Ironman 70.3 New Orleans : Official Thread (Page 3)

I saw that same difference last week but never got to look into it. Wonder where each of these is monitored, both the location and the depth. That 55 sounds a lot less realistic.

Slight tendon strain in the left foot on my long run Friday -saw the doc, recommends no running till race day and run/walk the 1/2 mary. Kind of bummed, but was worried I would have to drop out, so good news I suppose considering the alternative.  Wave 5 so you can all look forward to passing me on race day.

Never raced where wetsuits weren't allowed - if this happens, I could use some advice, do you wear what you plan to ride in (tri top/shorts)? or something else and change?

When I did IMFL there was a change tent, but the only other 1/2 IM I did was not an Ironman sponsored event and they had no tents - so not sure if there would be one for this race... 

wearing my tri suit all day (debuting a new look this year). no time to change

do we have to worry about gators during the swim?

Seemed like in 2010 there were changing tents but did not see them in 2011.  Expect to wear the same thing all day.

No gators to worry about.  After their lose to LSU they don't dare come around these parts anymore.

Congratulations on joing us for NOLA 70.3!

Here is a map to the swimhole where the local's swim.

http://www.gnotri.com/images/MAP.jpg

Will be there Friday morning @ 0900 but should be plenty of locals swimming before and after.

Water was cool yesterday. Some swimmers in tri shorts but most in wetsuits.

Keep the pilings always to your right side.

Good luck!!

Any guess on water temp?

????Didn't bring the thermometer but felt in the low 70's on top. Deeper water was much colder. Those just in tri outfit were shaking when they came out the water. Very comfortable with the wetsuit.

Thanks for the map on the swim hole.  Sounds like there will be plenty of folks getting in a swim before Sunday.  

Good luck to all next weekend!

Just a reminder to everyone to review the rules and regulations prior to race day, as there are some on there that differ from USAT rules, and some may even be new to WCT events. In particular, I don't remember seeing a requirement to wear the racing bib on the bike, but it's there this year:

 BIKE COURSE

8. Athletes must wear the Ironman issued bib number at all times while on the course. The bib number must be placed low on the BACK of athlete’s jersey where it is clearly visible. Folding or cutting bib number or intentional alteration of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Race belts may be worn.

I have asked but have yet to determine how stringently we will be asked to enforce this one, but it's better to not take a chance and remember to put it on in T1.