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2006-03-06 5:26 PM

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Subject: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman
Ok - who is in and who is ready for the hottest and hardest 1/2 IM around? :-)


2006-03-06 5:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman
I am still on the fence on whether or not I am going out there again this year.  Probably so, Mike and Marti put on a great race.  It is a tough hombre on the bike though.  But fun is it without a bit of a challenge?
2006-03-06 5:47 PM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman

I was all set for this one, but the cost is a bit too much for me.

$205 for a 1/2 IM!!

IronStar will be my first 1/2.

2006-03-06 5:47 PM
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Registered, hotel booked..... fear has firmly set in. Yeah. I'm there.
2006-03-06 6:36 PM
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I'm all set to go on this one. Not sure why I decided it would be a good first half.

Gulp.

Now someone just tell me where I can find hills in Dallas that are somewhat comprable to the ones I'll encounter in Lubbock

-Seb
2006-03-06 6:53 PM
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2006-03-06 11:13 PM
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sebjamesm - 2006-03-06 6:36 PM I'm all set to go on this one. Not sure why I decided it would be a good first half. Gulp. Now someone just tell me where I can find hills in Dallas that are somewhat comprable to the ones I'll encounter in Lubbock -Seb

Parking garages? Or just do a few laps on the High 5.

2006-03-07 9:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman

Sebastian,

There is a hill on Windhaven in Plano that is comparable in grade to BSLT.  But, it's short.  I use it for hill repeats, both running and cycling.

TJ

2006-03-07 9:43 AM
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I've ridden Windhaven before; do you know what grade it is? Is it about as steep as anything I'll find in BSLT just shorter?
2006-03-07 2:04 PM
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2006-03-07 7:12 PM
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mikericci - 2006-03-06 5:26 PM Ok - who is in and who is ready for the hottest and hardest 1/2 IM around? :-)

I'm in and looking forward to it.  I did BSLT last year.  It was my first HIM.  I'm hoping to improve my time over last year.  It was a ton of fun.  Met lots of BT'ers there.

You are correct about hot!  I would also add dry.  For those who haven't been to this part of the USA, it's dry, dry, don't sweat dry.  Three words of advice: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

TJ 

 

2006-03-07 10:28 PM
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Anyone on the fence should definitely go for it!  FABULOUS race!

I'm IN and this will be my third year running.  Fond memories...it was my very first triathlon EVER!

The difference this year is I'll actually have HILLS to train on AND be living at the same altitude as the course!  Yeah!  Bring it on!

Mike, will I be ready????

2006-03-08 11:00 AM
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I'm in -- my first HIM. The hills look a bit daunting. Anyone able to compare the BSLT hills to some places in/around Austin? (Please Please Please don't say 360.)

2006-03-20 5:53 PM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman
Yes I am in. I did Buffman and squeaky last year(same place and put on by same people but its an Olympic distance) and they put on a great(dare i say perfect?) race. Plus they split the clydesdalr division into over and under 40. Most races wont do that. It gives slow athletes like me a better chance of getting bragging rights. Sayin I made top 10 is much better sounding than top 35. Godd luck to all!
2006-03-22 10:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman
I'm in! Third time to do this race although not consecutively. It's a tough one, but it's addicting and fun.
2006-03-23 12:00 PM
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I'm in, I'm paid up and reserved my hotel room LAST YEAR. Wouldn't miss a race put on by M&M Greer.

Cody mentioned earlier about the Buffman & Squeaky Oly distance race, May 21st. If you can swing it you should really consider making this one part of your season, it is a great primer for Buff Springs!

As far as training for those hills, I'm golden in Rio Rancho. For the guy in Dallas, I used to live out in Duncanville and there are some hills to ride out in the Duncanville/Cedar Hill area towards Joe Pool Lake, also a great place to get in your open water swimming and, lucky you, the Dallas Nature Center is right out there and you can run hills on dirt trail. To get distance you'll need to do laps around the nature center but I promise legs of iron by the time Buff Springs rolls around.


2006-03-27 5:01 PM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman
I'm in! 3rd HIM and after Texas Tri, I should be ready to hit some more hills.

Good training in the Austin area seems to be the ATC or J&A rides on Saturdays with a 5-6 mile brick to Stafford Hills and back.
2006-04-03 2:19 PM
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Just received confirmation email... sweet!
2006-04-04 7:40 AM
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Yep, I did too.
I'd love to do Buffman and Squeaky to get to know the course, but it's the week before Cap Texas and it's sort of a far drive from Dallas.
2006-04-04 8:54 AM
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sebjamesm - 2006-04-04 6:40 AM Yep, I did too. I'd love to do Buffman and Squeaky to get to know the course, but it's the week before Cap Texas and it's sort of a far drive from Dallas.

But it's worth it...you do five of the eight bike hills...and the swim start area is definitely something to experience once....

2006-04-04 9:44 AM
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sebjamesm - 2006-04-04 7:40 AM Yep, I did too. I'd love to do Buffman and Squeaky to get to know the course, but it's the week before Cap Texas and it's sort of a far drive from Dallas.

have you seen this camp thing? It's basically the same time frame, but you don't have to do the OLY.

http://www.playtri.com/camp_buffalo.php



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2006-04-04 1:11 PM
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The camp looks cool, but is a little more than I want to spend. Between taking off the time from work, hotel, food, gas, that adds up to an expensive weekend.

I may need to reconsider the Buffman and Squeaky race. Anyone else in DFW area going and maybe want to carpool?
2006-04-05 8:18 AM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman
I don't know if I can make the camp either. I would really like to ride the course. Anyone else interested in meeting up to ride the bike course on a weekend in May? It would probably be worth the weekend trip just to see what the course is like.
2006-04-05 9:52 AM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman

If you can do Buffman it would definitely help your BSLT race.  At a minimum, I suggest driving the bike and run courses and swimming the start area.  You should be able to drive the courses the day before BSLT.  I did Buffman last year before I did BSLT.  I'm glad I did.  I benefited mainly from the open water swimming experience.  The start at Buffman and at BSLT is a beach start narrowing down to an outlet into the lake. 

TJ

2006-04-09 6:51 PM
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Subject: RE: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman
Well, I live here in Lubbock and have been riding the course as much as possible. I'm new at this so I can't compare it to anything but I think the hills are horrendous!! I have registered for the HIM and will be watching Buffman and Squeaky. I thought about racing it but decided to chill instead. I wish I could offer more advice but since I am sooooo new.........................I would probably screw you up. ha Good luck!
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