib #1890

Just want to say good luck to all of you. It has been fun watching your progress. See you in 2015!

bring a gel and some sports drink...you won't need any clothes, unless you're not wearing a wetsuit. In 2011 we just stayed int he water far to the right of the starting area, splashing, warming up, peeing, etc...

I don't remember ever seeing port-a-potties or water at the race start. Definately bring anything you'll need depending on your start times. If you don't have family there to grab your bag I don't think anyone would take your stuff. There are some trees along the back of the beach and I've seen people just put their bags under the tree or hang it in the tree. Obviously this means you have to come back later but at least it's an option if you don't have family or friends at the swim start.

I sent ironman an email to hopefully get some clarification to the whole bike bag in transition question. If I hear back I'll post what they say. I don't expect anyone who can answer that question to be at packet pick tonight but I guess we'll also know if there is a "bike transition bag" in our packet goodies!
Safe travels to everyone heading in for the race and hope to meet many of you on Saturday morning! Happy Friday of Race Weekend!!!
Amy