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Post by kenb321 on Jan 5, 2009 16:18:47 GMT -5
I am doing a half this summer and wanted to do the race for recovery in Monroe. It is on the Active calendar but the website link is down. Anybody heard anything about this race for 2009? i know it is early in the year maybe the website is down or soemthing.
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Post by ebanks2 on Jan 5, 2009 18:38:40 GMT -5
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Post by MarkD on Jan 5, 2009 20:44:00 GMT -5
Well, I've been flip-flopping my racing schedule more than a presidential candidate and I think that I'm ready to commit to this race... An early half like this will be a great way to establish my Olympic base for the year. so.... I should be there. I have a few pals that live in the Detroit area that will be there too - should be fun.
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Post by Aussie Rob on Jan 5, 2009 22:26:47 GMT -5
Im in for it....supposed to be an A effort. We'll see how training goes.
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Post by kenb321 on Jan 5, 2009 22:30:26 GMT -5
the website is back up and running.
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Post by jen on Jan 6, 2009 7:53:17 GMT -5
I'm contemplating this one. It'd be my first half and let's just say I'm still chicken right now to sign up.
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Post by kenb321 on Jan 6, 2009 9:34:00 GMT -5
I think this is going to get a good turnout from the CTC. I have talked with a few others that are doing this as a primer for IM KY. I was told it is great first half ironman due to how flat it is.
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Post by ebanks2 on Jan 6, 2009 9:50:50 GMT -5
I'm in for this...and I know several others are as well. looks like we could get a good CTC crowd.
FYI...if you register by 3/21 you get a sleevless racing jersey.....after that it is just a regular ole' tee shirt
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Post by ryanchittester on Jan 6, 2009 12:19:39 GMT -5
I'm in.
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Post by jkneubel on Jan 6, 2009 12:59:05 GMT -5
Since they moved Mountaineer, I am in for Race for Recovery this year.
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Post by philjolliff on Jan 10, 2009 14:53:00 GMT -5
I am in for this one as well.
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Post by Aussie Rob on Apr 8, 2009 9:44:39 GMT -5
Does anyone know if there is a deadline to sign up for this one before the price goes up? Active seems to have it at $150, but for some reason I recall it being cheaper before a certain date. Anyone have the scoop?
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Post by philjolliff on Apr 8, 2009 10:10:37 GMT -5
I can't seem to find any information as far as the pricing goes, but when I registered in early March, it was also $150 so it hasn't gone up yet. The website for this race kinda stinks, although I found a slightly better one on the race organizer's website which has course maps. There is also a little information about pricing, but most of it is left blank for the Half so that won't help you at all! The Sprint prices are filled in though and it looks like prices for that went up on 2/28 and go up again on 5/10 so I would guess it is the same for the Half. It is run by 3 Disciplines Racing, here is the website: www.3disciplines.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=73 |
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Post by Aussie Rob on Apr 8, 2009 11:22:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the info phil.
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Post by ebanks2 on May 19, 2009 15:50:23 GMT -5
I thought I would bump this. Several month ago, lots of people were 'in' ...still the case? I'm in and I know Durno and Kneubel are.....
Aussie, Phil, Ryan, Jen?
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Post by Aussie Rob on May 19, 2009 16:24:42 GMT -5
All systems go.
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Post by ryanchittester on May 19, 2009 19:59:46 GMT -5
I'm in also.
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Post by philjolliff on May 20, 2009 9:34:02 GMT -5
I'm in. Danielle will be watching this one - she'll be the photographer, hopefully she gets some nice race photos - then we'll charge you 10-20 dollars each to buy them : )
Staying at the Holiday Inn on Saturday night.
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Post by ebanks2 on May 20, 2009 11:12:54 GMT -5
Phil...make sure Danielle is at the finish at about the 3:40-3:50 time frame so she can snap a picture of my finish!
....oh wait, I will still have to do the run at that point!
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Post by jen on May 20, 2009 12:30:51 GMT -5
Yea I am not in...have not trained enough imo. Longest ride 33 so far and zero ow time in new wetsuit. So I think that would be a disastrous day although I suppose it could be fun...probably not.  |
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Post by Aussie Rob on May 20, 2009 14:03:50 GMT -5
Depending how many of those 30 miles rides you've done you might be in better shape for it than you think. You have 2 weekends to get in a handful of 50+ mile rides, and your run is there.
As far as swimming in the new wetty, you know how to swim, you just need to get in it a few times to know where to put the glide.
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Post by ebanks2 on May 20, 2009 14:44:17 GMT -5
Well...I think it is official.....Aussie called Jen out.....
What is it going to be Jen?
For what it is worth, no one has alot of open water time at this point. Me specifically = zero.
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Post by Aussie Rob on May 20, 2009 15:13:07 GMT -5
None for me either, and i have a new wetsuit too.
Hopefully it warms to close to 60 for saturday.....although im swimming OW tuesday nights starting next tuesday regardless. Can't be colder than it was riding in the 30s in March.
eta - im not calling you out Jen, i just think you're much fitter than you're giving yourself credit for. If you logged 2 or 3 fifty plus mile rides over the next 2 weeks in addition to your regular 30 milers you might be pleasantly surprised come race day (assuming you decide to race)
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Post by jen on May 20, 2009 20:25:11 GMT -5
Ouch. Sheesh! I certainly have not done "regular" 30 milers! Let's say a couple....I'm debating it however, just would be a long training day but I suppose a good way to gain some experience. You all are definitely making me really think about it that's for sure! Do you all have lodging, etc? I know I thought some people said there's not much there. I think I will see how much riding I get in in the next week or so and who knows!
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Post by ebanks2 on May 20, 2009 20:44:50 GMT -5
There are a bunch of hotels within minutes of Sterling State park...Holiday Inn, Best Western, Hampton Inn...are all less than a mile or so.
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Post by philjolliff on May 21, 2009 7:30:24 GMT -5
Do it Jen!!! Just get out your credit card and click that "Register" button. We know you want to!
Me also, 0 open water swims this year. I'll be getting in several the next two weeks in preparation.
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Post by jen on May 26, 2009 18:18:28 GMT -5
So after this weekend of great training I really was wanting to sign up. However, saw a doc today about my left foot (ha, ha) that has been bothering me a bit. Had to go get a MRI. But basically he said pain is my guide (till I see him after MRI results) so as far as this race he said I'd have to do it with the idea that if my foot starts to hurt on the run I'd drop out. Not sure if I can do that. I guess I need to sit down and have a heart-to-heart with myself. Hopefully I'll be seeing him next Tuesday.....
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Post by Aussie Rob on May 26, 2009 20:20:12 GMT -5
If that's the case, and this race wasn't on your radar for the season....it's probably a good idea to sit it out and nail one of your key races later in the summer.
I'm all for being stupid and training/racing dangerously close to injury, but i would sit this one out if i were in your shoes.
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Post by kenb321 on Jun 2, 2009 8:27:10 GMT -5
Weather looking a little crappy. Rain, winds, no heat though. anybody know what the water temp is for the park?
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Post by ebanks2 on Jun 2, 2009 8:56:16 GMT -5
67 as of this past weekend
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