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Official IM Lake Tahoe Race Thread

Brenda RossBrenda Ross
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The Team EN tracker and all other related links are on the Dashboard. This place is where you can keep the Team updated on what's going on, your observations, etc....it becomes a really cool record for the athletes to review afterwards too!!!  Thanks Team!
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  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    Just dropping a note to wish you all good luck this weekend! I'm really looking forward to reading your race reports and learning more about the race. Have fun out there and be safe!
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner
    best of luck to all you Tahoolagins.     be safe.    be smart.    have fun.   
  • Steve WestSteve West
    Just looked at the weather for tomorrow.... 36* at 7AM, warming to a high of 59*.

    Hope everyone can either tolerate the chilly weather or has gloves, arm-warmers and jackets!

    Best of luck to all - have a great race!
  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    Anyone know what the water temps are? BRRRRRR that's awefully cold air temps!
  • tim cronktim cronk
    Wow showing 29 degrees at 7am .... The swim will be warm compared to the first several hours of the bike.... This would be my worst nightmare.... Its all about making all the right choices to survive the day!!!
  • morpheusmorpheus
    wow.

    I recall reading something that 'they' were very concerned about the swim. An IM swim is already so stressful. Throw in altitude and now these cold temps.....'o boy. Gonna be a shock to the system even for those that come fit and prepared. But, for those athletes who are showing up hoping (instead of knowing) that they've done the work, I hope it isn't as rough as feared.

    Take it ez peeps.

    Very cool to get this done. qualifies as EPIC.
  • Joe MatchetteJoe Matchette
    All right Team. Here's hoping one and all has a great EPIC race!
  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco
    Okay, the water temp is supposed to be 70 degrees. So I'm guessing it will be getting dry in T1that will be the key here. Hope everyone has a safe and successful day.
  • Natalie Cayer PilonNatalie Cayer Pilon
    Good luck Team!!!!!! Watching live and cheering you on from Canada image
  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    PS- you know who hates the cold almost as much as me? Coach Rich! I bet he's huddled in front of a fireplace at a Starbucks right now!
  • tim cronktim cronk
    Al, Chris , and Steve sub 10min T1's...... never thought I would say this but on a day like today that is fast! I'd still be warming up!
  • tim cronktim cronk
    Trevor over 23mph on his second bike split.... wonder what that wind chill is?
  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030

    Posted By Cary Blanco on 22 Sep 2013 08:35 AM


    Okay, the water temp is supposed to be 70 degrees. So I'm guessing it will be getting dry in T1that will be the key here. Hope everyone has a safe and successful day.

    I believe the water temp was in the upper-50's not 70.

  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch

    Posted By Bob McCallum on 22 Sep 2013 12:16 PM

    Posted By Cary Blanco on 22 Sep 2013 08:35 AM


    Okay, the water temp is supposed to be 70 degrees. So I'm guessing it will be getting dry in T1that will be the key here. Hope everyone has a safe and successful day.

    I believe the water temp was in the upper-50's not 70.

    Yikes, that's a huge difference!

  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    Still way warmer than the air. :-)
  • Keith WickKeith Wick
    Wow, that bike from mile 40-44 is no joke---looks like EN'ers are averaging about 5 mph.......ouch!!! climb, climb, climb, but don't tip over!!
  • Peter WickPeter Wick
    I was just looking at that, Keith. O.M.G!!! I can't wait for folks to report on just that one section. Steep grade and altitude? And cold??? Wow.
  • Yasko HowellYasko Howell
    Does anyone know how Jennifer Eckert doing? She came out first in her age group, but the tracker shows only the first split. I hope she is doing okay.
  • bkcomiskeybkcomiskey
    The 1st place guy in Al's AG swam a 45'. Nice improvement from his 1:46 and 1:34 at IMCDA and IMAZ in '12 and '11.
  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch

    Posted By Keith Wick on 22 Sep 2013 01:44 PM
    Wow, that bike from mile 40-44 is no joke---looks like EN'ers are averaging about 5 mph.......ouch!!! climb, climb, climb, but don't tip over!!

    Oh...... My...... God!
  • Gordon CherwoniakGordon Cherwoniak
    Just checking in and some nice swim times from the EN'ers.  Keep it going and stay warm in the early part of the bike.
  • Brenda RossBrenda Ross
    Martin and Jennifer - no bike splits. Anyone if they are okay.
  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    Looks to me like Martin is still moving forward with 2 bike splits. He spent a long time in T1 so he's a liittle farther back than the others. But I'm not so sure about Jennifer. Just that first split.
  • Brenda RossBrenda Ross
    I hope she did not suffer from hypothermia like Jess Withrow did at IMLP this year.
  • Jennifer EckertJennifer Eckert
    Hey everyone, I'm ok, but my day is done! The swim was cold in the shallows. But warmer the deeper it got, a little chop but not bad, it was much colder out of the water. Ice on tires and bento box frozen in transition! I felt good heading out but got colder and colder past squaw... Lets just say the cold made it difficult to get stuff out of your bento.. I veered a bit hit the edge of road and dirt and being so cold reaction time wasn't great... Went down hard... Result, fx left distal end clavicle..no. Displaced, no surgery required, nice raspberries to left cheek and chin, chest wall contused, major suckfest! Thanks for looking in on me... ??
  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco
    Jennifer - so sorry to hear. Heal quickly.
  • Brenda RossBrenda Ross
    Oh gosh Jennifer. I sent you a private message. Just ignore now. Sorry to hear, but am glad that you are okay.
  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    Jennifer that just sucks. It's totally ok to get really mad about it too. I hope you recover quickly.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    Jennifer, good to hear that you are ok.  Hope you have a quick recovery.

    You can see Carol and Turby on the live camera outside of T2 and someone else in an EN jacket.  Several EN peeps should be starting the run in a little bit based on the tracker.

  • david waredavid ware
    So sorry to hear Jennifer. Sounds like motivation for the next one...
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