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2019-10-10 1:40 PM
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Originally posted by glfprncs I think I just packed half of my house in my Subaru. Headed out for LOU in the morning!!!!!!!!!!! #eek #icantbelieveitsalmosthere #cansomeonedosomethingaboutthetoxicalgae

It's amazing how much stuff you need for IM! Enjoy the pre-race excitement, then kill the race 

I know! So much gear!

You'll do great and I look forward to stalking tracking you!

So exciting!!! Good luck this weekend! 



2019-10-10 2:04 PM
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Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by glfprncs I think I just packed half of my house in my Subaru. Headed out for LOU in the morning!!!!!!!!!!! #eek #icantbelieveitsalmosthere #cansomeonedosomethingaboutthetoxicalgae

It's amazing how much stuff you need for IM! Enjoy the pre-race excitement, then kill the race 

I know! So much gear!

You'll do great and I look forward to stalking tracking you!

So exciting!!! Good luck this weekend! 




yay!!!
I've been staling you on Instagram and am excited as well!!!
2019-10-10 2:47 PM
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I think I just packed half of my house in my Subaru. Headed out for LOU in the morning!!!!!!!!!!! #eek #icantbelieveitsalmosthere #cansomeonedosomethingaboutthetoxicalgae


YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!

So excited for you!
2019-10-11 10:32 AM
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didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!
2019-10-11 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

2019-10-11 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

The Ohio River is gross enough without toxic algae added to the mix!  Wonder how many people are looking to switch to IM Florida or trying to find a pool to get the swim in?!



2019-10-11 10:48 AM
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Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

The Ohio River is gross enough without toxic algae added to the mix!  Wonder how many people are looking to switch to IM Florida or trying to find a pool to get the swim in?!

You'd think that Ironman's customers would be well schooled in the whole "we might shorten your event" thing.

2019-10-11 10:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED
Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

The Ohio River is gross enough without toxic algae added to the mix!  Wonder how many people are looking to switch to IM Florida or trying to find a pool to get the swim in?!




right? I dunno maybe my perspective was different because it wasn't my first but those people who insisted on a pool swim before Choo were nuts (you weren't one, right? LOL)

but Nancy said "guess it's not a one and done" so I'm calling that committed to a second
2019-10-11 11:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED
Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

The Ohio River is gross enough without toxic algae added to the mix!  Wonder how many people are looking to switch to IM Florida or trying to find a pool to get the swim in?!




right? I dunno maybe my perspective was different because it wasn't my first but those people who insisted on a pool swim before Choo were nuts (you weren't one, right? LOL)

but Nancy said "guess it's not a one and done" so I'm calling that committed to a second



Am I reading this right. People wanted to swim a full IM swim in a pool? I get wanting to check that bucketlist item off, but that sounds terrible.

PS - sorry to be out of contact lately. this semester has been terrible with respect to work.
2019-10-11 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

Not that I wish or want any swims to be cancelled, but it feels mildly comforting that others are going through the same thing as we did at Choo in 2018. I'm still not over that swim being cancelled. 

2019-10-11 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

The Ohio River is gross enough without toxic algae added to the mix!  Wonder how many people are looking to switch to IM Florida or trying to find a pool to get the swim in?!

right? I dunno maybe my perspective was different because it wasn't my first but those people who insisted on a pool swim before Choo were nuts (you weren't one, right? LOL) but Nancy said "guess it's not a one and done" so I'm calling that committed to a second

Hahaha, no way was I one of them! I did meet a woman heading out of the hotel race morning- i was headed for coffee, she was headed to swim. Saw her again on the run- i was on the 2d loop she was about Barton hill on the first (I know this cuz she told me). I wondered if she made the cut-off and thought how angry I'd be if i swam in a pool that morning so i'd have the whole distance only to be pulled from the course!



2019-10-11 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by awm007
Originally posted by mtnbikerchk
Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

The Ohio River is gross enough without toxic algae added to the mix!  Wonder how many people are looking to switch to IM Florida or trying to find a pool to get the swim in?!

right? I dunno maybe my perspective was different because it wasn't my first but those people who insisted on a pool swim before Choo were nuts (you weren't one, right? LOL) but Nancy said "guess it's not a one and done" so I'm calling that committed to a second
Am I reading this right. People wanted to swim a full IM swim in a pool? I get wanting to check that bucketlist item off, but that sounds terrible. PS - sorry to be out of contact lately. this semester has been terrible with respect to work.

oh yeah, people were losing their collective minds about the swim being cancelled and the need to find a place to swim to make up for it. I was disappointed with the cancellation, but felt no urge to join them in the quest!

2019-10-11 11:49 AM
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Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by awm007
Originally posted by mtnbikerchk
Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

The Ohio River is gross enough without toxic algae added to the mix!  Wonder how many people are looking to switch to IM Florida or trying to find a pool to get the swim in?!

right? I dunno maybe my perspective was different because it wasn't my first but those people who insisted on a pool swim before Choo were nuts (you weren't one, right? LOL) but Nancy said "guess it's not a one and done" so I'm calling that committed to a second
Am I reading this right. People wanted to swim a full IM swim in a pool? I get wanting to check that bucketlist item off, but that sounds terrible. PS - sorry to be out of contact lately. this semester has been terrible with respect to work.

oh yeah, people were losing their collective minds about the swim being cancelled and the need to find a place to swim to make up for it. I was disappointed with the cancellation, but felt no urge to join them in the quest!

It's always disappointing but you need to adjust.  The blessing here -- and last fall in Chattanooga -- is that you have time to change your game plan. I guess the lesson for all of us is that we need to have a little bit of a Plan B in mind for these events.

I guess we should let Nancy know that the bike start goes really fast.  I mean, it went much faster than I expected it to.

2019-10-11 12:09 PM
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Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED
Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by awm007
Originally posted by mtnbikerchk
Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk didja see?? Nancy reporting Louisville swim cancelled! Toxic Algae in the Ohio river!!

I thought they were waiting until today's cold front passed?  I guess not!

I did see this article where the reporter asked about refunds. 

Toxic algae in the Ohio River could force Ironman Louisville to cancel swimming portion

Organizers did not immediately respond to questions regarding whether competitors will receive any refunds if the swimming portion is canceled.

As if!

The Ohio River is gross enough without toxic algae added to the mix!  Wonder how many people are looking to switch to IM Florida or trying to find a pool to get the swim in?!

right? I dunno maybe my perspective was different because it wasn't my first but those people who insisted on a pool swim before Choo were nuts (you weren't one, right? LOL) but Nancy said "guess it's not a one and done" so I'm calling that committed to a second
Am I reading this right. People wanted to swim a full IM swim in a pool? I get wanting to check that bucketlist item off, but that sounds terrible. PS - sorry to be out of contact lately. this semester has been terrible with respect to work.

oh yeah, people were losing their collective minds about the swim being cancelled and the need to find a place to swim to make up for it. I was disappointed with the cancellation, but felt no urge to join them in the quest!




My whole group was like "meh." Except for one (because she's a fast swimmer) LOL
My coach was more upset than I was.



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2019-10-11 1:29 PM
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and so it begins....posts in women for tri "I'm in Lou....where can I swim Sunday morning?"
2019-10-11 1:35 PM
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Originally posted by mtnbikerchk and so it begins....posts in women for tri "I'm in Lou....where can I swim Sunday morning?"

Oh geez!



2019-10-11 1:39 PM
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Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk and so it begins....posts in women for tri "I'm in Lou....where can I swim Sunday morning?"

Oh geez!

haha!

2019-10-11 2:12 PM
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Racing Manatees!!!

October 12-13
Stacey - Pemby Trail Festival on Friday
Anne - Cuban Gravel Crisis on Saturday
Nancy - Ironman Louisville on Sunday

October 16 is Anne's birthday

2019-10-11 2:29 PM
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Racing Manatees!!!

October 12-13
Stacey - Pemby Trail Festival on Friday
Anne - Cuban Gravel Crisis on Saturday
Nancy - Ironman Louisville on Sunday

October 16 is Anne's birthday




HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNE!


Race smart people! and FAST!
2019-10-11 8:36 PM
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Am I disappointed in the swim cancellation? Of course.

Do I feel the need to swim a 4200y pool swim that morning OR run 2.4 miles (like a few in my tri club are considering)? Negatory.

I'll be sleeping in since transition won't open until 7:30.

One of my tri club friends made the fatal mistake of leaving all her tri stuff, except her bike, in her car last night. I'm sure you can guess what happened. Her "nothing new on race day" involves a new helmet, new cycling shoes and cleats and new running shoes. I feel so bad for her, but I think we all know NOT to leave anything in our car ever.
2019-10-11 9:11 PM
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Enjoy the extra sleep! I would have been heartbroken at a swim cancellation, but a nice warm clean bay with tropical fishies to look at is way different than a questionable river with toxic algae! Have a great race!

Poor friend! I don't envy her the new equipment. But seriously, I raced a world championships (HIM) with a brand-new helmet (after apparently losing mine in the airport), have raced half-marathons in brand new shoes (just hope she can find the same model and size as she lost), and IM Malaysia was with a bike I'd only ridden outside a few times, and then nothing over two hours. (The latter not accidental, just due to bike purchase timing and weather.) At least she (apparently?) has her bike.... Hopefully things will work out okay with the shoes.


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Nancy has started! Let the tracking begin!
2019-10-13 2:38 PM
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Nancy has started! Let the tracking begin!


I just got home and I'm setting in for the evening in front of the tracker!

She's through 71 miles.....GO NANCY!
2019-10-13 2:53 PM
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Originally posted by jmkizerNancy has started! Let the tracking begin!
I just got home and I'm setting in for the evening in front of the tracker! She's through 71 miles.....GO NANCY!
i love the tracker! She is almost done hiking!
2019-10-13 3:34 PM
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Now just a marathon to go. Go NANCY
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