Parris Island Triathlon

Yeah I think the swim was *that* hot.

How about an OW swim Saturday afternoon???

Gulla- I'm staying at the beautiful 5-star Days Inn Motel.  Kidding- not about staying at the Days Inn, but it being a 5-star.  It's pretty ghetto is you ask me, but I only need it to sleep so I don't mind.

The pool last year was ridiculously hot!  I wonder how warm it'll be this year?  Maybe I'll drop a line to the race director asking if they can cool it down for us on race day.  After all- it's about us right?

ok- here's the auto response I got.  Hopefully when he gets back I'll get a better response!

Here's the race director's repsonse. his repsonse was what I was expecting, but at least I tried

Ok guys here's the scoop. If you are staying at the Day's Inn on Ribaut Rd. (pronounced Reebow) then it's not too bad. Beaufort has several upscale B&Bs if you want to fork out the dough. I think this particular Days Inn is behind Friendly's Restaurant and across the road from my YMCA. Reminder, if you want to use the Y just let me know and I'll arrange it for you.

The pool is hot. That's a decision approved for training by HQMC and we are never to question that, understood. (tic)
Look on the bright side... you will never be as well protected while racing as you will be on Mar 18 2006.
Ladies.... you will never appear so beautiful and so sexy to so many as you will on Mar 18 2006
Guys..get a haircut.

http://www.beaufortusa.com/

Found this site and thought it may be useful for those not familiar with Beaufort and surrounding Lowcountry.

Yes. Just have your dl, proof of insur, and reg. Go to fitness center for directions and I think the packet pickup is there. Plenty of signage and directions just OBEY all speed limits and watch for recruits. Formations have the right of way.  PI is by far the easiest of the PSTS races but also the largest so be prepared for plenty of racers.

I guess I need to lay off rolling around in the moss then- lol.  I'm not sure what they were but someone told me that they fell from the moss on the trees, which seemed to be everywhere- especially on the bike/run course.  But they could have come from the soil too.  I doubt I'd want to take time to put on repellent in T1 ot T2, so I'll just be tough and deal with it.  I just don't want my shaved head to be affected in any way

OK girls, the cracker to the rescue. The absolute best sand gnat repellent is Avon Skin So Soft.  Apply liberally. Janelle the red bugs are thick in any spanish moss and in most pine straw. Every time I see a touron gathering some spanish moss I just chuckle.

Once red bugs ( Beaufort's chigger variety) get under your skin you can get temp relief by rinsing affected area with hot water. A good salt water swim works wonders but it's a little chilly for that. Avoidance is the best cure.