Dewey Beach Triathlon

In case anyone is interested.... September 15th...

http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=787 or
http://www.deweybeachtriathlon.com/

A relay (or two for that matter) could be fun!

Saturday's BIG Post Triathlon bash...

Hello All...

Are we planning a post tri party following the big event on Saturday? If so, who wants to bring what fun items...


Dave & Bernadette... how was the Live Strong ride?

Tuesday, August 28th Run

I plan on running at the train station on Tuesday starting 7PM (3 or 4 miles) and then heading to the Great American Pub for a beer (they have outdoor seating). Let me know if you are interesting in joining in the fun.

Ride Lake Nockamixion THIS Sunday 8/26

Lake Nockamixon- Sunday, August 26, 2007

I plan to do the 50 or 75 mile loop (MUST reach the Lake, best rest stop food).

The 29th annual SCU Lake Nockamixon Ride will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2007, starting from Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Rd, Warrington, PA 18976. Ride 25, 50, 75, or 100 miles on scenic routes in Bucks County. The terrain is rolling with a few hills. A hilly 107-mile Intensive Climbing Unit century route is also being offered. All riders will visit picturesque Lake Galena in Peace Valley Park.

50-to-107-mile riders will also visit our well-stocked rest stop at scenic Lake Nockamixon.

Registration:$25 - non-members. Join SCU and save $5 on registration!
Children under 12 ride for free but will not receive a T-shirt.
You can register on the day of the ride at Central Bucks South High School.
Registration includes: marked route, cue sheet, rest stops, SAG support, and a post-ride meal (with vegetarian option). Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks.
Download the 2007 brochure (PDF 566 kB). one-page flyer.

Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044; phone 215-234-0170. centuries@suburbancyclists.org

Start Times
Registration opens at 7:00am
100-107 mi. 7:00 to 8:00am
75 miles 8:00 to 9:00am
50 miles 8:30 to 9:30am
25 miles 9:00 to 10:00am
Registration closes at 10:00am

Bird's-eye view of CB South HS click to pan and zoom
Intensive Climbing Unit
SCU announces the Intensive Climbing Unit (ICU) route for the Lake Nockamixon Century. Ride 107 miles with 500-ft more climbing than the non-ICU century route. The ICU route includes three extra-hilly segments that are not part of the standard century route.Climbing data was computed using Delorme Topo USA®; your on-the-road results may differ.
Directions
CB South HS is located on Folly Road between Pickertown Road and Bristol Road. If you are familiar with CB South HS, proceed to the Folly Road entrance, where the parking volunteers will direct you. Please do NOT use the Pickertown Road entrance or the Bristol Road entrance.
From PA Turnpike (I-276) Exit #343 (old Exit #27) - Willow Grove:Take Route 611 north 6 miles and turn left on Bristol Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Folly Road. Go 0.5 miles and CB South HS will be on your right.
From New Hope/Central NJ: Take Route 202 south to Route 611 south. Stay on Route 611 for 3 miles, then turn right on Bristol Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Folly Road. Go 0.5 miles and CB South HS will be on your right. Or take the NJ Turnpike to the PA Turnpike and follow directions above.

Map of CB South HS Door-to-door driving directions to CB South HS

Bring essentials: 2 spare tubes, pump, patch kit, tire levers, 2 water bottles, ID, cash, medical insurance card. Eat a good breakfast consisting of carbohydrates and proteins.

SCU provides excellent SAG support.

Saturday, August 25th Swim/Bike

Just wanted to see if I could get a head count as to who will be there on Saturday morning. I don't want to leave anybody at the parking lot if they are running late. If you need directions, please let me know. We will start biking @8am (45 min out and back) and swimming around 10AM.

Greetings from 103 degree NC

Hello... I have missed my TNT buddies while away in NC helping my parents settle into their new house. While living on a lake and having a pool and boat are great... the oppressive heat and LARGE hills have made training a true joy (NOT!)... thankfully my dad can drive after me in the golf cart and yell 'encouraging' things my way. I checked out the triathlon course for the Diva Dash sprint I am in doing on 9/9 here in NC and the olympic distance course on 10/6... both are AMAZING... beautiful and practically hill-less. The two lakes are crystal clear with sand bottoms-- unlike Wenonah and the nasty Marlton lakes. The site for the all women sprint on 9/9 is actually the same location that they do a half-iron in spring... rated one of the top 3 events for beginners.. and now I know why. I am seriously considering doing the half-iron on this course-- depends on how the half-marathon in february goes.

If anyone is up for a long distance trip to NC for either of the two races this fall, let me know. Also, I am doing the National Breast Cancer half-marathon in February... Jacksonville, Florida ( wouldn't be ready for Philly by Nov)... so if anyone is up for that- there are a couple of us from Philly doing the race and would love more stupid (err.. I mean motivated) folks.

Are we biking and swimming this Saturday? Hope so... can someone send me a confirmation email about Saturday... I will be back from NC on either Thursday late or Friday. I can drive folks from Philly (Michaelle and Nicole if people are going)...

-Shannon

Sprint on LBI in September

If anyone else is interested, Shannon, Michaelle, and I are doing the Endless Summer Sprint Tri in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island. We are inching our way from river to ocean with the swim taking place in the bay. It's on 09/23. Come join!

http://www.lin-mark.com/endlesssummerinfo.07.htm

-Nicole

Marlton Tri

What is the date and where can I find the info / directions etc?
Is it really on Labor Day weekend?

Swimming August 25

Hi all Dave and I are up for swimming on Saturday but since we have our ride on Sunday we aren't going to bike. Let us know if you are all getting together for our usual Saturday morning bike/swim. Is any one doing the MS 150 bike ride?

Swimming on August 25

Hi all. Dave and I would be up for swimming on saturday but with the Live Stong Challenge on Sunday we don't want to ride. If you all are getting together let us know. We can meet you for the swim.

Working out during the week of August 19-25

I don't know what everyone else's schedule is like for next week, but I would like to run at least twice and bike/swim on Saturday. I prefer to run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings as I have childcare available. I ran last night down along the trail in Conshy and after Spring Mill it smelled like something was dead in the woods. I don't know if it always smells like this or I just happen to catch it on a good night. So if someone would rather meet at a different location which they think is a better run (and finishes near a watering hole), I am all game.

If you would all like to come up to my neck of the woods, I can map out a course near Wings Field (http://www.wingsfld.com/) where I am a member of the club there (I am sure I will be mocked for this). It has an outdoor (unheated) pool and full service bar and outdoor dining area.

We can also still meet at the train station. Whichever works best for all interested.

The Saturday morning run can be the same as it has been. Does an 8AM or 9AM time work better for everyone?

Have a great weekend and I hope to see you all during the week. You people are what keep me motivated to workout. Let on my own, I would be sitting on my couch eat donuts and Stacy's Pita Chips.

Need some motivation?

Me, too!

Thursday Run

Will anyone be running this Thursday at 6:30 pm at Conshohocken?

Cleaning Goggles

My goggles are really starting to fog up and the spit method just does seem to last for very long. Any suggestions?

Thanks Beth

It was great to hear from you. We can't wait to see everyone. We just signed up for the philly marathon in November. Anyone else??

ART CYCLE RIDE Doylestown, PA Sunday, 9/9/2007

This ride fits our TNT fun-criteria. Mark this ride on your calendar... http://www.michenermuseum.org/events/artcycle/

Join us for a scenic ride through the Bucks County countryside! There will be rides suitable for all levels of experience (20-mile moderately hilly, 38-mile hilly and 63-mile challenging), followed by a big post-ride party with free food, drinks (BEER) and music in the Patricia D. Pfundt Sculpture Garden. $30 registration until Friday, September 7 at noon. After September 7, the fee is $35, payable the day of the ride which includes:
- Free long-sleeved t-shirt (if registered by August 29th)
- Fully catered rest stops, Post-ride celebration starting at 11 a.m.
- Detailed cue sheets, Sag wagons to pick up disabled bikes or bikers, Free bike inspection at participating bike shops
- Free neck massage before and after the ride sponsored by Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Also, this is the same day as the Univest Grand Prix Criterium in Doylestown. This is a pro bike race within walking distance of the Art Cycle Ride. The riders do 56 laps of a 0.9 mile course right in downtown Doylestown. The race starts at 11.10am and ends around 1ish. As of today, I'm planning on doing the 63 mile Art Cycle ride, then walk over and watch the Univest Criterium, but you can pick your distance the day-of the event!

September Tri - Wildwood Crest, NJ

Thanks to Deirdre's email, we now know of a September Triathlon in Wildwood Crest, NJ.

Look at this open water / bay swim in September - day trip or overnight in Stone Harbor @ Casa d'Deirdre's (NO shore traffic - Wahoo!) Sat. 22
http://www.lmsports.com/events7.htm#SEP
September Splash 1, 2, & 1/4 Mile Swims - Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Wildwood Crest, NJ
Floatation devices a.k.a. wetsuits, water temp permitting

Welcome to the blog!!

This week's workouts are 5K runs on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Conshohocken SEPTA train station.