So, who of us are doing these races? I am doing both, since I live in central Floriduh and it’s a pretty easy drive. I know that some people have already left for Panama City, but I think we should have a dinner or something for Slowtwitchers…sorta like the IMFL one that I missed.
Any takers? Post fast or forever hold your peace!
Seeya at the mouses house! Looking for a sub 4:45 this year and it could happen based on this years ST A’s finnish time. I’m not doing GCT one half is enough.
Paul
I’m doing GCT, looks like a nice day is shaping up in the forcast.
. . . but doing a commando trip. Down from Atlanta Friday, register, check in bike, race Saturday and then back in the car to Atlanta as soon as I can after.
20 month old son at home, another one on the way, lots to do!
Training hasn’t been optimal, but I do this race every year, in part to keep in touch with my “athlete” identity. Having a goal and all that.
Forecast is shaping up nicely, 80’s is better than high 90’s!
T
I’m in for GCT. I leave tonight with the wife and kiddies. Getting grief for missing mother’s day with my mom and my mother-in-law. Ah well. I pretty much live in the doghouse anyway . . .
I(Margaret) am racing at Disney as well as my other half (English Muffin/Glyn) will be there too. We are flying out from California to do this race. Should be nice to have a flat course after this past weekend at Wildflower. It will be my 1st half ever so I dont know what to expect. Glyn is on track to break 5hrs or come pretty damn close.
We will both be racing in Team Javelin attire.
Staying at the Wilderness Lodge so might be nice to meet some slowtwitchers over the weekend. let us know.
Cheers.
I’m in for GCT. I believe there is a free dinner the night prior to the race. Maybe I’ll ask the MC to ask if there are any ST’ers in the room/tent during that meal.
Have a good race.
I’m in for Gulf Coast. It’s my first 1/2 and the longest race I’ve done.
Weather shouldn’t be too bad. Overnight lows are in the high 50s and low 60s here, so the humidity should be tolerable. It’s when the overnight low is 72 things start to get really nasty.
This race is my goal for 2006. Does anybody have any idea when it will be next year? For those that are going could you check?
Thanks and Good Luck to all of you!
“Does anybody have any idea when it will be next year?”
Its always on Mother’s Day Weekend, so find out when that is and you can bet it will be the same weekend.
Just make sure you sign up EARLY (November at the latest) as this race fills up fast.
I’m in for GCT. leaving tomorrow. Going by myself and planning on attending the pre-race dinner. I’ll keep my eyes open for any slowtwitchers.
Yeah the temps are looking way better than the last couple of times I did this race. 105F on the run course blacktop was brutal.
Since the GCT race seems to be the first weekend in May every year (I think) then it will probably be May 6th next year. I imagine they will post next year’s schedule within a few weeks of this weekend, there may even be signups on Saturday. I have no clue on the Florida 1/2IM.
scox43 that sounds like a good idea for the GCT. I was trying to figure out a way to get some STers together for a lunch or dinner or something. I will be there Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Anyone know the area well enough to suggest a place or time to meet?
I’m not going this year, but I would have a back up plan for dinner the night before. Last two years there was a very yucky veggie lasagna that was more veggie than lasagna. Two person band (Gilligan and Mary Anne?) is a classic. Have fun.
I will be doing Disney - if anyone needs a room I have space.
The new guy is in for Disney, and Im remarkedly unprepaired.
As for hooking up, tell me where and when and I’m there.
I’ll be doing Disney. Definitely doing the swim on Saturday morning. I’ll get in Fri and me and the gf will stay through Wed. Hope the weather stays to the lesser degree required to fry an egg. I’m looking forward to it. In my first week of taper and I’m hating it. Can’t come quick enough.
Im in for Disney, Im gonna get me some mickey mouse ears to do the run course with, should get me more photo ops, hehehehehehehhe
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