Official Bridgeland Triathlon thread.....(maybe not official) (Page 4)

I'm no map expert (that would be John) but I'd say that looks about right to me.

thanks for the help guys, I will probably just wear my bike jersey and I will take it off for the run depending on how I feel I guess.

scary when someone calls me an expert at anything other than drinking beer. 

Hornsfan. Man... that would be a long run up to transition! The map is correct from what the RD described.  Keep in mind this can always change, doubt it, but can.  There was a pavillion next to where they were talking.   That's where the  "end" sign is on the map is.  Not sure if you remember the kayaker's dropping their boats off behind the speakers on Saturday.  That triangle you are reffering to is down past them.

Which brings up something else.  The RD says he'll put balloons or something on that pavillion so when you hang a right at the buoy, you can use that balloon's to site. 

Now that I think about it I think you guys are right, That road that we were close to wasnt Fry Rd. it was the Rd. we turned off of Fry Rd. on to.

Thanks for the swim info guys.  I was planning on starting on the outside anyway so the extra distance is no big deal.  I would rather swim more than get kicked more.

Aaron & Ben at Onurleftsports are pulling out all the stops...  even with the race sold out (maybe it was the radio stations timing) But there was a radio commercial for the Bridgeland's Triathlon on 93.7 the Arrow yesterday.  "If you like to swim, bike and run... come join us at the Bridgeland's Triathlon"  I was like... WOW!  I guess it's a sign at just how the tri craze is really starting to take off. 

Having to register earlier and earlier to get into races... at all distances!  Heck, Try Andy's Tri (800 participants ~ very popular first timers race in Oct... SOLD OUT as of Monday 8/3)  CRAZY!!!

you kidding me?  already sold out!!  that's bummer, that was going to be my last of the year. guess i'll have to drive somewhere else to do one now.  it's like houston is trying to get off the fat list and everyone is running marathons, biking every weekend, and signing up for tri's.  that's cool!! 

I heard about Tri Andy's!  Bummer, that was going to be my last race of the season too.  Looks like TriGirl might be it.

Sorry for hijackin' the BL's thread... but,

Andy Stewart (fir TAT) will be reselling unclaimed race packets on the Saturday before the race10/17 at FLS in Sugarland... beginning at 4pm I think.  You could always continue to prep for it and then try and get a packet that way.  Summertime Blues Tri, Clear Lake, and Ironstar is about all in the way of Tri's left locally (I think).

Du the Bear Duathlon is a good Oct race... 2/12/2  on Oct 11.  Just some options for y'all.

I almost forgot about one other... Firethorne (formerly Cinco).  Dave Rainey has a new First Timers swim wave this year too.  Shorter swim (200m vs 500m), then the same bike & run.  Oct 25... just another option.  I may try and get my wife to do this one as her second (TAT being her first).

Oh no!  I am totally bummed TAT is sold out   That was going to be my season ender as well.  I knew it was filling up but on HRTC not too long ago they said to make sure you signed up this MONTH, not last WEEK!

They were also talking about Bridgeland on The Buzz and had a link to it on their home page.

sweet, thanks for the heads up.  if i'm in town on the 25, i'll be at that one for sure.

The chance of thunderstorms is mostly likely in the afternoon when temps are their highest. In regards to 30% chance of rain...... with it going to be 95 outside, I wouldn't mind it sprinkling a little during the run.

Wouldn't overcast be lovely???  And some rain on the run?  I could totally go for that!

Done and Done

Hot beer at the post race party, and no ice on the way. WTF??

They must have used the ice on the cold water i got when I crossed the line.  Never been to a tri before but I would have to say this one was very well organized and I'll be doing this one every year. Good job On Ur Left.

How did they run out of water bottles for the pink cap girls? That's my only gripe. Otherwise, very well run race.

Had a blast doing it. This was great for my first tri!

AWESOME DAY!!!  And congrats to all, especially those busting out their first triathlon today.  Here's the BT hardware collection so far. Please post updates.

Evondo.  1st in his AG, 3rd overall!!!  Congrats brother!  You make those polka dots look so good.

KeriKadi.  2nd in her AG.  When they called your name I turned around to the group and said you just scored some goods.  They were like naah that's not her last name.  Then Houstonrider watched you walk up and said THAT IS HER!!!   VERY COOL!  We were so pumped for you but then we realized all the sh*t talkin' on the horizon. 

Runmerry1. 2nd in her AG.  The queen of 288.   We better start seeing more of you around here!  You Rock!!!! 

Trin2bfast's wife... 1st in hottest beer chick.

Outstanding day guys and gals. 

Any chance anyone can save the Official Results page and send them to me at this e-mail [email protected] . For some reaosn I can't access that page from my work computer.

Thanks

just emailed them to you in .xls format.

They didn't have water bottles for the blue cap girls either but Craig was nice enough to give me his.  When I got to the 1 mile water station they were out of cups!  I picked two up off the ground and had them fill it up - good thing I'm not a germ phobe!  I hope the gal I handed the other one to wasn't a phobe either (she may have assumed I handed her a clean cup).  Out of pizza before I got to the pool! 
The trophies are interesting, unique for sure!  But I love it because it's mine   Ken keeps telling me it's cool because it's so 'different'.  Freddie the Frog ala New Zoo Review has a temporary home on our mantle.

This was the FUNNEST race ever though because I heard my name so many times   I was a bit sad because we left the kids at home for this one and I knew I wouldn't be hearing their little voices but all you guys totally made up for that.  I heard my name a lot yesterday and it was VERY cool!  Having everyone there at the finish line was amazing - there are advantages to being slow!

Congratulations to Houstonrider for rocking out his first race in speedy style!  You beat my swim by 16 seconds!

Hanging out with Evondo & Betsy before the race kept the nerves down to a dull roar. 

I will say I won't be going sockless again!  The blister count is at 4 and right now that is what is keeping me from signing up for Clear Lake.  Not sure if one of them in particular will heal in time.

You guys are so awesome!  I am so blessed to have such an incredible group of folks to train with!

Thanks!