This seems to be a really expensive tempo workout. But to each their own.

I heard it directly from the RD's mouth yesterday. It will be 8/5/2012. The race will be cap at 3,500 participant. You should see/hear about it officially soon.

The only thing about this venue that might rub people the wrong way is that they may make participants or those who come to volunteer/watch pay for parking if folks are planning to drive there. On the flip side, there is a hotel right at the start so your walking time to the start/finish is about 5 minutes. If you are bringing the family, they can chill in the hotel while you are out biking or running. Also, lots of restaurants on the premises.

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My marathon PR is "under three, high twos. I had a two hour and fifty-something."

They couldn't have picked a better time to announce this...

It's like a bit like a grocery store telling you they've got sirloin on sale right after news of a mad cow disease epidemic breaks, isn't it?

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Well, officially they haven't announced anything to the mass public. You won't find it on the Ironman's web page or any literature. They just told a small group of this past weekend. Also, with respect to the RAM/Chocolate run fiasco, I don't think that there is any good time to announce it ... but they have to announce it sometime since people are starting to plan for their 2012 season soon. It's not like they can wait until the spring to announce it and still give people enough time to put it on their race calendar.

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My marathon PR is "under three, high twos. I had a two hour and fifty-something."

Fair enough. I just think it's funny that I seem to be the only one that made the connection. Still, I have to believe that the official press release won't come out for at least another week or two. What's 1 or 2 weeks gonna do to registration numbers? I would think not very much...

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With all the bad reports coming out lately on the water quality of the Potomac, I've decided not to do any DC triathlons in 2012, its just not worth it.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/...ality-rated-as-poor/

"The race will be cap at 3,500 participant"

cool a small field, i don't like crowded course

LOL, yeah, I'm thinking that they fly under the radar for a few more weeks before they announce this venue. I'm not sold on the race at all. Where's the bike going to be, all through PG county? Sure hope you wear your bullet proof vest!!

That's what I was thinking. Sure, it could be a good final workout 2-3 weeks out but you'll definitely need to make adjustments, especially on the run, from "racing" and that just isn't worth the $$$ to show up and throttle back IMO.

Can't be any worse than the Schuylkill, can it???

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My marathon PR is "under three, high twos. I had a two hour and fifty-something."

That's an interesting article. Everything I read before the DC Tri last year said the water quality was getting better. I did 4 swims last year in the Potomac, 3 at National Harbor. There were "Happy Hour Swims" every Thursday in National Harbor and no one seemed to have any problems. I'm curious as to how they'll be doing the swim start.

The water temp will probably be in the 80s, I doubt you'll be able to wear a wetsuit.

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Still nothing on ironman.com on this race? What's the plan? If registration opens on the 16th will there be a link on the official ironman.com pages?

The Facebook page says that the website goes live on Jan. 16 as well.

Will there be Thursday swims again this year? Sounds like fun, got any more info?

Matt, National Harbor Happy Hour Swims will be on Thursday for the 2012 Season. Registration and info can be found here. http://www.feelthewater.com/index.html