RACE WEEK!
I am SO excited to get up to Madison Thursday! I'd love to keep this forum going race week for updates (for those that opt out of groupme) on workouts, team meet ups, meals, etc. Oh, workouts too-If you'd like 
I paced a friend through the last 3.5 miles of a half marathon this morning, and got emotional seeing her finish because I am so Ironman focused right now. Can't wait for our finish line in 6 short days!
When is everyone arriving in Madison? I'm Thursday afternoon, staying at the Concourse. I'll check in and get situated when I get into town, and if I have time (not sure exactly what time I'm getting into Madison) I'll check in to get that over with. Then I'll be heading over to the team dinner at Monona Terrace.
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I am just volunteering this year, and am not able to get to Madison until Friday early evening. A bit of a bummer, but if anyone is hanging out somewhere Friday eve, I am looking to meet up with some of you if possible for some EN pre-race mojo. I am staying with my brother in Stoughton just south of Madison.
I know Saturday is pretty much personal time and stay-off-the-feet day, so I assume no planned social time then. I can feel the excitement and I'm not even racing! Good luck to all!! -Ed (MOO 2010)
Thanks Lauren! I will definitely hit the Dane pub Friday eve then. Sat morning I have the volunteer meeting from 8-9 am. When and where were you planning to do breakfast?
The Saturday morning farmers market around the Capital Square has soooo many temptations for food, so I plan to get some good ol' Wisconsin cheese curds that I have craved for a long time.
@Lauren - I'll be doing some running during the weekend for another go at the Door County Fall 50 (on the heels of IM Mont Tremblant)!
What time will the team be swimming Friday morning? Is there a good place to park near by?
I get in town Wednesday night. My plan was to check in Thursday and try to get the bike course recon done as well before the team dinner. I am staying at the Crowne Plaza, a couple of miles from the terrace.
P.S. If something is not on this list, it will come up on Group Me the week of the race from Coach Rich. Group Me will be set up tomorrow (Wednesday, September 3). You must be on the EN Event Sheet to be on the group me. Link to that sheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0At8t0x4dO0EHdGhBVWQydXN3cHNtTHBKUF8tMXVhSUE&usp=drive_web#gid=131
**Thursday**
9am-5pm – Athlete Check-in and 2015 Registration (Maonona Terrace)
2pm – Athlete Race Briefing (Monona Terrace)
6pm – Team Dinner (Founders Room, Monona Terrace )
** Friday**
8am - Team Swim, Law Park (IMWI Swim Start)
9am-5pm – Athlete Check-in/ 2015 Registration/Ironkids Fun Run Reg (Maonona Terrace)
10:30 -12noon 4 Keys Talk (The Overture Center for the Arts)
2pm – Athlete Race Briefing (Monona Terrace)
5:30-7:30pm – Welcome Dinner (Monoa Terrace Exhibition Hall)
8pm – Drinks with Coach – Great Dane
**Saturday**
7:30-8:30am – Ironkids Fun Run Reg (Martin Luther King Jr Blvd)
9am – Ironkids Fun Run (Martin Luther King Jr Blvd)
10am – 3pm – Bike and Gear Bag Check In (Bike Gear Bag Check-In at Monona Terrace Parking Lot Level 4; Swim to Bike Gear Bag Check-In at Ballroom C & D; Bike to Run Gear Bag Check-In at Hall of Ideas Room G & J)
**Sunday – RACE DAY**
4am-1pm – Shuttle Bus Service (From Alliant Energy Centre to Corner of Fairchild and Main)
5am – 6:30am – Transition open; Body Marking (Transition area)
6:20am - Post Race Team Pic (location to be determined)
7am- Race Starts
9pm – Post Race Beers with Coach Rich - Cooper's Tavern- 20 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
**Monday**
8am – 10am – Post Race Breakfast - Barriques- 127 W Washington Ave
Got yesterday's swim in this morning and was nailing 1:28 SCY 100's as part of the 100 race effort, 50 easy sets - scary fast for me - hoping a little bit of that speed carries over to race day - though not looking to go anywhere near that quick.
Should be able to get a quick spin and jog in tonight as tomorrow will be all about getting there!
Look forward to meeting you all soon!
Mark H (think we have two Marks)
Seemingly endless training and then: holy crap it's race week! We get into Madison on Thrus. afternoon, staying at the Concourse. Will hook up with all at the team dinner!
Not racing IMOO this year but I'm your local townie. If you need anything while you are here, hit me up 608-335-1331.
Mary
Don't worry though... I got the basics down...know I gotta check in on Friday, etc. :-)
See you all out there!
Admin day at home tomorrow and heading north Friday. See ya'll then and let's hope there are no more WTF's
Expo is pretty much setup with most vendors on site and gear in place (must've been over $60K of Zipps at one tent!) It's time! Safe travels and looking forward to seeing everybody!