Amelia Island, FL 70.3 (Page 2)

Oct in Florida = Hurricane season.  So it could be interesting.  However, the fall here is typically pretty calm.  Not much rain, not much wind, unless of course we get the aforementioned hurricane.

As for cutoff times, I'm sure they will use a pretty standard time.  Chris is usually pretty good about getting emails back.  If you don't hear from him let me know, I will see him this weekend at the 2nd Crystal River race.

Sounds good - I grew up in FL so I understand hurricane season.  If it happens, I can hit another race or just wait until the Spring.

I am local on the island and can say there is most always a breeze but nothing too bad most of the time....and it is definitely flat though the site mentions the exception of a bridge. There are only 2 I can think of that aren't flat - one at the back entrance of Ft Clinch but it isn't all that step or long and the most likely one I think. Then there is the one coming onto the island over the intercoastal - this one, for me anyway is much more daunting.

For those interested, there is also an oly scheduled to coincide with the 70.3 - I am registered! My first oly - I'd really like to do the half but think I need to have a much better base. My commitment to training has been known to waver. Having this event in my backyard has given me new motivation.

Once the course is posted I'd be glad to report back to anyone interested  with any info I can - though keep in mind I am not as experienced as you guys/gals are.

Oh, that would be AWESOME! I would love to know more about the course.  I really am curious how big the race will be - most people I've talked to haven't heard of it because it's so new.  I love the name of the oly - 'Ameliaman' - I kind of wish they'd named the HIM that!

Just got off active.com and I'm offically in.  Lets hope I don't break anything training for this HIM!

rgretsof - 2008-08-11 5:31 PM Not many in the race, hey, if there are only 3 people in my age group maybe I can finally place! Sweet! I sent my money in for this race a while back, but have yet to see a participant list on the web site. I must be looking in the wrong place for it.

Participant list will not be posted until 4 weeks out from the race according to website.

I have no idea where to stay.  I will probably just choose something off the website.

http://www.ameliaisland.com/lodging/hotel.php

Here is a list of hotel/motel/B&B on the island. The island itself is only 2 miles wide by 14 miles long so nothing is too far away. The Comfort Suites is probably the closest although I am not exactly sure about where the start is going to be - still waiting on course details. I hope to meet several of you there. I had planned for this to be my first OLY......but life has gotten in the way BIG time over the last month. I haven't done any training per se but I have been active - jet ski, water ski, softball....alotta family time. No regrets about family time only that I haven't trained more but that has been my problem all along.....I can't seem to keep a consistent training schedule. I go good/hard for a couple weeks then slack off. I did do my first run in a month tonight. I am still planning to finish this race....come hell or high water!

Any advice?

 WHAT?? I thought you said you booked us rooms at the Ritz!!   YOUR treat??

this is really exciting!!!

I have to tell myself - I'm not ready.

Thanks for all the info! I just registered for the OLY. It'll be my second. As far as advice, I'm still a newb to the sport (this is my first tri season) so the only thing I can suggest is to go slow.

Good luck to everyone!