Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon (Page 2)

I'm 7:10 also.  Gotta remember it's not USAT age brackets.  Heh.

7:14 too. I just did a 2 hour ride yesterday, big gears only and all seated hill climbs, especially Shawnee rd. and Red Bud Tr, if anybody is familiar with those. This course will be rolling but not as violently hilly as these roads. I am hoping to smoke on the ride, while not tanking on the run, as was my norm last year.

This will be a fun race, but if this weather continues, there will be people falling out all over the place! Good luck all!

Don't forget your colostomy bag!

Yeah, 6 hours is about what I'm shooting for too - which'd put me in front of a beer at 1:14. 

As of two weeks ago I was faster than that, but now I don't think I am.  I might be able to shave 20 minutes off that in a perfect race...but I'm more likely to be sliding the other way...

Rennick,

I'm fairly positive that the relays are in the last wave leaving at 7:30.  Sorry!  But you have the comfort of knowing that I'm only leaving 4 minutes before you.  Darn these races that believe that girls shoud go last. 

Participant guide is on steelheadtriathlon.com. Over to the right hand side of the screen in the green section - '2006 Athlete Guide'.  My favorite part was the advice to cut down your fingernails and toenails so that you don't injure other triathletes in the water.  Great advice, but probably not what I'm really going to worried about the night before.

I'm looking forward to the race.  My first time in Michigan!  I hope that everyone has the best race ever.

-Rebecca

St. Joe will be pretty packed. Here are a couple of options. There is a town named Stevensville that basically borders St. Joe. There is a road that intersects with Red Arrow Highway named Glenlord Rd. If one were to go East on Glenlord, over some RR Tracks, there is a Joint on the right named Santaniellos. Awesome pizza and carb loading. My dad lives on the lake on St. Joe, so I will be staying there for the night before the race. If anybody is interested in meeting up, carb loading or needs any info, I can be of service. I live in the area and know the place very well.

I know all sorts of great eating places, and attractions. If anybody wants to meet, PM me and I will reply with my cell number.

G

PB - AWESOME offer, thanks!!!  I think I'm all set for digs, though.  And welcome to BT, and congratulations on your recent launch of the cancer sticks.  It's gonna be fun to watch your progress training and racing...

Yeah,  it's here.  Two real training days left, got my last long-ish ride in today, so now I'm one solid swim and one solid run away from tapering.  I'm completely jacked up about the weather report, too...I rode today mid-day, and went through 6 bottles in 48 miles.  Ummm...it was smokin', and it might be better if it were a little cooler - like the forecast says! 

I'm geeked, but calm.  Not much I can do now, other than not hurt myself or blow my diet & nutrition before Saturday.