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 2010-06-06 8:30 PM |
Extreme Veteran  528   Severna Park, MD |  Subject: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread17 Days Out! Who is in? Im excited, as this will be my first race in Michigan since moving from Key West. Dont worry, i sure do own a wetsuit! Looking forward to meeting some of you guys out there! |
| 2010-06-07 11:34 AM in reply to: #2904076 |
Expert 1249  MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread I'm signed up! |
| 2010-06-07 1:07 PM in reply to: #2905346 |
Expert 1170 Berkley, MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Debating.
I have a half ironman on 6/27 in Ontario and this timing is too tight, but I can alsways take it easy! Or... just go and hceer you on!!
OK - cheering it is! |
| 2010-06-07 8:17 PM in reply to: #2905688 |
Regular 78 | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread I really wanted to do this race, so I could do the whole series, but somehow I figured that racing on Sunday at Big Fish, racing on Wednesday at Triceratops, and then racing again on Sunday at Welland seemed a bit much. But I will probably be there to volunteer or cheer! |
| 2010-06-10 7:27 PM in reply to: #2904076 |
Member 52 | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread This is my first triathalon. Im very nervous but very excited. Anyone have any pointers and info that would be helpful! -Lauren |
| 2010-06-10 8:00 PM in reply to: #2914561 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Hey Lauren! I just had my first triathlon a couple weeks ago and it was fun! Of course I haven't done the Triceratops Tri, but I think you made a good choice making it your first triathlon- it's put on by Running Fit so of course it's gotta be good.  If you have any specific questions I'm sure there are people here more than willing to answer! |
| 2010-06-10 9:22 PM in reply to: #2914561 |
Extreme Veteran 381 | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread lfoley4 - 2010-06-10 8:27 PM This is my first triathalon. Im very nervous but very excited. Anyone have any pointers and info that would be helpful! -Lauren lauren, ride the course and run the course. there are a couple of little hills on the bike and it's good to know where they are. try to get there early on race day so you can park in the lot close to the transition because the little parking lot fills up quickly and the parking overflows to the field across the road. 2 hours before race time is good. it's nice to have all of your gear close by. read some race reports. practice transition. if i think of more i'll let you know. Edited by smoak 2010-06-10 9:22 PM |
| 2010-06-11 9:42 AM in reply to: #2914749 |
Expert 1170 Berkley, MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread |
| 2010-06-11 12:34 PM in reply to: #2914561 |
Extreme Veteran 682 Canton, MI. via Detroit | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread lfoley4 - 2010-06-10 7:27 PM This is my first triathalon. Im very nervous but very excited. Anyone have any pointers and info that would be helpful! -Lauren That was my first ever last year. I did all three in that series and my first HIM last week. You picked a good place to start. Don't be nervous, keep your head down and focus. Smile for the cameras. You only get to do your first once. |
| 2010-06-11 5:49 PM in reply to: #2904076 |
Member 52 | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Thanks so much everyone for all the advice and encouragement! I'm very excited to try this out...I have a feeling it is going to be a new love of mine  I am most nervous about the swimming part. I dont get to practice swimming in open water very much before that race, and I know that its going t be very different than swimming pool. |
| 2010-06-16 11:28 PM in reply to: #2904076 |
| Extreme Veteran 320 Chelsea, MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread I'm in for the series this year, though somehow I doubt it's going to be as friendly for my slooowwww times as Hawk Island was. Still, I have a buddy volunteering at the finish line - maybe I can get him to pocket a medal in case they run out?? Oops. Shoot. Kev's still logged in - this is Heather (hnewman), his wife. Were this an actual Kevin post, blah blah superfast times blah blah offhand supertriman comments blah blah... Edited by knewbike 2010-06-16 11:29 PM |
| 2010-06-17 6:35 AM in reply to: #2916005 |
New user 272 Birmingham MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Detroit Dan - 2010-06-11 1:34 PM lfoley4 - 2010-06-10 7:27 PM This is my first triathalon. Im very nervous but very excited. Anyone have any pointers and info that would be helpful! -Lauren keep your head down and focus. Actually, keep your head up, you'll go faster, and look confident.  |
| 2010-06-17 6:45 AM in reply to: #2927093 |
Veteran 316 Grass Lake, MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread knewbike - 2010-06-17 12:28 AM I'm in for the series this year, though somehow I doubt it's going to be as friendly for my slooowwww times as Hawk Island was. Still, I have a buddy volunteering at the finish line - maybe I can get him to pocket a medal in case they run out?? Oops. Shoot. Kev's still logged in - this is Heather (hnewman), his wife. Were this an actual Kevin post, blah blah superfast times blah blah offhand supertriman comments blah blah... Been there... done that! I've posted as Jamie a handful of times  |
| 2010-06-17 6:23 PM in reply to: #2927233 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Current weather.com forecast for Wednesday- scattered t-storms, 40%. I hope the storms stay away!! |
| 2010-06-19 8:12 AM in reply to: #2904076 |
| Expert 950 Ann Arbor | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread I'm in for the whole series! |
| 2010-06-19 8:28 AM in reply to: #2904076 |
Extreme Veteran 528 Severna Park, MD | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Alright! Starting to get excited now. I have never done an afternoon race (well down in Florida, you would be burnt to a crisp) so it should be a very interesting dynamic. I can't wait to meet you northern BT'ers, at least so they can tell me some training routes! |
| 2010-06-20 7:48 AM in reply to: #2904076 |
New user 4 | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread A few questions T Rex specific: |
| 2010-06-20 6:16 PM in reply to: #2904076 |
Extreme Veteran 528 Severna Park, MD | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread I can help with a couple ?'s... Guys can go shirtless, as this is USAT event (rules make no stipulations for shirts) The Race number for the bike is typically attached to the bike and your helmet. There is no need to wear your running number on the bike. As for the swim course, can't help you, the link on the race website doesnt work, so i guess we will findout when we get there! |
| 2010-06-20 9:07 PM in reply to: #2932950 |
New user 4 | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Thanks for the info, T-2 and counting! |
| 2010-06-20 9:30 PM in reply to: #2932408 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread sbrn329 - 2010-06-20 8:48 AM I also see by the old photos you start in the water. Where do you pass the timing device? As for this, if you mean what I think you mean: since it will be a wave start, your time will automatically start once your wave is set to go off. So initially (before the swim) you won't be passing any timing device. |
| 2010-06-21 6:23 AM in reply to: #2904076 |
Extreme Veteran 505 New Boston | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread |
| 2010-06-21 6:25 AM in reply to: #2904076 |
Extreme Veteran 505 New Boston | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread here is the swim course, sorry its small. It is a loop as you can see. |
| 2010-06-21 8:21 AM in reply to: #2904076 |
New user 4 | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread Thanks so much for the info and the photo of the swim. Good Luck with your races Wednesday! |
| 2010-06-21 1:22 PM in reply to: #2904076 |
Extreme Veteran 528 Severna Park, MD | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread so we going to have a BT meet up or something? I dont know the area well, so i wont suggest anything... |
| 2010-06-21 5:58 PM in reply to: #2934677 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: Triceratops Tri : Official Thread I'm down... although I don't know where to suggest either. I plan on getting there early. And if you see someone limping around, that's probably me. I busted my foot a few weeks ago, and walking (and running!) on my toes doesn't hurt, so that's what I've been (and will be!) doing! So, if anyone happens to see me, feel free to holler! |
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