Timberman for us mortals - roll call

Triathlon Forum
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OK - so we have seen who is going in the elite class - but who is heading up as a regular MOP? And is there going to be a ST meeting sometime? I would love to meet some of the people on this forum. I am asking a bit early since I will be hitting the road Tuesday to head up and have a chance to check out the course, and will have little to no computer access. So who is in? I will be there in M45-49, a survival mode race for me since I missed a bunch of training with heavy work commitments (man the bike is going to hurt).

Also, if anyone is going to be there Thursday or Friday and wants to ride or run part of the course, PM me and we will see if we can arrange a ride or a run together - remembering I am no blazing ball of speed.

Even though I doubt I will hit the goals I set earlier for this race, I am still looking forward to this as my first half.

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I’m in the M25-29 AG (even though I turn 30 this year, gotta love confusing rules).

Hoping to set a course PR, ain’t no way I’m touching the 5:15 I did at Eagleman this year on that course.

Heading up Friday, look for the orange Vibe with matching orange Elite Razor on top.

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I’m in. This will be my first HIM. Pumped!

Heading up there Friday with the TriLife clan from NYC - we’ll be easy to spot in our red and orange gear. I’m the 6’5" one with the Elite Razor Carbon with the USC Trojans decals on the frame and disc.

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I’ll be heading up on Friday. M30-34 and WAY undertrained after a year of injuries. This is going to hurt…

Steve

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Some dude from Woodstock, a Clydesdale, who won that class two years ago is racing Elite. I think he is like 6’1", 250+ but throws down a 2:20/2:25 bike split. Monster on the bike. Watch out for him to place Elite as he will hammer the bike. I think he did like a 1:22 at Mt. Washington last year.

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I’m in. Ladies 20-24. Second Timberman.

I’ll be there to take revenge on the course that turned my running shoes solid red last year. Hope the weather’s nice this time around!

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Are you talking about the " Son of Spam "!!!

http://www.hvtc.net/images/2005/tri-1/DSC_0366-sm.jpg

He’s gonna kick Elite Age Grouper ASS!!!

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What is that dude doing with his hands? and what is that big black thing on his chest?

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What a pervert,degenerate that he is.

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This dude re-wrote the book on bike speed. I have heard legendary stories about him riding into the clouds above Platte Clove Road.

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Not racing but volunteering on Sunday for the 1/2IM.

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You know where you will be? At least so I can give a shout out.

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Not racing, but RD’ing:) 7th Timberman:)
Thanks Brian, for the help!!!

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Glad to see that I’m not the only one who’s showing up for a sufferfest…

1 of 3 things are going to happen to me out there.

  1. I’m going to have a surprisingly good race for the limited training that I have done.

  2. I’m going to have a long day, but have as much fun as possible, enjoy the car ride home.

  3. I’m going to have a very long day, not have any fun, injure myself, and be really uncomfortable on the ride home.

After reading my post… I’m a dead man walking before the gun even sounds for my wave…

I only started training on June 1st and haven’t even logged a 50 miler this year.
My longest workout has only been 2:45.
I’ve only run off the bike twice and that was after short rides.

EDIT - Forgot to mention… I’ll be showing up with an extra 20# of fat wrapped around my mid-section. I’m not even sure I’ll be able to zipper up my wetsuit… Damn what a foot injury will do to ya.

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He’s like a MEGA Pantani!!!

To see him ride mountains the way he does brings to mind those old King Kong and Godzilla movies.
I dare to say he’s as graceful as Kong himself.
If only Phil Liggett could see this bohemeth of a man ride…

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He is to Hudson Valley Triathlon what Pantini was to Swiss Chocolate!

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Hey - don’t sweat the wetsuit - one - they are pretty flexible - two - I will go to my shop and pack a tub of lithium grease and a fence spreader - we will have loads of time to stuff you in there. Seriously, as one who has to fight weight all the time - you have my sympathies. I managed to gain only two pounds during this lag time in training, but man the diet has sucked.

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Hey - don’t sweat the wetsuit - one - they are pretty flexible - two - I will go to my shop and pack a tub of lithium grease and a fence spreader

I’m going to start to marketing the “Fat Bastard Wetsuit Expander”. Sold in 1", 2" or 3" widths, the “Fat Bastard” wetsuit zipper expander is a piece of neoprene with zippers on each side (CUT TO FIT). Insert the expander between your wetsuits current zippers and you now have a single wetsuit for all of you who fluctuate in weight like I do… “A” races 170#, “C” races 190+#. The Fat Bastard Wetsuit Expander will actually increase your current wet suit’s buoyancy by placing more of it in the water, therefore, increasing your swimming times by 5 secs per 500yrds. Call now and you’ll receive the 2nd at half price.

Wear the Fat Bastard with pride. Made of quality Yamamoto Rubber and is hydrophobic in nature. “FAT BASTARD” written down your entire back in bold lettering. Choose the letter coloring to match your wetsuit. Now available for only $49.99, and 2nd for only $25.00! CALL NOW.

Yes this is the type of crap I talk about on our group rides…

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So far, I’m in the penalty tent in the transition area, so hopefully you won’t see me. ; ) Other than that, not sure what else I’ll be doing yet.

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Oh that is just priceless, and you know - I bet it would sell. Only problem is Fat Bastard is already TM’d by a winery – so I think you will need to make it more tri specific - lie Fat and Stupid Bastard.