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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [IronStork] [ In reply to ]
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IronStork wrote:
It's going to be a tight field for those KQ spots. There must be 35-40 people in M35-39 looking to go 9:15-9:30.

Yea, 9:15 seems to be the bare minimum to even have a shot, probably under 9:10 more likely.

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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [sch340] [ In reply to ]
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Especially if the weather is as good as it seems it will be now. I'm one of those 35-39 shooting for a sub 9:30 and if I'm there, am fully expecting it to be crowded in those last few miles with a lot of tight races to the finish line. Add to that the uncertainty from the time trial start and you'd better be going balls to the wall all the way through the line!
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [sch340] [ In reply to ]
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Stupid question, probably because all I can think about is the race now, but do any of you remember which side of the bike course the aid stations are on? Specifically the two on the map that are by the 30 and 50 mile markers. I am thinking that one at Airtex Dr is southbound while the other one on Rankin Rd is northbound.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [DesertTriGuy] [ In reply to ]
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I am pretty sure they were always on the right. I thought it was strange last year because I figured they could put them in the middle (always on the left) and they could be hit from both directions. In hindsight I realized that probably isn't a good idea due to bottles being thrown into the middle lane that could easily end up in the bike lanes.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [houtexan] [ In reply to ]
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Yea, I know they are typically on the right hand side. Was just curious which one was on the way down to the south turn around.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [IronStork] [ In reply to ]
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Same for M40-44. Just going for a PR and hopefully cracking the 10 hour mark. KQ would be awesome but I have no control over that. It will be interesting to see how having so many quick people around influences the outcome by encouraging us slower folks to dig just a bit deeper.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [yoe400800] [ In reply to ]
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yoe400800 wrote:
NBrowne1 hope you aged up!

Dan


Sorry Dan, still 35-39 till 2020. Also no kids so no excuses... I have no intention of doing IMs after that life event happens. You guys and gals managing to train for IM with kids are superhuman! (or have superhuman partners ;-)

https://www.strava.com/athletes/nbrowne1
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [Anton84] [ In reply to ]
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I'm going, training was going well until 5 weeks ago, MRI yesterday on the knee and an appt tomorrow with Doc. I've been swimming a lot and I can bike without much pain but the run will now be a run/walk and is going to be ugly. Heading towards legacy so I need 1 for this year, weather looks good for Sat at least.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [Chardy] [ In reply to ]
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Hi! Rare poster frequent lurker. First time IM. Targeting a time in the low 13s. Hope all goes well.

Quick question. On Saturday how do you guys get from T1 to north shore park? Walk? Is there a shuttle?
Nick
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [charlie1980] [ In reply to ]
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Everyone just walks - it's a little over a mile so bring some flip flops or something.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [charlie1980] [ In reply to ]
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charlie1980 wrote:
Hi! Rare poster frequent lurker. First time IM. Targeting a time in the low 13s. Hope all goes well.

Quick question. On Saturday how do you guys get from T1 to north shore park? Walk? Is there a shuttle?
Nick

Hey Charlie, Its a short walk from transition to North Shore park just follow the crowd. I don't believe there is a shuttle. Have a great race!!
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [Anton84] [ In reply to ]
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Anton84 wrote:
Looks like his heighness Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa is racing in M30-34 AG. Any idea if we should be expecting extra security on the course? Does he have security paddle boat/car/bike following him?


At IMFL he had a film crew at the swim start, along with some "team mates" swimming with him, moto escort on the bike (they passed me) and someone on the bike clearing the way for him on the run. That being said.....i did speak to him right before the start (we were next to each other on the beach) and despite the escort/security/film crew.....he seemed pretty cool....fired up, excited and anxious...just like everyone else about to jump in the ocean.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [Mike Alexander] [ In reply to ]
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Mike Alexander wrote:
Anton84 wrote:
Looks like his heighness Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa is racing in M30-34 AG. Any idea if we should be expecting extra security on the course? Does he have security paddle boat/car/bike following him?


At IMFL he had a film crew at the swim start, along with some "team mates" swimming with him, moto escort on the bike (they passed me) and someone on the bike clearing the way for him on the run. That being said.....i did speak to him right before the start (we were next to each other on the beach) and despite the escort/security/film crew.....he seemed pretty cool....fired up, excited and anxious...just like everyone else about to jump in the ocean.

His entourage was interfering with the race at 70.3 Worlds. I gave one guy on a moto an earful about getting in people's way and he got all pissed off at me. Basically told me I needed to stay out of HIS way because he was on the moto with the prince. I have no idea what the price himself was like but his stupid entourage on the bike course left a sour taste in my mouth.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [IronStork] [ In reply to ]
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IronStork wrote:
Everyone just walks - it's a little over a mile so bring some flip flops or something.

No need for flip flops (if you mean throw-aways). You drop your morning clothes bag off at the swim start so whatever comfy footwear you have will do just fine and stick it in the bag before the start.

It's not a bad walk. 15 minutes or so.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [IronStork] [ In reply to ]
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I know we have to drop T1/T2 bags Friday but does anyone know if we can access them Saturday morning?
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [IronStork] [ In reply to ]
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I was told they could be accessed in the past, but don't count on it in case someone else is in charge and changes their mind. Also, try to find your bag in the morning as they have had times in the past where they moved things compared to when people originally dropped off. So good idea to confirm before starting swim.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [Anton84] [ In reply to ]
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Didn't make it to my planned athlete briefing - did I miss anything?
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [IronStork] [ In reply to ]
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Nothing, Nada, Zilch, Zero.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [TravelingTri] [ In reply to ]
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I just saw a video someone took of the water at the swim exit today......is it as gross as it looks?!
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [IronStork] [ In reply to ]
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IronStork wrote:
Didn't make it to my planned athlete briefing - did I miss anything?

It was probably one of the least informative race briefings that I’ve been to.

The only takeaway that was worth mentioning - keep your cycling shoes and helmet in your T1 bag.
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [TravelingTri] [ In reply to ]
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I was able to confirm that we will have access to T1/T2 bags in the morning
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [SBRcanuck] [ In reply to ]
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Yes, and then some. You can't see your hand in that "lake."

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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [IronStork] [ In reply to ]
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Did they say anything about special needs on the run?
Do we have access at the end of lap 1 or lap 2? Or both?
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Re: Roll call: IMTX 2018 [JustTooFarr] [ In reply to ]
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Any lap but only once
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