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The half took 16 minutes longer than the one 2 weeks ago but 10 minutes was in the swim which didn't have comparable distances, so 6 minutes of "real" time lost. I can live with that. I posted a RR, but here's my review of the HITS offering:

I thought they had all of their ducks in a row, they were organized, and i would do this race again (feel i have some business to finish with that bike course anyway). I dont think I would pay full freight again, but with the new pricing structure, it is very appealing. A big thing for me is that they allow race day packet pickup (but recommend coming out on Friday). Much of the benefit of a semi local race is lost on me if i have to make a separate trip.

The transition areas are really nice with slotted bike racks and stools for all, so no fighting for space on metal pole supported by sawhorses that always feel ready to tip over. Providing coffee was a nice perk too.

Support on the course was fine. The run aid stations supported the half and the full, so they had more offerings than i could think about on a half. There weren't as many volunteers as I am used to seeing, but for the number of folks on the course it was plenty. And I don't think they were local volunteers so much as employees and family of the organization. If they grow they should work on tapping local groups to support. Since this race was in their backyard, not sure how this works when they travel.

The one thing i knock them for and will bring it up with them is road signage. There was at least one police officer and a volunteer at each major intersections but there was a lot of open road between. I like to see signs like "caution-race in progress" on an open course so cars know what they are dealing with.

It was a pretty quiet race so if you like to see adoring crowds rocking the cowbells (and who doesn't?)you better bring your own....

I didn't stick around post race but they seemed to have plenty to offer, food, massage, medical...

There was one other thing i didnt like. They do an age group for every year, so not much of a group. So, with 40 finishers i was first among one male 37yrs old who finished. Not a big . As an amateur I'm always just racing myself.

Hope this helps, but i'm happy to go into more detail if you are thinking of doing one of their races.

Going well - I got a 9 mile run in today and hopefully I can get a 10 mile in over the weekend and be ready for the HM on Oct. 6.  Dealing with a little bursitis in the hip and of course my foot is something I am still working through.  I am starting to get a little nervous though as I can't find any info on registration for this run and can't get through to the LRS.  I will not be happy if it has been cancelled. 

I am probably not the person to respond as I still have pain and I am running.  I waited to run till it didn't feel like I was running on crushed glass. When I started running again it seemed that I would have good days and bad with the foot.  It would flare up for a few days and gradually get better (however this would happen whether I was running or not).  After awhile the flare ups would get less frequent and not last as long.  I still occasionally get one, but ice, advil and stretching usually calm it down within a day or so.

What does your PT say? I will say that at my last Ortho visit, the Doc said I could run even with my multiple foot ailments.

Good luck, you will get through it!

Let's see,

Swim - no worries.

Bike - be careful.  Stay off of the white lines on the road.  They can be very slippery.  Wear a jacket in the rain (the same advice that your mom would give you...).  It's supposed to be cool this weekend too.  Wear glasses that are easy to wipe off.  I wore an aerohelmet with an attached windscreen/visor and regretted it once the visor was wet and hard to see through.

Run - no worries, bring a visor and enjoy the cool rain.  If seconds don't matter to you in transition, bag up your shoes and socks while swimming/biking.  If you don't want to lose any time, just turn your running shoes upside down.  They will still be wet, but wont have water pooling in them.

Have a great race and have fun Adam!

After doing IMLP in an all day rain and again watching this years Musselman which had heavy rains as well, I agree with a lot of what Bill said.  I would add a couple of things:
I ditched the glasses all together as I couldn't keep them dry.  I didn't have a rain jacket, but sure wish I did. 
At Musselman, the rain seemed to cause a lot of flats, several people with multiple flats.  I think it is because the small sharp stones stick to a wet tire and get driven into the tire every time the tire goes around.  You might want to throw an extra tube in your bag or back pocket.
Make sure to put body glide on everything.  The wet clothes will increase the chaffing issue by a lot.

The bag for the shoes is the best advice!  There were a lot of bleeding ankles, achilles and arches on runners returning from the run course from the wet shoes rubbing.

Best of luck Adam, and we'll keep our fingers crossed that the rain holds off until after the race!

Good luck Adam

HOPEFULLY, my last PT session Saturday.  I'm going to try and do some MTB'ing, although not sure I'll have the time.  Not sure about my swim this weekend either, since I got an inner ear infection stemming from allergy/sinus issues I always have!   Have to wait to see how it feels tomorrow before I go in the pool.

Yeah, My family is a hoot!  My husband does not do any of tri sports, although he's been starting to like the indoor bike. I'm trying to encourage him to keep going and go more often. 

Thanks! 

Good luck Adam

HOPEFULLY, my last PT session Saturday.  I'm going to try and do some MTB'ing, although not sure I'll have the time.  Not sure about my swim this weekend either, since I got an inner ear infection stemming from allergy/sinus issues I always have!   Have to wait to see how it feels tomorrow before I go in the pool.

Thanks everyone for the good wishes!

I'm already having trouble sleeping. I guess it's time to take a deep breath and just get it done.

Weather is looking much better so keep the positive thoughts coming! Partly cloudy and now only a 20% chance of rain.