hi! i'm new here too and i live in seattle! unfortunately, i will be working at triumph multisport (I'm a part-timer there on what they call the discount schedule) from 11 - 5 on Sunday. Any interest in having another get-together some other time?

I'm volunteering as a swim angel at danskin with my sister the following sunday and we will probably brunch it up after that.

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Hi Jess,

I definitely see future get-together opportunities for the Womens of Seattle. Do you only work at Triumph on Sundays or are you there other days? I'm slowly making my rounds to all of the local tri shops, so if I can coordinate my Triumph visit with your work shift, so much the better! I was toying with going down to the Danskin to spectate with a friend of mine, so if that happens I'll let you know!

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I pretty much only work on weekends kind of whenever they need me/i am available. I am working this coming sunday and then not again until after IMC. More often than not, I'm there on Saturdays but they didn't need me this Saturday. There are two jess's that work there, I'm the one with a huge tattoo on my right arm who's usually up to my elbows in bike grease.

Definitely let me know if you come down to Danskin. I'm really excited to be a swim angel (it's not certain yet but it sounds like it's going to happen) and hang out with lots of neat lady triathletes.

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I'll be at Dansking as a swim angel :-). Maybe a post Danskin get together is in order as well.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

That's awesome. Are you doing IMC? I'm planning on going up with QRGirl to spectate and sign up (and apparently sleep in our car if I don't get on the ball... ) Good for you on the Swim Angel gig, it sounds like a great opportunity. The Danskin was what got me doing all of this craziness and I have a soft-spot in my heart for it. I didn't need a swim angel when I did the race, though I was slow enough that I had plenty of opportunity to see them out on the course. It looks like a really rewarding job. You'll have a blast!

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I am doing IMC. It will be my first IM (and my first marathon). I'm so nervous, mostly because I injured my foot a little while back and haven't had a run over 14 miles in the last 2.5 months. At this point, I kind of want to just get it over with and start focusing on Clearwater.

A post-Danskin brunch or get-together sounds grand.

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I concur with post-Danskin brunching!

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Well now, if you girls are heading up and I'm heading up maybe we should all head up together, at least in a caravan. I'm planning Saturday thru Monday. When will you be going? I don't have a place to stay yet either.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

You guys are coming up for IMC too? We're definitely going to need to have a women's get together up there!!! :)

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You & me both! I'll be happy if I'm even able to run any of the marathon! lol

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Definitely! We were thinking of camping, but I haven't gotten very far with calling places. I was also planning on the Saturday through Monday. We were also thinking of volunteering for the race, but I haven't done that either. (I'm a huge slacker!) I think a ST Womens get-together is absolutely mandatory. I want to put faces to the ladies so I know who to be cheering for on Sunday.

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Ha ha, I'm hoping and praying for what happened to me at Lake Stevens which was to go into it with no run training, run faster than i've ever run, blow up my quads, and then not be able to walk for 4 days afterwards.

More likely though, I will be doing some walking.

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We should rent an RV and do the full roadtrip :-)

I got a slot last minute in a campground 2 years ago when I signed up. Most don't take reservations, you just show up. I've also had friends grab hotel rooms at the last minute when people cancel and the hotels can't sell the rooms for the whole 5 days. Maybe plan to camp the check on Thursday or Friday for a room. We could pack into one.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

The mental picture of the Womens of ST in an RV on the open road is pure gold! It's too bad gas is so freakin' expensive! :-P

That sounds like a good plan. I was hoping that would be the case, as it's certainly been the case with a lot of campgrounds in the States - the low tech ones nearly always have room. Whew!
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The mens would be so jealous!

RV Rental info

Actually if we camp I'll just sleep in my Element. Perfect roadtrip car.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Yeah, they would! (And I'm jealous of your Element - I've been telling my husband for years that the next car we buy is going to be an Element... )

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Me and Brandon (my SO) are going up on Wednesday morning so I can get the whole IMC experience. We lucked out and found a studio cabin in Summerland for only $90/night CAD. I'm actually glad that we're not staying right in Penticton since I think being around all the other athletes would just freak me out.

I'm sure we'll be in town every night though so a get together won't be a problem.

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I say we shoot for Saturday as I will need to be spending Sunday with another set of friends who are doing the race. We can head up their early on Saturday and do a late afternoon get together so the racers can get to bed early.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

I could do that. I know I'm planning on dinner with my family, whose presence is the #1 reason I know I will finish this race, so I could get together before that for sure. Maybe even get a little advice from some IM vets.

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I'm going to let the racers drive the schedule as you womens are the ones whose schedule is the tightest.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Sorry gals, my dance card is already full for this weekend (though slight possibility of swimming at Coleman pool in West Seattle at some point this weekend if we can fit it in) otherwise I'd love to meet up. Also not going to IMC. Apparently I'm leading a very lame life as of late. Next time on a Seattle meet-up hopefully!

And as I told Michelle this morning, there's an incredible new ice cream store on 45th that has flavors like Salted Caramel and Honey Lavendar. If anyone wants I'm happy to arrange a girls meetup there! (can you tell my racing season is over? :) )

Edited to add - if you're a Title Nine clothing fan, I just called up the company and found out that their annual HUGE sale up at Magnunson park has been moved from August to a yet undetermined weekend in October. If you do like their clothes it is well worth it to get there early for enormous discounts (and great holiday gifts for friends & family).

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I think we are heading up on Friday, but will probably get there late-ish. Hopefully we can score a camp spot. M & J are your mens coming with you? Mine is coming with me and I can't wait for you to meet him. (And to meet Jen & Jess)

A Saturday anytime get together works for me. We should all exchange cell #'s but beware the last time I was at IMC my cell phone bill was ginormous.

I'm down with everyone having my cell number. I think the best way to circumvent the high phone bill is with text messaging. No long distance charges on those!

I think I began the hijack of this thread with my IMC talk. Sorry about that. But at least it looks like a bunch of us are going to be able to get together up there! :D

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I'm planning on bringing my bike fyi...

No bike bringing for me, no time. Hubby isn't coming, he's done his official IM duty for the year so it will be just me, which is more than enough, I assure you :-)

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

No hubby with me either. Looking forward to meeting QRBoy (tee-hee) and all of the womens. Thanks for the warning on the gigantic phone bill (and the texting workaround from cuds) I was wondering about that.

Sounds like this is going to be a fun weekend!

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Texting works for me. I think I pay a little to text up there but its cheaper than the $150 phone bill I had last time I was up there.

Also, QRGirl, are you guys going to spectate on your bikes? I should maybe hook you up with my little sister if you are going to. She's going to watch the swim start, ride out to McClean Creek and watch from there, ride backwards on the course back into town for breakfast, and then ride backwards on the course up that nice 10+ mile climb to Yellow lake to spectate from up there before coming back into town. I did it like that last year and it was fun spectating and made for a 50+ mile training day.

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Ooooh, ya you should all do that! The more support we (I! lol) get out there the better! :)

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by the way, while i have you ladies here, anyone want to swim at Madrona with me tonight? maybe 2000m?

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Sounds fun, I'm jealous! My husband is busy that weekend so I am tempted to join...

Is anyone thinking about Black Diamond? I am thinking about doing the sprint there and would like to hook up.

I'm probably going to do the sprint depending on how I'm recovered from IMC. I've done either the oly or the half every year since i started racing and thought I would give the sprint a shot this year.

either way, i'll definitely be there since my little sister is doing the Oly (her first!) and my mom's doing the Du!

Also, Erika, are you the one who donated that really warm Oregon Triathlon hoodie at the Heart of the Valley Triathlon? If you are, I was the winner there and got the sweatshirt. I really love it.

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Jess, yes I did donate the hoodie and congratulations to you for winning that day! That bike course isn't easy! Sounds like you will be at BD too so we just need to round up some more women for a good get together. Good luck at Canada!!!!!

I'm thinking about Black Diamond, I just need to actually start getting some training before I commit to a race distance. I'm definitely in favor of Womens get-together in any case!

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I'm not sure if we'll ride out or not. QRboy would probably love to do that, it kind of depends on what volunteer slot we get.

Michelle, I'm signing up RIGHT NOW for volunteering. I'll e-mail you with what I choose.

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Erika... you're coming to IMC. That's it, that's all. That's the only way you're going to get a picture of me in my new visors!! haha. Speaking of which, I owe you an e-mail (gotta do that when I get home!).

But anyways, you're coming up. You'd be stupid not to ;)

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I just checked my ATT wireless and I still have a 3.99 monthly unlimited to Canada plan that will be much cheaper than the cost of each call. Keep it for only a month just to cover the trip.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

okay...i realize i'm a day late and a dollar short here (one of those weeks!) but i actually showed up at src on sunday. but it was at 11:20 and there was no sign of you and michelle - bummer! i did notice that it looked like they were between seasons and there wasn't alot to look at so figured you guys cut out early! next meet-up i'll have my act together.

i'm on verizon and have done the canada plan for the month of august for the last few years and it works great. i think it's $4.99 and then i just cancel when i get back. we're heading to kelowna on saturday and staying up there for the week (yay!) we'll drive down to penticton on sunday morning so i'll miss the saturday get together but maybe we'll spot each other out of the course on race day.

re black diamond: i'm in for the half iron but i think that's on saturday with the sprint and oly on sunday. anyone doing subuaru or kirkland?

halliet

Hey Hallie!

Sorry we missed you on Sunday! We should arrange to meet up at IMC - QRGirl and I are volunteering, but I don't know doing what yet. I'm also planning on Black Diamond, but haven't decided if I'm going to do the Half or the Oly - we'll see if I can get my training back on track... Even if I don't race the Half, I'll come out and cheer you on!

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I'm wondering if I can get a little help from the Seattle-area Womens. I'm flying into Bellingham for job interview on 8/20, and they asked me to "stay for the weekend, check out Bellingham!" I'd feel guilty leaving on Friday, but on Saturday I have a 4 hr hilly bike ride on my schedule (last longish ride before IMWI taper). I had planned on going out to Madison and biking part of the course.

I'm thinking of bringing my bike out with me and enjoying the local biking scene. Does anyone know of any good routes, or point me to some maps online? Are there any local bike groups that have a Saturday ride (and are triathlete-friendly) that I could hook up with?

Thanks!

Try calling Fairhaven Runner's. http://www.fairhavenrunners.com/about/contact.asp
At worst they will be able to point you in the direction of people who will know that area well, but I'm pretty sure they do have some triathletes in the store.

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we should definintely catch up at IMC. keep me posted on your volunteer assignments. hmmmm...does this mean you're registering for next year?

yay on black diamond. that would be cool if you did the half but i totally understand about the training. i did the sprint last year and it was way too fun. either way it'll be great to see you!!

halliet

I am indeed! (EEEEK!!!)

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Michelle!!! That's awesome! I'm already making plans to come up and cheer you on:)

Yay, that's so sweet of you! QRGirl is also signing up, so you'll have at least two people to cheer for...

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I'm so bummed I missed this!! My husband (shawnf) and I just moved to Seattle from Colorado last weekend. We live in S Lake Union and would love to meet up sometime. He'll be at the nuun booth at the Danskin triathlon expo on Saturday, you should go by and make fun of him ; ) j/k. We're also going to IMC, I'm racing. I look forward to meeting everyone : )

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Welcome to Seattle! I'm sure there will be many more brunch/meet up opportunities. Looking forward to meeting you up at IMC!

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