Hawk Island Official Thread 6/6 (Page 3)

i vote for ready to go at 9:30.  last year we didn't swim until the end...run, bike, swim because of the life guard on duty thing.  we should get confirmation on that.

In case anyone is interested, I have a registration for the Hawk Island Tri that I won't be able to use.

First come, first serve.

Whoever knows how (Jason) please add me to list!

hamiltks10 - Kristen 
BlestMama - Andrea
smoak- susan 
GDOG - George
kzoojason76 - Jason
jameski20 - Jason's ever illusive wife (Jamie)
JHagerman - Jeremy

hamiltks10 - Kristen 
BlestMama - Andrea
smoak- susan 
GDOG - George
kzoojason76 - Jason
jameski20 - Jason's ever illusive wife (Jamie)
JHagerman - Jeremy
smarx - Shaun

Was the plan to start running at 9:30 or meet there at 9:30? Is there a specific lot or marker or some place to meet?

Great question Smarx.  We'll plan to meet at 9:30, get set up and then run.  Enter Hawk Island from Cavanaugh Rd and immediately past the gates turn Left.  There is a large parking lot, we'll plan to meet at the front of that lot (nearest the boat rental building).  No worries, make it into that lot and you'll see us. 

As referenced earlier, the park has people monitoring the water even when no lifeguards are on duty... in the past they have said to stay out of the water until lifeguards are present.  While I'd love to swim early and avoid all of the weekenders, I think that with this being Memorial Day weekend we won't have the chance to sneak in the water early.  So for the swim, we'll be in the buoyed area.  The back stretch of the buoyed area is something near 50 yds (it's broken up into 2 different sections).  We can either swim back and forth along the back stretch or swim the perimeter of the whole thing.  Let's call an audible for Saturday Morning.

On that note let's still plan to run or bike then swim.  I think that traffic may worsen as the morning progresses, so biking first may be the best idea.  Remember that while we are biking, we are sharing the road (this is only a practice and no officials are blocking intersections)... Same Road (as vehicles) Same Rules - stop at red lights, yield when appropriate.

I look forward to seeing you all! 

Getting excited for my first Tri of 2010!  Can't make the "trial tri" but look forward to the course on race day.  Driving over from Grand Rapids.  Will have a "BLINK" team jersey on - stop and say HI!

...I once learned in a PR seminar that you should always strive to get "your" message out first...


I did NOT fall over on our ride this morning. Given my experience and skill, it is a near impossibility!!!

...and Kristian has an obvious ax to grind with me.

...and Jason may have some kind of ax to grind with me as well.

What a great training day!

Thanks to Jhagerman for all the assistance today. He is an all-round great guy.

having heard a "clink a dink" i thought something had fallen from my bike.  i stopped to look on the ground and when i regrouped and was back in the saddle, up ahead in the distance i saw something red...fall...to the right...to the ground.  hmmmm.  an axe perhaps? 

It was great meeting you guys today and it was awesome practice! Thanks much to Jeremy for arranging it. I got some great tips and I'm really looking forward to rocking it next weekend.

Well done yesterday ya'll!  Perfect weather that we can only hope to have next week.  Be safe and smart this week and let's race hard on Sunday!!!

Nice to me a couple of new BT'rs and always fun to connect with the Rawk Squad!

jeremy,  thanks  so very much for all of your road and run guidance!  and...by the way...i think it was two different strokes!  enjoy your time with you family and see you sunday.   

So let me get this straight...GDOG fell over AND got a flat all on the same day. And both Kristen and Jason carry axes on their bikes?

We (RACING GREYHOUNDS) will be supporting this race for our folks, so come on by the tent right next to kristen's and say HI!  Not sure of the tent color, but look for the jerseys and the group having a fantastic time!

pretty much. 

bummed I could not make the trial run, but this Thursday at Hawk Island park they will have the buoys set up and are allowing participants to do a trial swim of the swim course. It is at 7:00pm and anyone who wants to join has to rsvp so they can have life guards on duty. I will be there to give it a go and was wondering if anyone else was going to be?

Thanks Jeremy for kind of running the show Saturday.

It was great meeting everyone and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

I'll be out there tonight at 6:00 with the Playmakers Team, but won't be able to make Thursday since it's my husband's birthday. The water felt great BTW. I don't think I'll be wearing my wet suit.

Nothing like last-minute changes...

I'm not doing the race (I'm the photographer!) but my wife signed up and is now fighting an ankle injury. Anyone interested in her spot? I just talked with Kathie Dunbar and we're nearly out of time to get info changed with the timing company. Call me!

Dane
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