Hey guys, it's almost that time again!! What dates are we thinking about for our Mock Tri this year? There are plans to make and medals to polish!

And tires to change...

...And Volunteers to reserve dates to join in the fun!!!

Kathi

I would like to request it be on a Sunday. I have used up all of my "Saturdays off" from work for Ironman training. If it needs to be on a Saturday could we make it at 3 p.m.?
Thanks for considering it
Randy

PS If you have never participated in this event it is a "must do". We all get together for a quick swim (maybe 400 yards?)
then about a 10 mile bike ride finishing up with a 2 mile run. Last year we had a potluck and a GREAT TIME! Friends and family are invited too.

Sunday's work great, as long as I know in advance. I have a lot of responsibility at my church and will need to make some arrangements. Last year we did it after Vancouver Fit's run/walk. Is that still doable for everyone? (The water will be a little warmer, right?!)

Count me in! I have to get out there and figure this whole thing out. And ugh, changing tires, isn't that why i make my husband enter the event with me? Then pout and cry on the sidelines until he stops and changes my tire for me? haha Just kidding!!! I do need to practice that soon. I've been shown how a couple times, but have never actually had to do it.

Count me in. I have church responsibility also so let me know. Laura

Sundays work for me too but after Vancouver Fit. 11 AM start at the earliest. I'll be there to volunteer for you studs and studettes.

Angela

I would love to be able to support JR's Up The Crooked River duathlon...which could interfere with our Mock Tri. Anyone else thinking of heading to Prineville for this race?

I'd love to do it but am weighing the 3hr + 3hr drive.......

No can Du...... Maybe next year.
Randy

I'm in!! Now I just need to keep up with checking the message board.

Well folks, we're already into May. Is it too late to put something together?! I still haven't seen a date posted. Here's what's left in May:

Sunday, May 11th- Mother's Day (Sorry, I'm not turning down brunch at the country club for a mock tri!)

Sunday, May 18th- Same day as the Crooked River Du so JR would be out. (I think I might like to do this, too...still on the fence.)

Sunday, May 25th- Memorial Day weekend. (I'm open but there could be potential conflicts.)

It's not a big deal if we don't do one. There's always next year!!

I think the 18th sounds like the best date. Anyone else?
The bike route will have to change since the bridge has been closed.

Rick and I are game for the 18th as volunteers, cheerleaders, etc. Whatever the triathletes need, we'll be there to help out!

Kathi

It is sounding like Sunday, the 18th will work for most people. What would be a good time frame for everyone after Vancouver Fit?

Randy, would you like to map out a bike route? With the bridge closed it will need to be slightly different this year. If not, maybe April and I can take on that task.



Kathi, would you like to track the times again this year? If not, most people can use their own HR monitors.

I am sure everyone will be starving when we are done, so if each person could plan to bring a dish to share we can have a picnic of sorts afterward.

How does that sound ?

I'll be happy to create the bike route Can I have a headstart on Doug this year?
Randy

Byron and I are in for the Mock tri. Is the date final then for the 18th? If so, we'll make daycare arrangements. Byron is planning to do the Blue Lake tri in June so this will be a good practice for him. I'm just looking forward to figuring out the whole transition thing, changing a tire thing and wet suit thing! I'm so behind the ball on all of this. It will be an accomplishment just to do a tri this year, regardless of how well I do in it! You know, it's a lot more complicated than the whole running thing!

I saw this shirt the other day that we all might need to buy! It said "Oh, you ran a marathon....that's cute" hahaha! It was obviously intended for the triathlete audience!

Marion

The way you swim...you won't need one!!

Rick and I are in and would be happy to track the times. Is Mr. Peene going to provide the laptop again this year with that totally cool program?

The next question is my favorite one of all...what should I bring for food?

...And hopefully it will be just a tad warmer and no rain!

Kathi

The route is set and let me just say this....... Get ready to climb!
Randy

I love to climb! Don't you?? I suppose you'll share the route before we show up on Sunday...?

Nope. I'm not going to share. It will be a suprise JUST KIDDING
Here are the 2 routes that I propose.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-state...on/706156327132
http://www.mapmyride.com/walk/united-state...er/288995855253

The 2nd ride has more climbing than the first. When I say climbing I mean WSU climbs and 50th Ave. climb. Nothing too bad. With the bridge out I thought that this would be the safest route to ride on a Sunday.
Randy

PS at the bottom of the maps there is a link to show the elevation. Just a FYI

Can we also get a head count of how many will be participating?

Doug and I are in - either route works for me, if he has a preference I'm sure he'll post it.

I'm there. My vote would be for the 2nd route but only cause it's a mile longer

you endurance beast.......
R

Byron and I will be there. What time and where do we start?

Marion

Second route looks good too, but how do you feel about staying off 50th all together? Safer? There'd also be no left turn at the bottom of the hill (3-way stop), and we could move with traffic at that "T" rather than having to cross to turn left. The straight through route (route #1) could be stated as a "foot-down" stop for everyone, so no blowing through the stop sign.

D~

We wouldn't be coming down 50th we would be going up 50th on the 2nd route. Start at Klineline and turn left at the WSU main enterance. Climb and come through the campus to 50th. Continue East to 64th(or 62nd) and turn right. Follow westward to the bottom of Salmon Creek Ave and 50th. Turn right and climb up 50th back to the East campus enterance. Go through campus, down the hill back to Salmon creek Ave. and out to 119th to Klineline. I know that we will have a few lefts this year but with the bridge being out we really can't get away from the turns.
What do you think?
R
ps..... yeah I know, no blowing through stop signs

I got it. So at the eastern loop, we're going to continue east to make it a clockwise route.

Here's my gmap version with each mile indicated. This actually looks like a great route, being that you have 2 miles to warm up before the hill, then a couple of nice descents before heading back to climb at miles 6 through 7.5 and cruising on back in to the park.

Klineline, Mock-Tri, Bike

You got it! I think that we will have a "course marshall" available to us on Sunday to help with directions.

I want to encourage everyone to print Doug's map and carry it with themselves Sunday. We lost 2 people last year on a route.
The weather is looking like it will be nice. Can I suggest that we start NO EARLIER than 11:30 please? We have Vanfit happening and I am giving the seminar this Sunday so I can't leave early. Also depending on the weather can someone get to Klinline early and claim the "area" that we want to use for T1 and T2 ?
Randy

How about a start time of noon that way everyone can get there and get set up and no one will be eating lunch too late after the event

Since Byron and I both will be participating, I need to secure daycare. Can I guess we would be done (even with the eating) by 3 pm if we start at noon? It doesn't necessarily matter how long, I just need to give her some idea so she can plan her day.

Thanks!

m

Yeah, don't forget...

How early would you like someone to be there? I am sure that Rick and I can get there early and try to reserve the same spot as last year. Will that work for everyone?

Kathi

Thanks, Kathi - I will try to get over there ahead of time as well. What time were you there last year? With the predicted nice weather, we may need to be there even earlier.

Looks like I'm going to miss this year's Mock Tri.

With two kids getting ready to audition for a dance company, our weekends are pretty busy. I've come to the realization that my kids are at that stage where their activities fill the calendar a lot more. I'm happy to put my stuff on the back burner, this is their time to figure out what they're good at and what they love to do. I'm thrilled that all three of my kids are very active and I hope that I've played a part in influencing their choices to be "do-ers" not "watch-ers".

You guys should have some awesome weather!! Hope you all have a great time!

S

We started at noon last year, and you're right, we will need to be there early enough to get that spot. I won't mind getting there around 10:30-11:00, but much earlier than that is going to be a long wait.

Kathi

I'm planning on coming. My wife has a work event and I wanted to get babysitter confirmation before committing.

I will bring my laptop w/spare battery as I don't recall if there is power available. Kathi, I'll send you the spreadsheet (our very own Coach Eric's creation) to you ahead of time so you can play with it a bit.

Randy