We're having a swim-run biathlon in Kona. 1/2 mile swim, 4 mile run. Weather will be brutal. I'll post pictures. A couple of ST'ers have said they'll be here.

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I'm in!

Either doing a Resolution Run or Chedoke Stairs(something like 500 stairs to run up)

Not a big drinker so the 1 or 2 glasses of bubbly I have will more then do me in ;)

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ok, i'm in for a 5K at least. you must understand though, that NYE is our wedding anniversary, and there is a frostbite five miler the morning of dec 31. so, a 5K is all i'll commit to at this point. :)

(usually there is no drinking whatsoever on NYE because i always had the frostbite 5 of the 1st. this year it's the morning before, so we'll see what happens! i've got a 1996 vintage champagne that keeps grabbing my the shirt tail everytime i walk by it!)

You're the prefect entrant for this race!!!

I predict a brutal hangover for you, my friend.

The race is gonna give you a nice endorphin buzz, then off to drink that bottle w/ the Mr., (never ignore the cries for attention from a nice bottle).

That should totally prepare you for some suffering on 1/1. I promise I'll run at least 5K, too - no matter how bad I feel!!!

So, you in?

You live in Kona.

Under normal circumstances, I would now be required to say, "I hate you" - but this being the Holidays, I can't bring myself to follow The Rules.

Have a great race. Enjoy the weather.

It's 39 degrees here. I want to hate you, but I don't.

Have 2 drinks and don't eat. That should even the playing field.

I'll be doing a 5K race in downtown Baltimore (gotta run fast so you don't get mugged or shot).

Why did I agree to this, I never go into Baltimore proper, ech..

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I'll be riding and/or running on the 1st. Won't be a sufferfest for me since been there/done that on the drunk and stupid new year's thing. I'm way over that.

Old Midwestern saying in our family: Whatever you do on New Year's Day sets the tone for the rest of the year. Do ya really want to spent it drunk and stupid?

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I'm getting too old for that New Year's partying nonsense, but I'm signed up for an early morning 5 km on New Year's Day. Whether or not I make it is another matter. I might just sleep in and go x-country skiing in the afternoon instead.

I'm in. Will spend the evening with family inside, away from all the lunatics. Have to be at work the next day at 5:00am, but will put in my daily 5 miler ay 3:00am. Hope you all have a safe New Year.

Yeah. I've been, there done that, too. That doesn't seem to be stopping me from planning on being hammered this year, though. I never learn...

Anyway, have a good one. And You still get a Virtual Finisher's T-Shirt for training on 1/1

Please submit Race Report.

What size Virtual Finisher's T-Shirt are you?

Am I the only one who hasn't learned from past hangovers that they suck, and I should avoid them? Guess so.

Have a great run or ski!

You are not alone. I'm Irish - some things I don't WANT to learn! I'm in. I will be royally hungover and will run at least a 5k on Jan 1. Great idea.

I must have been Irish in a past life...............

Drinking a big, fat glass of Cab right now!!!

I'm entering my 17th hour at work today. I sure could use a nice Cab right now! I feel like one of Santa's elves.

Why? Are you short? Oh no I di'int!!!

I'll have another glass - just for you, man.

Get the hizzle out of there, it's the weekend!

Ha! No, not short like an elf. Working all night to make x-mas gifts for people. I own a custom frame shop and I have been staring down a stack of my customers last minute x-mas gifts all week. I'm a very non-efish 6'3.

I'm in.

16 miles w/12 miles @ marathon pace on Heartbreak Hills.

That makes it easy to volunteer to be the designated driver...Hope I make midnight...

I think having to run on a trainer would be a worse punishment.

Don't forget to post those miles for the Virtual Training Camp.

Treadmill more difficult mentally, for sure.

Hey Stretch Armstrong

Hope you get it all done!

i'll put in a 12k on jan 1'st, promise

You're a better ST'er than me. I'll be lucky if I survive 4 miles. That's the minimum I will allow myself. I KNOW I'm gonna feel like death, but also know that I'm gonna need to repent, big time!!!

Fedeb

I'm in. I will run 6-13 miles. Not quite the same as running upstate NY. I know.

Might go surfing first.

Bob

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Be safe out there! Dedicate a set to me?!?

Yeah, you'll still get credit for your run, even though you're not gonna hafta suffer the Northeastern elements. How 'bout - you run in only a wet speedo, with wet hair, just to even the playing field?

I'm in. I plan on doing the Hangover 1/2 marathon on New Year's Day in Albany, NY. Should be nice and cold. I just hope my ITB pain goes away by then.

I might be cleared to run by then :) but it might only be a mile or so. And it won't be hungover. But I hope I'll be able to run!!!

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I'll be doing the annual Seattle New Years day group ride, so no run for me!

This is a great ride, though. Usually get over 100 riders...





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Make it a brick and you get an automatic podium spot!

How long is the ride?

Whaddaya mean "cleared"? Injury? Probation?

Well, it varies :0)

I always ride out from home, so it's at least 31/2 hours for me. More likely to be 5-ish. Short version, if you drive to the start, is 2 hours or so - but a larg group generally goes longer, if the weather isn't incredibly bad...

No brick for me! Stairs sessions start on the 2nd, so I have to save something!





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If you make sure you're nice & hungover, I'll let your ride count towards the run, cuz it sounds long enough to qualify for at LEASt a 5K equivalent worth of suffering....

metatarsal stress fx

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I have a 20k run on schedule and will be doing it New Year's day regardless of hangover, which should not be substantial as my tastes for intoxicants leans more towards things that don't give you one.

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"Failure is an event, not a person."

So, not gonna imbibe at all? Then you are REQUIRED to run twice as long as those of us who will be. Just trying to keep it fair. ;)

And eat a bunch of pretzles first and don't drink any water...

Have a great run...

That sucks! So, that's why all the swimming, huh?

Hope you mend quickly!

I'm in. And the only reason I'm agreeing to the "enduring the elements" part is because I'll be in San Diego for New Year's weekend.

Then you are required to be twice as hungover as me! ;)

LOL! Alright, alright... I'll take one for the team. :)

Yes, that's why all the swimming. Thrashing around in the pool is very calming :)

Thanks for the good wishes... unfortunately, I've heard alcohol isn't good for healing bones (though I can't remember where I read that) so I don't even get a glass of wine on NY eve :(

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Sorry to hear, tigerchik. Healing thoughts your way. And not to worry, I am under orders from IronDeb to drink up on NYE - rest assured that I will have a drink or five on your behalf.

'I like 5:30am way too much'

ME TOO! lol

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OK, I'm in. It'll be a nice 5k run through Prague and I will drag my wife and another IM friend along for good measure. From the stories I've heard about NY Eve in Prague it should be a memorable run. I'm sure we'll all be on death's door. Will try to take pictures of the scenery if I can figure out how to work the camera with a 2006-size hangover.

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Nice! ST Virtual NY Day Hangover Run t-shirts for all of you!!!

So, do some "gardening" on New Year's Eve!!!

Yeah, but red wine's an antioxidant, and it's good for circulation!!!

Yeah, I'm rationalizing. I'll fess up.

Meanwhile, you're not "legal" anyway, right?

So, 4 hours in the pool, and it counts as a "hangover run", deal?

That should also keep you in the lead at Virtual Training Camp!

Okey-dokey. Although someone just posted a 5hr swim workout that I might try. That'd definitely put me in the lead :)

No, I'm 18 -- but we do New Year's Eve with my family and my best friend's family, and I usually am allowed a little bit of wine ;)

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[quote]So, not gonna imbibe at all?[/quote]

One word: maryjane.

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"Failure is an event, not a person."

In the Toledo, Ohio area there is a Midnight 5k. One of the tri club members host a 9:00 run followed by breakfast.

The wife, a couple friends and I are running the Tammy Redman memorial 10K on NYD so I'm in!

;)

Looks like I won't hafta twist your arm to eat those pretzles, after all!!!

5 hours. You're a mad woman! Have fun!

Girl, I used to drink on Passover when I was like, 12, I think. If your'e parents say its okay, then who the hell are you to argue, right? ;)

exactly ;)

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Hangover Classic 10 miler, Lou KY, 10am. Then chili and football all day long.

You'll be My Hero if you do both!

Is that really the name of the race?!

[reply]I know [i]I'm[/i] gonna get lit on NYE - I've already accepted that. But I still wanna start at least [i]part[/i] of New Year's day on a positive training note.

And I'd love it if you guys would like to join me in the suffer-fest.

Only rules are;

-Run must be at [i]least[/i] 5K (gotta suffer [i]little[/i] bit)

-Run must be outside (repenting for NYE requires enduring the elements)

Whaddaya think?[/reply]

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Yeah, NO! I'll watch from my couch as my kids pound my already pounding head with their new xmas toys. Its not going to be a good day!

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[reply]Hangover Classic 10 miler, Lou KY, 10am. [/reply]

Bluemonkey- I'll be doin' the Hangover Classic also, hopefully WITHOUT a hangover this year.

[reply]Is that really the name of the race?![/reply]

yep, and aptly named.

Ouch. Sounds like a run would be the less painful option...

We'll wave you you as we run by...

Don't forget your Tylenol!!!

Booked in for a local 5 km New Year's morning. Might just sleep in and go x-country skiiing in the afternoon instead.

I haven't signed up for a race. That way, I get to sleep at least some of it off, before I get out there...

But I'll run at least 5 or 6. Even if it's raining. Which it's supposed to. Ugh.

Hey - you should be REQUIRED to be hungover for that race. Breathalizers @ start line. Make me proud!

Yes it is. Long time race. Flat and fun.

We registered yesterday. Look for a bright yellow Chicago Marathon hat, and I will try to remember to wear it or make the GF wear it. The weather looks great, I may even have to ride later in the day.

[reply] Look for a bright yellow Chicago Marathon hat,[/reply]

I'll look for it. I'll probably be wearing a white "Calfee Design" hat. Yeah I hope the weather is good. Last year was cold and rainy...it sucked.

I am embarassed to say I have never done this race. NYE usually is the final blowout before training starts again, so NY day is spent recovering. We usually go to the Masterson's party at the Olmstead, but they aren't doing it this year, so we have decided to take it easy.