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 2009-05-21 3:56 PM in reply to: #2156938 |
Master 1895    |  Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official ThreadUPDATED: So far, the Beginner Triathlete RAWK SQUAD Roster for Hawk Island looks like:
Edited by hamiltks10 2009-05-21 3:57 PM |
| 2009-05-21 8:09 PM in reply to: #2166765 |
Master 1327 Ann Arbor, Michigan | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread Hey Kristen thanks for doing this! I felt like everyone from the MI section was doing this. Just to add:
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| 2009-05-23 6:19 PM in reply to: #2156938 |
| Veteran 153 | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread |
| 2009-05-24 10:17 PM in reply to: #2156938 |
| Master 1895 | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread
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| 2009-05-25 7:50 PM in reply to: #2156938 |
| New user 3 | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread I'm brand-new here, but I'll be at Hawk Island, too! I plan on checking out the temp on thursday, I'll let everyone know how it feels! I rode my bike through there today and there seemed to be quite a few swimmers, so I guess it can't be TOO bad! |
| 2009-05-25 8:17 PM in reply to: #2172289 |
Extreme Veteran 446 Mason | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread Around 10 of us swam there Sunday. It wasn't bad at all, maybe 65 degrees. The weather this week should help too. See you Sunday. |
| 2009-05-25 8:24 PM in reply to: #2172289 |
Master 1467 Small Town | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread BekiLynne - 2009-05-25 8:50 PM I'm brand-new here, but I'll be at Hawk Island, too! I plan on checking out the temp on thursday, I'll let everyone know how it feels! I rode my bike through there today and there seemed to be quite a few swimmers, so I guess it can't be TOO bad! Welcome to BT! Feel free to meet up with us at the RACING GREYHOUNDS team (a couple of us are on the team) tent Sunday morning! We did the entire course on Sunday as a practice. The water is brisk at first, but you get used to it pretty quick. So if we have some warm weather the water will be perfect (for this time of year anyway). I look forward to meeting you! |
| 2009-05-25 8:40 PM in reply to: #2172289 |
Expert 1452 Troy, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread BekiLynne - 2009-05-25 8:50 PM I'm brand-new here, but I'll be at Hawk Island, too! I plan on checking out the temp on thursday, I'll let everyone know how it feels! I rode my bike through there today and there seemed to be quite a few swimmers, so I guess it can't be TOO bad! I was out there today with a fellow greyhound. She was swimming without a wetsuit and survived so it couldn't be that bad. I, of course, am a wimp and wore a full wetsuit but forgot my goggles and swim cap. We did most of the bike course (I turned to quickly so a little short). The run course is my favorite, some shade, some sun, lots of scenery. I just love it out there. I look forward to meeting you next week. Most of us will be at the greyhounds tent, that seems to be the meeting spot for the day. |
| 2009-05-26 1:09 PM in reply to: #2156938 |
Extreme Veteran 375 Middleville, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread Looks like I was successful in getting spartn1's extra spot so I will be there too. |
| 2009-05-26 1:21 PM in reply to: #2156938 |
Veteran 316 Grass Lake, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread Does anyone know when packet pickup is on Saturday? The only two emails that I received from them were about volunteers. |
| 2009-05-26 1:26 PM in reply to: #2173465 |
Extreme Veteran 446 Mason | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread CraigT - 2009-05-26 1:09 PM Looks like I was successful in getting spartn1's extra spot so I will be there too. Rumor is that the BT group is going to loiter at the Racing Greyhounds tent Sunday morning Craig. Stop by, It'll be nice to meet you. |
| 2009-05-26 1:27 PM in reply to: #2173497 |
Extreme Veteran 446 Mason | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread kzoojason76 - 2009-05-26 1:21 PM Does anyone know when packet pickup is on Saturday? The only two emails that I received from them were about volunteers. It's from 4-7pm on Saturday |
| 2009-05-26 3:18 PM in reply to: #2173497 |
| Veteran 144 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread kzoojason76 - 2009-05-26 2:21 PM Does anyone know when packet pickup is on Saturday? The only two emails that I received from them were about volunteers. Have I missed any important emails? I've only recieved two emails as well...and one was definitely about volunteers. |
| 2009-05-26 8:21 PM in reply to: #2156938 |
Veteran 194 Pinckney, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread |
| 2009-05-27 6:40 AM in reply to: #2156938 |
New user 3 Lansing, MI, USA | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread I'll be there again this year. Last year's race was my first tri ever and it was so great. The whole event was really well organized I thought. Looking forward to Sunday! Edited by farra 2009-05-27 6:41 AM |
| 2009-05-27 7:11 AM in reply to: #2156938 |
| New user 38 | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread I am having issues getting my wetsuit off in a timely manner for T1, any advice? I know, dont wear one, but H.I will be my first OWS and I want to play the swim safe. Thanks, see you all Sunday...Supposed to be a chilly morning |
| 2009-05-27 7:18 AM in reply to: #2174901 |
Extreme Veteran 730 Milford, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread 4everyoung - 2009-05-27 8:11 AM I am having issues getting my wetsuit off in a timely manner for T1, any advice? I know, dont wear one, but H.I will be my first OWS and I want to play the swim safe. Thanks, see you all Sunday...Supposed to be a chilly morning I'm sure everyone has different form when it comes to this, but what works for me is to basically peel it off so that it ends up inside out. I pull it off my shoulders then grabbing the shoulder part I pull it down my legs being careful for it to not bunch it up. I then sit down and grabbing ahold of the suit at the top of my leg I keep peeling it down till it comes off over my foot. End result is that its completely inside out. I find that if I try to actually push it down instead of peeling it, then it gets bunched up and stuck on my lower legs or feet. Good luck to you! |
| 2009-05-27 7:37 AM in reply to: #2156938 |
Master 2356 Fenton, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread First, I lube up my lower calves and ankles with body glide. When its time to take it off, I unzip and pull it down to my waist while exiting the water and running to the T-area. When I get to my rack, I grab it at the waist and pull it down to the ground. That takes it down to just above my knees. Then I grab it at the fold above my knees and go straight to the ground again. Then I step the right foot on top of the "pile" and pull out my left foot, then switch and pull out my right foot. Also, don't take your cap and goggles off until you already have the top of your wetsuit down. That's save a little free hand space.  You may want to lift the goggles to your forehead though, if they are foggy.  |
| 2009-05-27 10:36 AM in reply to: #2156938 |
| Veteran 144 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread getting the stupid wet suit ON is my problem! those things are hard to get on!!! anyway...i'm gonna totally suck for the hawk island tri...knee problems have KILLED my ability to train over the last 4+ weeks.  but...whatever...i'll just do my best... |
| 2009-05-27 11:03 AM in reply to: #2175573 |
Extreme Veteran 446 Mason | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread When I race, I'm racing myself...everyone else is too fast anyway. First goal is to finish, second goal is to finish faster than last time. This is my second triathlon but I've done some training triathlons the last couple of weeks. I'm really looking forward to it. |
| 2009-05-27 11:15 AM in reply to: #2156938 |
| Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread I will be there not to race, but I will be there to hang with you kids... |
| 2009-05-27 12:12 PM in reply to: #2156938 |
| New user 38 | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread Thanks for the help! Mine should actually be easier than most to take off because it is only a knee and elbow length wetsuit. |
| 2009-05-27 2:50 PM in reply to: #2175742 |
Master 2202 Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread triOK - 2009-05-27 12:15 PM I will be there not to race, but I will be there to hang with you kids... If you didn't know all ready there not allowing dogs around Hawk Island any longer as it sounds like they recently added a dog park somewhere nearby. Just thought you might want to know before bringing your girls. After reading some of the threads last year it sounded dog friendly as I had considered bringing one of my pups this year Edited by rottieguy 2009-05-27 2:51 PM |
| 2009-05-27 2:55 PM in reply to: #2176400 |
Extreme Veteran 446 Mason | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread rottieguy - 2009-05-27 2:50 PM triOK - 2009-05-27 12:15 PM I will be there not to race, but I will be there to hang with you kids... If you didn't know all ready there not allowing dogs around Hawk Island any longer as it sounds like they recently added a dog park somewhere nearby. Just thought you might want to know before bringing your girls. After reading some of the threads last year it sounded dog friendly as I had considered bringing one of my pups this year The dog park is actually attached to Hawk Island Park at the northeast corner. You are allowed to bring your dog to Hawk Island Park and then walk it on a 6' leash to the dog park. Of course, you can't see any of the race from there. |
| 2009-05-27 5:06 PM in reply to: #2173511 |
| Veteran 144 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: Hawk Island Triathlon : Official Thread spartn1 - 2009-05-26 2:26 PM CraigT - 2009-05-26 1:09 PM Looks like I was successful in getting spartn1's extra spot so I will be there too. Rumor is that the BT group is going to loiter at the Racing Greyhounds tent Sunday morning Craig. Stop by, It'll be nice to meet you. Where will the tent be set up? Will it be obvious? |
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