Florida Half Ironman

I'm never sure how to answer that question. I hope I'm ready...we'll see.

One of my workouts this weekend will be a 30 min swim followed by a run this weekend to prepare for that 1st transition run...

I've got a 2 hour run tonight. We'll see.

I think my children are more worked up over participating in the kids race on Saturday than I am over the tri. And that's saying something.

marmadaddy - 2006-04-21 5:25 PM 2 hour run was ok. I set a half marathon PR. And on a hilly course no less.

Great run & a PR to boot! A boost to your confidence heading into the Disney 70.3...

STOP THE PRESSES:

As of yesterday, the course has been changed BACK to a standard 1.2 mile swim/ 56 mile bike/13.1 mile run.

Shoe transition, we hardly knew ye.

I'm flying to FL on Thursday but won't be in Orlando until Sat morning. We're staying at the Sheraton Vistana right outside the park.

I'll probably be at the village most of Saturday. Our kids are going to run in the .5k around 4 (that's the big race in our house, my HIM is just a little side thing) so  I'm up for the pasta dinner Saturday around 5:30 - 6:00.

Marma, 5:30 or 6 sounds great. Let's do it! I'll try to think of a good place.

xterratri recommended a place. I'll see if I can find the message she sent me...

This is just a thought...I think everyone will be at Fort Wilderness on Saturday.  What about a late breakfast or early lunch at The Trail's End Restaurant?  It is right there in the middle of everything so no one would really have to travel any where.  If we get a head count I can get priority seating. 

The other thing is after the race.  I would be happy to bring a banner or whatever to make a central place for everyone to meet some where near the finish line.  Marmadaddy if you and Ron don't have one already made up that you could bring, I could make some thing up.  I'm not very techno, but I'm sure I could figure something out!!  I took pics of the swim and transition areas but could never get them sized down to fit on a post, so I really am bad at this computer stuff...If all else fails there's cardboard, right!

Let me know what yall think!!

The late lunch might be a good option. I think some of us will try to get an easy workout Sat early AM and then head to pack pick and bike registration. Jess and Jeff (tri take me away) are looking into getting reservations for a pasta dinner on Saturday for those who can. oliveview, you can contact Jess maybe define of a good meeting place after the race. I suggested something close to the finish line so we can exchange our painful fun experiences () and cheer for others.

Jeff and I went to a nice Italian place in Orlando last night that he has been going to for many years. It's about 15 minutes away from Disney and is a nice family-run restaurant.

Cariera's Cucina
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd - Orlando, Florida 32819

So...let's get a head count and I will work on the reservation. Let me know if you do not have a car and want a ride to and fro.
Jorge (3-5 peeps)
Marma and family (4)
Lynne and mom or no mom? (1-2)
Me and Jeff (2)
Sherri...you by yourself or with family?
Dodgersmom (1, I think)
Josh Berman???
Peter King...come on, you know you wanna!
slowone...you too!

Can't wait to meet you/see you all again!

Jessica

Hey Jessica,

That sounds great!  I will be glad to help with anything if you need it.  What day and time?  Are we bringing families to this (aka, children)?  Can't wait to see you again and meet everyone else!!

Sherri