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2012-01-03 3:33 PM

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Subject: 5150 New Orlean
Any word on the 5150 in New Orleans? Dates? etc?
2012-01-03 8:16 PM
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I had heard that it was going to be the same day as the 70.3 but I am guessing that isn't going to happen since there is no info available on the 5150 site and the date is listed as TBD.  Several of the 5150's have been cancelled and have to wonder if this is another one.
2012-01-05 1:11 AM
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I really enjoyed the race last year.  Hope they continue it this year. 
2012-01-10 1:08 PM
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I agree, putting the 5150 on the same day as 70.3 sounds crazy.  I was hoping to do the 5150 this year, so hopefully it doesn't get cancelled.

Anyone planning on doing Oxbow in March?

2012-01-10 5:03 PM
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Hey guys good news they have set a date, Sunday June 24th.  Here is the link to the website for more info http://5150neworleans.com/
2012-01-11 12:50 PM
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Interesting, going to be hot but the timing works for me and since I can't make the LA Marathon may substitute this.  A few interesting notes:

Swim waves are interesting - for (AG) men its basically 39 and under or 40 and over.  Either suggests large wave starts or low participation expected.

Swim course - I half expected them to use a similar course as the new 70.3 swim but they look to use a course similar to 2010's 70.3 swim course.

In the FAQ they list the normal water temp as mid-70's.  In June?  Not an expert but I doubt this will be wetsuit legal.

2012-01-12 11:04 AM
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I have plans to do the Oxbow tri this march.  Going to treat it as a pre warm up for my half ironman in florida at the end of may.  And now that a date has been set for 5150 ill be sure to sign up for that one as well.  Hope they dont cancel the swim like they did last year.
2012-01-12 7:28 PM
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I tried to register but it said registration not open yet. Any idea of when it will open?
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