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gfd posted 47 weeks ago.
Good luck. Hope you have the race of your life and enjoy every second of the experience.
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JamieM posted 47 weeks ago.
Good Luck, man. You've certainly worked for it.
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Red5 posted 47 weeks ago.
Thank you so much, everybody! I probably won't have a lot of internet access leading through the race and the following week, but I appreciate all the support and will try an represent my TriFuel family as best as I can!
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Bryan
Of course it's 'effing hard, it's IRONMAN!
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mdittfurth posted 47 weeks ago.
Love the Gu bottle photo .. and the M dot photo too. And the bike...very hot! Yes, it would be nice to have the bib # so I could follow your progress. Thanks for all the inspiration you have provided. May you be blessed for years to come through this experience.
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Red5 posted 47 weeks ago.
I am #1095. I have it written on my bike and running shoe's, just in case they fall out of my Transition Bags. :)
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Bryan
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Paintrain posted 47 weeks ago.
Goodluck Red and don't forget to have fun.
What am I on? I'm on my bike busting my ass 6 hours a day... What are you on? - Lance Armstrong
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Sandman posted 47 weeks ago.
Bryan,
I am in Kona now and the weather is great. The heat and humidity don't seem as bad as I remember in the past.
I took my last longish ride out to Wakiloa and back to ride those stair steppers from 80 miles out into the wind and just to refresh my memory. It really wasn't that bad.
It sounds like you are screaming fit.
There are plenty of folks out here already and the traffic hasn't started to jam up yet. It will be hopping when you get here though.
Nice final longish ride....... You are ready Dude ; )
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Red5 posted 47 weeks ago.
Thanks Rob, see you in a few!
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Bryan
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Tikal Dog posted 47 weeks ago.
I won´t say much more (you already know what I had to say to you) but another "Good luck!!" isn´t bad.
It will be nice to have someone to cheer for this weekend!!
Kylie should post Mike´s Bib # too so we can follow both of you.
Hyperactive Trifueler!!!! (I refuse to let the status go :p)
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kylie posted 47 weeks ago.
Mike is #1267
I will be there, and with computer and internet access, and a camera! :)
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mdd posted 47 weeks ago.
Just want to say that I have been following all of your Kona training posts and wish you the best of luck at the race!
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Star posted 47 weeks ago.
Give 'em hell, Red! :D
"I'm more fun than an iPod!"
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Stringcheese posted 47 weeks ago.
Good luck Bryan. It's been great to follow your build up.
Enjoy the day
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djrez4 posted 47 weeks ago.
Have a safe flight tomorrow. I'll be sleeping when you start your journey. ;)
-Dave
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cayman posted 47 weeks ago.
Remember, if the going gets tough... suck it up buttercup. :D Best of luck and have a fantastic race!
john
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RV posted 47 weeks ago.
Enjoy the race!
RV
It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
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Red5 posted 47 weeks ago.
Thanks again, all! I'm finishing up my packing, arrive tomorrow at 1:30. Here's the schedule!
KONA SCHEDULE
Wednesday
1:32 Arrive in Kona, pick up rental van, pick up Sarah and Bill
3:00 Drive into Kona, exit Palani Rd. to Alii Drive. Left on Alii, Expo on right between Kona Bay Hotel and Waterfront Row. Ironman store and Janus Tent for passes
4:00 Arrive at Outrigger Kanaloa. To do- grocery shopping, assemble bike, 60 min run.
Thursday
7:00 Swim in Kailua Bay
9:00 Registration at KKK Beach Hotel, Pick up Banquet Ticket
9:30 Back to Expo to the Fuel Belt tent for free Helium Belt
10-11:00 Test ride my bike
12:00 Drive the course!!!!
6:00 Athlete Welcome Dinner at KKK Beach Hotel
8:00 Athlete Meeting
Friday
Morning- swim, shop, sight see…
12:00 Gear Bag Check in at Kialua Pier
2:30 Bike Check in Kialua Pier
Afternoon Back to Outrigger and REST!
RACE DAY!
5:00 leave for Transition, don’t forget bike pump!
7:00 Swim like crazy!
8:10 Bike like crazy!
1:30 Run like crazy!
5:00 Finish so we can make our dinner reservations!!!
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Bryan
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kylie posted 47 weeks ago.
I'll have your number with me. See you there :)
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Red5 posted 47 weeks ago.
Make sure you and Mike get to the Fuel Belt tent, they are giving away free Helium Belts between 9-12!
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Bryan
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kylie posted 47 weeks ago.
Oh yeah I'm pretty sure he has a list of them planned, too :)
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kylie posted 47 weeks ago.
I'll be at the swim this am -- black 2 piece training suit. But easier to find me will be the Trifuel visor after/before it :)
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PrinceofClydes posted 47 weeks ago.
Wish I was there with you, but you guys go ahead and have a good time anyway. :(
Here's a pic from the last time I got there to watch the race:
PoC
"Pain doesn't last, chicks dig scars, glory is forever!"
- Shane Falco.
So it's Saturday afternoon and I had an AWESOME ride this morning on my race set up, pictured below. 64 miles at 23.5 mph with 2480 feet of climbing. The 404's are just so light, I noticed it immediately. It was a great confidence builder.
We leave on Wed. early. As it is still very warm here, warmer than Kona actually, I decided to I would rather be home and relaxing as much as possible and leave more vacation days for after the race. I'm taking my much deserving wife to Maui for 5 days after the race.
Then my buddy Eric came over to help me break down the Saber in pack her up. I have my mothers old bike box, which she has had since the '80's! This sucker has been all over the world, and twice to the Big Island. I get to make it number three!
I also decided I may need some inspiration on the run, so I decorated my run gel flask with reminders as to why I was there....
And finally, my beatiful wife went to get a pedicure and wanted to joing into the spirit of the wee kto come!
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Bryan
Of course it's 'effing hard, it's IRONMAN!