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 2009-06-26 3:55 PM |
Veteran  113  Fremont |  Subject: Cornhusker State Games 2009I just signed up for the state games triathlon. I'm excited to get ready for this one, I've heard its a great event. I know a few others that have signed up for it. Who else out there is planning competing in it this year? Any good insider tips?  |
| 2009-06-26 5:00 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
Pro 4339  Husker Nation | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 I did it last year and there aren't any tips that I can think of. Just train hard! I'm hoping to do it as a team with my wife and one of our friends. Hopefully we'll see him tonight and ask him if he'll be our biker (I guess he doesn't really like to run). Deadline is Monday! w00t! |
| 2009-06-26 8:38 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
New user 68 Lincoln | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 You know I'm in! I've got some tips: 1. Get an Rx for pennicillin the open water swim is in a NASTY mud puddle! 2. The bike course is a 3 loop ciruit. prepare for some slow long climbs this IS NOT a fast flat out and back course. 3. the run is on a crushed limestone trail, not a flat paved course. 4. 300 competitors-train your off. 5. age group wave start. 6. Race starts at 7:30 and check in starts at 5:30 be there early with this number of athletes I know the race director so anything else you need, let me know! Dr P |
| 2009-06-27 6:59 AM in reply to: #2246243 |
| Regular 82 | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 How are they planning on doing the bike route? Will they close the route or will we be competing with cars? If I read the map right we go south on 70th up the hill, west on pioneers, north on 56th and back to the park and do this for three laps. |
| 2009-06-27 9:05 AM in reply to: #2246942 |
Pro 4339 Husker Nation | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 kklems - 2009-06-27 6:59 AM How are they planning on doing the bike route? Will they close the route or will we be competing with cars? If I read the map right we go south on 70th up the hill, west on pioneers, north on 56th and back to the park and do this for three laps. Since 70th, 56th, & Pioneers are four-lane roads, they set up cones and give the cyclists their own lane. I can't remember if they totally block off the road to the North [is it Normal or Van Dorn?] but whatever they do, there is zero fighting with cars and PLENTY of room to pass. It's a very well executed race, except for the swim distance snafu last year! |
| 2009-06-27 9:09 AM in reply to: #2246683 |
Pro 4339 Husker Nation | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 DrPete65 - 2009-06-26 8:38 PM You know I'm in! I've got some tips: 1. Get an Rx for pennicillin the open water swim is in a NASTY mud puddle! Oh come on, it's not THAT bad! I've definitely swum in worse (Lake Manawa for example!) But if someone is going to do this race [or any Nebraska lake OWS, for that matter] it's imperative that they do at least one OWS beforehand, because not being able to see more than 6 inches in front of you is a far cry from staring at the black line at the bottom of a pool! And good point about the bike being a thrasher - I forgot about that! I like that hill coming down 56th though  |
| 2009-06-27 12:00 PM in reply to: #2247035 |
Veteran 113 Fremont | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 Bripod - 2009-06-27 9:09 AM DrPete65 - 2009-06-26 8:38 PM You know I'm in! Oh come on, it's not THAT bad! I've definitely swum in worse (Lake Manawa for example!) But if someone is going to do this race [or any Nebraska lake OWS, for that matter] it's imperative that they do at least one OWS beforehand, because not being able to see more than 6 inches in front of you is a far cry from staring at the black line at the bottom of a pool! And good point about the bike being a thrasher - I forgot about that! I like that hill coming down 56th though I've got some tips: 1. Get an Rx for pennicillin the open water swim is in a NASTY mud puddle! lol, there are definitely a good number of murky water areas in Nebraska, we used to play in the Elkhorn and Platte rivers all the time as kids-doesn't get much dirtier than that... a little dirt never hurt anyone |
| 2009-06-27 12:02 PM in reply to: #2247035 |
Veteran 113 Fremont | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 Bripod - 2009-06-27 9:09 AM DrPete65 - 2009-06-26 8:38 PM You know I'm in! Oh come on, it's not THAT bad! I've definitely swum in worse (Lake Manawa for example!) But if someone is going to do this race [or any Nebraska lake OWS, for that matter] it's imperative that they do at least one OWS beforehand, because not being able to see more than 6 inches in front of you is a far cry from staring at the black line at the bottom of a pool! And good point about the bike being a thrasher - I forgot about that! I like that hill coming down 56th though I've got some tips: 1. Get an Rx for pennicillin the open water swim is in a NASTY mud puddle! lol, there are definitely a good number of murky water areas in Nebraska, we used to play in the Elkhorn and Platte rivers all the time as kids-doesn't get much dirtier than that... a little dirt never hurt anyone . I watched the ITU triathlon in D.C. the other day, the swim was in the Potomac river, they were swimming through logs and debris, and still making it look easy... |
| 2009-06-27 12:57 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
Veteran 329 Beatrice NE. | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 Good luck to all those competing, I have to miss it due to a family reunion. Looking forward to reading the race reports on it. Somebody feel free to dunk Bripod on the swim portion. |
| 2009-06-27 3:05 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
Extreme Veteran 732 Omaha, USA | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 I signed up last nite since Papio Tri is sold out. |
| 2009-06-30 1:07 PM in reply to: #2247035 |
Extreme Veteran 429 | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 Bripod - 2009-06-27 9:09 AM And good point about the bike being a thrasher - I forgot about that! I like that hill coming down 56th though Uh...I thought you said the bike would not be hard??? |
| 2009-06-30 1:22 PM in reply to: #2253547 |
Pro 4339 Husker Nation | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 brynn - 2009-06-30 1:07 PM Bripod - 2009-06-27 9:09 AM And good point about the bike being a thrasher - I forgot about that! I like that hill coming down 56th though Uh...I thought you said the bike would not be hard??? The bike ONLY will not be hard. The bike after swimming and before running might be a challenge, though. The hill going up 70th street is no different than the hills you rode today. You'll be fine! |
| 2009-06-30 3:51 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
New user 68 Lincoln | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 I went and rode it the other day. The whole length of 56th street is basically down hill. That is 1.25 miles of rest and recovery-or free speed the way I look at it! As far as a race goes I would prefer long, straight, out and back courses, I really haven't practiced high speed 90* turns like on this course. Some of those turns are on a downhill or or lead directly up a hill. So just know this will probably not be your fastest bike split. |
| 2009-07-02 2:36 AM in reply to: #2246243 |
Veteran 184 Nebraska | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 It's a fun race, and the hill going up to Pioneer is tough, but its better than running that hill, and you get immediate relief after. The year I did it the roads were clear of traffic. The lake is much cleaner than it was before they rehab'd it. Still, there were some weeds near the edges. Good luck to all who do this race. I like the CSG, and had a great time at the event, but am out this year.
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| 2009-07-03 3:39 PM in reply to: #2257496 |
Pro 4339 Husker Nation | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 KMac40 - 2009-07-02 2:36 AM It's a fun race, and the hill going up to Pioneer is tough, but its better than running that hill, and you get immediate relief after. The year I did it the roads were clear of traffic. The lake is much cleaner than it was before they rehab'd it. Still, there were some weeds near the edges. Good luck to all who do this race. I like the CSG, and had a great time at the event, but am out this year.
Good to see you poking around on BT again! |
| 2009-07-03 4:02 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
| Veteran 247 Beatrice, Nebraska | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 I am in. Luckily they extended the registration. Looking forward to it this year since I flatted in 2007. |
| 2009-07-04 4:57 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
Veteran 371 Lincoln, Nebraska | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 I will be there too Looking forward to my second tri, but it feels like my first. Open water swim, full length sprint...you know, the real deal! if you see me, come say hi!! I will be the chunky kid wearing all black DeSoto tri junk with an orange LeMond bike |
| 2009-07-06 10:04 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
New user 68 Lincoln | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 Just got my competitor packet in the mail today! The countdown is officially on for this race..... I was thinking about riding the bike route the sunday before the race (july 19th) if anyone is interested let me know and we will come up with a time and place to meet............. |
| 2009-07-07 9:27 AM in reply to: #2246243 |
Veteran 371 Lincoln, Nebraska | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 Probably a good idea...but I'm going to do some long rides on Sunday and Monday in Iowa. RAGBRAI |
| 2009-07-16 9:10 AM in reply to: #2246243 |
| Regular 82 | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 Good luck to all of you. I think I am going to have to miss this one  Just had surgery and there is no way I am going into Holmes Lake with incisions. ICK Opening ceremonies are tomorrow so time is getting close. |
| 2009-07-16 12:21 PM in reply to: #2289068 |
Pro 4339 Husker Nation | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 kklems - 2009-07-16 9:10 AM Good luck to all of you. I think I am going to have to miss this one Just had surgery and there is no way I am going into Holmes Lake with incisions. ICK Opening ceremonies are tomorrow so time is getting close. That's probably a wise move. Heal up and get back to it! What else is on your schedule for this year? Slickster, Veganman, Jeff, DrPete, fifthcircle - see you all at the race! I'll try to remember to wear my green cutoff. (see attached pic) (sunflower.jpg) Attachments ---------------- sunflower.jpg (28KB - 13 downloads) |
| 2009-07-16 2:22 PM in reply to: #2289068 |
Veteran 113 Fremont | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 kklems - 2009-07-16 9:10 AM Good luck to all of you. I think I am going to have to miss this one Just had surgery and there is no way I am going into Holmes Lake with incisions. ICK Opening ceremonies are tomorrow so time is getting close. Sorry to hear that, hope your healing up well! Come on out and hang out, if you can. |
| 2009-07-16 2:28 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
New user 68 Lincoln | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 anyone going to the opening ceremonies? I will probably take the wife and kids down there, but won't march in the the athlete's parade. I haven't been in years but I think the kids will enjoy the festivities...... |
| 2009-07-16 2:42 PM in reply to: #2289889 |
Veteran 113 Fremont | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 DrPete65 - 2009-07-16 2:28 PM anyone going to the opening ceremonies? I will probably take the wife and kids down there, but won't march in the the athlete's parade. I haven't been in years but I think the kids will enjoy the festivities...... When and where are the opening ceremonies? I for some reason didn't choose to have my packet mailed (dumb since I live in Fremont and won't save any money). Any way, I'll probably drive down to Lincoln sometime this weekend to pick it up. |
| 2009-07-16 3:31 PM in reply to: #2246243 |
Veteran 371 Lincoln, Nebraska | Subject: RE: Cornhusker State Games 2009 Friday 8pm 76th & A http://www.cornhuskerstategames.com/special_events/opening_ceremoni... Edited by fifthcircle 2009-07-16 3:35 PM |
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