tridana wrote:
Recoverie-
great to meet you at the Blackhills Triathlon a few weeks ago! Seafair is a fun race. If is it a nice day - the ride is pretty cool - I know you are racing, but make sure to look right and left when you are on I90 - you will get some great mountain views. and riding almost into downtown on I90 is pretty cool. This is a big draw in part because of the seafair mentality - it is a HUGE Seattle event. The Oly run is two laps, that are basically flat except for one KILLER hill. Lake in that area can be deceptively cold too. And on the bike there are usually 1 or 2 no passing zones due to narrow roads.
If you search for places in West Seattle - you may find some stuff. a quick search - georgetown inn, airlane motel, star motel. Parking the morning of the race can be the biggest issue as it is all local streets. I would scope that out the night before so you have some ideas!
Have fun!
Dana
You weren't kidding about the KILLER hill. Wow! Coming around the second loop, I thought surely the road that turns right up the hill was mile five, and we would get a pass on that hill. But, nope, it was mile four. You have to run the hill again!
Loved the entire course. The event coordinators were simply outstanding. Loved that view coming out of the tunnel and over the I90 bridge. Awesome! I will do this race again just for the scenery (loved that sweeping downhill on the bike heading toward Safeco Field) and the superb race support.