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2009-07-30 12:43 PM in reply to: #1770668 |
Extreme Veteran 744 Ontario | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon It looks like I will be there earlier on Friday than planned, and probably without my family. My wife sent her passport off to get a visa for another trip, and it has not been returned yet, so she won't be able to cross the border. Is this still the schedule: Swim at Jean Clock Park - 10:00 - 11:00 Also is that dinner at the expo or dinner in town? |
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2009-07-30 2:20 PM in reply to: #2317602 |
Regular 119 | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon Dinner is also at the Lake Michigan campus where the Expo etc is. |
2009-07-30 2:29 PM in reply to: #2317900 |
Extreme Veteran 744 Ontario | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon KeepOnTriN - 2009-07-30 2:20 PM Dinner is also at the Lake Michigan campus where the Expo etc is. Ok, I knew that the Steelhead pasta dinner was at the College, I just wanted to make sure that the BT crowd was not planning on eating somewhere else. Freshjive and I just made plans to be at the expo at 2:00 for packet pickup and the 2:00 course talk, and then we will head over to the race site. We will be on the lookout for BTers at the expo around 2:00. |
2009-07-30 2:45 PM in reply to: #1770668 |
Master 1457 MidWest | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon Usually, the BT dinner is NOT the athlete dinner, but rather somewhere where we can talk, relax. Away from the hubbub of the race festivities. That is just what we have done in the past. |
2009-07-30 2:53 PM in reply to: #1770668 |
Expert 1183 Fort Wayne, IN | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon I'm 35 miles north of Benton Harbor and looking out at the lake. The current is south to north and it's pretty windy with pretty small waves, but some whitecaps. The wind is off the lake and the waves will pick up if it stays this was. One another note, the water should be warm. . . |
2009-07-30 2:55 PM in reply to: #1770668 |
Expert 1183 Fort Wayne, IN | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon I'm 35 miles north of Benton Harbor and looking out at the lake. The current is south to north and it's pretty windy with pretty small waves, but some whitecaps. The wind is off the lake and the waves will pick up if it stays this was. One another note, the water should be warm. . . |
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2009-07-30 2:57 PM in reply to: #2317996 |
Extreme Veteran 312 | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon nickster - 2009-07-30 3:53 PM I'm 35 miles north of Benton Harbor and looking out at the lake. The current is south to north and it's pretty windy with pretty small waves, but some whitecaps. The wind is off the lake and the waves will pick up if it stays this was. One another note, the water should be warm. . . Well hopefully the wind will slow down a bit before Saturday morning. Have you been to the park today? If so, are we able to get into the park tomorrow? I have a feeling it might be closed,as theyre preparing. Curt |
2009-07-30 3:06 PM in reply to: #2318008 |
Expert 1183 Fort Wayne, IN | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon I haven't been to the park. |
2009-07-30 4:22 PM in reply to: #1770668 |
Extreme Veteran 730 Milford, MI | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon Tomorrow I'll be in a red and white Hawaiin shirt for easy identification See all you kids there - we're heading out there in a little bit. |
2009-07-30 5:07 PM in reply to: #2317602 |
Champion 5850 Michigan | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon DaveH - 2009-07-30 1:43 PM It looks like I will be there earlier on Friday than planned, and probably without my family. My wife sent her passport off to get a visa for another trip, and it has not been returned yet, so she won't be able to cross the border. Is this still the schedule: Swim at Jean Clock Park - 10:00 - 11:00 Also is that dinner at the expo or dinner in town?
Not sure when I'll be rolling in yet, I'll try and make that swim with you at 10...if not I'll be there for the 2 o clock meet up for sure. |
2009-07-30 5:15 PM in reply to: #2317602 |
Veteran 275 Grand Rapids, MI | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon DaveH - 2009-07-30 1:43 PM It looks like I will be there earlier on Friday than planned, and probably without my family. My wife sent her passport off to get a visa for another trip, and it has not been returned yet, so she won't be able to cross the border. Is this still the schedule: Swim at Jean Clock Park - 10:00 - 11:00 Also is that dinner at the expo or dinner in town? This is the schedule. I may not make it in time for the swim, but I know others are. For dinner - I called a couple of places that were recommended to me, and they don't take reservations. They also can't handle large groups. So, I figure we can meet at the expo and talk about dinner plans there. I'm pretty much open to anything. If anyone has any ideas of where to go let us know. My fallback is to eat at the expo. Last call for cell numbers if you want to be notified of exact details of any of these meetups. I'll send the list by text tonight. Can't wait any longer. This has been the longest week of my life. See everyone tomorrow. -Brad |
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2009-07-30 5:27 PM in reply to: #2318298 |
Expert 1183 Fort Wayne, IN | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon I plan to be there at 2. |
2009-07-30 5:58 PM in reply to: #1770668 |
Master 1810 Morse Lake, Noblesville, Indiana | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon In the event this may help anyone out, here's my race day checklist: http://www.coachtj.com/wp-content/2007/07/race-checklist.html Please let me know if there is something else I should include. |
2009-07-30 6:06 PM in reply to: #2318317 |
Extreme Veteran 312 | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon nickster - 2009-07-30 6:27 PM I plan to be there at 2. I'm planning to be there about 10am. I dont plan to swim, but want to meet everyone and take in all aspects of this monumental weekend. Heck, I might even buy a bunch of stuff at the expo. Curt |
2009-07-30 6:07 PM in reply to: #2318351 |
Extreme Veteran 312 | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon tjtryon - 2009-07-30 6:58 PM In the event this may help anyone out, here's my race day checklist: http://www.coachtj.com/wp-content/2007/07/race-checklist.html Please let me know if there is something else I should include. I must ask: Whats the baby shampoo for? I dont think the beach goers would enjoy if I bathed in the lake after the triathlon. Thanks |
2009-07-30 6:09 PM in reply to: #2318298 |
Extreme Veteran 744 Ontario | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon sigepbrad - 2009-07-30 5:15 PM For dinner - I called a couple of places that were recommended to me, and they don't take reservations. They also can't handle large groups. So, I figure we can meet at the expo and talk about dinner plans there. I'm pretty much open to anything. If anyone has any ideas of where to go let us know. My fallback is to eat at the expo. The last 3 years we ate at the Pump House Grille the night before the race, 214 State Street St. Joseph, 269-083-0001. The food was pretty good and it is a large restaurant that seemed to cater to groups. There was a large birthday party there one year, which I remember because our kids scored some birthday cake. It's in a nice neighborhood with some other restaurants just behind the Silver Beach Hotel. This is just across the bridge as you drive the 2 miles from the race site into St. Jo. Some of the locals may have better suggestions. I'm also fine with the expo. Perhaps meeting in town for food and beer would work better on Saturday evening for those of us who are still mobile. |
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2009-07-30 6:11 PM in reply to: #2318360 |
Extreme Veteran 744 Ontario | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon mifiremedic - 2009-07-30 6:07 PM I must ask: Whats the baby shampoo for? I dont think the beach goers would enjoy if I bathed in the lake after the triathlon. Thanks I like to use baby shampoo in my goggles, so that is probably it. I would like to know who Sammy is and why you have his towel? Edited by DaveH 2009-07-30 6:14 PM |
2009-07-30 6:13 PM in reply to: #2318365 |
Extreme Veteran 312 | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon DaveH - 2009-07-30 7:11 PM mifiremedic - 2009-07-30 6:07 PM I must ask: Whats the baby shampoo for? I dont think the beach goers would enjoy if I bathed in the lake after the triathlon. Thanks I like to use baby shampoo in my goggles, so that is probably it. Stupid question #2. As in cleaning them? I've used toothpaste in mine, but never shampoo. The toothpaste is a scuba diving trick. |
2009-07-30 6:18 PM in reply to: #2318370 |
Extreme Veteran 744 Ontario | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon mifiremedic - 2009-07-30 6:13 PM Stupid question #2. As in cleaning them? I've used toothpaste in mine, but never shampoo. The toothpaste is a scuba diving trick. Cleaning and preventing fogging. I used to dive but toothpaste is a new one for me. A Sharpie is a very good idea. Your body marking is pretty smudgy by Saturday. And if you have time to kill in transition you can offer to use it on some attractive triathletes. I always thought that body marking would be the ideal volunteer job at a tri. That or applying sunscreen. I think I'm getting giddy, better get back to packing. Edited by DaveH 2009-07-30 6:22 PM |
2009-07-30 6:26 PM in reply to: #2318375 |
Extreme Veteran 312 | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon DaveH - 2009-07-30 7:18 PM mifiremedic - 2009-07-30 6:13 PM Stupid question #2. As in cleaning them? I've used toothpaste in mine, but never shampoo. The toothpaste is a scuba diving trick. Cleaning and preventing fogging. I used to dive but toothpaste is a new one for me. A Sharpie is a very good idea. Your body marking is pretty smudgy by Saturday. And if you have time to kill in transition you can offer to use it on some attractive triathletes. I always thought that body marking would be the ideal volunteer job at a tri. That or applying sunscreen. I think I'm getting giddy, better get back to packing. Dave, I like how you think. I'm going to Walmart, right this moment to get a new stock of Sharpies. Plus I will get there extra early to offer my services. ha ha.... Curt |
2009-07-30 7:59 PM in reply to: #2318381 |
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2009-07-30 8:03 PM in reply to: #1770668 |
Master 1702 Southern Ontario | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon Hey Everyone! I'll be there at 2 tomorrow. I stopped by the beach today and it's beautiful!! Wow! I didn't swim - I'm planning an early morning pre-breakfast swim. There was a current - but I've been swimming in some pretty rough water in Erie. I'll be wearing blue tomorrow. Do we have somewhere we want to meet? I'm going to the pasta dinner tomorrow with the BF. |
2009-07-30 8:22 PM in reply to: #2318375 |
Master 1457 MidWest | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon DaveH - 2009-07-30 6:18 PM mifiremedic - 2009-07-30 6:13 PM Stupid question #2. As in cleaning them? I've used toothpaste in mine, but never shampoo. The toothpaste is a scuba diving trick. Cleaning and preventing fogging. I used to dive but toothpaste is a new one for me. A Sharpie is a very good idea. Your body marking is pretty smudgy by Saturday. And if you have time to kill in transition you can offer to use it on some attractive triathletes. I always thought that body marking would be the ideal volunteer job at a tri. That or applying sunscreen. I think I'm getting giddy, better get back to packing. And that is exactly why I bodymark at HIM and IM races. All those hot, young bodies! |
2009-07-30 8:37 PM in reply to: #1770668 |
Extreme Veteran 475 Traverse City, MI | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon Did anyone else check out the run course yet? I biked it and kinda wished I had my mountain bike on it. It's all paved but the pavement is in REALLY bad condition in the Whirlpool campus. I hope the bike course is smoother. |
2009-07-30 9:12 PM in reply to: #2318533 |
Veteran 298 Des Moines, IA | Subject: RE: Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon emd9702 - 2009-07-30 8:37 PM Did anyone else check out the run course yet? I biked it and kinda wished I had my mountain bike on it. It's all paved but the pavement is in REALLY bad condition in the Whirlpool campus. I hope the bike course is smoother. i haven't checked out the run course but aside from a few turns on the bike course where they are marked "SLOW" that have some small loose gravel on the road it's mostly smooth. I rode it without my gloves and barely felt any discomfort in my hands. Edited by jtaddei 2009-07-30 9:13 PM |
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