Ann Arbor Triathlon (Page 2)

This made me laugh.  Thanks. 

How loose is the ground/debri/dirt/gravel on the poto run trail? 

I'm guessing socks are required for anyone that doesn't treat their feet with hide tanner ... 

So is anyone else nervous about AA?  It is my first tri and I am still a little freaked out by the OWS. 

I have major pool and lake time scheduled this week - but if anyone wants to meet out at Trout Lake this week please let me know!  I can be at Trout Lake between 5:30 and 6PM any night that is noted below:

• MONDAY - Swim (pool)
• TUESDAY - Bike/run brick on Hines Drive (Newburghe Point, 5:30 meet - 5:45PM be ready to ride)
• WEDNESDAY - Swim (pool or OWS)
• THURSDAY - OWS at Trout lake, 6PM meet in Kent lake Parking Lot inside Island Lake Rec.
• FRIDAY
• SATURDAY - 20 minute OWS in Trout Lake, 20 minute bike, 20 minute run.
• SUNDAY- RACE DAY!

So if anyone is interested in meeting out this week for an OWS, I am game!  Also - if anyone needs some trail running experience, I can on Wednesday or Friday meet you out at Maybury State Park to get in some trails with you. 

Good luck to everyone doing the AA tri!  *nervous giggles* 

Yes, a tad nervous here. 

Unfortunately, I will be in Indiana from tomorrow through friday, so that totally screws my week up.  I'm going to swim (in a pool) tomorrow morning since its going to rain, then hope to get at least one big bike ride and one more run in while I'm in Indy.  Maybe another bike ride on Friday and either rest or an OWS on Saturday at Trout lake.  Game on, on Sunday!

Hey, I'm gonna be volunteering the bike course so I'll be ringing out cries of moral support and try to look for y'all in transition before it all gets underway

Runner Girl:  Hey I wanna play Thursday, too!  I just got my brand spanking new wetsuit and NEED DESPERATELY to try it before Motor City.  I just hope the weather holds out. Is looking pretty shaky all week.

You guys are all gonna do great!!!  Elite Endeavors does a great job with their races.  And, well, if it's any incentive, their post race food is YUMMM-EEE

 Definitely come on out!  6:15PM is the time I believe - we meet right were FAST does in the Kent Lake parking lot.  

Still my carpool buddy, right? 

BRING IT AA! 

The trail was actually in GREAT shape. Soft, but firm, with a couple sand patches - but you can run on the edge of the trail.

A couple thoughts....1) if you walk during the tri, bring bug spray -  the black flies and skeetos were pretty thick. If you're running, they really didn't get much of a chance to land on you, so it's not necessary, 2) if you're sensitive to poison ivy, bring some Ivyblock - the three-leaf menace is out in FORCE this year, and be especially careful passing on the trail.

And socks are optional - If you've practiced in the shoes and know they won't  tear you up, go for it sockless...but if you haven't practiced it IN THOSE SAME SHOES, I'd stick with sox.

yep, yep, yep...6:15 is the meet time for swimming.  I get there around 5:15 and try to ride one loop of the course before the swim (tho that idea played havoc on my calves when getting out of the wetsuit last week).

traveljini, I'll be sure to look for you.  Will you be in transition or out on the course?

I will be there most likely to man the tent again....unless I decide last minute to race.

 You know that you want to!  It is not sold out yet - so you have until this friday to register. 

 Hmmm... I think that this would be a good idea for me as well.  If I can get there that early...  

I took your advise and have been eating 2 bananas a day instead of 1, and I have been drinking loads of H20. 

Oh, I want to but I know the course and I know how competitive I am.  I can't risk a crash or a fall in the woods so close to my big race....DAMMIT!! 

So I guess I should bring the tent, huh?

Who's got a BT banner? 

okay

Kimm: Sunday, I'm gonna try to come out a bit early and meander about transition, etc., till our assignment leader shows up.  So I'll definitely look for you and RunnerGirl and hopefully see other BTers!!

Thursday, I too might try to do a bike loop before the swim cuz I usually get out of work at 4 from Ann Arbor.... 6:15 meet, means 6:30 swim.  I gotta get used to these later  P.M. workouts! 

I ended up getting a Quintano Roo Full suit and it fits awesome.  I can't believe it actually so am pretty excited to try it out and see how fast I go with my new personal flotation device. 

Andrea

Excellent!  We'll see you Thursday and Sunday!  You're going to love the suit's assets!

Yeah!  I hope that the weather shakes out nicely the rest of the week!