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Jdarg

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Dangit- those half-marathoners will be running and beat me to the beignets!

Smiling JOe

Jdarg, you can ride your bicycle with me and we will beat them to Blue Orleans.

supermom262

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Jim And Nick's BBQ and beer vs beignets:idontno:

Jim And Nick&#039;s BBQ and beer vs beignets:idontno:

jessifunn

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i haven't signed up yet to be a water girl :blink: is it too late?  i need a station

i haven&#039;t signed up yet to be a water girl :blink: is it too late?  i need a station

Totally off subject, JFunn, but last week, I saw someone who carries a bullhorn in his bag.

[quote="Smiling JOe, post: 210122"]Jdarg, you can ride your bicycle with me and we will beat them to Blue Orleans.[/quote]
 
You may be on- Will too.  We are registered 5 k-ers- is biking considered cheating? :lol:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Jdarg, you can ride your bicycle with me and we will beat them to Blue Orleans.</blockquote> 
You may be on- Will too. We are registered 5 k-ers- is biking considered cheating? :lol:

[quote="jdarg, post: 210149"]You may be on- Will too.  We are registered 5 k-ers- is biking considered cheating? :lol:[/quote]Only if you have a registered number. ;-) I wonder if I could get away with riding my motorcycle like they do in the Tour de France?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jdarg">You may be on- Will too. We are registered 5 k-ers- is biking considered cheating? :lol:</blockquote>Only if you have a registered number. ;-) I wonder if I could get away with riding my motorcycle like they do in the Tour de France?

[quote="jessifunn, post: 210130"]i haven't signed up yet to be a water girl :blink: is it too late? i need a station[/quote]
 
Email [EMAIL="jessicaduggan@msn.com"]jessicaduggan@msn.com[/EMAIL]. She is in charge of volunteers.  I know they need a few more road crew helpers. Volunteers get a free t-shirt and food! Also, there is a GRAYT Volunteer PARTAY a week or two after the race. Pretty good deal for a couple of hours work!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jessifunn">i haven&#039;t signed up yet to be a water girl :blink: is it too late? i need a station</blockquote> 
Email <a href="mailto:jessicaduggan@msn.com">jessicaduggan@msn.com</a>. She is in charge of volunteers. I know they need a few more road crew helpers. Volunteers get a free t-shirt and food! Also, there is a GRAYT Volunteer PARTAY a week or two after the race. Pretty good deal for a couple of hours work!

[quote="jdarg, post: 210149"]You may be on- Will too.  We are registered 5 k-ers- is biking considered cheating? :lol:[/QUOTE]


Note that bikes, strollers, and other wheeled devices (unless you're a registered wheelchair participant) are not allowed on the race course.  What you do on the bike path is up to you!  The 5K is a VERY crowded race and it's a matter of safety.  

We've had a tremendous response this year to our race and are very excited about next weekend.  On Saturday night we are having our annual pasta dinner (Justin Gaffrey is our cook!) and this year, there is a free concert with Marc Harris and Sister Johnson.  Come and join us for dinner and enjoy the music in the Lyceum.   Adults are only $15 and kids $7.  This is open to the public, not just racers.

See you all at packet pickup!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jdarg">You may be on- Will too. We are registered 5 k-ers- is biking considered cheating? :lol:</blockquote> 
 
Note that bikes, strollers, and other wheeled devices (unless you&#039;re a registered wheelchair participant) are not allowed on the race course. What you do on the bike path is up to you! The 5K is a VERY crowded race and it&#039;s a matter of safety. 
 
We&#039;ve had a tremendous response this year to our race and are very excited about next weekend. On Saturday night we are having our annual pasta dinner (Justin Gaffrey is our cook!) and this year, there is a free concert with Marc Harris and Sister Johnson. Come and join us for dinner and enjoy the music in the Lyceum. Adults are only $15 and kids $7. This is open to the public, not just racers. 
 
See you all at packet pickup!

RiverOtter

got any pics?

[quote="supermom26.2, post: 210108"]Hey RiverOtter,
Just wondering if you are coming down to run in the Seaside Half Marathon and 5k March 4. If you haven't registered, you can still register for the half marathon. The 5k is full. This is a great run, if it doesn't work into your schedule for this year, keep in mind for next year! The t-shirts were just printed and Billie and Justin Gaffrey outdid themselves this year! Best running t-shirt I have seen!
Heard there might be beignets along the course by Blue Orleans (a rumor!) I need to check with Gator on that![/quote]
 
 
Nope, Running is my worst event after swimming :blush: .  This year I am focusing on my running and swimming.  Last year I thought as long as I was fast on the bike I'd be ok but boy did I get schooled :lol: .  I've never run over 6.5 miles at one time.  More into Adventure Racing and Sprint Triathlons.  I am thinking of the Emerald Coast Triathlon at PCB in April.  Haven't decided yet though.  :cool:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="supermom26.2">Hey RiverOtter, 
Just wondering if you are coming down to run in the Seaside Half Marathon and 5k March 4. If you haven&#039;t registered, you can still register for the half marathon. The 5k is full. This is a great run, if it doesn&#039;t work into your schedule for this year, keep in mind for next year! The t-shirts were just printed and Billie and Justin Gaffrey outdid themselves this year! Best running t-shirt I have seen! 
Heard there might be beignets along the course by Blue Orleans (a rumor!) I need to check with Gator on that!</blockquote> 
 
Nope, Running is my worst event after swimming :blush: . This year I am focusing on my running and swimming. Last year I thought as long as I was fast on the bike I&#039;d be ok but boy did I get schooled :lol: . I&#039;ve never run over 6.5 miles at one time. More into Adventure Racing and Sprint Triathlons. I am thinking of the Emerald Coast Triathlon at PCB in April. Haven&#039;t decided yet though. :cool:

[quote="RiverOtter, post: 210277"]...  I am thinking of the Emerald Coast Triathlon at PCB in April.  Haven't decided yet though.  :cool:[/quote]
Isn't that one a half Ironman?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="RiverOtter">... I am thinking of the Emerald Coast Triathlon at PCB in April. Haven&#039;t decided yet though. :cool:</blockquote>Isn&#039;t that one a half Ironman?

[quote="Smiling JOe, post: 210279"]Isn't that one a half Ironman?[/quote]
 
 
Nope, there are 3 or 4 sprint races during from spring to fall.  The 1/2 ironman is in May or June.  WAY out of my league.  There is an Olympic distance tri in the Nooga and I'll do that one.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Isn&#039;t that one a half Ironman?</blockquote> 
 
Nope, there are 3 or 4 sprint races during from spring to fall. The 1/2 ironman is in May or June. WAY out of my league. There is an Olympic distance tri in the Nooga and I&#039;ll do that one.

whiteyfunn

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[quote="jessifunn, post: 210130"]i haven't signed up yet to be a water girl :blink: is it too late?  i need a station[/QUOTE]

Too bad I can't make it that weekend or we could defend our title as "best water stand."

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jessifunn">i haven&#039;t signed up yet to be a water girl :blink: is it too late? i need a station</blockquote> 
Too bad I can&#039;t make it that weekend or we could defend our title as &quot;best water stand.&quot;

[quote="whiteyfunn, post: 210324"]Too bad I can't make it that weekend or we could defend our title as "best water stand."[/quote]Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="whiteyfunn">Too bad I can&#039;t make it that weekend or we could defend our title as &quot;best water stand.&quot;</blockquote>Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:

[quote="Smiling JOe, post: 210327"]Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:[/QUOTE]

Dear Brita McGoo,

Beggars can't be choosers. :roll: 

XOXO,

Tap water Tammy

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:</blockquote> 
Dear Brita McGoo, 
 
Beggars can&#039;t be choosers. :roll: 
 
XOXO, 
 
Tap water Tammy

[quote="Smiling JOe, post: 210327"]Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:[/QUOTE]

i just handed out the water.  i would have thought that the organizers of the marathon would have set us up with something other than garden hose water.  but i see how much i am appricated.  :roll:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Tell JFunn to bring something other than the garden hose supply of water, and you guys could also win the best tasting water stand.:funn:</blockquote> 
i just handed out the water. i would have thought that the organizers of the marathon would have set us up with something other than garden hose water. but i see how much i am appricated. :roll:

beachmouse

[quote="RiverOtter, post: 210307"]Nope, there are 3 or 4 sprint races during from spring to fall.  The 1/2 ironman is in May or June.  WAY out of my league.  There is an Olympic distance tri in the Nooga and I'll do that one.[/QUOTE]


I've heard mixed reviews of the Emerald Coast sprint series, mostly because it's not a closed course, and the Thomas Drive area has a lot of not-very-careful drivers. 

Gulf Coast 1/2 can be either a very nice first race at that distance, depending on whether the Gulf has kicked up, or if it's 86 degrees and humid. 

There's a short sprint on Eglin AFB in mid-June that has the advantage of a bayou swim, if you're not a former competitive swimmer. Also Grandman (or whatever they're calling it now) in the Fairhope, AL area in late May was very well run, and a lot of fun. And they've moved the swim so you no longer have to deal with the 'usually calm waters of Weeks Bay'. Mulletman (spring race the Florabama runs) is a must-do at least once to get one of the t-shirts. 

Fall races- Sandestin Triathlon is a bit pricey in terms of entry fee, but they've got a great course. Santa Rosa Island has been a very good race the times I've done it.  IIRC, you've done Crab Trap. I like that one because it's a mellow event with a lot of local entries.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="RiverOtter">Nope, there are 3 or 4 sprint races during from spring to fall. The 1/2 ironman is in May or June. WAY out of my league. There is an Olympic distance tri in the Nooga and I&#039;ll do that one.</blockquote> 
 
I&#039;ve heard mixed reviews of the Emerald Coast sprint series, mostly because it&#039;s not a closed course, and the Thomas Drive area has a lot of not-very-careful drivers. 
 
Gulf Coast 1/2 can be either a very nice first race at that distance, depending on whether the Gulf has kicked up, or if it&#039;s 86 degrees and humid. 
 
There&#039;s a short sprint on Eglin AFB in mid-June that has the advantage of a bayou swim, if you&#039;re not a former competitive swimmer. Also Grandman (or whatever they&#039;re calling it now) in the Fairhope, AL area in late May was very well run, and a lot of fun. And they&#039;ve moved the swim so you no longer have to deal with the &#039;usually calm waters of Weeks Bay&#039;. Mulletman (spring race the Florabama runs) is a must-do at least once to get one of the t-shirts. 
 
Fall races- Sandestin Triathlon is a bit pricey in terms of entry fee, but they&#039;ve got a great course. Santa Rosa Island has been a very good race the times I&#039;ve done it. IIRC, you&#039;ve done Crab Trap. I like that one because it&#039;s a mellow event with a lot of local entries.

kathydwells

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

[quote="jessifunn, post: 210386"]i just handed out the water. i would have thought that the organizers of the marathon would have set us up with something other than garden hose water. but i see how much i am appricated. :roll:[/quote]
 
I appreciate you very much. ;-)

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="jessifunn">i just handed out the water. i would have thought that the organizers of the marathon would have set us up with something other than garden hose water. but i see how much i am appricated. :roll:</blockquote> 
I appreciate you very much. ;-)

[quote="beachmouse, post: 210413"]I've heard mixed reviews of the Emerald Coast sprint series, mostly because it's not a closed course, and the Thomas Drive area has a lot of not-very-careful drivers. 
 
Gulf Coast 1/2 can be either a very nice first race at that distance, depending on whether the Gulf has kicked up, or if it's 86 degrees and humid. 
 
There's a short sprint on Eglin AFB in mid-June that has the advantage of a bayou swim, if you're not a former competitive swimmer. Also Grandman (or whatever they're calling it now) in the Fairhope, AL area in late May was very well run, and a lot of fun. And they've moved the swim so you no longer have to deal with the 'usually calm waters of Weeks Bay'. Mulletman (spring race the Florabama runs) is a must-do at least once to get one of the t-shirts. 
 
Fall races- Sandestin Triathlon is a bit pricey in terms of entry fee, but they've got a great course. Santa Rosa Island has been a very good race the times I've done it. IIRC, you've done Crab Trap. I like that one because it's a mellow event with a lot of local entries.[/quote]
 
 
I am also considering the Sandestin Tri :cool:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="beachmouse">I&#039;ve heard mixed reviews of the Emerald Coast sprint series, mostly because it&#039;s not a closed course, and the Thomas Drive area has a lot of not-very-careful drivers. 
 
Gulf Coast 1/2 can be either a very nice first race at that distance, depending on whether the Gulf has kicked up, or if it&#039;s 86 degrees and humid. 
 
There&#039;s a short sprint on Eglin AFB in mid-June that has the advantage of a bayou swim, if you&#039;re not a former competitive swimmer. Also Grandman (or whatever they&#039;re calling it now) in the Fairhope, AL area in late May was very well run, and a lot of fun. And they&#039;ve moved the swim so you no longer have to deal with the &#039;usually calm waters of Weeks Bay&#039;. Mulletman (spring race the Florabama runs) is a must-do at least once to get one of the t-shirts. 
 
Fall races- Sandestin Triathlon is a bit pricey in terms of entry fee, but they&#039;ve got a great course. Santa Rosa Island has been a very good race the times I&#039;ve done it. IIRC, you&#039;ve done Crab Trap. I like that one because it&#039;s a mellow event with a lot of local entries.</blockquote> 
 
I am also considering the Sandestin Tri :cool:

Hey RiverOtter,
Just wondering if you are coming down to run in the Seaside Half Marathon and 5k March 4. If you haven't registered, you can still register for the half marathon. The 5k is full. This is a great run, if it doesn't work into your schedule for this year, keep in mind for next year! The t-shirts were just printed and Billie and Justin Gaffrey outdid themselves this year! Best running t-shirt I have seen!
Heard there might be beignets along the course by Blue Orleans (a rumor!) I need to check with Gator on that!

Hey RiverOtter, 
Just wondering if you are coming down to run in the Seaside Half Marathon and 5k March 4. If you haven&#039;t registered, you can still register for the half marathon. The 5k is full. This is a great run, if it doesn&#039;t work into your schedule for this year, keep in mind for next year! The t-shirts were just printed and Billie and Justin Gaffrey outdid themselves this year! Best running t-shirt I have seen! 
Heard there might be beignets along the course by Blue Orleans (a rumor!) I need to check with Gator on that!

RiverOtter, Will you be down for the Seaside Half Marathon?

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