Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 9)

I'm flying in on Thursday. Meeting Jennifer at the airport (we need to coordinate #'s) and heading over to the Edwards.

Meet the BT crew at the bar? Hang out with BT crew.

Friday- I'm signed up for the Water World Swim in the morning. Friday afternoon, I need to pick up my bike from Blazing Saddles. Friday afternoon Hubby flies in. We have plans for Friday night.

Saturday- packet pickup, dinner with my coach

Sunday- I would love to go down to transition with everyone. Also another first timer. 

Can't wait to meet everyone! Is anyone bringing a floor pump to the hotel?

I get in Friday afternoon.

I would like to swim on Friday and bike the course on Saturday sometime.

My family and I have not made any firm plans yet for any activities or meals. My wife is considering running the Xterra Marin Headlands train run on Sat morning. We just have to figure out transportation to the event.

Question for those of you who live in and or around SF.

We're going on a dinner cruise on Friday night. The invitation says- Cocktail attire. What is considered cocktail attire in SF for females? What I would normally wear in Texas probably won't work for a dinner cruise in the SF bay. I'm extremely cold natured too. Walking around in heels in SF before a triathlon isn't my idea of fun. Wearing heels anywhere isn't my idea of fun normally but....I'd just planned on bringing my running shoes (2 pair) flip flops and Keen sandals for the trip! LOL!

Now I've got to add Cocktail T-1 bag to the list!

Suggestions?

Aero or Road Helmet?

Are you staying at the Edwards? If so you'll be very popular with that bike pump! We may have to buy you a round at the bar!

What do you plan on doing with the camera during the swim?  Just holding it in your hand or what?  I was thinking about taking a camera for the swim, but I didn't want to hold it, or have around my wrist as I thrashed about wildly trying to get to shore.

The best I could come up with was something like a race belt with a carabeener on it so I could clip the camera on.  What's your plan?

Most of the waterproof disposable camera have a large rubber band/strap attatched to it.

Put your arm through it and have the camera up near your shoulder. I suggest trying it once swimming in aquatic park.

-ak-

Hello,

Does anyone know when they will put up the signs for the bike course (where to go, etc.). I would like to have a look at the bike route on Friday, but don't really feel like bringing a map with me!

Take care

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xmann1102 - 2009-06-10 4:24 PM man you guys are gonna smoke me.   i'm planning on stopping and taking pics during the swim, renting a roadie for the bike, and taking the camera and getting some pics on the run as well.

just look for the dork floating on my back during the swim and walking taking pics during the run

Can you take my picture during the swim portion? LOL! I'll be the girl on her back freaking out during the swim! Well hopefully not.

I'm also renting a road bike. Bringing my road helmet (aero is too hard to pack) and enjoying the course. Maybe I should take a camera on the run too. Hmmm...

Oh, there is supposed to be a grocery store within a block of the Edwards.

Maybe we should wear name tags in the hotel with our user names on them. I changed my screen name after the IMFL dinner. No one could pronounce my other name.

Early flight to SF tomorrow. I'll be without a computer til Friday night.
Can't wait to meet everyone.

I have beeen in SF for 2 days.  I ran on WEd to crack out the air legs.  Felt alright.

My wife and I are going to go to Aquatic park tomorrow - Fri AM - We should be there around 9ish.  WE will be the couple with 2 boys in the sand, I am the freakishly tall one (6'8) with the cute 5'8 sandy blonde.

I may try to ride tomorrow AM, I have trouble sleeping past 5 am and may ride out around 6:30am.  I am not sure.  But will probably go to Sports Basement for their 6:30 course talk.  A friend told me it is very helpful.

Less than 60 hours to go!!! I cannot wait, even with the nice wind on the bay today