Race numbers are now up! Now we can get to the fun parts: obsessing about the weather, checking our packing list 6 times, and enjoying the other random bits of insanity that emerge during the taper (Example: OMG I'M UP 1.5 LBS ACCORDING TO MY CHEAP BATHROOM SCALE! I'M NEVER GOING TO BE ABLE TO MAKE IT UP THE HILLS OUTSIDE OF CROSS PLAINS!)

Former Postal Team rider Robbie Ventura's Vision Quest Coaching will be hosting an epic day up in Wisconsin this weekend for all those hoping to hit the Ironman course one more time before the big show, as well as for folks just looking to get out and enjoy a sweetly supported group ride.

So, I want to get in to IMWI2009, what is the best way to ensure I get in? I've considered driving to Madison so I could signup... How quickly do these things fill up? Weary is the path that does not challenge.