Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon (Page 4)

Yes, you are reading it correctly.  For instance, let's say that the last swim wave goes off at 8 am.  That means that the last person that can continue on the run must be in T2 by 12:30.

Make sense?

Where are we meeting for the swim?  At the house, or down at the race course?

I think I remember Jorge saying 9:30am.  Is that right?

I'd like to firm up some plans, so rottie and I can work out our carpool plans.

Also, for anyone spectating ... I know a couple of us are bringing bikes, for jumping around on the course.  We'll probably do a short ride on Friday too.  More of an exploratory ride though the area ...  see the park, lakeshore, etc.  None of that fast stuff.   

I originally said 9:30am but aperently that's too early so what about 10-10:30am? I pefer the earliest possible so we can do the swim, also an easy 30-45 min ride, then register, check bikes in and then just have the rest of the day to relax and stay off our feet as much as possible (those racing).  Also we can swim where ever, although if they have the swim course ready and let us swim in it, it will be better to do so there. Do you know where do we register; IOW at the race site or somewhere else?

If that doesn't work for all then we'll just meet up later on. I know Dan and Robyn are in...

I think registration is at Jean Klock Park in the Expo area.

just out of curiosity, do they offered a Friday AM swim at the race course last year?

We will probably get there around 130-2. No swimmy for me... Is there a house code? How do we get into the house without any keys?

Hey Trix, any chance we'll have a BT banner in time?  I wasn't planning to bring a tent, but I could. 

there's not really an area to put a tent, at least I don't think so, i guess we could set one up on the beach. To answer your question...No. No banner.

Registration/Transition/Expo/Best place to meet up is at Jean Klock Park.  (put this into Google: Jean Klock Park Benton Harbor, MI)

There is a boardwalk there and you can't miss it.  I will be a mere 3 min walk away, so I can meet up when Jorge calls me.  I recommend us riding the run route.  That way we can see the hill up to the top loop and the Whirlpool Complex.  There is also a covered podium area that we can put our bike numbers on and stuff and be out of the sun after we register.  Granted, we have until 9 pm, but that is just a hassle.

In regards to the swim, there is not an "organized swim" by the RD.  The buoy's will not be out, but it's an along the shore swim, so what we did last year was leave from the "finish" swim line and go against the current.  Then turn around and head back in to see what the finish will be like visually.  Remember the course will either go N or S depending on Current.

For those that are bored, I can show you a couple of things that I learned last year after the S/B session. 

Just look for the hair.

I've been told I'm impossible to miss. Hair. Lots of it. Curly. Everywhere.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

And a little cuddle time with the trixter.

Heh.

Friday, August 1 Pre-race Info 

11am - Swim:   Meet on the West (beach-facing) side of the Gazebo on South End of Expo.  This is where body-marking takes place.

Noon - Short bike ride:  Meet at the volunteer parking lot near the park entrance (gatehouse).  This is the grassy lot just North of this year's transition area.  This was the T-area in 2007.  We'll then be "wheels-up" at 12:10 to ride the run-portion of the course.  See the green dot on this map: Steelhead Transition Area

4:30pm - Dinner at Tosi's:  I have "preferred seating" for a group of 14 under "Beginner Triathlete."  They are not taking reservations due to the weekend event.  This is the best italian food in town, and they have early dinner specials.  They open for dinner at 4:30 and if we all get there at that time, we shouldn't have a problem.  I will be there.

6:30pm - Dinner at Papa Vinos 1332 Hilltop Road St. Joseph, 269-983-9900:  This is a confirmed reservation for 12 people under "Beginner Triathlete."

PM me if you can make it to a dinner with number attending.  I will confirm dinner lists on Thursday morning on the Iron-distance Forum.

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trixie - 2008-07-28 12:50 PM But I'll be wearing my purple and pink team elite uniform with a GU visor. I'll try my hardest to be loud and obnoxious, it will be a stretch, but to attract attention to meet new BTer's.....I'll do it

Is the purple martian blow-up doll still alive?  Or did he pop when his hands were in my wetsuit?

triOK - 2008-07-28 5:22 PM

trixie - 2008-07-28 12:50 PM But I'll be wearing my purple and pink team elite uniform with a GU visor. I'll try my hardest to be loud and obnoxious, it will be a stretch, but to attract attention to meet new BTer's.....I'll do it

Is the purple martian blow-up doll still alive? Or did he pop when his hands were in my wetsuit?

OOOHHH if richard is coming it will be there, we can have matt bring his mini if he's girls let him.   Matt???