White Lake Half

This is my first year so all I can tell you is the bike and run is flat. Oh yeah, and the last 20 miles of the bike is into a head wind and the road.....well lets just say it will test you mentally!!! It needs to be paved pretty bad.

The worst thing about this road is there is like a seal in the road like every 30 yards so you end up with this little bounce everytime you go over it. Its like a speed bump for ants or something. When I first turned on it I was like this isn't as bad as people made it out to be but after spending about 10-12 miles on it........I was getting annoyed. If it was just rough road I would have no problem.....its that dang little seal  in the road that gets you.

No BT flag here!!

my first HIM here...little nervous! I've been warned about the last 15 miles of the bike - I'm going to save a bit in my tank for this part of the race. On the brighter side, the swim is supposed to be very clear water and a sandy bottom - sounds great! Let's hope for an overcast day so the run doesn't drag on and on.

Mark 

It is my first HIM too...and my second tri (assuming I finish my sprint this weekend).  My bf (screen name: theattorney) and I are staying at Langston's Apts.  We would be game for getting together either Friday or Saturday, as there is not much happening in White Lake or E-town.

And I am a total nervous wreck

I plan on packing the cooler Friday morning. After the race, I plan on drinking beer carb-loading and cheering everyone on (if I am ahead of anyone). Should be a lot of fun!!! Saturday grilling out and then Sunday, bloody marys and cheering on the sprinters. Sounds fun!!

Any guess on the water temp? I hope it is either wetsuit legal or very warm, like 82-84. I do not like that 78-81 range.

My # is 592. I hope to be there early enough Friday to get in a short swim and bike and maybe drive the bike course. I hope to be at the meeting at 6:00. Can't wait!

I will attempt to drive back home Saturday afternoon...