Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

2009-05-22 8:17 AM

Champion

6046

New York, NY

Subject: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

4 weeks - and this will be my first HIM.....

using Mooseman Oly as my peak 2 weeks prior.....

planning to ride the course next weekend if anyone is interested.....

Edited by TriToy 2009-05-22 8:18 AM

D.K.

2009-06-03 7:32 AM

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Pro

4612

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

Hey, any pre or post-race activities?
I have other commitment on race day so I won't be there to volunteer/jock this year.

2009-06-03 9:11 AM

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Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

I think there will be some plans and social gatherings but nothing is firmed up. Many of us are doing Mooseman this weekend so our focus is there right now.

My husband and daughter's are volunteering for swim and will probably help in transition as well. They are still looking for volunteers if you know that someone might like to help out.

2009-06-03 12:43 PM

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Champion

6046

New York, NY

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

My boys will be volunteering race day - not that they know this yet.

I am open to post race play

davetri1

2009-06-04 1:00 PM

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Veteran

202

Broad Brook

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

Did you all see the wave assignments for the swim. They have men over 45 and all women starting before the m39 and under should be interesting.

2009-06-04 1:13 PM

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Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

I guess I'm not racing as Athenas aren't included or maybe I can just skip the swim

2009-06-04 1:35 PM

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Champion

6046

New York, NY

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

where did you see swim wave assignments? I looked on website and did not see them

2009-06-04 1:40 PM

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Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

Email they sent to me twice!

Waves for this year's Patriot are as follows:

Open/Elite Men and Women

Men Age 45 and over

Women Age 40 and over

Women Age 39 and under

Men Age 35-44

Men Age 34 and under

It will be a bit of a pass fest as all the younger guys pass many of the women.

Edited by KathyG 2009-06-04 1:41 PM

2009-06-04 1:53 PM

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Champion

6046

New York, NY

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

aaaahhhh I did not read that far

2009-06-07 2:40 PM

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Champion

6046

New York, NY

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

planning another recon of the course next weekend if anyone is interested

2009-06-10 11:32 AM

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Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

What's our plans?

Friday night is our oldest daughter's graduation from middle school event. Any thought to doing something after the race?

Anyone nervous, excited?

I found out I'm in the last wave..stick the slow people in last wave 30' after the 4 hour folk start so they are giving out awards before I finish...don't love that. Being a somewhat slow swimmer I'm guessing not to many folks will pass me on the bike unless the speedy elites loop me.

mtgiants

2009-06-11 8:43 PM

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Member

Windham, Florida

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

Likely means more swimmers crawling over each other. Mooseman wave order and spread was reasonable. This should be interesting...as I squirt water out my nose. Don't care. My first HIM too. Gonna have the time of my life (or time of death) no matter what. This is what I have been training for all off-season. Let the good times roll baby.

2009-06-12 7:18 AM

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Champion

6046

New York, NY

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

totally open post race. Doubt I will come down friday unless I get really motivated to go to packet pickup and drive back home (NOT)

aquagirl

2009-06-12 7:45 AM

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Pro

4828

The Land of Ice and Snow

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

I suggest BEER post race.....copious amounts of beer.....how does that sound? I would be willing to make reservations someplace. But of course have no clue where.

Ideas anyone??

Rudedog55

2009-06-12 8:22 AM

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Pro

4528

Norwalk, Connecticut

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

i am coming up to watch and take pics...see what i am getting myself into for October and such...would love to meet up with the BT Crew!!!!! A beer or two afterward is a possibility....

2009-06-12 8:46 AM

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Champion

6046

New York, NY

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

aquagirl - 2009-06-12 8:45 AM I suggest BEER post race.....copious amounts of beer.....how does that sound? I would be willing to make reservations someplace. But of course have no clue where.

Ideas anyone??

oh I like that idea - especially since Steve (mtgiants) is going to have to buy me one when I whip his azz on the bike

2009-06-12 9:00 AM

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Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

I'm not sure if we can just hang out in the park after the race...we do that at other races. This is a catholic camp and may be a little more strict than other local parks.

I can ask my tri team for ideas of where to go afterwards.

FYI there are indoor bathrooms and showers in the dorms you can use, just don't tell everyone else...there is a men and women wing.

Edited by KathyG 2009-06-12 9:02 AM

2009-06-12 9:28 AM

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Champion

6046

New York, NY

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

There is a 99 restaurant (and pub) about 15 minutes away here are driving directions

99 Restaurant
161 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA

North Dartmouth, MA

161 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

508-999-0099

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From:	167 Middleboro Road East Freetown,
To:	161 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth, MA 02747

12 Miles - About 14 Minutes

1.	Depart 167 Middleboro Road on SR-18 [Middleboro Rd] (west)	2.1 mi
2.	Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-18 [County Rd]	0.6 mi
3.	Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-18 [Acushnet Ave]	1.0 mi
4.	Turn right (west) onto Braley Rd	0.5 mi
5.	Take Ramp left onto SR-140 [Alfred M Bessette Memorial Hwy] towards RT-140 / New Bedford / Dartmouth	5.3 mi
6.	At exit 2W, take Ramp right onto I-195 towards I-195 / Fall River	2.0 mi
7.	At exit 12A, continue right on Ramp towards N. Dartmouth	0.2 mi
8.	Bear right (south) onto Faunce Corner Rd	0.3 mi
9.	Arrive 161 Faunce Corner Road	0.0 mi

Edited by TriToy 2009-06-12 9:29 AM

2009-06-12 9:39 AM

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Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

99s is a good choice.

I'll probably finish last of the BTers as I start at 7:30....7 hours is 2:30 so maybe 3:30 or there abouts?

How about starting a count on how many want to go and then we can figure out a time.

MultisportWorld

2009-06-12 10:01 AM

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Member

Boston, MA

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

Hey folks,

Mark, co-RD of the Patriot, chiming in here. Regarding the waves... first off, sorry for the 2 emails. The first one was from our email provider (Constant Contact) and they have an annoying glitch that causes the end of some content sections to get cut off and that's what happened here. The last wave and info that waves would be 5 minutes apart was cut out of the email. Argh!

As for the wave order, its the kind of thing where someone needs to be last. I know its not fun being in the last wave, but unfortunately someone has to be. The waves are structured in an effort to get older age groups out earlier and to keep the size of the waves smaller. We're always willing to listen to suggestions on wave order or anything. The waves are posted to the website.

As for hanging out after the race, you'll be under no pressure to leave the camp. We have it for the whole weekend so hang out, enjoy the post race catered meal and good luck on winning some of the giveaways we've lined up... there are some great ones!

Boston Beginner

2009-06-12 10:05 AM

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Master

1619

Hingham, Ma

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

mawalt - 2009-06-12 11:01 AM Hey folks, Mark, co-RD of the Patriot, chiming in here. Regarding the waves... first off, sorry for the 2 emails. The first one was from our email provider (Constant Contact) and they have an annoying glitch that causes the end of some content sections to get cut off and that's what happened here. The last wave and info that waves would be 5 minutes apart was cut out of the email. Argh! As for the wave order, its the kind of thing where someone needs to be last. I know its not fun being in the last wave, but unfortunately someone has to be. The waves are structured in an effort to get older age groups out earlier and to keep the size of the waves smaller. We're always willing to listen to suggestions on wave order or anything. The waves are posted to the website. As for hanging out after the race, you'll be under no pressure to leave the camp. We have it for the whole weekend so hang out, enjoy the post race catered meal and good luck on winning some of the giveaways we've lined up... there are some great ones!

Mark, are you guys still looking for volunteers?

2009-06-12 10:09 AM

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Champion

19812

Subject: RE: Patriot Half Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

Mark,

Last year you started giving out awards when there were still folks finishing under 7 hours out running. How are you doing that this year?

Once awards start lots of folks leave the finish area, and after doing a HIM it is nice to have some folks there cheering you in while you finish.

I get someone needs to be in last wave and makes sense to put relays and aquabike there as they tend to be relatively speedy...but Athenas? Why not have them start in a women's wave..are there maybe 6 of us? From a time efficiency view doesn't make sense.