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 2009-06-18 10:46 AM |
Expert  1210   Near Tampa |  Subject: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official ThreadJust 3 or so weeks for this event. Who's in? who's out? First time at this venue - any tips? I'm from Riverview and don't train the CLW/StPete area. Tell me what to look out for. And especially - what sort of thing should I really come prepared for? crowds, # H2O stations, hills (bridges), etc |
| 2009-06-23 7:52 AM in reply to: #2226652 |
Champion 7347   SRQ, FL | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread I'll be there but not racing. The wife called this one (we have a newborn and an 8 year old so we trade off watching them while the other races). I got St. A's and she got this one. |
| 2009-06-23 11:07 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
Expert 1210 Near Tampa | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread |
| 2009-06-24 7:23 AM in reply to: #2238628 |
Member 26 Clearwater | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread |
| 2009-06-24 9:29 AM in reply to: #2226652 |
Elite 2999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread 3 nice size bridges to climb. If the run course is the same as the sand key race it will be part on the beach, but don't quote me on that. |
| 2009-06-29 9:43 PM in reply to: #2239278 |
Expert 1210 Near Tampa | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread parrj - 2009-06-24 10:29 AM 3 nice size bridges to climb. If the run course is the same as the sand key race it will be part on the beach, but don't quote me on that. How bad are the bridges? Will that include the bigger one near downtown CLW? I know last yr's got cancelled due to a tropical storm, but is the water usually deep/clear or otherwise? 2 weeks and I'm beginning to freak out - haven't been swimming much lately. |
| 2009-07-02 5:29 AM in reply to: #2252076 |
Elite 2999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread TrkHilo2k - 2009-06-29 10:43 PM parrj - 2009-06-24 10:29 AM 3 nice size bridges to climb. If the run course is the same as the sand key race it will be part on the beach, but don't quote me on that. How bad are the bridges? Will that include the bigger one near downtown CLW? I know last yr's got cancelled due to a tropical storm, but is the water usually deep/clear or otherwise? 2 weeks and I'm beginning to freak out - haven't been swimming much lately. This is my first year doing MPM, but I did Sand Key back in the fall (pretty much same course). The first 2 bridges are not to bad if you are use to hills/bridges. I've heard the 3rd one is a beast. You can check out course map on the MPM webpage. As for the swim, its in the Gulf. |
| 2009-07-02 7:00 AM in reply to: #2257519 |
Expert 1210 Near Tampa | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread |
| 2009-07-02 9:24 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread Oh you are gonna love the bridges...if you love to climb, that is! The third one is new...and it IS a beast. The rest of the course though...very flat and fast...very enjoyable. This will be my fourth MPM. I always look forward to it. See you all out there. Can't wait! |
| 2009-07-02 10:31 PM in reply to: #2259613 |
Expert 1210 Near Tampa | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread Looking forward to the challenge of the clearwater "hills". Q, youre a longtime BTer, how do we recognize other BTers? |
| 2009-07-06 10:02 AM in reply to: #2226652 |
Master 1978 Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread I rode the course yesterday...fun!! The bridges will be good and challenging. The new Belleair Causeway bridge is quite the misleading b**ch!!
OK, recognizing BTers...well, that's the tough part. For me, most people recognize me by the IM tat. But if you have BT tri gear, that's one way, or if people know what kind of tri suit you usually wear (parrj in a TriGators suit usually...me in the usual Jaggad white/black/red...etc.). Other than that, usually we'll pick a place to have a "BT meetup area" if there are enough of us. Any suggestions anyone? |
| 2009-07-06 12:31 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
Elite 2999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread There will be a pretty big group of us coming down from UF, so there will be many racers wearing TriGator uniforms. I'll be the one with the Cannondale TT bike. The Sand Key staging area is pretty small so it won't be hard to find people. |
 2009-07-06 2:09 PM in reply to: #2264334 |
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| 2009-07-06 3:08 PM in reply to: #2265287 |
| Elite 2999 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread ChrisFL - 2009-07-06 3:09 PM Q - 2009-07-06 10:02 AM I rode the course yesterday...fun!! The bridges will be good and challenging. The new Belleair Causeway bridge is quite the misleading b**ch!!
OK, recognizing BTers...well, that's the tough part. For me, most people recognize me by the IM tat. But if you have BT tri gear, that's one way, or if people know what kind of tri suit you usually wear (parrj in a TriGators suit usually...me in the usual Jaggad white/black/red...etc.). Other than that, usually we'll pick a place to have a "BT meetup area" if there are enough of us. Any suggestions anyone? Just 'drove' over the new Bellair bridge over the 4th for the first time- so that's pretty cool that you'll be riding your bikes over it for the tri! It is a great view- we're hoping they build a marina close by to it. I'm hoping to come watch the race so if you happen to see a redhead with a Nikon camera taking pictures of you.....SMILE  and come say hello! I have to see what my husbands plans are for us this weekend though- I know we're staying at our boat this weekend and that's in Palmetto so won't be as close to the race as if we were home in Clearwater. It's going to depend I guess if he's planned anything for us or if he doesn't want to get up at the crack of dawn himself to go watch a triathlon if he minds me and the kids doing so. I really REALLY want to check out a tri because I'm thinking of planning my first race for October- Long Leaf Triathlon in New Port Richey. Anyway here planning on doing that tri? Please say YES!!!  ChristineYes, I'll do the sprint. Its a collegiate race so again be there with TriGators. |
| 2009-07-06 4:57 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
| Extreme Veteran 591 New Port Richey, FL | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread I'm considering the Longleaf Olympic if my marathon training is on track. I've heard this is a time-trial start for the swim, so very good for beginners.. |
| 2009-07-08 3:46 PM in reply to: #2265287 |
| New user 1 | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread I'll be doing the Olympic at Longleaf in New Port Richey. Take my picture so my family can identify my body.! |
| 2009-07-08 8:23 PM in reply to: #2271112 |
| Expert 1210 Near Tampa | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread dbc124 - 2009-07-08 4:46 PM I'll be doing the Olympic at Longleaf in New Port Richey. Take my picture so my family can identify my body.! LOL - dbc, I like your comment! but pls, let's keep this thread for Morton Plant. hehehe!!! Back to Morton Plant - I was in Pinellas Cty today and tried to pick up my packet at Ride N Roll (yes I know it's not until Thursday but I was in the area) - I gotta say, what an amazing store! Don't expect the usual here, this is an all out - unique items store. The owner (I believe his name is Frank) was super coool. U gotta visit the store and you'll fall in love. www.ridenrollcyclery.com aweosme place: Look, Scott, Louis Garneau... 1st class on everything. Gotta stop by and support it. |
| 2009-07-08 9:15 PM in reply to: #2271655 |
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| 2009-07-10 8:51 AM in reply to: #2271785 |
| Expert 1210 Near Tampa | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread Registration is closed. race packets are ready for pick up. Remember, no same day packet pickup - don't miss out! BIB #227 106 people on my wave (3rd wave) I am picking up packet today. I found all this out at the race's webpage. C ya'll at the race! |
| 2009-07-10 12:36 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
| New user 4 Tampa | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread Number 89 2nd wave here I come!! |
| 2009-07-10 2:30 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
| Member 41 Tampa,Florida | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread Bib #215 This should be fun, I have about a week on my new bike and before that I haven't been on a bike in three month. Anyway this event is always fun. Good luck everyone!  |
| 2009-07-10 3:47 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
| New user 59 | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread Wife and I went to Ride N Roll to register. Nice place, must say. Not looking forward to those bridges, dragging 240 lbs up and down is going to burn. But I have heard its a beautiful view from the tops of those bridges, I hope to take it all in before slaloming down. |
| 2009-07-12 1:12 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
| Veteran 253 Sarasota FL | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread |
| 2009-07-12 3:55 PM in reply to: #2279242 |
| Expert 1210 Near Tampa | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread you shouldve received an email from alta vista, let me know if u didnt and I'll fwd to you via email. same thing for anyone else who didnt get the results by email. Nice piece of jewelry they were giving away to all finishers. ( ; Edited by TrkHilo2k 2009-07-12 3:59 PM (scan0001.jpg) Attachments ---------------- scan0001.jpg (68KB - 18 downloads) |
| 2009-07-12 4:18 PM in reply to: #2226652 |
| Member 26 Clearwater | Subject: RE: Morton Plant Mease Triathlon : Official Thread |
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