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the muck wasn't that bad. On saturday is was all over the shore and it stuck to you until you got out swimming (which means it really stuck to you on the way back in from swimming). I guess if you weren't wearing a wetsuit is wasn't fun...ok, maybe it was pretty crappy, but they did a good job bulldozing it away from the start line for the race.

just be careful on the dolphin dives

Does anyone know if and how fast Rev3 Cedar Point sells out?  Just got denied our half distance at Muncie this weekend and want to get the distance in this year, but don't feel like signing up way in advance only to get screwed again!! 

Any info helps!  Thanks!!

I have switched to Infinit as I found it works great for me.  Just tweaking the electrolytes and the taste now.  Used it for Deer Creek Oly. and at Muncie (1/2 to Oly) lol.  Worked great.  I use a 'feed bottle' that has about 4x the servings in it and add some of it to the water I get at aid stations. 

Sonic7273 - 2012-06-14 7:07 AM oh ok lol...I guess I'm a little too excited about this..  my second sprint tri ever and looks to be a really fun course

I also signed up for the sprint and it will also be my second. Hope to see you out there. I will be coming from Pittsburgh so I grabbed a hotel at the Maui Sands, seems to be a better room for a cheaper price then the onsite locations. Just means I need to get to the course earlier. I am staying Fri-Sun so I can cheer on every on Sunday.

Not sure.  I registered for the 2012 race in March.

I went ahead and registered last night before the price went up.  I know once a race gets in my head, I may as well just register, because it's going to keep poking at me until I do anyway.

That lake is so intriguing to me.  I've already bought two books about the legends, shipwrecks, and history of Lake Erie.  Lots to do there plus my hometown is only 2 hours away and I've not visited in 8 years.

AWESOME!  Will you be using a training plan?  If so, which one?

This will be my third.  The first was Ironman Florida and the second was Beach2Battleship (Wilmington, NC).  I'm working my way from south to north!

I've not been to my home state of Ohio in 8 years.  We used to visit Cedar Point every summer when I was growing up (Warren Ohio).  Can't wait!

I've registered for this one and it will be my first full distance as well. 

I'm super excited and a whole lot more nervous!  As mentioned by others, Cedar point is very close to many friends and family that will be there for support.  I also spent my entire early adult life working at Cedar Point.  There is definitely a sense of coming full circle for me.  I cant wait to be running over that causeway with the parks lights calling me home to the finish line.

I'll be using the Competitive "Be Iron Fit" training schedule by Don Fink.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all at the race

My wife and I have rode the MS Pedal to the Point for the past few years.  Sandusky and the surrounding area is very flat, the biggest hills around Sandusky are riding over the highway overpasses.  Worst part would be if they have recently sealed and chipped any of the country roads.

I'm planning on the Lake Erie swim being the most challenging open water swim in my area, pushing my swim training.

If any family/friends spectate they will have Cedar Point to keep them busy.

I noticed that the half and full Rev pricing was in the "normal" range but the sprint price just blew my mind. I was hoping there would be more of a reasoning than "it's at Cedar Point". Being from Ohio and having been to Cedar Point before, that in itself doesn't seem to be justification enough for me to sign up for this race. If I was from out of state or had never been to Cedar Point before than that would be different. I already think that the amusement parks in Ohio are already way over priced to begin with and after doing some checking the cheapest room at Cedar Point I could find for the night prior was $135 and I think that was in the hotel basement next to the boiler room at the Breakers! I'm sure Rev3 puts on a fine venue but but probably not what I would expect for the $250+ that I would spend to participate. I think this will go on the mental shelf until I'm ready to do a HIM, then I'll revisit the idea when I expect the race to be more pricey.

For everyone doing the 1/2 or Full, keep an eye on this thread for the Course preview day.  Cleveland Tri Club will host a day at Sawmill Creek in August.  It will include a swim clinic, course ride with A, B and C groups, and a short brick run afterwards.  The ride has an aid station that will be manned with a drop car available.  This is a great way to see the course and get to know others doing the race.  Also, while the course is not hilly, it is not as flat as you expect.  Lots of false flats!  Stay tuned!