Who is doing IM Florida?
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Tribro posted 46 weeks ago.
I think there's a fair number of us doing it. I thought there was another thread on it but can't find it. I'll be there, triNick, Psychosyd, mgetting, and some others. I posted a event page on endurable to try and track a couple have posted there as well ([url]http://endurable.us/event/624)[/url].
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Leroy Bonkers posted 46 weeks ago.
Here is the thread..
http://www.trifuel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9966
Maybe you are supposed to play it cool like an old time vet... but I'm strating to get anxious!
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psychosyd posted 46 weeks ago.
A little nerves is a good thing! can't wait. I wish it was sooner!
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Tribro posted 46 weeks ago.
ya, getting anxious myself. also wish it was sooner. November is a little late for me living here. It's been cold, rainy, and windy for weeks making some of my longer sessions tough. Not too mention the fog coming off the pool. someday's I can't even see the other end of the 25 meters ;) crazy but at least I'm ready for any kind of weather....
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Gary3 posted 46 weeks ago.
Still swimming outdoors here on Long Island New York but the water is getting colder and colder.
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triNick posted 46 weeks ago.
I know, I know, these last 2-3 weeks is a killer, waiting and tapering... The weather here in Minneapolis has been horrible, it's rained during some portion of the day 16 out of 18 days. I'm sick of doing heavy duty cleaning on my bike after every ride.
Wow, swimming outdoors, that would be fun, all of the outdoor pools here closed at the end if August here.
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Gary3 posted 46 weeks ago.
Did anyone get their race numbers, was supposed to be made available on the 17th?
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Leroy Bonkers posted 46 weeks ago.
My wife says I'm "#1"... does that count?
And no, have not recieved a race number yet. Anyone know if they will have athlete tracking?
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Gary3 posted 46 weeks ago.
Gary3;82912 wrote:
Did anyone get their race numbers, was supposed to be made available on the 17th?
Hay Leroy, No.1? Number one what?? LOL
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Gary3 posted 46 weeks ago.
Leroy Bonkers;82914 wrote:
My wife says I'm "#1"... does that count?And no, have not recieved a race number yet. Anyone know if they will have athlete tracking?
Hey Leroy, No.1? Number one what? lol
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psychosyd posted 46 weeks ago.
Outdoor pools? Up here in Canada those are very rare! The only fog I get is in my goggles!:> Are they saline (salt water) pools?
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Leroy Bonkers posted 46 weeks ago.
Gary3;82921 wrote:
Number one what?
I can think of two common answers from her, both 'rated R', and nearly opposite in meaning. I guess it all depends on how much I helped with laundry/dishes that day! ;)
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Sully800 posted 46 weeks ago.
psychosyd;82953 wrote:
Outdoor pools? Up here in Canada those are very rare! The only fog I get is in my goggles!:> Are they saline (salt water) pools?
Well I've never heard of a saline pool, so I can't imagine they are very common!
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psychosyd posted 46 weeks ago.
Sometimes they use a salt water solution in combination with other less potent chemicals. This makes the water a lot less harsh than with chlorine. I have swam in a few of them in Florida, and they are very nice!
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kicker posted 45 weeks ago.
Not sure if you all have been paying attention, but last I checked the water temp was 79 degrees. Wetsuits won't be legal above 76 degrees.
I'm getting anxious too. The weather up here in Chicago has been pretty good, but I've been limited on my rides due to work...damn job getting in the way.
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Leroy Bonkers posted 45 weeks ago.
We still have two weeks to drop three degrees... but it looks like it may be close!
Perhaps warmer water temps might also come with air temps that don't require arm warmers and knee warmers (wishful thinking?)
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kicker posted 45 weeks ago.
Leroy Bonkers;83134 wrote:
We still have two weeks to drop three degrees... but it looks like it may be close!Perhaps warmer water temps might also come with air temps that don't require arm warmers and knee warmers (wishful thinking?)
I wouldn't really mind if they don't allow wetsuits. I'm not a great swimmer, in my previous IM I swam it in 1:17, but all I found was that my shoulders tired quicker. I have the entry level Orca, so maybe that's why.
Either way, I'd gladly swap the wetsuit for a nice 80 degree day.
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Tribro posted 45 weeks ago.
ooh. i hope it cools. i need a wetsuit or I totally suck. my arms tire too kicker, i'll use a sleeveless but need the extra bouyancy to keep my hips up ;)
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kicker posted 45 weeks ago.
tribro;83137 wrote:
ooh. i hope it cools. i need a wetsuit or I totally suck. my arms tire too kicker, i'll use a sleeveless but need the extra bouyancy to keep my hips up ;)
It looks like it is coming down. 78.3 degrees right now. Here's the website. Of course, I have NO IDEA where they take the temps from.
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:4YZb-8-qyTAJ:www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php%3Fstation%3DPCBF1+water+temp+panama+city&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a
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psychosyd posted 45 weeks ago.
I'm more worried about the jellyfish than the temps! I can't imagine them letting not letting us wear suits with the problems they have had in the past with them.
ANyone got numbers yet?
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kicker posted 45 weeks ago.
psychosyd;83141 wrote:
I'm more worried about the jellyfish than the temps! I can't imagine them letting not letting us wear suits with the problems they have had in the past with them.ANyone got numbers yet?
Jellyfish??? Oh hell no!
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Leroy Bonkers posted 45 weeks ago.
Jellyfish... Hmm...
If the water temp is too warm for wetsuits (77 degrees this morning:mad: ) then perhaps all the wetsuit strippers can become 'first aid techs' of a sort and pee on people who get stung. :D
--- I'm not sure that this is a real cure anyways.
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psychosyd posted 45 weeks ago.
It does work, but vinegar is a it more user friendly. :>
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Gary3 posted 45 weeks ago.
kicker;83129 wrote:
Not sure if you all have been paying attention, but last I checked the water temp was 79 degrees. Wetsuits won't be legal above 76 degrees.
Is it above 76 or above 78? Hmm.
I believe it is 78 and below, if this is the case we are good with wearing wetsuits. The temp right now is 77.4 degrees. Some people were able to see Eagle Rays swimming right below them in the clear water. I just do not wish to see any large fins above the water line.
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kylie posted 45 weeks ago.
From USAT rules (which I believe is what is used at IMFL)
4.4 Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The wetsuit policy for elite athletes shall be determined by the USAT Athletes Advisory Council.
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triyodie posted 45 weeks ago.
I am with the rest of you on the wetsuits, hopefully it will work out for us. I've never done a race in saltwater so how bad is it with the sea creatures. Has anyone every had trouble? What do jellyfish do, just sting you like a bee or are you done if they get you?
As far as the "large fin type", I really hope not. I am sure I look like a seal in distress with my wetsuit on:) but I think the divers below keep in eye out for us.
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psychosyd posted 45 weeks ago.
Just usually multiple bee type stings where the tentacle will wrap itself around a limb. Don't stress too much. THey aren't really bad, just more of an annoyance. Just another thing you don't want to be worried about!
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Gary3 posted 45 weeks ago.
triyodie;83247 wrote:
I am with the rest of you on the wetsuits, hopefully it will work out for us. I've never done a race in saltwater so how bad is it with the sea creatures. Has anyone every had trouble? What do jellyfish do, just sting you like a bee or are you done if they get you?
As far as the "large fin type", I really hope not. I am sure I look like a seal in distress with my wetsuit on:) but I think the divers below keep in eye out for us.
Hey Yodi,
I was just kidding about the fins in the water, you will do fine. As far as the Jellyfish go you will be protected by any area covered by the wetsuit. Do not fear, the only main jellyfish to worry about is the Portuguese Man-O-War which has not been seen in that area and that close to shore in a very long time.
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triNick posted 45 weeks ago.
I think they would prefer to have the 1800 - 2000 participants use a wetsuit for safety reasons, let's just see what happens.
Well, it's official now, I'm number
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kylie posted 45 weeks ago.
Ok all of you racers get your numbers up so I can stalk you... I mean track you! :)
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Leroy Bonkers posted 45 weeks ago.
triyodie;83247 wrote:
I've never done a race in saltwater so how bad is it with the sea creatures. Has anyone every had trouble? What do jellyfish do, just sting you like a bee or are you done if they get you?
As far as the "large fin type", I really hope not. I am sure I look like a seal in distress with my wetsuit on:) but I think the divers below keep in eye out for us.
during a race once I was swallowed by a big fish, but he spit me out three days later. Really just a minor headache, no big deal... it's not unheard of.
And... #390 ... that's me.
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psychosyd posted 45 weeks ago.
407 Awesome! Got my lucky #7!!!
That is also a toll highway up here in Ontario. Weird.
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triyodie posted 45 weeks ago.
L.Bonkers- that's funny stuff. I was joking too about the sharks, probably just wrote that wrong. I am #310. Getting close, can't wait.
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kicker posted 45 weeks ago.
Bib #349.
Sorry about the confusion. I have no idea where I got 76 degrees from. It looks like the weather is cooling the next few days, so we'll all be fine. :)
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kylie posted 45 weeks ago.
I'll fill in the gaps you left Paul :)
Grandpa Trifuel (your dad) is #2055
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Gary3 posted 45 weeks ago.
# 2048
I should make a note of all these numbers and play WIN 3 and PICK 4. If I win, will share with all you fine people.
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kicker posted 45 weeks ago.
Anybody brave enough to post there time goal? I'm a firm believer in putting them out there as motivation. My goal is 12.5 hours. That would shave a full hour off of IMUK last year.
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jmcglos posted 45 weeks ago.
My goal is 12 hours. This is my first IM, so this goal may be way off......
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psychosyd posted 45 weeks ago.
10:30 is the official one. If I hve a good day it could be sub 10.
If I blow up on the run I will be 11
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Leroy Bonkers posted 45 weeks ago.
Well I'm scared to share a time goal since this is my first IM, but let's say 10:30. But just crossing the finish line would be nice too.
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Gary3 posted 45 weeks ago.
Leroy 10:30 is a Great time especially a first IM. Hope you can make it.
Nothing but rain here in New York..............sucks
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Leroy Bonkers posted 45 weeks ago.
Yeah, I understand that 10:30 is pretty ambitious. That represents my 'best case' goal. But there are just too many variables for me to make an educated guess.
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Gary3 posted 45 weeks ago.
Dropped bike off at local bike shop for Tri-Bike Transport to transport bike to race site. Fully assembled and will transport bike back to whence it came. That's it, until I pick it up on Wednesday at the race site.
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kylie posted 45 weeks ago.
Exciting Gary! And TBT is awesome... used them for IMKY and will again anytime I have to fly to a race and they are going.
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Gary3 posted 44 weeks ago.
Looks like a slow moving Hurricane might be headed towards Florida reaching Florida land by this coming Friday. This means rough seas and windy conditions on Bike and Run. Oh Boy!
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Tribro posted 44 weeks ago.
my forecast says sunny and 77. i'm going to wish for that :)
packing up today and head to texas tomorrow to pick up pops. then we fly in tuesday. when is everyone else getting in? we should have a Trifuel get together. Maybe a thursday morning swim? I'm not famialiar with the race site so will check it out tuesday and wednesday. other suggestions?
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jmcglos posted 44 weeks ago.
tribro;83726 wrote:
my forecast says sunny and 77. i'm going to wish for that :)packing up today and head to texas tomorrow to pick up pops. then we fly in tuesday. when is everyone else getting in? we should have a Trifuel get together. Maybe a thursday morning swim? I'm not famialiar with the race site so will check it out tuesday and wednesday. other suggestions?
My forecast agrees with tribro's, so I'm wishing for that too, but I do see TS Noel lurking around below Florida....
I'm flying down Tuesday and hoping to swim Wed, Thurs, and maybe Fri - so I'm up for meeting up for a swim on Thurs....
Will be doing IM Florida on November 3rd in Panama City. Hope the weather is great. Anyone else doing this race? Good Luck to All.