Hi peeps, is it too early to start planning for the ST user meeting? Being that I’m not from that area, nor have I done IMFL, I’m the last person to make any suggestions. But I’m open to whatever.
They originally said the mandatory meeting was Thursday night, then it seems as if it’s been changed to Friday night. Whichever it is, shouldn’t we plan around that meeting?
Is everyone going to the dinner before? If that’s the case should we just have the meeting there at that dinner?
Trae
I hadn’t planned on the before banquet. I rather like to be unsocialble prior to an event, but that’s only events where I have a chance to place - I hate running into my competition before the race. But, I’m totally pleasant afterwards. IMFL will probably be different becuase I don’t see myself in the hunt for anything other than to finish.
I haven’t a clue about the area, but I’ll be at one of the gatorade swims to see if I want to use my T1 wetsuit top or just the bottoms. Even though the T1 has the least amount of neck rub for most, I get a giant hickey even in a sprint, I can only imagine my spine showing through my neck by the end of the swim.
Anyway, if someone’s got a good place to meet, I’ll try to be there.
I’m game for whatever, and Francois owes me some ice cream anyway 
or at least some for my kids.
Half–Don’t miss the dinner. If this is your first IM, the dinner will be memorable.
disagree - they are always filled with athletes half my weight and twice as fit - making me more grumpy than usual:)
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how about thursday morning after a swim? or on the beach at the gatorade/tom Z tent (which keeps gear for people out swimming)?
peggy
We won’t be getting there until Thursday afternoon at the earliest. I am driving from Macon, GA with my 2 daughters, wife and Mom. I wanted to do the Gatorade swim thingy too… Oh well.
Any other time? Thursday evening?
Trae
I’m up for anything, Carb dinner/athlete meeting, after the Thurs or Friday swim, ice cream anytime. Just let me know what the consensus is and I’ll be there.
Thanks Monk,
I’ll see what I can do… Got to get the whole family in, I s’pose…
Got to get the whole family in, I s’pose…
Oh, yeah–definitely share that experience with them. It is pretty special the first time. All the training, planning, etc, a certain sense of nervousness, everybody there with a shared purpose, about to share one hell of a long day.
The athlete guide I believe shows the pre-race dinner on Thursday night, which should be correct. Friday night before a Saturday race would be cutting it a tad close!
Lots of peeps focused on Kona this week, so this might be a better thread next week…but I’ll be there, looking forward to it!
24 days, 15 hours, 13 minutes
Everyone is going to be stressed out before the race… How about a POST-RACE gathering/party at my condo??? I’m staying at Sterling Beach Condo… If everyone is interested, they can PM me, and I’ll get back to them with my cell #. I’ll call everybody when I get down there with my room #, day and time. I’ll also have my laptop and can post details on ST.
Just a thought…
Andy
That’s a damn generous offer Andy. Where is Sterling with respect to the race site? We’re staying at the Sunbird, which is apparently right next to the boardwalk beach.
How is the recovery/taper going? You feel ready?
-C
Would the party be a late Saturday or a Sunday event? Make sure that you have plenty of ice cream if Zulu comes
Hmm,
I’m going to have my very young daughters with me, plus, Sunday I’ll probably want to spend it doing as LITTLE as possible. Maybe just walking the beach or taking it easy. I was fine after the 1/2 Ironman, but somehow, I don’t think I’ll be doing much after the full IM race. I do know I need to get out and move though to keep from getting too stiff.
I’ll probably want to just lick my wounds afterwards.
Some time before will probably be better. We’ll be leaving Monday to come back home.
Any other ideas?
Trae
PS. I can’t believe you guys would party after an Ironman race! That sounds crazy. But then again, it is Slowtwitch.
Everyone is going to be stressed out before the race… How about a POST-RACE gathering/party at my condo??? I’m staying at Sterling Beach Condo… If everyone is interested, they can PM me, and I’ll get back to them with my cell #. I’ll call everybody when I get down there with my room #, day and time. I’ll also have my laptop and can post details on ST.
OK…you have brews…strippers and food …right…I’ll chip in!
Just a thought…
Andy
Colin,
I think I’m about 2 miles from the start.
Occy, I’m going home Monday too. You’ll be ok on Sunday. How about Sunday night?
Bladed, The only strippers my wife will let me see are the ones I’ll see after I get out of the gulf on Saturday morning : )
Andy