Ticked Off and Need Some Perspective (Page 4)

Hey Brandt what's he look like? I have pretty big feet ya know. Could get tangled up somewhere....one never knows.   See you there buddy. I'm going to check out the swim site Saturday (I'm sure it's no big deal!)

Bill

Now you have the chance to not only beat him in the race, but to build a solid relationship with him too (and by extension, more of your family).  Get in touch with him and walk through the real steps in a race.  Swim start, swim navigation, transition, pacing on the ride, nutrition and hydration before the run, T2, running and walking.  He certainly hasn't considered hydration & nutrition.  That could crash him.  Do you think he knows about drafting?  How about mount/dismount lines?  DQ for no helmet, etc.... ?  couldn't hurt to chat with him in front of your wife, his wife, lots of other people.  Get a little credit for holding his hand and trying to keep this guy from getting hurt or DQd!  Otherwise you might end up winning the race but losing the image contest if you look petulant. 

Obviously I'm making some huge assumptions  - so maybe I'm off base - but it still seems worth mentioning for your consideration.  In the end - just have fun!

Oh, Alpine! You are being entirely too reasonable.

I still say tell your BIL to position himself at the front of the swim pack.

Bill....I'm also certain it is no big deal, just like Sugar Land right??  And my BIL will be with me Saturday at packet pick up, as well as scouting the course, so if we run into each other, keep your giggle on the inside please!  He's also racing as a Clyde, so my guess is, you'll get an opportunity to meet him.  He's not a bad guy at all, just a little too presumptuous when it comes to this tri.

Alpine, I have already emailed him today and offered to show him the tri bag necessities, the best way to set up the transition area, etc.  I also told him about drafting, blocking, helmet rules, mount/dismount and even sent him a link to the USAT rules.  Furthermore, I told him I would explain any questions he has, or give any tips he may want about the swim start, how to avoid getting thrashed, how to save your legs for your run after the bike, etc.  (Not that I'm an expert or anything, but I think I could give good tips).  He basically said "Dude, I'll be fine" and changed the subject to how awesome his run was last night.

Regardless, sunday will be fun, and I will be a good sport.

You tried your best!

I have a feeling you won't have to tell him to position himself at the front of the swim pack. Call it a growth experience!

This is so a cliffhanger.  I'm finding myself waiting impatiently to know the end of this story.

Does BIL even start the race?

Does he have to do some awful combination of breaststroke and doggie paddle to finish the swim?

If he finishes the swim, does he then crash and burn on the bike as everyone else goes flying past him?

Does he have to walk the run, or can he actually run after all that?

Does BIL see OldAge92 anywhere but at the swim start, or does BIL manage to beat him out of the water, only to see OldAge92 cruise by him on the bike?

Auugghhh!  So many questions and NOANSWERS til Sunday!  You know, the first thing you're going to have to do after the race is finished is get on here and let us know what happened, don't you?

I will indeed, cadreamer, as long as you quit referring to me as old age. 

My name is a reference to where I graduated college, Texas A&M.  The mascot is the Aggies, and once you graduate, you are called  a "former student", or an "Old Ag", rather than an alumnus

But seriously, Sunday should be quite an experience...no matter how it all turns out

No kidding?  All this time I've been picturing this tri guy with a walker or a cane.  LOL!

Seriously, I'll be looking forward to your RR

I will indeed, cadreamer, as long as you quit referring to me as old age. 

My name is a reference to where I graduated college, Texas A&M.  The mascot is the Aggies, and once you graduate, you are called  a "former student", or an "Old Ag", rather than an alumnus

Okay, Okay, **wiping egg off face** I already admitted my lameness over on the "Your Screen Name" thread - but I'll do it again.

I am sincerely, deeply apologetic for EVER accidentally not-on-purpose putting an E in there.  I will never, ever, do it again. 

Although, in my defense I didn't think it referred to your actual age, but when you thought you might have to actually give in to old age.  Hey, if you can make it to 92 before you feel old, that's good right?

Have a GREAT tri on Sunday!!!!!

I always wondered why you would want to refer to yourself as old aged...

Man, I'm on the edge of my seat now waiting to see how things go down on Sunday!  Regardless, just run your own race and stay focused out there.  Good luck!

The hardest person to race is yourself.