The Nation's Triathlon

I'm signed up! I've never been to DC so I'm looking forward to the trip down. I'm from Michigan.

So... how bad is the Potomac really? Downstream is good.

Will you have a BT sign or something? How might I find you???

Lep,

Well, if we can pull this off, we'll set up some sort of meeting place to work from and do a potluck sort of thing. My husband (Lcsolutions) works in D.C., so he'll be able to scope it out for us.

The Potomac can get pretty nasty. They'll be testing it for mercury right up until raceday to make sure it's not too toxic for the swim. But, to be perfectly honest, I'll take it over a saltwater swim anyday. It's open water - never going to be Britta-Filtered, so it's just one of the tri-trials.

Michigan, huh? I'm a Wisconsinite by origin, myself. Long way to come for a race...really hope my little America's Hometown shows you some perfect race conditions.

Either way, I know we'll all have a great time! Looking forward to it!

Very little OW where I'm at. But, Tahoesteve and I talked about the possibility of doing the bike & run course before the race, at least in part. No specific plan as it just came up today, but I'll post here when there're details.

Welcome to the area and thank you for serving!

Great! I'll have my other half (Lcsolutions) check out the finish area sometime this week or next (he works in D.C.) and see what sort of thing will work. Nothing major...after Culpepper we had a picnic and some outdoor toys (football, frisbee, hula hoops, etc.) It sure beats having to drag our salty bodies back into a car for however long of a ride and grabbing Mickey D's and then there's the bonus of getting to put faces to all of these great BTers!

I'll also see what's on tap for a practice run of the course. I know we (Tahoesteve & I) were looking at a crack of dawn Saturday thing; i.e., before all the kids' sports as I have a couple with games.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

Not sure why my post created a new thread - I must've clicked the wrong button. But, it's there above for y'all! Tink OOO

Please check out the swim course on the TNT website and see if you think it appears insanely short. I went to www.mapmytri.com to compare and I got it measured at about 0.4 mile or 644 meters. I suppose it could just be me, but something really seems wrong with the map on the TNT site. I have been down there about five or six times and there is just no way that is 1500m.

Race fast, have fun, be safe!

Larry

Here is the reply from the RD, Chuck Brodsky. He responded in about five minutes! Thanks, Chuck!

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Its not shown exactly to scale but the course will be exactly 1.5k. Thanks.

HALLOWEEN RIDE!

More fun for those of you in the area!!! Check it out!

Hi all,

I'm coming from PA to race in The Nation's Triathlon (can't wait!!)

I have a question for the RD, but I can't find an email address, snail mail address, or phone number on their web-site. Does anyone know how I can contact them?

Thanks!

The RD is Chuck Brodsky. Here is his email - [email protected]

Good luck in the race.

Larry

Thanks!!

Thank you, I'm Paul Evans. 40-44 age group. look forward to meeting all, after race get together sounds great.

Anyone have any ideas for a meet up place after the race?

I'm afraid I sort of dropped the ball on this one...been a crazy month.

How about the awards tent/pavillion area. This is something we can rely on every race having.

Just wanted to drop a line to say "GOOD LUCK" to all on here. I love it when BT makes a strong showing! Have a great day of rest & hydration and I look forward to meeting many of you tomorrow! Tink OOO

Meet you at the finish line. I'm bib # 754

Just back from the EXPO, lots and lots of race goodies and tri gear to drool over.

I am #746, see you all tomorrow!

#327 - as long as we're sharing.

#347

#662 SILVER WAVE 40-44 HAVE FUN, LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING ALL !

Well - I didn't get to meet all of y'all...but caught a few friendly BT faces. What a great and fast course - I hope you all met your personal goals and HAD A GREAT TIME! Tink OOO