Looks like I'm in the last wave so will get there just in time to see you lot setting off. Please don't drink all the water and eat all the gels and leave some for us who will be finishing when it gets dark !!
I'll be there supporting too. Wimped out of this in the end as still haven't done any OW swimming although pool swimming coming along nicely. Have entered Warwickshire instead.
Mr Iron W - care to meet somewhere? I still owe you sponsorship money so it's worth your while.
Is it worth organising an after event meet in a local hostelry?
I will be in yellow and black , and sporting the skull and x bones, but in a non official kit (Quintana Roo top and Ironman shorts) So in essence I will be looking more stupid than you. Phillipa is looking sassy however in her nude carbon. Maybe GMI is in his own wave, as will I be after 2 mins swimming, wave 9 and a half!
So I'm off first am I?? Nothing like a bit of pressure! It's ok though, cos much like Bassy I will properly melt into the following wave by the run what with my rather mediocre swimming and biking. Maybe we'll even get to finish together Pink! No pirate kit for me as having yet to do my first tri I don't think I'm deserving of said clobber - blue orca trisuit for those who may or may not be supporting. I'll be there hopefully for about 9ish as I'm travelling down from the Midlands an don't want to be leaving anything to chance. I've got a beige / sandy Giant TCR and a TXU 2comp wettie with green stripey things for anyone who wants to come and say hello! Can't wait and it looks like even the weather may perk up for Sunday!
I reckon you will suprise yourself Red. Your swimming sounds stronger than mine, and your bike times when you posted them were none too shabby either.
I went swimbling last night and it was pony! How the hell I expect to get throught an IM swim in a year is beyond me. My 500 metre rep times went from just under 12 on the first one to over 13 on the forth and last one. I truly do deserve the title worlds most pants swimmer. I seem to be permantently out of breath too, despite breathing every other stroke. Maybe I should try and breath slower, every three or four strokes but when I try it all falls apart more than normal. The saving grace is getting out of water then back in, meaning Im doing 2 400reps, cos an 800 would kill me.
Still we can all go nutty on the bike as its not too far. Please stay aboard this time Pink, the stallion might take offence if you dismount him before he has finished AGAIN ;0)
Have you swam OW yet Bassy? Rest assured it seems a lot easier - whilst your movement is a little restricted in a wettie and I found my shoulders do tire, the bouyancy really helps you. You'll murder everyone on the bike anyhow!
Concerns for me are falling off trying to clip in as I'm still officially pants with them. Getting a puncture as I'll probably still be trying to change it by the time you come zipping round!
If I can get to the run in a reasonable time, I'll be ok..... I just keep repeating that to myself anyhow!!
Top tip - make sure you pull your wetsuit up as high as you can in the crotch and round the shoulders so your arms can move without pulling against the rubber.
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Pink - 12:00
Pink 12.00
Helllooooo ;-)
:-)
However I agree its an excuse to spend money you dont have!
What time are people intending to arrive on Sunday?
Weather is looking decidedly mixed.
Properly should learn how to change a puncture before Sunday!
Bassy #747 2.25
Pink # 12.00
I will be there for 11 o clock or thereabouts.
Bassy #747 2.25
Pink # 12.00
GMI #412 3:30
Looks like I'm in the last wave so will get there just in time to see you lot setting off. Please don't drink all the water and eat all the gels and leave some for us who will be finishing when it gets dark !!
Best of luck to all competing !
Mr Iron W - care to meet somewhere? I still owe you sponsorship money so it's worth your while.
Is it worth organising an after event meet in a local hostelry?
Bassy #747 2.25
Pink #874 12.05
Pink's brother (who's a pilot and really should have Bassy's number) #315 3:00
GMI #412 3:30
3:30 GMI??? Wave 10 is the last at 3:00
Local hostelry sounds like a plan, Debs. I'm up for that. Have to get back to Worthing later but some pub grub would be good!
Aiming to get there by 10:30 at the latest I think. I like lots of wibbling time!
Anyone else in pirate kit, or will I be the only one looking stoopid?
So in essence I will be looking more stupid than you. Phillipa is looking sassy however in her nude carbon.
Maybe GMI is in his own wave, as will I be after 2 mins swimming, wave 9 and a half!
So pirate yellow toenails or Bianchi green, or pearlescent white to match the frame?
These things matter you know!
No pirate kit for me as having yet to do my first tri I don't think I'm deserving of said clobber - blue orca trisuit for those who may or may not be supporting.
I'll be there hopefully for about 9ish as I'm travelling down from the Midlands an don't want to be leaving anything to chance. I've got a beige / sandy Giant TCR and a TXU 2comp wettie with green stripey things for anyone who wants to come and say hello! Can't wait and it looks like even the weather may perk up for Sunday!
I'll look out for you.
I went swimbling last night and it was pony! How the hell I expect to get throught an IM swim in a year is beyond me. My 500 metre rep times went from just under 12 on the first one to over 13 on the forth and last one. I truly do deserve the title worlds most pants swimmer. I seem to be permantently out of breath too, despite breathing every other stroke. Maybe I should try and breath slower, every three or four strokes but when I try it all falls apart more than normal. The saving grace is getting out of water then back in, meaning Im doing 2 400reps, cos an 800 would kill me.
Still we can all go nutty on the bike as its not too far. Please stay aboard this time Pink, the stallion might take offence if you dismount him before he has finished AGAIN ;0)
Concerns for me are falling off trying to clip in as I'm still officially pants with them. Getting a puncture as I'll probably still be trying to change it by the time you come zipping round!
If I can get to the run in a reasonable time, I'll be ok..... I just keep repeating that to myself anyhow!!
Also extended to Barly.....
What time are you getting there?