Steelhead 2011 (Page 4)

Yes, my wife will be there!  I will PM you her number if you want to meet up.

The Race briefing should not be 2 hours, i think it lasts like 20 minutes plus a Q&A.  The biggest thing they talk about seems to be penalties (Drafting, littering, etc) and the routes.  The biggest question will be water temp/wetsuit legal?

Oh, and WTC has a strange rule that all participants (male and female) must always have there nipples covered... obvious for females, but than means that you must were a shirt, covering your nipples at all times, EXCEPT for the swim, for males!  (I dont think this is a USAT rule).

Michael  #1398

Jon I think its awesome what you are doing for all of us.  besides for my girlfriend, I dont have any other family so havinh another "fan"  will be a great morale boost.  Ill be in a tyr neon green and black tri singlet.  If I finish in time I would love to find you and shake your hand and thank you personally.

Thanks again

Michael O'Neill

We may be finishing together!

Oh, and the weather forecast has taken a turn for the worse. T-Storms sat and possible rain on sun now

Rain or shine, at least it's not going to be 95* and humid :-)

Maybe my 8:30 start time will pay off after all!

To be honest, I love exercising in the rain. It's like swimming ... you don't even know you're hot.

Don't forget plastic bags for your shoes :-)

Last year it rained, and my 8:49 wave was a godsend since it stopped raining minutes before my wave.... then again, it was humid by the time I hit my run.

They say no bike bags in transition, but if you use garbage bags and not take up unnecessary space, then you should be ok to cover you drive train, seat, and cockpit.

Well... had a short (2mi) run this morning then I went and checked in. No lines at all! Took about 10 minutes (80 minute drive though ).

Swag includes a tech tee and a running hat (both white)

Also went and got all of my nutrition for the race and picked up my bike from the LBS (tune-up). I think im ready to go.

Starting to get really nervous!!!

If it became a du, how long would the first run leg be?

I'm praying for things to clear up, I'd love to do the tri.  Especially, for my first 70.3.

Swim cancelled.  Race converted to bike -> run (no first run).  Good luck guys!!!

It still counts as a HIM without the swim right?

Im counting it! Got through it without too much difficulty other than sore knees (and a slow arse run).

Finally got to meet a BTer irl also (rubeone). We chatted for a bit before the race and it really helped the nerves. Thanks Rube!