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 2008-04-21 10:44 PM in reply to: #1304856 |
Veteran  306  Dallas |  Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration...WOW. . . 3 times up that hill? ? ? I dripping sweat just thinking about it, BUT. . . . I think the more you can give the Wonderful Supporters of us participants, the better. Let's go for 3 Loops. Last year, the two times I did the Curly Shuffle up that hill, I saw only ONE hardcore triathlete running. Did anyone make it up that beast running both times? ? ? I agree with DODGERSMOM, last year that hill beat me. . . Not this year! ! ! ! |
| 2008-04-22 6:59 AM in reply to: #1353592 |
Regular 1025  | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... three times up the hill is the challenge. As mentioned, we could do it without the HILL.... Keep the suggestions coming. I'm really torn on this, and want to make sure we make the decision that you all want! |
| 2008-04-22 8:06 AM in reply to: #1353772 |
Master 1831 Keller Tx | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... Keith, how about a fun little contest within the race. Put a timing mat at the top and bottom of the hill, and the person with the lowest combined time up the hill wins a "King of the hill" award? That could get extra spectators out to make it loud and crowded on the hill? Even thought I know it won't be me.....It could be fun. Edited by Doughboy 2008-04-22 8:12 AM |
| 2008-04-22 8:21 AM in reply to: #1353852 |
| Regular 1025 | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... our plan is to have timing mats out there, with an award  we'll also have a race announcer, spectator tent with beer, cowbells, etc. live music too. we're going to make the hill a real feature, line it with signs, have a bell to ring at the top, etc. got tons of ideas/plans to make it EPIC |
| 2008-04-22 8:27 AM in reply to: #1304856 |
Pro 4311 Texas | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... I think my quads cramped a little just reading about the run. |
| 2008-04-22 8:39 AM in reply to: #1353891 |
Extreme Veteran 378 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... JBrashear - 2008-04-22 8:27 AM I think my quads cramped a little just reading about the run. I agree - 3 times up that hill seems awfully daunting. But when I think about that long stretch of pavement to the Expo Center and back, I think I'd almost prefer more concentrated spectators and another pass up the hill. Note to self: increase hill training dramatically! |
| 2008-04-22 8:43 AM in reply to: #1353917 |
| Regular 1025 | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... Again, there IS the option to eliminate the hill. Then, the 3 loops wouldn't be nearly as tough. Doesn't mean we wouldn't have LOTS O' STUFF out there on course, though. So, question is, 2 loops WITH big Hill, 3 loops WITH big Hill, 3 loops WITHOUT big Hill..... Just making it more difficult on all of you.... |
| 2008-04-22 8:46 AM in reply to: #1304856 |
| Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... Or here's a fun little idea for you Keith, you could make the athletes run through the actual barn at the Expo center. All sorts of neat stuff you could do with that to help the athletes look forward to getting there. Also, it might give the sun weary spectators a place to cool off and cheer at the same time. Just a thought. |
| 2008-04-22 8:47 AM in reply to: #1304856 |
Extreme Veteran 378 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... Even though it's one of the hardest parts of the race, I can't vote out "the hill." It's gotta be either 2 loops with it or 3 loops with it. |
| 2008-04-22 8:58 AM in reply to: #1304856 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... |
| 2008-04-22 9:04 AM in reply to: #1304856 |
Pro 4311 Texas | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... I'll put in a vote for 2 with the hill, but I like the idea of going into the expo center/barn too. Edited by JBrashear 2008-04-22 9:04 AM |
| 2008-04-22 9:22 AM in reply to: #1304856 |
Veteran 209 Austin TX | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... 3 loops with big hill! And a perfectly wind-free, low humidity, wetsuit legal, high in the mid 70s, partly overcast day please... |
| 2008-04-22 9:25 AM in reply to: #1354021 |
Elite 2706 Hurst, Texas | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... mom23 - 2008-04-22 9:22 AM 3 loops with big hill! And a perfectly wind-free, low humidity, wetsuit legal, high in the mid 70s, partly overcast day please... x2
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| 2008-04-22 1:34 PM in reply to: #1354021 |
Veteran 110 Round Rock, Texas | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... mom23 - 2008-04-22 9:22 AM 3 loops with big hill! And a perfectly wind-free, low humidity, wetsuit legal, high in the mid 70s, partly overcast day please... Yep I'll take one of those too... |
| 2008-04-22 3:12 PM in reply to: #1304856 |
Expert 762 San Antonio, TX | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... I'll still take the hill but I hate loops. Two loops please!!! |
| 2008-04-22 4:05 PM in reply to: #1353964 |
Expert 630 Frisco TX (DFW area) | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... dodgersmom - 2008-04-22 8:58 AM I must be delerious but... 3 loops with the hill! ditto - but three with the hill - I better start training on some hills |
| 2008-04-22 5:04 PM in reply to: #1304856 |
Elite 3088 Austin, TX Gold member | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... Hmm....well, I really didn't care for the jaunt out to the Expo center. It's just an ugly stretch of road. On the other hand, 3 repeats of that damn hill on a 1/2 IM would be pretty brutal. Well, no one said a 1/2 was supposed to be easy. Make it 3 loops, with the hill. It should make for a very spectator friendly course at the very least! |
| 2008-04-22 5:09 PM in reply to: #1355494 |
| Regular 1025 | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... except for the hill, the run course would be pretty flat. So you could rest up for the hill |
| 2008-04-22 6:48 PM in reply to: #1304856 |
Veteran 110 Round Rock, Texas | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... okay maybe It was delirium during the run last year, but if I recall correctly there was a nice little hill right outside the park once we made the turn to the expo center, it was no quadzilla, but also not easy. so three loops without that hill we actually come out ahead only having to run up a hill three times on a three looper instead of four times on the two looper!!! if that makes sense... |
| 2008-04-22 7:07 PM in reply to: #1355494 |
Pro 4311 Texas | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... dgunthert - 2008-04-22 5:04 PM Hmm....well, I really didn't care for the jaunt out to the Expo center. It's just an ugly stretch of road. On the other hand, 3 repeats of that damn hill on a 1/2 IM would be pretty brutal. Well, no one said a 1/2 was supposed to be easy. Make it 3 loops, with the hill. It should make for a very spectator friendly course at the very least! Good, they can carry me to the med tent then.  |
| 2008-04-22 8:24 PM in reply to: #1304856 |
Veteran 117 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... 3 loops on the hill would be painfully sweet. Make sure to keep the same group at the aid station at the bottom of the hill and Dennis' wife in the devil costume too! Of course the stretch to the expo center and back (I refer to it as the lava field, but I'm thinking the asphalt hell might be a more appropriate moniker) was excrutiatingly draining. Pick your poison I guess... I like the idea of a "King of the Hill" side contest. Get Mike Judge on the line since he lives locally. |
| 2008-04-23 10:27 AM in reply to: #1304856 |
Member 50 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... How bad is THE HILL? Anyone got elevation profile from last year? |
| 2008-04-23 11:18 AM in reply to: #1304856 |
Expert 919 | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... another vote for 3 loops |
| 2008-04-23 12:28 PM in reply to: #1304856 |
Regular 86 Mckinney, TX | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... Anyone that ran the race last year, have Garmin data for the run, when i look at the map then try to map it out on the route creator, its hard to tell exactly where the run was. I would like to see, the elevation of the HILL, so I can be sure to find one like it to add to my run workouts. thanks |
| 2008-04-23 12:36 PM in reply to: #1304856 |
| Veteran 193 The Colony, Texas, USA, Earth | Subject: RE: Longhorn Registration... with all this "fun" talk about the hill...I have a silly question...can I still register for the HIM? I think it would be a great tune-up for IMAZ. Or not? A link would be appreciated. |
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