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Congrats to you and especially your daughter Chip!  That is a awesome!  You sure look like the proud father in the picture!

TriRSquared - 2009-04-16 11:36 AM Congrats Chip. You must be so proud!  (and happy that she got a scholarship)

Well St. Anthony's is only about 10 days away and we get this email...

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WATER TEMPERATURE (PLEASE READ): Current water temperature is in the mid 70's so be prepared for the possibility of a non-wetsuit swim.  Several factors can affect water temperature including wind and weather over the next 10 days.  We have been wetsuit legal for the past 6-7 years but there is a very good possibility that the water temperature could get to or above 78 degrees.  WETSUITS: 68 Degrees is the cut off for professionals, 78 degrees is the cut off for participants if they want to be eligible for awards.  NOTE: If the water temperature is above 78 degrees but below 82 degrees, athletes will have the option to wear wetsuits but they will not be eligible for age group awards.  Additionally, you will be required to start in the final wave(s) that will be designated as THE WETSUIT WAVE(S).  If you chose to wear a wetsuit in water above 78 degrees, you MUST start in the wetsuit wave or you will be disqualified.   There will be NO AWARDS for the wetsuit wave.  We will make announcements on Friday and Saturday at the EXPO with current water temperature readings.  A final water temperature reading will be made early race morning and we will be making announcements over the PA race morning with the final ruling on water temperature and wetsuits.  Be prepared for both wetsuit and non-wetsuit swim. 

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There is NO way I'm waiting until 10AM (my wave is at 7:15) to wear a wetsuit.  So send down some of that northern cold..

Wow! The gulf is warming up fast this year!  Here are some cold water vibes heading your way! 

I'll keep this going as long as everyone else wants too!  Maybe even longer! It wouldn't be the first time I have been accused of talking to myself!!!

But the archived threads will stay available for a long time, if not forever. 

Of course there is always the inspires to help as well!!!

I need some help making a decision.  I just found out today that there is a duathlon next Sunday right in Grand Rapids.  Its a 5k, 30k, 5k format.  I haven't trained specifically for this at all but I have been training and the distances don't seem that bad.  Do you think its a good/bad idea to sign up for this?  I don't know why but I am sort of torn between wanting to do it and being a little hesitant due to the short time frame. 

Only you Craig can make the decision.  For me, I would decide based on my confidence in the 5k run after the bike.  Your training log looks solid so if you can do the brick, I'd say give it a try.

In my opinion, you have the base to do the race.  If the thought of racing it concerns you, take it as a suppported training day.  Get a comfortable pace in your mind for the first 5K and stick to it, same with the bike.  Watch your heart rate and try to stay within the Z2, maybe low Z3 and don't let the other racers affect your pacing.  Then for the final 5K, push it up a notch! Not to the I can't walk tomorrow pace, but on the edge of uncomfortable.

Early unplanned races are a great time to work on transitions, pacing, plus getting the legs used to switching sports.  Just have to be careful not to blow up on the first run or early in the bike.  The problem most people have with this is the adrenaline of being in a race over comes common sense and strategy.

Good luck!!!

Sounds like an epic ride!  The kind you will remember for years to come!  I am surprised that 85% still showed for the 2nd day! Must be a bunch of hard core riders you hang out with Wayne!

Run the Boilermaker and you can have an entire brewery waiting for you at the finish!

Have a good time and enjoy the day!