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 2010-08-23 9:43 AM in reply to: #2845609 |
Champion  19812     MA |  Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry threadFrom the website this morning... The temperature of Loon Pond on Sunday, August 22nd was 80 degrees F. We are hopeful that the rain and cooler temperatures forecasted for the early part of the week of August 22nd will help lower the water temperature to 78 degrees so that the Cranberry Trifest sprint and olympic are wetsuit legal races, but, as always, the official water temperature won't be known until race morning. Bring your wet suit! You can always leave it in the car... |
| 2010-08-23 4:30 PM in reply to: #3058581 |
Regular 176 Winchester, MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread KathyG - 2010-08-23 10:43 AM From the website this morning... The temperature of Loon Pond on Sunday, August 22nd was 80 degrees F. We are hopeful that the rain and cooler temperatures forecasted for the early part of the week of August 22nd will help lower the water temperature to 78 degrees so that the Cranberry Trifest sprint and olympic are wetsuit legal races, but, as always, the official water temperature won't be known until race morning. Bring your wet suit! You can always leave it in the car... I think the last time I wore my wetsuit was sometime in early July, so I'm actually hoping the rain DOESN'T cool off the lake enough!!!!! I always feel horribly overheated during the Cranberry swim - I'd love it if it wasn't wetsuit legal. Looking forward to racing on Sunday! |
| 2010-08-23 8:35 PM in reply to: #3057387 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread NeedhamTri - 2010-08-22 3:19 PM Rode the new course yesterday also - it seems very fast, and one of those rides which feels like it has more downhill than uphill, which is always good. My first time doing Cranberry. My family will be coming down to watch, but will arrive later than me, probably after the swim waves have started. Can anybody comment on the parking situation - will they still be able to park at Ted Williams or does it fill up? Also, if they plan to come see me half-way round the ride, is it easy to get out and then back in to Ted Williams (or not worth trying)? Ok, I am not positive about this, but here I go. Most races fill up the lots rather early. Plus one of the entrances for cars is also the entrance for the racers. This being said, if your family is going to show up after the race starts, they will probably have to park off site and walk in. If I remember, there are a few businesses across the street within a mile of the camp, more likely 1/2 mile, so parking outside and walking in would offer the best chance to remain mobile during the race. Hope this helps. |
| 2010-08-24 1:42 PM in reply to: #2845609 |
| Veteran 229 New York | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread The wife and I are out for Cranberry. I knew we were being optimistic following our first 70.3 (Timberman) by just a week for an Olympic. I now know I could do an Olympic, but I couldn't do an Olympic this sunday. Its going to take a few days just to walk normally LOL. We will be there cheering on our Wheelworks teammates as they go for the club championship. I hope to meet a bunch of you down there as we missed the dinner with everyone Friday night at Timberman. |
| 2010-08-24 2:39 PM in reply to: #3061444 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread techknowgn - 2010-08-24 2:42 PM The wife and I are out for Cranberry. I knew we were being optimistic following our first 70.3 (Timberman) by just a week for an Olympic. I now know I could do an Olympic, but I couldn't do an Olympic this sunday. Its going to take a few days just to walk normally LOL. We will be there cheering on our Wheelworks teammates as they go for the club championship. I hope to meet a bunch of you down there as we missed the dinner with everyone Friday night at Timberman.
Sorry to hear you will have to pass on racing Cranberry this year. Congrats on the 1/2 though, nice job. |
| 2010-08-24 3:42 PM in reply to: #2845609 |
Master 1770 Bedford, MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread There are two entrances to the race site - the one from Bedford St will be open during racing. There were several businesses out on Bedford St, so your relatives may be able to park out there and walk in. I was there to ride the course on Saturday and there are a few parking areas, but I'm imagining that the parking lots will get quite full and there probably won't be any parking after the race starts. |
| 2010-08-24 4:04 PM in reply to: #3061781 |
| 5 | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread Thanks for the thoughts, guys. Based on the e-mail from the organizers today, they seem pretty confident about the parking situation even after the race starts, but these are useful suggestions if it doesn't work out for any reason. Have a great race, everybody. |
| 2010-08-27 7:48 PM in reply to: #2845609 |
Master 3195 Just South of Boston | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread Have a great weekend there, everyone! I'll see you there next year for my first Oly!!  (thats the plan, anyway!)Mike D |
| 2010-08-27 8:35 PM in reply to: #3068504 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread You could always come down to volunteer on Sunday. We just got an email saying they are still looking for people to help out. You get a cool tech shirt. The volunteer coordinator is Carol Harris. Her email is [email protected] if you are interested.
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| 2010-08-28 8:11 AM in reply to: #2845609 |
Master 1770 Bedford, MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread Any update on water temps? I'd think that with the rain and cooler temps over the past week the water would have cooled down a bit. |
| 2010-08-28 9:32 AM in reply to: #3068562 |
Master 3195 Just South of Boston | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread Boston Beginner - 2010-08-27 8:35 PM You could always come down to volunteer on Sunday. We just got an email saying they are still looking for people to help out. You get a cool tech shirt. The volunteer coordinator is Carol Harris. Her email is [email protected] if you are interested. Thought about it, but family obligations are putting the brakes on doing it. |
| 2010-08-28 4:47 PM in reply to: #3068845 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread natethomas2000 - 2010-08-28 9:11 AM Any update on water temps? I'd think that with the rain and cooler temps over the past week the water would have cooled down a bit. Swam the course today at about 2pm. They said the temp was 76, but it actually felt cooler than that. There were pockets of water that were definitely chilly. I think folks will be fine with I wetsuit. I am still not wearing one, but it should absolutely be wetsuit legal. |
| 2010-08-28 6:33 PM in reply to: #3069225 |
Master 1770 Bedford, MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread That should help. Even though it's supposed to reach the 90's tomorrow it's going to be nice and cool to start in the morning. It looks like it may be around 80 degrees by 11 AM. |
| 2010-08-28 7:38 PM in reply to: #2845609 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread see you all in the morning!!! Morgan and I are leaving at about 4am, should be there by 7am or so!!! |
| 2010-08-29 3:32 PM in reply to: #2845609 |
Master 1770 Bedford, MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread Good job out there everyone! Even though it got a bit hot during the day, most of the course was pretty shaded - that seemed to help out a lot. I somehow managed to get 2nd in my age group, which I definitely wasn't expecting, but I guess it all depends on who shows up for each race. I'm now really looking forward to improving on my performance here next year. |
| 2010-08-29 5:44 PM in reply to: #2845609 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread Pre-race carb-loading (and Rori's new profile pictures). (IMG_2162a.JPG) (IMG_2163a.JPG) (IMG_2161a.JPG) (IMG_2160a.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_2162a.JPG (58KB - 9 downloads) IMG_2163a.JPG (62KB - 13 downloads) IMG_2161a.JPG (58KB - 11 downloads) IMG_2160a.JPG (47KB - 9 downloads) |
| 2010-08-29 7:24 PM in reply to: #3070054 |
Extreme Veteran 335 Medway, MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread D.K. - 2010-08-29 6:44 PM Pre-race carb-loading (and Rori's new profile pictures). D.K. Thanks for posting. Nice seeing everyone. This was my 2nd Cranberry, and now I can see why everyone keeps on coming back! |
| 2010-08-29 7:29 PM in reply to: #2845609 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread I am just happy to say I was 16th overall for the King and Queen |
| 2010-08-30 11:45 AM in reply to: #2845609 |
| Member 106 | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread Wow - now that was a really well run event! Do we know when they might be posting the results? |
| 2010-08-30 11:53 AM in reply to: #3071337 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread TredH20 - 2010-08-30 12:45 PM Wow - now that was a really well run event! Do we know when they might be posting the results? Here you go. http://www.coolrunning.com/results/10/ma/Aug29_Cranbe_set1.shtml |
| 2010-08-30 11:53 AM in reply to: #3071337 |
Extreme Veteran 335 Medway, MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread TredH20 - 2010-08-30 12:45 PM Wow - now that was a really well run event! Do we know when they might be posting the results? Yup, it was good. The results are here: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/10/ma/Aug29_Cranbe_set1.shtml Funny the the absolute WORST organized race I have ever been to was under the Ironman banner.... (Mooseman Oly 2010). Maybe Ironman should hire these people to show them how to run a race. |
| 2010-08-30 12:06 PM in reply to: #2845609 |
Expert 1152 wrightsville beach, North Carolina | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread awesome time hanging with everyone!! Thanks joe and DK for organizing and tent usage. Next year we are going to need a BT banner and perhaps 'team' points! have to check with ron and marmadaddy. |
| 2010-08-30 12:25 PM in reply to: #3071357 |
Regular 176 Winchester, MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread FlyTheBlueSky - 2010-08-30 12:53 PM Funny the the absolute WORST organized race I have ever been to was under the Ironman banner.... (Mooseman Oly 2010). Maybe Ironman should hire these people to show them how to run a race. Usually the Moose is truly FANTASTIC. Have you done it in the past? This was the first year they've been under the IM brand, however, so maybe there has been a big change. Also, this year had some serious weather issues, no? Anyway, hopefully it was just a fluke because the Moose is typically a GREAT race and Keith does an incredible job with it. |
| 2010-08-30 12:52 PM in reply to: #3071447 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread mspina - 2010-08-30 1:25 PM FlyTheBlueSky - 2010-08-30 12:53 PM Funny the the absolute WORST organized race I have ever been to was under the Ironman banner.... (Mooseman Oly 2010). Maybe Ironman should hire these people to show them how to run a race. Usually the Moose is truly FANTASTIC. Have you done it in the past? This was the first year they've been under the IM brand, however, so maybe there has been a big change. Also, this year had some serious weather issues, no? Anyway, hopefully it was just a fluke because the Moose is typically a GREAT race and Keith does an incredible job with it. I agree. Did Mooseman oly twice and volunteered/spectated the HIMs. Keith Jordan is another RD who has respectable reputation. It's only in 2010 when the race is "bought out" by USAT and immediately ruined it. |
| 2010-08-30 3:56 PM in reply to: #3071396 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: 2010 Cranberry thread c2fd - 2010-08-30 1:06 PM awesome time hanging with everyone!! Thanks joe and DK for organizing and tent usage. Next year we are going to need a BT banner and perhaps 'team' points! have to check with ron and marmadaddy. sadly BT can not compete for team points. A team needs to be USAT certified team, which BT is not. Even if it was a "home" would need to be established, which would most likely be where Ron lives, so again, not looking good. However, I could ask the RD to group BTers like they do the regular teams and not rank them for points. I just need to remember to ask. |
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