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2005-09-17 5:49 AM

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Subject: Roll call: 9/25 HammerFest Sprint (CT)
Kathy and I are wondering if anyone else is planning on doing HammerFest?

Hammerfest Sprint Triathlon 2005
Sunday, September 25, 2005 7:30 AM
Owenego Beach Club
Branford , CT

"The 9th annual Hammerfest Triathlon, to benefit the Myelin Project, starts and finishes at the scenic Owenego Beach Club in Branford, CT. The open-water swim in the Sound is followed by a rolling two-loop bike course and a flat, fast run.

The approximate distances are 0.5 mile swim, 13.5 mile bike and 4 mile run. Come and enjoy this great event for a great cause! "

More Info:
http://www.race-productions.com
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1243929

Hope to see you there!


2005-09-17 8:14 AM
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Has anyone done it? I am SERIOUSLY thinkng about it- bit of a hike- have to convince the troops that I really NEED to do this! (lol)But since the RI one was cancelled.....App is sittin right here on my left!
2005-09-17 8:18 PM
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I'm in- signed up & getting nervous already......lol -
2005-09-18 9:54 PM
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OK I'm in too. I signed up this evening. I hope the knee holds up. 4 mile run...I should be able to get through that OK!

2005-09-19 7:17 AM
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NICE! I came across Mark (Stone) on my ride yesterday--he was doing a brick!--and he said he's in as well! And, Seth (Doolin) said he may come and snap some photos.

Should we bring a tent and chairs again for a BT gathering? Thoughts???

Looking forward to hookin' up with you folks!

Rob
2005-09-19 9:20 AM
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Oops...the BT signs are nailed up on my training room wall!

I'm gonna bring a chair just so I'll have something to collapse into after the race! Is there any kind of "after race food" available?


2005-09-19 4:44 PM
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Just confirming that I am in for Hammerfest. Of course, I haven't done a single swim since Timberman (8/21) but I figure it is only a half mile so I should be fine. My wrist has finally healed so I am going to try and get to the pool on Wednesday. I am currently in RI for a 2 day conference so no access to any swimming until I get back.

See you next weekend.

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2005-09-19 5:20 PM
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I'm mailing in my application tomorrow. I'm cheap and hate paying extra to register online. Bring the tent...Max bring the marker if you can, we can write BT on our unmarked calf. Since it is a double loop on the bike..maybe we'll see each other as one of us is getting passed by another.

This will be my longest ocean swim so far. I wonder how the waves will be....getting out. Kevin says Branford has islands offshore so it is more protected. My swimming has continued to improve over the last 2-3 months. Now I swim 2200 yds in some of my swims...distance isn't the issue. I just need to figure out how to get into the zone...I tend to goof around to much during a Tri instead of pushing. I used to be very fearful swimming and would big time panic...now I don't panic, but still use my anti-panic techniques which is very slow.

Anyone know how hilly the bike is?

I'll be finishing up last of all the BTers so don't party to much until I finish...okay?

2005-09-19 7:32 PM
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Don't have a tent- but I do have chairs & a cooler...Kathy I promise not to party til we cheer you in the finish- as long as you make the same promise for me in case I am last of the BTers ! Max- if it makes you feel any better- it's 3 1/2 hrs from whre I live- IF I don't get lost or hit traffic !!!!

NAILED??to the wall ??!! lol

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2005-09-19 8:21 PM
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This is from the website Kathy:

"The bike course is fairly flat and very fast with few turns. It will be a double loop course."

Also:

"The run course is flat and fast."

I suppose it goes without saying that the swim course is "flat and fast" too!


Yeah...nailed on the wall...I'm keeping the BT signatures for a while...just in case anyone becomes famous!!


2005-09-20 8:04 AM
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I'll bring the tent, and a couple chairs, so we can sit around and B.S. while we wait for Max to go up and get his hardware.


2005-09-20 1:16 PM
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What...there's only 3 of us in the 55-59 AG???? WOOOO HOOOOO!!

2005-09-20 1:46 PM
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Max,

Rumor has it if you place top 3 in your age group rob is buying you lunch...

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2005-09-20 2:10 PM
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doolin - 2005-09-20 2:46 PM

Max,

... if you place top 3 in your age group rob is buying you lunch...


Sounds good to me!

KathyG - 2005-09-19 6:20 PM

I'm mailing in my application tomorrow...



Is it in the mail?
2005-09-20 2:28 PM
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oh man...

Rob,

Let you know now I am def gonna place first in my age group of semi broken medicore photographers. I may not eat all day on Sat. LOL
2005-09-20 2:33 PM
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doolin - 2005-09-20 3:28 PM

oh man...

Rob,

Let you know now I am def gonna place first in my age group of semi broken medicore photographers. I may not eat all day on Sat. LOL


Seth,

I didn't know we were are in the same group: "semi broken medicore photographers!"


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2005-09-20 7:56 PM
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No - say YES- PUHLEASE>>>>>>>
2005-09-20 8:21 PM
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I wish... I wish... I wish I were a fish. Man I really wish I could do this one. It sounds like fun. Got family stuff that I can't get out of. You guys rock!

Have a great race.

Yours truly

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2005-09-21 8:34 AM
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Come on, Laura... It will be a BLAST and we'd love to have ya' there!!!

Yes! Yes! Yes! -- Is it just me or does that sound like a shampoo commercial?
2005-09-21 8:46 AM
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Actually it was osunding like the DINER scene to me.......
better go for my run!


2005-09-22 7:47 PM
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Looks better for me!!! The day off potential is there for work.

Is there race day sign-up?? There is no way I can get there by 3 on sat. The best I can do is leave here around 6 pm ish and get in  CT. by 9 pm ish.
2005-09-22 10:52 PM
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I mailed my application in Tuesday and next day came down with a nasty cold. I'm doing everything to get healthy and feel better for Sunday.

Laura...you better come down...last Tri of the year!!

Well...you are in my AG and will kick my butt if you come......still I want you to come.

Glen...the application says they will have two tables one for preregistered and one for race day applications...so it looks like you can sign up Sunday am. Registration starts at 5:45 am.



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2005-09-23 11:19 AM
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Kathy-Sending aero-healing (what??) -lol- willing you HEALTHY
Laura- Wishing you a free calendar, healthy daughter, no stress and an impulsive moment...
Glen-Max needs you! How is he going to manage in his heels on the big chain ring without your coaching ????
Capt'n Jack- Are you SURE you wanna see us Mass BTers ??!!!
2005-09-23 11:24 AM
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isis54 - 2005-09-23 12:19 PM
Capt'n Jack- Are you SURE you wanna see us Mass BTers ??!!!


Hell yeah! (Just leave your germs in MA!)

I sent the race director an email this morning asking about bike/run course markings because I want to check the courses out when I go to packet-pickup on Sat. Her reply:

"The run course was marked this morning and the bike course will be marked
tomorrow morning around 7:30 am. We will also have maps available at
registration."



I'll put a post up tomorrow afternoon/evening with a "report" of the courses.

Lookin’ forward to seeing everyone!

Edited by CptnJackSparrow 2005-09-23 11:45 AM
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