EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon

I just think they want us prepared for the heat.

What about the hint of a possible mass start? That would be interesting.

Looks like they have the swim waves up on the website:

www.tricolumbia.org

The "Keys to Success" page and scroll down to find.

Adios
Dave

Just don't try to swim over me (I'm in the wave before yours).   Yeah, I'll be doing my entire run in the afternoon, in the heat. 

I'm still not sure what wave I'm in.  If I understand correctly than I'm in the 40-44 wave although with the new rules I should be in the 45-49 wave.  In one of the recent emails it said you would race your actually age for the race.  I'd rather race the 40-44 group as it starts earlier.

Ernie

"Age up" is a stupid USAT rule. This is a WTC event, so you race your age on June 11. If you're 45-49 y/o you'll go off at 7:45.  I'd rather race against the 45-49 y/o's - you want to trade age groups?

I see that 30 something BTers will be at the race. Has there been any discussion of a BT photo op or get together? I'm going to be camping at that race site, so will be there on Saturday. Where's a good place to eat in town?

Ernie

I don't eat in Cambridge too much, but I like Snapper's on Commerce St.  Tex-mex, right on the water.

That sounds like a great idea.  I'll be there with some kind of BT sign.  If anyone wants to be in the picture that would be great.

Ernie

hdhtri - 2006-06-02 8:34 AM We have a group of 7 BTers who will be there. It is hard to meet for a meal but for a picture would be great. My guess is that it is easiest to meet up right after the manditor pre-race meeting on saturday. What about right after the meeting everyone go outside the building and take a left (if looking at the building a right) and wait over on the south side of the building where last year they inspected the bikes. Just an idea

 I'm in...although I still need a good recommendation for dinner.

Look forward to meeting up.  This will be my first half ironman and hopefully an awesome experience.  I  will be there with Vapor Trail (Paul)

Joe

I'd be game for a get together, but where does it state that the meeting is mandatory?

I think it's a good idea to post something on the general forum.  I should be there for a group photo after the meeting with emtri. 

The email from May 25th that the race director sent us.  I don't know how they enforce that, but if they use the phrase pre-race meeting and the word mandatory, I had better attend.