I wish I was ready to commit to that. It sounds like an awesome weekend, but I just can't say what the cards hold for my future of racing until after IMC. Of course, there is the distinct possibility that I will finish IMC and regret not signing up for some things for next year. Where is my psychic when I need her?

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I just entered.

Cheryl

You should do it! That way I'll have you to bug again next year. :) I'll be registering for my 4th year. I love this thing. So I hope you do come on down to Southern Ohio.

Chris

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Chris - I see you are doing these still this year:
Aug: Great Buckeye 1/2 Iron
Sept: Toyota Challenge 1/2 Iron

I'm definitely going to be at Great Buckeye, and maybe the other. Maybe I'll meet you there.

Cheryl

what is this TTT? thanks

http://www.hfpracing.com/TTT08.htm

A weekend of 4 triathlons -- a super sprint on Friday, 2 Olympics on Saturday, and a HIM on Sunday. All bike and run courses are hilly!

Is it really just $200 for all 4 events? Damn, that's a HUGE bargain. Maybe in 2010 for me.

Well, I am officially in for another year of fun!! Just registered

Cheryl: I look forward to seeing you at the races.



Chris

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I'm thinking about it. Thinking of doing a team with Mike... gotta check with him though ;)

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I'm trying to get in using my 2008 registration that I had to back out of. They told me I could use it in 2009, so I sent them an e-mail asking how I go about doing it. So, barring some changing of the rules over the last couple of months, then I'll be in for 2009 as well.

In

:-)

Jodi

wow that looks fun but I am scared to do the solo.....need to find a partner....

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Could you do a short explanation of how the team thing works? I did read your race report from this year's race back after the race, but I just can't figure out when you work together, if they combine all times, etc. I couldn't find the info on how the teams work on their site, so if I'm just missing it please just direct me there :)

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+ 1.
And every time this thread makes it to the top again, I'm more tempted to sign up...

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Race 1- super sprint. Individual race- combined times
Race 2- Individual Oly- times are combined
Race 3- Team Oly- Drafting allowed, time is the slowest member's chip time
Race 4- Team 1/2 IM- Drafting allowed- must finish together

So there ends up being 6 times that are added. Both member's first 2 races, then one time for the team races. It's a ton of fun!

Jodi

ahhh so either way you are doing the whole thing.....maybe I will sign up.....looks like fun!

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I am almost ready to take the plunge for round 2. i do already have a room reserved at the lodge. The only thing holding me back is the long drive to and from the race. I hate to drive.

I entered as well. I looked at last year's race results and only saw one female in the grand masters category. Ha ha. Guess I should do okay.

Cat - the 'rumor' is that the team event is possibly more difficult than solo (I've heard more than one person say this). Basically team or solo, you do the entire course. It's not a relay. The increased difficulty comes from the fact that if you're the less-prepared team-member, you end up pushing yourself harder to keep up with your partner, hence the increased difficulty. Again, I've only done the race once as a solo, but a few folks I've talked to who have teamed said it was harder in some ways.

No matter what you decide to do, the weekend will kick your ass, and you'll love every minute of it!!

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I think 2010 for me - as tempting as it is, reality - I am in my first season and this year Olympic is my longest distance - will do a HIM next summer, but not sure I could handle TTT yet....but I will get there!!!

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I am in! Spectated this year and it was lots of fun.

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i'm entering, and i think i will do it as a team. i work for HFP and worked the event this year, and it looks like too great of a race to pass up! I'll be in on the action next year...

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Well it was decided and I have officially registered, I will be back in sunny Ohio for round 2 at the American Triple T next May. Regsitration is still open, any other takers??

I would LOVE to do it, but I don't think it's financially feasible. Maybe one year when I'm not doing an IM.

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Bumping the post again...

My husband is trying to convince me to do this. Where is the swim? How is the water in May?

Is anyone doing the California one? I'm soooo tempted to do it...

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The swim is in a small lake. It is cold as hell (56), but very calm and the TT start makes for NO contact.

Jump on it ASAP if you want to race. Only a couple dozen slots left.

Jodi

I'm thinking about it. I believe Katy is too.

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Long-time lurker here. I just signed up for Cali...looks amazing, and after...wine country!

Crap crap crap CRAP!!! I want to do this!!!

I'd need a lot of advice on training and such. I'll be in the middle of IMAZ training, the boys on the main forum said TTT is great IM training.

How hard physically will it be to do a half after a super sprint and 2 Olys??

AAHH!! What am I getting myself into? ;-)

It would be fun to meet some of the ST womens! We could get ST Womens shirts made!!

Ok, too much coffee today, but thinking about races like this gets me so excited...

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I know! I just finished ChesapeakeMan and felt like I needed a cool challenge to get me through the winter, so this perfectly fit the bill.

I've never tried anything like this--maybe some of the TTT experts from Ohio can give us their tips for training/pacing?

I did TTT in 2007 in prep for IMLP. I just treated it like a long weekend of training. The first three races aren't too bad, but the half iron on Sunday is brutal. The bike is very hilly and you will find yourself going about an hour longer than your usual 1/2 IM pace (that was true for me as well as several of the fast guys I spoke to). Day 3 is all about just continuing to move forward. I think the run on the 1/2 IM gives you a preview into what the run feels like on an IM. You just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

I didn't train for TTT since I was already training for LP. I also didn't taper for it. If you are IM training and your long ride is up around 3 to 4 hours, then you'll be fine from a training point of view.

It's true what they say about pacing. You really can't dig too deep on any of the shorter races or you will truly feel it on Sunday. I tried really hard to keep my exertion level even. Stayed in zone 3 most of the time, except for a few of the bigger hills were I had to work harder. There's lots of big hills on all of the bike courses, so you have to have good gearing so you can spin up the hills. I had 39/53 up front and 12/27 on the back.

It's a fantastic race and one that every long course athlete should consider.

2 years ago the water was awesome. I swam in my sleeveless wetsuit without an issue and there were a bunch of folks swimming sans wetsuit. I just think last year was a freakin cold winter everywhere. :)

I will be there for next year as well. :)

Mike and I are in for it :)

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It's in May right? P and I are debating holding an Epic Camp in OR in May or doing some racing... hmmmm... You can tell me all about it next week ;-)

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I would be the sole Grand Master from 2008. Are you saying I suck and you will kick my ass? Competition would be nice!

I smell a THROW down..yah!! I'll be there, booked a hotel..unfortunately they all fill up pretty quickly and got the closest one to the race site..bring on 2009!

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