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2009-05-29 3:02 PM
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kzoojason76 - 2009-05-29 3:46 PM Yes.. you met kzoojason76  Jason (and wife Jamie (jameski20))


So, have you two been driving in from Kzoo???  God, no wonder I was confused at the non-tri.



2009-05-29 3:17 PM
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matt3liv - 2009-05-29 2:43 PM
spartn1 - 2009-05-29 3:41 PM also if you're at the front of the individual start you'll be within seconds of the group start anyway...

See you Sunday...or Saturday if you come out to help set up...Laughing


Last year, it was group men, then group women, then TT start, right?


Yep, that's how I remember it.
2009-05-29 3:17 PM
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gir1with1nose - 2009-05-29 4:02 PM
kzoojason76 - 2009-05-29 3:46 PM Yes.. you met kzoojason76  Jason (and wife Jamie (jameski20))


So, have you two been driving in from Kzoo???  God, no wonder I was confused at the non-tri.



If I remember right, it's WORSE than you think...

I think kzoojason2 is from A2 maybe, or saw Ann Arbor once.
I don't remember

2009-05-29 3:36 PM
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kzoojason76 - 2009-05-29 3:46 PM Yes.. you met kzoojason76  Jason (and wife Jamie (jameski20))


So, have you two been driving in from Kzoo???  God, no wonder I was confused at the non-tri.



If I remember right, it's WORSE than you think...

I think kzoojason2 is from A2 maybe, or saw Ann Arbor once.
I don't remember



If it helps KzooJason (Jason/Me) is from Kalamazoo but I don't think I've ever actually met anyone from BT in person. 

Fortunately it appears that KzooJason76 and I are the only KzooJason's around.  There is a kzoogirl and a kzoo_camp but they don't seem to be active anymore.  The Kzoo madness is, for now contained. 

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2009-05-29 4:33 PM
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KzooJason - 2009-05-29 3:29 PM Howdy everyone. I'll be at Hawk Island and this will be my first tri... I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

Does anyone know if it's possible to change your race start option on race day? After a few of the comments on this thread, I think I'm in favor of switching from individual to group start. It won't completely bum me out if I can't but I'd hate to miss out on the "full experience".

See you Sunday!

Jason

 

This was my first tri last year.  I had signed up for  individual but ended up just going in the water with the group.  I was too nervous  to go on my own.  I wanted others to see my floating body and alert someone if I drowned.

Anyway, it didn't matter which you did, they don't keep tabs on you.  You are timed from a start pad so its whenever your chip crosses be it with the group or with the individual.  I'm sure I'm not the only one who changed her mind on race day.  Swim happy! 

2009-05-29 4:39 PM
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KzooJason - 2009-05-29 3:29 PM Howdy everyone. I'll be at Hawk Island and this will be my first tri... I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

Does anyone know if it's possible to change your race start option on race day? After a few of the comments on this thread, I think I'm in favor of switching from individual to group start. It won't completely bum me out if I can't but I'd hate to miss out on the "full experience".

See you Sunday!

Jason

 

This was my first tri last year.  I had signed up for  individual but ended up just going in the water with the group.  I was too nervous  to go on my own.  I wanted others to see my floating body and alert someone if I drowned.

Anyway, it didn't matter which you did, they don't keep tabs on you.  You are timed from a start pad so its whenever your chip crosses be it with the group or with the individual.  I'm sure I'm not the only one who changed her mind on race day.  Swim happy! 



That's perfect, thanks!


2009-05-29 4:39 PM
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This just posted on the greyhound forum:

For those of us coming West on I-696 to Lansing-

Details:

TOTAL CLOSURE - Fri 5/29/09, 10 PM to Mon 6/1/09, 5 AM
Westbound I-696 between Lahser Road and I-275

Details: Westbound I-696 between Lahser Road and I-275 is closed due to construction.
Detour: Traffic is directed to take southbound US-24 to westbound 8 Mile Road to westbound M-5 to westbound I-96 or southbound I-275.
Contact: Oakland TSC 248-451-0001
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2009-05-29 5:09 PM
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KzooJason - 2009-05-29 4:36 PM

Jason (the other one)


Embarassed
Sorry for adding to the confusion

If it helps, I'm also known as the third Erik (or Eric)

2009-05-29 6:46 PM
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spartn1 - 2009-05-29 2:58 PM An update to the ongoing saga...where will the run go?

There is now an inch of water a 15 foot stretch of the potential revised course and it's getting deeper...no idea what's going to happen yet.  Maybe there will be a second swim portion?


oh poop! that stinks! i was really hoping to keep my feet dry because i was planning on running with no socks...and my minimalistic race flats...
2009-05-29 8:02 PM
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I'll be out there tomorrow helping set up from noon on, so I can give a better water report tomorrow evening.  At last report the folks on Ruth St and Willard St. off Aurelius have stopped catching fish in the middle of their road (the water's subsiding due to pumping).  With any luck they can turn off the pumps tomorrow sometime which will allow the trail area (unfortunately that's where some of the water is going) can dry out.

If it rains no more the water may subside enough to stick to the original route, who knows.
2009-05-30 5:58 PM
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ok...i'm officially nervous...

what if i drown? what if i crash on the bike? what if my knee acts up and cripples me during the run? what if i come in last place? what if i just get in everyones way and i get constantly yelled and ultimately ostracized from the michigan tri scene for life?

anyone else nervous?


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slowpoke77 - 2009-05-30 5:58 PM ok...i'm officially nervous...

what if i drown? what if i crash on the bike? what if my knee acts up and cripples me during the run? what if i come in last place? what if i just get in everyones way and i get constantly yelled and ultimately ostracized from the michigan tri scene for life?

anyone else nervous?


Make sure you get there in time for the 7am beginner's meeting.  Jeff Mallet, the cartoonist that draws the Frazz cartoon is a triathlete and does a great job of helping new folks calm down.
2009-05-30 6:25 PM
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Wow.. looks like KzooJason and Kzoojason76 (me) are popular!!  Who would have thought our names would have brought this much attention.  Maybe it's because the best university in the state is in Kalamazoo!! (note that I'm a WMU alumni)

I'm the kzoojason76 that is living in Ann Arbor, but soon to be moving to Grass Lake.  I'm married to Jamie (jameski20).  We met a good number of people at the Unofficial Training Day at ILRA, and also a training day at Hawk Island.

Ok.. I'm guess I'm just rambling keeping my mind off the race tomorrow.  This is my first, and I'm excited!!

Thanks for making a first-timer feel popular!!

- Jason (kzoojason76 from Ann Arbor, and not the other KzooJason from Portage)
2009-05-30 6:26 PM
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FYI the run was officially changed to an out and back.  It's a nice run that goes by the very wet sycamore golf course...

As of 545 they were still working out the kinks with the transition area.  Folks will have an assigned space based on their number and each bike gets about 18" of space.  Any other questions let me know. 
2009-05-30 7:20 PM
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... and the race number was assigned by name, not sign up date.

It's gonna be a beautiful day!!
2009-05-30 7:39 PM
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slowpoke77 - 2009-05-30 6:58 PM ok...i'm officially nervous...

what if i drown? what if i crash on the bike? what if my knee acts up and cripples me during the run? what if i come in last place? what if i just get in everyones way and i get constantly yelled and ultimately ostracized from the michigan tri scene for life?

anyone else nervous?


Drown - Nah, just take deep breaths, and keep swimming.
Crash - Keep your eyes on the road and mind the rules of the road, no problems.
Knee - Then slow down or take a break if it does.  No shame in walking.
Last Place - Better than not starting.
Everyones way - You can control that.  Stay to the right and allow others to pass on the left.  However, based on your bike speeds mentioned, you shouldn't see too much passing.  You will likely be passing THEM!
Ostracization of the MI tri crowd - Only happened once, and it was a long story dealing with chili, a swim cap, and WAAAAAAAYYYYY too much body glide. 

Nervous, sure.  Take some deep breaths, get a good nights sleep, and know that your BT friends are there to help you iron out any kinks in the morning. 

See you tomorrow.


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My first. Nervous. Anxious.

Ladies, what do you do with your hair for the swim? i have long hair. Pony?

Peel off the thing that makes me look like a black Michelan Man. Socks, Shoes, Chap Stick, Belt, Glasses, Helmet, GO! (I'm studying) Am I missing anything?

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2009-05-30 7:46 PM
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gmoilanen - 2009-05-30 8:40 PM My first. Nervous. Anxious. Ladies, what do you do with your hair for the swim? i have long hair. Pony? Peel off the thing that makes me look like a black Michelan Man. Socks, Shoes, Chap Stick, Belt, Glasses, Helmet, GO! (I'm studying) Am I missing anything? Susan


HAHA!  Susan, I just read this as if George wrote it.  It took me a minute to see your name at the bottom.  I figured George's hair must have REALLY grown since last time I saw him!    Thanks for the laugh.
2009-05-30 8:30 PM
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gmoilanen - 2009-05-30 8:40 PM My first. Nervous. Anxious. Ladies, what do you do with your hair for the swim? i have long hair. Pony? Peel off the thing that makes me look like a black Michelan Man. Socks, Shoes, Chap Stick, Belt, Glasses, Helmet, GO! (I'm studying) Am I missing anything? Susan


Put your hair under the cap that you will likely be given.

2009-05-30 8:33 PM
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and OH MY GOD are you guys going to have gorgeous racing weather.  I know I'm going to want to race when I get there.

Then...I'll realize I can sit around for a few hours shooting the merde and laughing with trixie and robyn and won't even remember there's a race happening.  : )

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gmoilanen - 2009-05-30 8:40 PM My first. Nervous. Anxious. Ladies, what do you do with your hair for the swim? i have long hair. Pony? Peel off the thing that makes me look like a black Michelan Man. Socks, Shoes, Chap Stick, Belt, Glasses, Helmet, GO! (I'm studying) Am I missing anything? Susan


Hi Susan,
I was just reading this thread and wanted to make one recommendation...

Yes, the ponytail for your hair is a good choice. However, your tendency may be as mine used to be which is to put it high on your head so as to make getting your swim cap on easier. However, this is BAD when you try to get your bike helmet on. I recommend putting the ponytail low enough to get your helmet on comfortably before the race and then do what you need to do to stuff everything up under your swim cap. I usually hang my head upside down... Nothing like wasting a bunch of time in transition having to mess with a pony tail adjustment...

I was a nervous wreck last year so I know exactly how you feel. Take that energy and make it work for you. You're gonna have a GREAT race!!Smile

See ya soon!



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gmoilanen - 2009-05-30 8:40 PM My first. Nervous. Anxious. Ladies, what do you do with your hair for the swim? i have long hair. Pony? Peel off the thing that makes me look like a black Michelan Man. Socks, Shoes, Chap Stick, Belt, Glasses, Helmet, GO! (I'm studying) Am I missing anything? Susan
Hey Susan, put your hair in a pony with clips for the  bangs if you need it. When finished with the swim your hair should be ok for your bike helmet. I'm just guessing, this is my first also and am nervouse and excited.  See you in the morning.

 

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Thanks girls! Very good advice. Sleep well and see you in the morning.

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2009-05-30 9:07 PM
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Susan, you're gonna have to get your own login lady...You've trained with us BT'rs and tomorrow you'll be racin' with us!  And you won't confuse a certain someone (Matt!) anymore! :-)
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Good luck tomorrow, everyone... and see you bright and early... or just early.
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