Mark your calendars!

Due to last years smashing success of the 56/112 mile ride at Alum Creek State Park Beach I’ve decided to organize another event for this year. This time, instead of a straight ride, we’ll do a training triathlon.

We’ll meet up at Alum Creek beach at 7:30am on Saturday, May 15^th. The event will start at 8am, sharp. We’ll swim one length of the beach, starting at the north end and exiting at the south end. T1/T2 will be in the grass at the south end of the beach.

Next we’ll jump on our bikes and ride one loop (about 12.4 miles) or two loops (about 25 miles) of the Fat Rabbit bike course. You may choose to bike one or two loops, it’s up to you.

Next we’ll head out for a run. I’ll come up with a 3.1 mile course and a 6.2 mile course. I don’t want to use the existing Fat Rabbit course for this race as it has you running on busy Lewis Center Rd. I’ve been using Google Earth to come up with a few ideas for routes. You may run either the 5k or 10k course, it’s up to you.

After the event you can all swing by my house for a post race barbeque. I live exactly 12.5 miles from the beach. I’ll supply the burgers, dogs and buns but if you all could bring a side dish and whatever you’d like to drink that’d be great. Showers will be available for those that live out of town and need to use them.

Never asked questions (but questions you may have)

Q: How much will this cost me in entry fees?

A: Nothing. This is a fun event organized by me but without any sanctioning by any organization.

Q: I’m pretty fast, what is the first place prize?

A: Uh, nothing. Didn’t I mention this is a free event? If you’re a cute girl I’ll be happy give you a hug. In fact, I’ll give any cute girls a hug weather you take first place or not.

Q: Can I get hand ups on the bike?

A: No. There will be no hand ups at the event. Also, if you think there will be aid stations on the run you’re going to be disappointed. Carry what you think you will need with you on the B/R.

Q: Will the police be out on the bike course directing traffic?

A: No. Again, this is a free event; it’s not put on by a race company. You must obey all traffic laws while on the bike. This means stopping at all stop signs/traffic lights. This is a fun event. This is a training event. Be careful on the bike. This event is not worth getting T-boned over.

Q: I don’t want to swim. Can I still come out and bike and run with the rest of you?

A: Sure. Do whatever portion of the event you’d like. Do any distance you’d like. It makes no difference to me.

Q: I want to do this event as a relay team with some drinking buddies. Is that ok?

A: See above answer. Just don’t expect a first place hug from me when you’re done (unless you’re all cute girls).

Q: Where do I pick up my race packet and finishers shirt?

A: For the last time-THIS IS A NON SANCTIONED, FREE EVENT. No race packet, no shirt, no timing chip, no support. Get it?

Q: I’m a cute girl. I’d like to just come by and cheer you all on. Is this ok?

A: Sure. I’ll even give you a hug if you want one.

Q: I don’t want to do the event, but I would like to volunteer that morning to watch gear and keep (unofficial) time for you all. Can I help?

A: Sure! That’d be great. Just let me know here on this thread. I do want someone at the beach to watch all our stuff while were swimming and running. I’m looking for volunteers. If no one is able to do it and I can’t find anyone, then I’ll stay at the beach while you all race.

Q: I don’t want to do the event but I would like to meet up with my BT friends afterwards at the barbeque. Can I still come to just that?

A: You bet. Racers, bring your families. We’ve got two kids and a big backyard. So there will be other little ones for them to run around with.

Q: I’ll be there. What’s your address?

A: As you let me know you’re coming I’ll PM you with my address and phone number. I don’t want my business all out on the net like that.

Q: I’m a cute guy. Can I have a hug?

A: Not from me.

Q: Please?

A: No.