Manatees - 2018 Edition Now CLOSED (Page 102)

Originally posted by melbo55

Oh, man(atees), you are making my brain hurt!  Decisions, decisions!

Long story short: there's a race I want to do but it has a qualifying restriction of sub-7 HIM.  I went 7:12 at LP 70.3 The 'wish-list'  (that's not actually on my blog wish-list, LOL) race people aren't answering my inquiry if 7:12 on a hillier, 'harder' 70.3 is sufficient and the hefty registration fee is non-refundable if they discover you don't meet the qualifying standard.  So I'm looking for a less hilly than LP half for 2019 to hopefully make the cut for the wish-list race in 2020.  

I really would love to race with the manatees but it sounds like the bike elevation is similar to LP although Chatt's run is possibly flatter?

A friend suggested Muncie in July - has anyone ever raced there?

Edited to add: I'm not afraid of the hills, I prefer a rolly, hilly race to dead flat, I'm simply looking for a race at which I can make the sub-7 qualification.  Further edit:  I think a dead flat bike would be pure torture so please don't suggest any such races.  The Oly at Williamsburg was too flat IMO.

Originally posted by melbo55

Oh, man(atees), you are making my brain hurt!  Decisions, decisions!

Long story short: there's a race I want to do but it has a qualifying restriction of sub-7 HIM.  I went 7:12 at LP 70.3 The 'wish-list'  (that's not actually on my blog wish-list, LOL) race people aren't answering my inquiry if 7:12 on a hillier, 'harder' 70.3 is sufficient and the hefty registration fee is non-refundable if they discover you don't meet the qualifying standard.  So I'm looking for a less hilly than LP half for 2019 to hopefully make the cut for the wish-list race in 2020.  

I really would love to race with the manatees but it sounds like the bike elevation is similar to LP although Chatt's run is possibly flatter?

A friend suggested Muncie in July - has anyone ever raced there?

Edited to add: I'm not afraid of the hills, I prefer a rolly, hilly race to dead flat, I'm simply looking for a race at which I can make the sub-7 qualification.  Further edit:  I think a dead flat bike would be pure torture so please don't suggest any such races.  The Oly at Williamsburg was too flat IMO.

Originally posted by Hot Runner Melanie, Calgary is probably too far but it is a super-fast course. Swim in a little man-made lake, basically flat bike course (there are actually some false flats up/down, but nothing steep; can be windy, though, and there are a few very rough miles on county roads), fast but pretty run course with only one major uphill maybe 1/2 mile long. Plus the bike course is a bit short--the RD said it is actually about 87.5 to 88 km, short by 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 miles. There's a reason I've set my two PB's there. If desperate for a qualifying time, that might be a good choice!

Originally posted by jmkizer

It's less than one month until Black Friday. What gear are you hoping will got on sale this year?

In the past, I've purchased a power meter and a smart trainer. Personally, I'm kind of hoping that Garmin will have a sale. I think that my 920XT is on it's last legs. If the 935 goes under a certain price that I have in mind, I may get it.

What's on your radar?

Originally posted by jmkizer

I need another bike jersey like I need a hole in the head but I thought these were pretty good!

Now where was that Manatee jersey that I've been wanting...

Originally posted by amd723 Those are cute, but have limited wear opportunity

Originally posted by amd723 I don’t need it, but if the 935 does go on a good sale I can see myself getting it. I also may get the right side to my garmin vectors, but that would have to be a super duper sale!

Originally posted by glfprncs Thanks for the feedback on IM LOU hotels. I currently have a room already booked at the Hilton Garden Inn on Chestnut between 3rd and 4th. Looks like it's less than 2 blocks from the finish. My sister is coming as Sherpa, and my other sister and 79 y.o. mom will arrive Saturday. I wanted something within walking to finish that also would give her easy access to the run course. I know it'll put me 2 blocks further from transition. Parking access is a bit cheaper and looks to be more accessible than other hotels (but I'm not totally sure). I've been fighting crud all week (thanks, ragweed), but today's 60 degree run was amazeballs!! I also had a PR in my 5k last Saturday, finished 8th overall woman (yippeee), and saw lots of puppies.

Originally posted by jmkizer

I also have my eye on an Apple TV streaming device. I have not used Zwift because I don't have a computer to hook my trainer up to and I haven't wanted to buy a computer since I'd rather ride outside anyway. Zwift can run on AppleTV so for $150 (or $180 if I "need" 4k) -- plus an ANT+ > Bluetooth smart dongle ($60) -- I can be up and running on Zwift for the winter. I'm not expecting any sales on Apple TV devices though!

Originally posted by jmkizer

I think that Ann-Marie will agree with me when I say, we do NOT RECOMMEND the Sicilian pizza place by the hotel. Sad pizza.

Kevin and I actually used the city parking lot by the hotel that you booked. You will be good.

Originally posted by jmkizer

I need another bike jersey like I need a hole in the head but I thought these were pretty good!

Now where was that Manatee jersey that I've been wanting...

Originally posted by Hot Runner

Melanie, Calgary is probably too far but it is a super-fast course. Swim in a little man-made lake, basically flat bike course (there are actually some false flats up/down, but nothing steep; can be windy, though, and there are a few very rough miles on county roads), fast but pretty run course with only one major uphill maybe 1/2 mile long. Plus the bike course is a bit short--the RD said it is actually about 87.5 to 88 km, short by 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 miles. There's a reason I've set my two PB's there. If desperate for a qualifying time, that might be a good choice!

Originally posted by jmkizer

Lots of  good recommendations! Plus I'll bet that it's not hotter than the surface of the sun in Calgary.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

October 27-29
No racers this week

Is anyone racing?

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

October 27-29
No racers this week

Is anyone racing?

Originally posted by jmkizer

It's less than one month until Black Friday. What gear are you hoping will got on sale this year?

In the past, I've purchased a power meter and a smart trainer. Personally, I'm kind of hoping that Garmin will have a sale. I think that my 920XT is on it's last legs. If the 935 goes under a certain price that I have in mind, I may get it.

What's on your radar?

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

October 27-29
No racers this week

Is anyone racing?

Originally posted by amd723 I don’t need it, but if the 935 does go on a good sale I can see myself getting it. I also may get the right side to my garmin vectors, but that would have to be a super duper sale!

Originally posted by Atlantia I'm ready to upgrade to a real multisport watch. My Vivoactive 1 is EOL, hasn't had a firmware update in who knows how long, and can't count laps to save its life. Plus it doesn't really do open water. I'm hoping for some sweet sweet Garmin sales so I can get one of the fancier models. If the lotto had gone my way, a smart trainer would be of interest as well. But it didn't, so I will wait until next year. I do also need to get a smattering of cold weather cycling gear. What's the minimum I can get away with? And for those thinking I would repurpose my running gear....no dice, I'm afraid. Some weight gain means I need to replenish for all the sports.