So this event is sneaking up - 4 weeks this sunday! Thought I'd start a thread to see who else is heading up there and if anyone who has done it before has any advice! It will be my first half and I'm feeling a little bit under-prepared, but it's a warm up event for the main thing (Challenge Vichy at the end of August) so I just want to finish within cut offs and have a good day!
I did the club sprint relays last August at the same location so at least I have some idea where things might be...
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I'll be there
4 weeks! frigging hell might have to start training for it
I am in. Planning a 50 mile bike ride at the weekend, running is almost non existent but walking is OK.
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Budjude
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Mathschick
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
I'll be there - swimming training has been going well, run/walk has been going well, but apparently there is cycling too?
I may not be fit for this. Got tendinitis. Anyone wanna buy my spot?
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Budjude
IGIT
Mathschick
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
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IrOn Little Sister
Are transfers allowed scott? If so I may know someone interested.
I'm in - but will be training through as my A race is four weeks later.............
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Budjude
IGIT
Little M.iss Happy
Mathschick
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
Pirates supporting
IrOn Little Sister
See you guys and ladies there!
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Budjude
IGIT
Little M.iss Happy
Mathschick
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
TheBanksy
Pirates supporting
IrOn Little Sister
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No transfers allowed unfortunately but you can still get some money back if you withdraw by the 4th May scott.
rare for transfers in triathlon........
I would love to be there but doing an IM the other end of the country.........be there for the full though
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Budjude
IGIT
Little M.iss Happy
Mathschick
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
TheBanksy
Pirates supporting
IrOn Little Sister
SA, Mrs SA & Jordy
See you all there, it was my favourite race last year so I'm hoping it's just as good this year.
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AliBear30
Budjude
IGIT
Little M.iss Happy
Mathschick
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
TheBanksy
Pirates supporting
IrOn Little Sister
SA, Mrs SA & Jordy
I will look out for you Iron Little sister, we met up last year the night before the race.
Looks like the best supporters in the world will be there, the SA team.
I need to rescue camp stove from neighbours, who borrowed it for the full last year.
And another one to the list ...
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AliBear30
Budjude
IGIT
Little M.iss Happy
Mathschick
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
TheBanksy
Blackbelt
Pirates supporting
IrOn Little Sister
SA, Mrs SA & Jordy
Evil Pixie
Ill sort you out Littleclown... Assuming you are racing and not supporting?
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AliBear30
Budjude
IGIT
Little M.iss Happy
Mathschick
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
TheBanksy
Blackbelt
Littleclown
Pirates supporting
IrOn Little Sister
SA, Mrs SA & Jordy
Evil Pixie
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AliBear30
Budjude
IGIT
Little M.iss Happy
Mathschick
Saffers
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
TheBanksy
Blackbelt
Littleclown
Pirates supporting
IrOn Little Sister
SA, Mrs SA & Jordy
Evil Pixie
I might be toddling up to support this. Won't add myself to list till week before though.
Ok so we're on a countdown.... how's everyone getting on with training?
im hoping i got my bad week out of the way as sh1t describes last week and rough race yesterday with a local sprint.
Off to Lanza this week and bike hire booked so hope to explore and rack some miles up in the sun (and wind, but then thats been with me on every ride so far this year!)
Not too bad - did the London Cycle Sportive yesterday which was 104km (plus 16km cycling from/to the station) so feeling a bit more confident about the cycle distance! Just been for a 10km run and my legs are still feeling pretty good, if I can make the bike cut off time then I reckon I'll be golden as I think I can probably manage 13.1 miles in 3.5 hours. ;-) My biggest fear is getting a mechanical problem/puncture or something as I won't have a lot of spare time on the bike to make the cut off time.
Still haven't done any OW yet this year - hoping to get in at least 1 lake swim before the day to check my wetsuit is still ok etc.
I have come to terms with the fact in the swim I am not Ian Thorpe and probably wont improve on last years time. Im feeling good about the bike - the run will be fun as I have been having niggles and injuries since the LB HM I think it's going to be a tough day but INFKC so I will just man up
I'll be there, looking forward to it.
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AliBear30
Budjude
IGIT
Little M.iss Happy
Mathschick
Saffers
SteadyCJ
SuckitupButtercup
TheBanksy
Blackbelt
Littleclown
IronScribe
Pirates supporting
IrOn Little Sister
SA, Mrs SA & Jordy
Evil Pixie