Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 6)

I would like to swim on Friday, however I get in mid morning. I probably could not get there befroe noon. I'm good with a Sat evening get together. All we have to do is go downstairs right?

To try to help unfreak you out, there was this:

"The sevengill shark is aggressive when provoked and is considered potentially dangerous to humans. According to the International Shark Attack File, the sevengill shark has been responsible for five documented unprovoked attacks on humans since the 16th century."

5 attacks in the last 5 centuries.  If we're averaging 1 attack (not death) every 100 years, I think you're pretty safe.  You're much more likely to be attacked by a crazy person on stilts dressed as a clown, than one of these sharks.

And to make you feel even better, you should hope the great whites are in the area, since they eat the sevengills.  That way you won't have to afraid.

When is everyone getting into SF? I'm flying in on Thursday. Staying at the Edwards Inn. Renting a bike (which I'm kind of nervous about not having my bike) and swimming with Water World on Friday morning. Hubby flies in on Friday afternoon.

What do you think would be the cheapest and easiest way to get to the hotel from the SF airport? I'm just bringing a tri bag and bike.

I'd love to meet up with the other Edwards BT gang. I can't believe it is almost here! I'm going to trust my training and not freak out about the race. 

I'm flying in Friday morning with my wife and daughter. Staying at the Edwards.

The cheapest way from the airport is the BART into the civic center then bus or taxi to the hotel.

I would like to swim a bit on Friday and possibly Saturday. I also would like to ride the course a bit.

A few of us will be there friday evening at 5:30 to 6:00 and 7:00 on Saturday morning. Feel free to give me a call if you need anything. Come along and join us!

Later,

Chris
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I'll be getting there early afternoon on Thursday.  I'm staying at Edwards II as well.  

Let's do the 5:30 swim on Friday and I'll probably go swim again on Saturday, just so I'm prepared for the cold.

I'm also going to try to bike the route on Friday, just to get a feel for the streets if anyone wants to join me for that.

Let's definitely do a drink at a local pub Thursday when people start getting in.  I'll probably be around in race shirts, so say Hi. 

My family and I area arriving on Wed.  We are staying at the Sheraton.

I am definitely IN for the swim on Friday - looking forward to leaving in a week!

Chris 414 6301711

xmann-I rented a bike from Blazing Saddles. Where did you rent yours from? I'm going to pick mine up on Friday afternoon.

I'm interested in checking out the bike course but in a car/taxi. If anyone is interested in sharing let me know.

Pub sounds great! Count me in.

Rene