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Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida!

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Freelancer

May 8, 12 15:39

Post #126 of 138 (1048 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Okay, how can there be no "Lance Florida 70.3 Mania" going on here? I'll start:

I bet he swims so fast that he straightens out the new "W" swim course so that my wave, M4549, essentially swims a straight line;
He melts the pavement enroute to a 1:47 bike split, leaving all rough spots smooth as silk;
Only Ryan Hall can hand LA water bottles at the aid station bc no one else can run with LA for more than 3 yards;
With a 17 min swim, 1:47 bike, and 59 min run, LA wins in 3:06:xx and greats every athlete at the finish line...before each athlete even finishes.

It's going to be awesome!

I ran. I ran until my muscles burned and my veins pumped battery acid. Then I ran some more.

aubfan

May 10, 12 6:29

Post #127 of 138 (949 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [dubyakay] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

What about sunscreen? This is my first 70.3 and with it being in Florida....do I need to bring some suncreen or is it provided?

tskeltonpga

May 10, 12 7:10

Post #128 of 138 (930 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [aubfan] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Probably best to bring your own. I think the easiest thing is spray on. much better than having to rub creamy Sun block on.

supisiqui

May 13, 12 19:03

Post #129 of 138 (811 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

where should I park on race day? i don't see a whole lot of parking available in Haines City.

tomziebart

May 13, 12 21:55

Post #130 of 138 (793 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [supisiqui] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

When you come down to pick up your packet you will see lots of side streets and small parking lots within 1/2 mile of Lake Eva. There is also a Middle School and the Haines City High School parking on Grace Street about 1 mile from the site.

Z

samsonite

May 14, 12 4:49

Post #131 of 138 (763 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [aubfan] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Got fried last year, will be bringing my own this year.

OCD

May 14, 12 6:58

Post #132 of 138 (726 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Have you covered the spectator issues yet? Is this spectator friendly? Where are the best areas? My wife said she heard that spectators around the finish chute was not going to be allowed?

Also, has the lake filled at all?

"What do you mean your running shoes don't match your bike?"
( ) StAnt 5150, ( ) NC 70.3, ( ) GA 70.3, ( ) FL 70.3

quinny922

May 14, 12 7:00

Post #133 of 138 (724 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Tom,

Are there transition tents, or is our transition in the open next to our bikes? Thanks for the info!

tomziebart

May 14, 12 7:26

Post #134 of 138 (704 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [OCD] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Where in the world did your wife hear that spectators would not be allowed near the finish line chute? Of course, we will have plenty of room for spectators near the finish line. The park is also a great place to put out a blanket and watch the swim and run course! There is a great playground for the kids and the aquatic center will be open for families to use during the day on Saturday and Sunday! Z

tomziebart

May 14, 12 7:27

Post #135 of 138 (702 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [quinny922] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

No transitions tents. All your gear goes by your bike. Z

jlafren42

May 14, 12 8:19

Post #136 of 138 (673 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I have been to the park 3 times to ride the course and run etc... it truly is a very nice location IMO. TZ, it would be awesome if that pool area, mini water park was open after the race (or at least accessible for a fee). On training days there, they have been very nice about letting you in to the locker rooms to use the showers.
John

nole315

May 15, 12 9:23

Post #137 of 138 (600 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [tomziebart] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Hi Tom, did i miss your response to the length of each section on the swim course? thanks.

tomziebart

May 15, 12 16:19

Post #138 of 138 (551 views)

Re: Ask me anything about the new site for IM 70.3 Florida! [nole315] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

We will have that information at the race briefings on Friday and Saturday! Z

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