Memphis in May Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 3)

As far as I can tell everything will be dry on the race course (swim, bike or run), transition area, etc....  There should be no road closures or problems for travelling to the race.  The only drawback that we can tell at this point is that because the casinos will be closed at the time the race takes place, since they are right on the river the food and entertainment options will be limited.  The race directors have said the host hotel is putting together some onsite dining options for dinner each night and breakfast each morning.  Otherwise, it may be more like fast food or small diner type restaurants.

Appears ok from the photo they sent out.  I think everything will be fine. Some of the other hotels and casino's are closed.  Dining options may be a bit limited, but the race directors have some dining options available.  Shouldn't be any travel problems to/from the race site.

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FYI....I have spoken to race officials and the title sponsor. 

The race IS ON.  As communicated, the race location is on the opposite side of the Mississippi River from the levies.  Reports yesterday indicated that the water level in Memphis crested.  It is worth noting that the swim IS NOT is the river.  Harrah's has a private lake on the grounds. Not to mention, for those out of towners, the race is south of Memphis in Tunica. 

In regards to the casino, IIRC, all (non-Indian) casinos in MS are on the water.  That's how the 11th hour, legislative switch-a-roo happened to legalize gambling in the state.  That is why the casino part is closed and other hotels/casinos are having issues. 

x2   I am MORE than impressed with s2f's communication on this issue.  Makes me want to support them even more in the future.

Now....how to get other race director's to understand such simple concepts....

my family and I are traveling to the race from Nashville, will probably bring stuff to make our own lunches, etc.. wonder if the mosquito population has boomed as of recent..

 we're probably going to hit the memphis zoo on saturday to kill some time if my wife doesn't do the sprint.. should be a good race, looking forward to it!

No, but the Alligators are cruising the waters looking to eat all the rats that are flooded. Just kidding about that, but there was an alligator spotted in the Wolf River (a tributary that flows into the Mississippi).

I did the Wildman Triathlon in March in Orlando and was a little surprised when I saw alligator warning signs posted at the swim lake. Maybe that's why my swim time was better than I anticipated. Looking forward to MIM next weekend. 

Thanks for the update. Where did the summer wx go?

Grass cutting? What's grass cutting? After I took up triathlon, I regularly win the tallest grass in the neighborhood award. After a bike and run yesterday (I got done about 8 p.m.) I told her that I had a few minutes of daylight and I was going to try to get started cutting the grass. She actually told me know, it'll keep! Wow, that's progress.

looks like we are going to have some crazy temps this week. I swam Sat in a lake and the water temp was higher than the air temp!

I am preparing to swim to swim with my suit and also without my suit. I honestly have no idea what it will be!

Goldstrike and Horseshoe projected open on May 20!!!!!

I agree, I think if they can find a spot to make it wetsuit legal, they will.  And I hope they do, I am alot faster with my wetsuit!