South Carolina Half

Doug and I will be there.

Here is the list as I know it - chime in folks:

Kevin

Doug

Steph

Natalie 

Amy P.

Chris Z.

Wes Mc.

Jamie Corn?

I am in. This is not only my first HIM but also my second triathlon ever. I'm really smart like that. Sprint last year. HIM this year.

 Let us know what the course is like. Take pictures.I have heard rolling to almost flat.  It doesn't matter to me since the bike is my weakest link so I will suck either way.

 Let me know what the lake looks like too. I had spent most of the summer thinking I was swimming in a river but Steph recently brought me up to speed that it is a lake. Good news that it is out and back. It won't seem so infinitely long to me then.

I am going on the waiting list tomorrow morning.  I think I will be able to sneak in!

I did the event last year and it was well put on.  The swim is a triangle with the first leg directly into the sun.  I wore tinted goggles because they were the only ones I had.  The swim should be wet suit legal again.

The bike is really fast the first half and then it seemed like the roads got pretty rough and the wind kicked in pretty bad.  There are some rolling hills on the course so don't be fooled into thinking it is pancake flat like most of SC.

The run is not that bad at all.  Very flat on an open stretch of highway (HOT..NO SHADE).  You do turn off into a park area that has some shade on it around the 3 and 9 mile marks (2 Loop Course).

The finish is straight up a hill so when you hear the cheering beginning, save just a little bit of energy for the last 200 yards.

Great event, support and organization.

I hope I make it in with the waiting list...I CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT TO SIGN UP!

If I make it up I would love to meet some of the fellow BTers

Kraig, Courtney, Greg- Relay ( dont know what the team name is, I guess I should find out so I know when they call us on the podium )

Go Go Girls - Elena (swim), Lisa B (bike) and Nora (run)

Jim,

I am #3 on the wait list and the guy told me I was 100% in.....so if my math is correct you should be even safer!

I should be...300% in. Awesome!

I guess according to the website they are going to start contacting people 9/8.

I was on the waiting list and just got the confirmation email that I am in (#3 on waiting list).

Wheres the party????!!!!

I'm in...got the email this morning and just signed up.

You can do a relay at most races.  But you have to put your own team together.

Two weeks to go!!!  I did a 67 mile bike ride to Helen today and will do a 16 mile run tomorrow and then my taper will begin.

Hope everyone is ready for the race. 

Hey Project,

I am in Gainesville also.  I am always looking for someone to go on a long bike ride with.

I know Ocktoberfest started this weekend, so tell the truth, did your "refill" at the Wurst House.

No on either.  You will find that you are in the minority with the wetsuit thing though. I did not wear a wetsuit last year either (although that race convinced me to get one). You will be among plenty of road bikes.

James,

Did not even know Okterberfest started this weekend and was wondering why the traffic was thicker than normal.  I should have thought to refill at the Wurst House...it would have made the hills on the way home more interesting.

Nat,

No wet suit for me either.  Lanier actually feels warmer that the pool I swim in so it will be interesting to see how Lake Greenwood feels.  The warm weather lately should help.  I also ride on a road bike with clip on aero bars and  I bet you'll see a large mix of road bilkes and tri bikes.

Nat-

You'll be fine.  The water isn't cold enough to need a wet suit.  It's cold enough that you are allowed to wear one.  We did John Tanner sprint this year and Steph didn't wear her wet suit and she was fine.  btw,  the wet suit helps bad swimmers a lot more then good swimmers.  Since you are a good swimmer it's no big deal.