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Challenge (aka Rev3) Quassy 2015 Kick-Off

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This is your Race Captain speaking!  I know we are about 4 months away from Quassy, but might as well get the mojo going early.  (Mo' hills need mo' mojo!)

This will be my 6th year doing Quassy.  I'm semi-local (about 45 mins from the race) so this race is a must-do for me every year!  I've done the Oly every year except last year when I suffered from temporary insanity and thought I should do the Half, as sort of a "test" to consider Lake Placid in 2015.  I have since recovered from that and will be doing the Oly again (and NOT Lake Placid.... ever) 

I'm currently in Week 6 of the JOS, then I'll transition to a HIM plan (but no HIM on the calendar), then the IM plan en route to IMChoo (2nd IM).  I am super competitive.... with myself, so I'll be looking for a big course PR vs. 2013.  (I took 19 mins off my 2013 vs 2012 time so may be harder than I think). 

I'll be @ Quassy both days, one to race, one to cheer for EN!  Looking forward to meeting everyone virtually and in person!

Who else is in?

Comments

  • Brad MarcusBrad Marcus
    I'm in for the half again this year. I raced the half in 2014, and it lives up to Kim's description as being a challenging course. The bike is hilly, but the run is where the fun starts! I have a score to settle after last year where I was sidelined on the bike at mile 44 with a flat and mechanical for 45 mins so I figured what the heck! Besides, I also live about 45 mins away. I'll also be there for both days since my wife, Heidi (also EN member), is racing the oly. Happy to do a training ride there with whoever is interested later in the season.

    Kim- thanks for being our team captain!
  • Brian KellyBrian Kelly

    I am in for the Half and it will be my first. I live in Rowayton, CT so its not too far away - I am up for a training ride when it gets a little warmer 

    I was stung by the Tri-bee last year when I did my first Triathlon ever.  Never in my life did I think I would have fun being in perpetual motion for hours at a time.  When I did my second Oly (Mossman Park City) I concluded that there was clearly something wrong with me for enjoying it so much!!

    Then I found EN and realized other people suffer from the same 'afffliction' ...happy I found this group!!!

     

  • tim cronktim cronk
    Hello Captain Kim and All..... Look forward to my 3rd year of the Quassy OLY and adding the HIM this year for IMLP training!
  • kimmydctkimmydct
    Welcome guys!

    Brian- Glad to see another CT ENr!

    FYI I'll probably plan a ride or two for anyone local-ish to ride the course in April or May. If anyone doesn't live super close but wants to ride the course, they are more than welcome to stay at my house. I'll post a separate thread to get that going, assuming the snow here ever melts and we can ride outside someday before raceday. image
  • Steve WestSteve West
    This will be my first time at Quassy and I have to say I am really looking forward to the bike course I have heard so much about.

    I'm in for both the Oly and HIM so should be an awesome weekend!
  • Kirsten SurprenantKirsten Surprenant
    I'm in for the Oly this year and am looking forward to it! This is my first race of the season... yikes!
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