Beach 2 Battleship (Page 2)

But you also enjoy Yeungling! Oh yea, it's a top shelf beer in Florida!

I am trying to get the training back on track myself. A week in Brazil and the following week in Atlanta is a good break but not one you want when training for the iron distance!

HEED is good stuff but you can't mix it too strong. I have to keep it about 1 scoop per 9-10 oz water. ANy stronger than that and "bubbles" start to form if you know what I mean. Anybody have plans to use Perpetuem on the bike course? I was wondering about freezing the 2nd bottle as Hammer recommends but have never tried it.

Training has gone from great to not so good really quickly. I've had some knee issues come up that have kept me from running long that I think I've worked through (keeping fingers crossed). However, I went down  on some loose gravel on a ride Sunday afternoon and ended up with a good bit of road rash.  The open wounds and sore shoulder from impact will keep me out of the water for a week or so, but other than that I should be able to resume riding and building my running volume.  As soon as my palms heal up so I can hold the bar without pain, I should be able to ride on the road, until then it will be all trainer riding.  I just glad I was able to walk away without any serious injury to me or the bike. Stay safe out there.

 Clearly Setup Events' understanding of the calendar is overrated.

It's the top news entry.  The one dated 1/14.  With registration opening on 1/2 and being full by 1/14, I'd call that less than two weeks.

There's also this thread:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=100266&start=19

Half sold out on 1/11, full sold out by 8:30 am on 1/14.

Training updates - Mine's going well.  2 100+ mile rides in the last few weeks plus 2 runs over 15 miles.  Nothing important has fallen off and my times are coming down.  I am ready to start tapering but still a couple of weeks away.

Travel stuff - Anybody interested in a BT get together?  I don't get in until Thursday afternoon but I am planning on going to the athlete dinner.  We could meet there or a Friday lunch maybe.  Anyone know if they'll have a sponsored swim on Friday.  I only want to swim for 10 minutes or so.  Mostly to check out the wetsuit.  Any thoughts?

Ernie

I read that the avg temp is 60 and it could be cooler.  What is everyone going to be wearing for the race?  I think I would be too cold in just a tri suit.

Mel 

IMFL in '06 was in the low 40s at the start, up to the mid 60s for a high. I was fine in a tri suit, but got a little chilly on the run.

I'll probably use the same plan as Lake Placid last year.  I'll have arm warmers for the bike and have a long sleeve shirt in my T2 bag and SN bag.  I ended up not needing the long sleeve shirt but it stayed light til 9.  I'll bring a bunch of cold weather stuff and decide the night before the race.

Ernie

I just purchased some arm warmers and a long sleeve bike jersey.  Is really going to get that cool?

Anyone staying at the Blockade Runner Resort.....I am coming into town on Wed. and plan on some light swim workouts at some point.

Hey NC,

Anybody know if there is a BT get-together planned pre or post race?