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Post by MarkD on Jun 26, 2011 18:47:51 GMT -5
This coming weekend there will be a lot of opportunities for doing some mega-workouts. Details coming this week, but, here is a snapshot of what's coming:
Friday 7/1: Mega Epic Friday ride (up to 135 miles)
Saturday 7/2: Super Saturday Bike n' Swim
Saturday 7/2: BIG Swim #2 (1.8 miles - point-to-point)
Saturday 7/2: Rev 3 Course Ride
Sunday 7/3: Big Swim #3 (same route) followed by 40-mile bike
Monday 7/4: The always popular Medina Twin Sizzler (running and bike road races)
There may be more (East Side ride, Special edition Monday Brick, etc).
Stay tuned for more details....
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Post by watchman on Jun 26, 2011 23:27:01 GMT -5
Don't wait to long on the details.
I want to do some of these but need time to plan. The sooner the better.
thanks
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Post by brandy on Jun 27, 2011 7:14:26 GMT -5
I prefer to ride Saturday and swim sunday (and possibly ride some more). Count me in for a big swim - probably ought to get in the lake before IMLP  |
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Post by marie on Jun 27, 2011 12:08:52 GMT -5
Hey Mark, Can you help come up with a 40 mile ride from Columbia/Bradstreet for Sunday?
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Post by jen on Jun 27, 2011 12:49:31 GMT -5
I think I'm with Brandy...I'll be in for Sunday's swim and bike. Right now the weather is looking good! |
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Post by Chris on Jun 27, 2011 17:08:30 GMT -5
I am doing epic Friday on the east side if anyone would like to join.
Doing emerald necklace, start at north chagrin at 7am. Going clockwise.
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Post by MarkD on Jun 27, 2011 21:44:17 GMT -5
Cool - For Sunday, I'm thinking the earlier the better for the Swim/Bike for many reasons (i.e. boats on the lake, traffic on the roads, etc.). So - how about 9 am ?? This will give us plenty of time for non-Westsiders to get over there without getting up at Stupid hour on a Holiday weekend (Marie - yes, I'm thinking at Lake Front Ride toward Vermillion and back - lots of wind to deal with - FUN). Then we'll be done in time to hit Panini's for wings after ! Thoughts?  For Friday: Meet at Sweetwater Landing in the Rocky River Reservation at 8:20 am (push off at 8:30 am). Riding 115 miles or you can turn around at any point in-between. Here's the route: www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/38953392I'll get 20+ in before the big ride starts. |
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Post by watchman on Jun 27, 2011 22:08:37 GMT -5
sounds good for Friday Morning. I plan to get in 15 miles before start also.
What about " Big swim" Saturday? will it happen? if so what time?
Mike
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Post by marie on Jun 28, 2011 7:35:25 GMT -5
Hey Mark! That sounds good for Sunday, 9am sounds great! I will be there and hopefully so will calm water!
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Post by jimdehner on Jun 28, 2011 8:02:35 GMT -5
Mark is there going to be a Saturday Big Swim - I can re-arrange my workouts and make the Sunday swim portion only - just need to know
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Post by philjolliff on Jun 28, 2011 8:57:21 GMT -5
probably ought to get in the lake before IMLP That's so overrated!!! Who needs swimming anyways?!?!?! This sounds like a fun weekend!!! I am in for the Mega Epic Friday ride - see you there Friday morning for 115 miles! I am also in for the Sunday TRIfecta = Big Swim + Bike Ride + Wings/Beers. Saturday and Monday I'll be training by myself....and no one else is invited ;D |
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Post by MarkD on Jun 28, 2011 12:15:15 GMT -5
Great.
Friday is set.
Sunday is set - 9 am - meet at Bradstreet landing BEFORE 9. We'll shuttle folks over to Columbia at 9 am Sharp and get in the water and swim 1.8 miles back.
For the Saturday Big Swim - I'm thinking same time - 9 am.... Is that cool Jim/Mike ??
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Post by watchman on Jun 28, 2011 12:41:14 GMT -5
later is better but I will plan on 9am
the only issue is I will be up all night friday through Saturday morning
Can I do a Big swim with zero sleep? we will see
mike
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Post by Tiffany on Jun 28, 2011 21:00:10 GMT -5
I'm in for Sunday swim and ride (assuming there is still a contingency of riders - if not, I'm okay going it solo, but I'm much rather ride with some peeps!) Saturday I'm sticking close to home with a bike/run brick after my daughter's swim meet. Anything going on Monday?? Looking to ride some more |
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Post by Tiffany on Jun 28, 2011 21:05:42 GMT -5
Chris - I'm looking for a long ride Friday and my short list is emerald necklace as well. Can't hang with the big boys on the west side, so I'm prepared to go solo. Not sure I could hang with you ... and don't want to hold you back - what kind of pace do you keep? On a good day, I'm a solid B rider, on a not so good day, well, C, of course. Hence the need for more time in the saddle so I can build 'er back up to that solid B I was riding last summer. |
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Post by Kim Zepp on Jun 29, 2011 7:10:36 GMT -5
Option for Sat 7/2: Bike Ride - Cedar Point Rev3 1/2 iron course - arrive by 8:15 am, begin riding at 8:30 am - meet at Osborn Park in Huron, just off Rt 6 at 3910 Perkins Ave. - Bring shoes to run after the ride if you want. - Ride 46 miles OR all 56 - We will be starting at about mile 5 of the course. At the end, you can ride the last 5 miles up to Cedar Point and back on the causeway. Web site for Osborn Park where we will meet and start riding: www.eriemetroparks.com/Facilities/names/osborn.htmlYou may also want to print out a map of the bike course to have with you. You can find one here: rev3tri.com/cedar-point/course-info-4/bike-course/ |
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Post by jimdehner on Jun 29, 2011 8:24:08 GMT -5
Sounds like Sunday is the day - I will work my schedule around it - hopefully there will be other slow swimmers there
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Post by kryan on Jun 29, 2011 15:03:03 GMT -5
I am in for the Sunday swim! Thanks for organzing!
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Post by Chris on Jun 29, 2011 20:09:08 GMT -5
Tiffany, I will not be riding very fast. Planning on averaging around 18 for the whole ride this ride is just to get use to the time in the saddle for my Ironman race. There is a slight change I made to my route since I was planning on riding solo, I am starting from my house instead of north chagrin, its only a few miles away.
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Post by paulgigliotti on Jul 1, 2011 12:46:08 GMT -5
Mark, I am planning on both Saturday and Sunday morning swims/rides/whatever:)
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Post by larawebb on Jul 2, 2011 10:25:25 GMT -5
I am interested in a sunday swim/ride at columbia, however, I am just getting used to ow swims. I would like to do a shorter swim (not 1.8mi) if anyone is interested in joining me. (sunday morning ~8-9am)
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Post by MarkD on Jul 2, 2011 13:02:58 GMT -5
Great swim today - conditions were absolutely perfect. Tomorrow is on for 9 am. Be at Bradstreet about 8:45 so we can coordinate shuttling everyone back to Columbia to kick it off. 30-40 mile bike, then Panini's after. MUSCLE MILK is providing complimentary recovery drinks ! Lara - you can swim around Bradstreet Pier - to the west is a bouy ball you can sight off of for practice - just stay away from the far end of the pier so you don't get snagged by a fishing line !! |
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Post by Brandon on Jul 2, 2011 18:24:13 GMT -5
Looking forward to the swim/ride tomorrow! I hope the storms hold off tonight though. No toilet swimming!
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Post by MarkD on Jul 3, 2011 6:57:40 GMT -5
Wind is still from the south.... lake is reported to be smooth as glass.... swim is ON !
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Post by MarkD on Jul 4, 2011 17:24:24 GMT -5
Wow - Great day on the water !! Flat water with slight "downhill" current. We had 24 swimmers. Five stayed in the cove, 19 swam 1.8 miles.
Biking was really good too - not as much wind as usual for Lake Road.
Unfortunately we had one tire blow out (Liz) and one bike accident (Paul). Although he ended up with a broken collar bone, it could have been much worse. Here's to a speedy recovery !
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