MN ROLL CALL - Buffalo

I have it down as a possibility for next summer. We'll see how the Tri-U-Mah goes!

I worked this one as a volunteer last year and thought it was well run. I wanted to do this one but my step daughter graduates from highschool that day and if I were to run a tri in the morning I think the princess patrol would hang me out to dry. It is certianly on my list for 07 but then I live 15 minutes away!

I'll be there.
Olympic or Sprint that depends on wether I decide to do a half Iron later in the year.

Ian

Buffalo and Liberty are on my list for "potential first Oly's". Any preference between the two? Then again, my A race is a sprint and I may want some short course practice.

We'll have to see how Jan-Feb-March pan out.

I have it on my list right now.  When I get back from the 1/2 mary next week I am actually going to meet with a coach who is going to help me plan my off-season and my race plan for 06.  I'm thinking the plan I have right now is a little too aggressive .

Registration opened officially today.
I'm in. Olympic distance.

Ian

I'm in for the oly!

i got a response back regarding my shifted registration from 2005, and i'm also in for the oly!

No worries, Kelly.  I'm also planning on the sprint.  My first OLY is going to happen 7.15.06.  You heard it here first! 

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This will also be my first Tri. I am signed up for the sprint.

I will be doing the Apple Duathlon the weekend before. That will be my first multi-sport event. I have to do this one, because it is in my town.

I'm doing this one again this year (sprint). 2005's race was my first triathlon ever and it's in my hometown so I'm really excited to do it again.

Last year I didn't use a wetsuit because I didn't have one and thought I could get by without it. Everything worked out ok on race day, but man were some of those training swims COLD! On the upside, it made the water on race day feel balmy!

On a side note...
There is a really great "Beginner Triathlon" course offered at Gold's Gym in Buffalo in the spring. I took the class last year. I learned a ton, met some training partners, and it was cheap! Each class focuses on a different leg of the race (plus one night for transitions and one for just general info) - they bring an "expert" in for the first 1/2 of the class, then the second 1/2 you actually get in the pool, on the bike, etc. It really helped me feel more prepared going into my first triathlon. Actually, I'm thinking about doing it again since I still have a lot more to learn!

Bummer I'm out
Got to go to a family graduation in Wisconsin that weekend.
Im fated with Buffalo Tri's had to pull out of my first ever Tri there now I have to pull out of my first ever Olympic there
Have to see if registration is still open for Liberty Tri
Ian

sorry ian. i feel your pain. i had to drop out last year due to a family commitment. would have been my first oly too. there are other races around. hope you get a spot at liberty!

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Water temps here in N MN are brutal. I am just itching to get an OWS in prior to the race, but I have no idea whether it will happen or not.

Do you happen to have a link to water temps in local lakes?

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I'm with Kelly, I'd recommend AT LEAST 1 before your tri.  My goal is to get 10 in before July 1 (my first OFFICIAL tri this year).  Pool swimming and OWS are definitely different animals.  But then again, this is coming from a guy that took his first swim lessons in college...

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Thx for the update. It'll be my first Oly so am a bit nervous about a long cold swim. Will definitely practice this weekend.

I'll be there for the Sprint. I am very excited to hear Chris Legh speak.