Bloody hell is that code for hilly!!!! I thought Cheshire was flat, I was looking forward to not doing darn hills for a change
Chuck if you want hills I'm sure we can talk everyone into making the course the road between macc and buxton? That will make anyone althrough there is very nice pub at the top. Afraid sarah definanly can't make it this weekend now because got to go do stuff would anyone mind taking my stuff to T2 is needed don't think there will be anything other than trainers but throught best to ask.
Another question/point of clarity regarding the swimming set up;
Will we be swimming in lanes or just anywhere you can find a space along side other members of the general public. If laned is it slow/medium/fast? Is it possible we can selfishly monopolise a lane?
All depending on the above, if the race starts at 10am, will it be a mass start or will we go off at intervals or whenever ready? I'm assuming we are all of differing albilities, will we be giving way to faster swimmers after the traditional tap on the foot?
If we can get a lane to ourselves can I suggest/request we swim clockwise?
Nice one digger, we can keep each other company all way round if you like. It could be a lonely day with only a few of us. I did the same tonight in the open water 3 loops of the 400 course in 28 mins. I was happy with that considering it was still very cold.
I am really looking forward to this, you will all be required to write a race report.
I will be out Friday morning putting up the direction signs
Any water bottles swapped over at the bike feed station will be available for collection at T2 after the event, I have a small supply of high 5 750ml bottles
My misses has been sick for last 2 days and been having dizzy spells, looks as though it could be Labyrinthitis (Doc coming over) which could mean i might have to miss out as she probably wont be up to looking after the kids. Hoping the mother in law will be able to help out and look after them.
Iwill be doing everything in my power to make it this weekend as i have been looking forward to it for weeks
SA - i will keep you informed, maybe as late as Sat am, might even swop days and come down in sunday if better for MIL.
I havent been able to train since sunday bar a swim as been on nurse duties, at least if i do make it i will be well rested
Glad it's not just me then, I'm about 43 mins for 1600m
Thats a bit fast if any of you girls and germs want to overtake me just shout chris waddle. It will put me in a catatonic state for a few seconds grinning.
SA I've got a few water bottles but will be using the trains and bike saturday now with sarah being away. Is it worth trying to get as many of them to you as possible?
Cake - believe it or not, I can breaststroke faster than I can front crawl!!!
SA, I'm happy to bring over a few spare water bottles if required, but I would like them back afterwards.
Also do you need anything else? I assume everybody is bring their own sports drinks/gels/cake/malt loaf etc, but I'm happy to contribute any extra bits and pieces if required - I can always get my girls baking for the cause.
Grumpy to be going to a wedding on Saturday that has left me unable to sort childcare for the Sunday as well. I really wanted to meet a few friendly pirates.
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I think the bike course looks great, bit up then a bit down, perfect
Although come Saturday about halfway through i might have changed my mind
Chuck if you want hills I'm sure we can talk everyone into making the course the road between macc and buxton? That will make anyone althrough there is very nice pub at the top. Afraid sarah definanly can't make it this weekend now because got to go do stuff would anyone mind taking my stuff to T2 is needed don't think there will be anything other than trainers but throught best to ask.
Some lovely hills round Buxton/Macc/Whaley Bridge
If anyone whose not from that end likes the place check out Buxton tri
I dont care how many hills there are...
Thats me pretty much signing off. Internet access will be sporadic for the next couple of days so likely to be reading more than writing.
See you all Saturday morning - and best of luck those doing it Sunday!
Another question/point of clarity regarding the swimming set up;
Will we be swimming in lanes or just anywhere you can find a space along side other members of the general public. If laned is it slow/medium/fast? Is it possible we can selfishly monopolise a lane?
All depending on the above, if the race starts at 10am, will it be a mass start or will we go off at intervals or whenever ready? I'm assuming we are all of differing albilities, will we be giving way to faster swimmers after the traditional tap on the foot?
If we can get a lane to ourselves can I suggest/request we swim clockwise?
Thanks.
lol youll want chip timing next marshallini
Horse - looks like we might be keeping each other company, done 1200m today in 28 mins, so 45 mins looks nailed on for me
I'm quite envious of everyone doing this, I'll bet you'll all have a blast.
In case I forget, good luck to all and give it some stick!
Digger.......It's gonna be a bit tight in that lane trying to swim next to a "Horse"... anyway I didn't know horse's could swim that fast...........
another foot tapper here. im not expecting much change from fifty mins to be honest
Nice that we are all so confident in our abilities eh lol.
Re swimming
I have tried and the local pool cannot let me take any lanes just for us.
It will be busy on the Saturday (swimming lessons) less so on the Sunday, but its a good chance to get used the mass start effect.
Its up to everyone to start their own watches when they start
An I'm another 45min person
im another 45 minuter - well if the course is 1500m im a 45er otherwise....
I am really looking forward to this, you will all be required to write a race report.
I will be out Friday morning putting up the direction signs
Any water bottles swapped over at the bike feed station will be available for collection at T2 after the event, I have a small supply of high 5 750ml bottles
My misses has been sick for last 2 days and been having dizzy spells, looks as though it could be Labyrinthitis (Doc coming over) which could mean i might have to miss out as she probably wont be up to looking after the kids. Hoping the mother in law will be able to help out and look after them.
Iwill be doing everything in my power to make it this weekend as i have been looking forward to it for weeks
SA - i will keep you informed, maybe as late as Sat am, might even swop days and come down in sunday if better for MIL.
I havent been able to train since sunday bar a swim as been on nurse duties, at least if i do make it i will be well rested
I realise it's just a bit of fun and I may be taking it a bit too serious, so I apologies for being a bit of a worry, I just like to know what's what.
The Silent Assassin should be praised for organising such an event, Big Thanks SA not hassled by me
I haven't done a 1900m swim, so based on the available data, I've crunched the numbers and all being well, best case scenario - 32 mins.
Thats a bit fast if any of you girls and germs want to overtake me just shout chris waddle. It will put me in a catatonic state for a few seconds grinning.
SA I've got a few water bottles but will be using the trains and bike saturday now with sarah being away. Is it worth trying to get as many of them to you as possible?
Cake - believe it or not, I can breaststroke faster than I can front crawl!!!
SA, I'm happy to bring over a few spare water bottles if required, but I would like them back afterwards.
Also do you need anything else? I assume everybody is bring their own sports drinks/gels/cake/malt loaf etc, but I'm happy to contribute any extra bits and pieces if required - I can always get my girls baking for the cause.
JCDigger, would be great to see you this weekend, you have my number let me know, no problem with you switching days, hope your misses is OK
Good luck all.
Grumpy to be going to a wedding on Saturday that has left me unable to sort childcare for the Sunday as well. I really wanted to meet a few friendly pirates.
Looking forward to the race reports