Mooseman Triathlon Festival - Half Iron Distance : Official Thread (Page 3)

I'm not worried at all about the swim....first year I did it I think it was 55 or 56. Now I"m smart and just do relays and skip that swimming part.

Great race...always fun, well organized and a blast. I can't wait....

You have your arrival time figured out to the minute? I don't even know who in my family is going yet....

Nope, that's off the website for when the festival starts

It's almost time for the party to begin!!!!
Goody bags were stuffed last night. We spent 6 hrs yesterday am making the ice cream for you all. Met with the Liquor commissioner too, to go over the Margarita and Beer area. The pink flamingos came in (yup, pink flamingos, you'll just have to wait and see), the HD internet cables have been dropped on course for the live webcasts. The CD's have been burned for the run course...Timing chip packets are almost done.

Box trucks with supplies are being filled starting today. Equipment is being loaded, too.


New finish area looks great. We brought in a truckload of fill, to fill in the low-lying areas, so if it rains it won't have standing water. Even after the past 2 days, it still looks good. We'll also be covering it with carpet....

Will be up at Newfound tomorrow, putting out the stakes for the directional arrow. If you see a bewildered looking dude with a stake and pounder in his hand, stop by and say hi.

Really fired up for Moose!!!!!!!!

Keith...wow you are doing a lot of new cool things that will make Moose even better!

Thanks for your hard work putting together a quality race.

CANT WAIT!!!!!!

ok I am now really excited. 

Even more coolness. They've video'd the bike and run courses:
http://www.moosemantriathlon.com/video.html

Does anyone know if we will be able to swim in the lake prior to the race?  Like on Thurs. or Friday?

you can swim ANYTIME at Wellington. VERY few boats on the lake.

How cold is it???? Does anyone have a recent temp reading?

It's 58 right now. I'm guessing 62 on race day.

to start setting up transition ... spent the day loading Run/Bike Aid station trucks... will have thermometer in tow and will post soemthing when I get home tomorrow evening...I will say that it will be refreshingly cool.

You posting that it was a balmy 44 degrees took me by surprise until I realized that was April 25th

yeah, I just read that too, and it freaked me out, considering I was at the park all day yesterday and it read 59

it's above 45 but less than 59... the good news is it looks like it's suppose be somewhat sunny... come on SUN!!!!!

I guess I can wait on getting that sleeveless suit until at least Timberman, then

So, I won't be making it to Mooseman this year  

I've had a ridiculous on and off fever since Monday - I went to bed at 101.6 last night, and woke up in the 97s this morning. Went to the doctor today, and while the quick strep test came back negative, she thought mono was a high possibility because my throat was so inflamed and 'puss filled.' They took a blood sample to figure out if its mono, and a second throat swab to see if its some other bacteria or another kind of strep. 

I'm seriously bummed - I've been training since January and this was going to be my first HIM. I gained a lot of confidence on the bike over the past few months (rode a lot of hills!) and even pre-rode the bike course so I'd be comfortable with it... I also pre-paid my hotel to get the cheaper rate - because of course it never crossed my mind that I'd get ridiculously sick in the 5 days before the race!! 

 Anyway, I hope all of you have fun!! I hope the weather holds out and that the water is warm (well, above 60 at least ). And say hello to the lady on Devil's Hill for me!

I hope you improve quickly. How sad to be well trained and ready to race but get an odd illness. Maybe you can do another HIM soon? Patriot is 13 days later in MA so you could use your training still. It is a lot flatter.

To be able to find each other better.

What is your race number? Look it up here
What kind/color is your bike?
What will you be wearing?
Swim wave?
Do you have any goals?

What is your race number? 5917
What kind/color is your bike? Cervelo P3C - black and white
What will you be wearing? One piece DeSoto - gray, black and white
Swim wave? 7
Do you have any goals? have fun!!!

oh but I am doing Oly on saturday

What is your race number? 148

What kind/color is your bike? Modified Trek 5200 US Postal Service colors
 
What will you be wearing? Orca Blue and White (Old Reliable-see my profile picture)

Swim wave? First Wave...yikes!

Do you have any goals? Of course have fun, stick to the plan, if I need a time goal--go sub 5:45.

See you Sunday everybody and very best of luck! Its been a long time coming. 

My goodness that was fun!