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Only 3 more weeks left...hope everyone is getting ready.

I did this race last year, and if there is one thing I can say it's that spotting the first buoy can be tricky as you swim straight into the sun. Two easy solutions though:

1. Wear tinted goggles for sure.
2. Aim for the trees behind on the shore. You can spot them no problem.

Otherwise it's a super fast and flat course. It's shorter than a regular Olympic, so you'll get some fast splits.

Swim is great. Water tastes good. It's short and not too crowded.

2010-01-24 11:45 PM
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Thanks for the tips, especially about the tinted googles. I need a pair of those, so I am glad I know now before it gets to the last minute. This will be the next step up for me from a sprint. I did my first two tris at the end of last season, both of them being sprints, so now this year I am stepping it up with a couple of Olys and my "A" race this year: The Vineman 70.3. I am already pumped up for that one and it is not even until July.

Thanks again.
2010-02-04 12:04 PM
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Bummed.  I was waiting on this until I was sure I was fully recovered from my hip injury AND that I wouldn't need the weekend for a long run for LA Marathon training.  As of last night, I passed my personal tests for both...and now I see the race has sold out.  
2010-02-04 3:29 PM
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That sucks.  Did you email them?
2010-02-04 3:33 PM
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cjhild - 2010-02-04 1:29 PM That sucks.  Did you email them?


Tried calling...outgoing v/m msg said they aren't taking wait list at all.
2010-02-04 4:06 PM
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tcovert - 2010-02-04 1:33 PM
cjhild - 2010-02-04 1:29 PM That sucks.  Did you email them?


Tried calling...outgoing v/m msg said they aren't taking wait list at all.


That sucks, sorry to hear that.  Seems surprising since we are in the middle of nowhere that this thing sells out and not even a wait list.

2010-02-04 4:08 PM
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cjhild - 2010-02-04 2:06 PM
tcovert - 2010-02-04 1:33 PM
cjhild - 2010-02-04 1:29 PM That sucks.  Did you email them?


Tried calling...outgoing v/m msg said they aren't taking wait list at all.


That sucks, sorry to hear that.  Seems surprising since we are in the middle of nowhere that this thing sells out and not even a wait list.


Oh, well...I've done the race before (2008)...was hoping to use it as a tuneup race before my IM on May 1 AND see some BTers as well...
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I got an offer today for $124 per night at this place.  Not sure if is only applicable if you have stayed there.  But if anyone wants it I will forward the email.  This place is very nice.

http://www.miramonteresort.com
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