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Let's get some Chatter going!!!!!!

Brenda RossBrenda Ross
in Ironman Cozumel

Hi gang, I know everyone's noses are down and you are churning out those key workouts, but we need to start some chatter in this group. You are way to quiet.

First up - Dinner Plans

Unfortunately we do not have a race captain for your event, but we are hoping some of you, that have raced in Cozumel before, could suggest a place for the EN athletes and their families to get together for a pre-race dinner on Thursday. I think we can keep it informal and just show up without having to contact the restaurant for a reservation, but that might be answered by those that have been there before.

Group Me will be set up on Wednesday, 12noon EST but you must put your info on the EN Event Sheet (see admin thread). It is a great way for you to communicate with each other about meeting up for a swim, bike, pre-race pic, post race beers and cheers etc...

Although the coaches will not be at your event, they will be on Group Me providing support if needed.

Lets start the chat.

Comments

  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    I have already paid for an all inclusive so I'm not keen on spending more money to eat at another place but I am open to meet with anyone. Right now my mojo is low because I hurt my left shoulder and right hamstring in two separate incidents Saturday night while volunteering at IMFL. There is a story there but suffice it so say the injuries are real. The pulled hammie actually had bruising and is black and blue from the point where I hurt it down to just above the back of my knee. I took Sunday off and was able to do a good ABP ride on the drainer so I am good for the bike. I am going to try a slow jog tonight and see if I am able to swim easy tomorrow morning. I am confident that I will be OK by Cozumel but am concerned that my swim is going to atrophy.
  • Brenda RossBrenda Ross
    Paul, it has been 6 days since this post. How are you doing?
  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    Started running last Tuesday and went 8 straight days starting with 2 miles in 11:37 pace and ending yesterday with 4 including 2 quick at 7:39 and 7:20. Hammie is fine. Left shoulder is weak but I took 7 days off from swimming then have gone 1000, 2000, 3000 and 3500 yards since. It isn't 100 percent, but I will get through the swim. Biked 90 miles Sat and 71 miles Sun ... both just over 20 mph. So I am going to make it, although I am really looking forward to the out season!

    Looking forward to meeting some new teammates at Coz and trying to keep Carl within 20 mins on the run!
  • Brenda RossBrenda Ross
    Wow, you have bounced back fast. Good job. I am sure you are going to have a great race.
  • Patricia RosenPatricia Rosen
    we should all meet sometime before the race. don't know where... although, I am staying at hotel vista del mar down at the end of the race.... there is an excellent restaurant in our area that we went to in 2009. I can get the name of it for those interested. also, you don't have to eat anything. ... it's great crowd watching as it is close to where the cruise boats let out.

    beware of those trying to sell you stuff... lots of vendors....
  • Brenda RossBrenda Ross
    Im with your Patricia. Just getting together either for a dinner Thur, or lunch Friday or Breakfast Sat would be a great way for everyone to meet each other. You do not have to eat, but meeting each other, getting a team pic and putting some faces to names is going to enrich your experience on the race course. Unfortunately the Coaches or myself will not be there to organize this, so continue to conversation which can also take place on group me as of next Wed.
  • Mark NelsonMark Nelson
    I'm not getting in until Friday afternoon. Can't make a Thurs dinner.

    Thanks anyway
  • Paul HoughPaul Hough


     

    beware of those trying to sell you stuff... lots of vendors....



    I feel obligated to help their economy and my wife will be happy to do the honors! 

  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    Everyone is supposed to attend one of the mandatory pre-race athlete briefings. I have blown these off in the U.S., but never in a foreign country. You either go at 1:30 or 3pm Friday. Why don't we all go to the 3-4pm briefing then meet at the center court pool right as you come out of the hotel meeting room? Wear an EN shirt to this meeting.
  • Brenda RossBrenda Ross
    That sounds like a great idea Paul. If you do not get any takers in here, post it again when the group me goes up on Wed of race week.
  • Mark NelsonMark Nelson
    ...sounds good.
  • PinaPina

    I'll be at that 3pm meeting Friday too. Getting in late Thursday night, so we'll see you on the Friday after the meeting. Don't have an EN shirt so I'll be on the lookout for all of you.

  • Rich StanbaughRich Stanbaugh
    Hi There - I'm trying to talk myself into dropping the $$ to join this race... I'm 90% of the way there, just sorting out family schedule. How many ENers do we have going to Cozumel this year? Anyone here done the race before?
  • JenHenJenHen

    Hi Rich - Looks like there is a small group of ENers that will be there. I've done the race before, along with a couple others. The 2014 intro thread is here: http://members.endurancenation.us/Forums/tabid/57/aft/14207/Default.aspx

  • Rich StanbaughRich Stanbaugh
    Thanks Jennifer!
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