Who's Doing Ironman California 70.3?
Hi All:
As you may or may not know, I have accepted the position within EN as Race Director
Forum post here (and be sure to list your races this year as well): http://bit.ly/hBdArr
In short, I am helping RandP formalize, personalize and building up race week/weekend activities for all you Rock Stars and your families.
Our first foray into this new deal will be at Cali 70.3 where Rich will be. I am looking for a Race Captain to help with getting the team dinner organized, team pics and vids taken, etc. It really will be low stress as we have a dinner place identified already. So it really is more about rallying the troops. If someone wants to be Assistant Race Captain as well, all the better.
This will be very low stress and will be our beta test for the rest of the EN IM events (and possibly a couple of other 70.3's) this year.
New this year . . . . we will be testing the Beluga Group app that is available for the iPhone, Android phones and if you have neither it will do text. I have been testing with several EN folks and it works really well. Easy and straight forward communications channel for meet-up locations, Where's Waldo (aka Rich) on race day, etc. We used a similar app at IMAZ last year and it was very, very cool.
Beluga app link here: http://belugapods.com/
So . . . . .anyone who wants to help us wade into this new program, please let me know if you are interested. I need to identify someone ASAP (like yesterday).
Thanks in advance for your help.
John Stark
925-548-5916
Tridad@Gmail.com
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Sorry, but I can't help out as I have family coming in town and have to "entertain".
I look forward to seeing/meeting everyone.
In for Oceanside!
I'll be there!
I'm in for O-side.
If we can make it though we will definitely join in for an EN meet up.
Hi All:
Just a quick heads up that based on the comments from many of you about tight schedules, etc. race weekend that there won't be an "official" team dinner the night before the event with Coach Rich. However, he will be at the event cheering you all on and will be at the http://www.breakwaterbrewingcompany.com/ after from 1:00 to 3:00 for post-race pizza and beers for those who wanna join him.
Also, EN is utilizing the Beluga app this year for race comms at all events. Rich will be using it for Cali 70.3. You can download from the App Store or Android Market. It also work for just texting as well. It is a great tool so you all can be in contact throughout the event and not have to weed through Twitter, Facebook, etc. clutter. It is your own private community. I have created a Pod called "EN Ironman California 70.3." PM me with your mobile or email and I will send you an invite. Or just respond to this note with that info.
That's it! Have a great race everyone! And don't forget to post your race report after.
Thanks.
John Stark
EN Race Director
Here is the unbroken link:
http://www.breakwaterbrewingcompany.com/
John - I loaded the Beluga app onto my iPad (iPhone apps work just phone there, just small). But ... is there any way to get into it other than through a Facebook account? I'm constitutionally resistent to Facebook, don't have an account, won't get one, "Just Say No", etc.
Reading the customer reviews in apple's App store ... this cute little company (Beluga) was just bought by Facebook, and now can't be accessed except as part of that monopoly. What'sApp suggested as an alternative.
Al, I had no idea about the FB integration. I knew about the purchase, but not the rest.
PM me your email address and I will send an invite. That might be a work around.
Al:
You can sign-up without an FB account via their web pages at https://belugapods.com/signup.
Still PM me your email address and i will send you an invite to the CdA Pod and Cali 70.3 Pod
John
Just downloaded Beluga. My email is: stephaniestevens@earthlink.net and my mobile # 720-935-0543. Hoping to see some of you in a week!
Steph
Stephanie and Al:
Have sent each of you an invite. if you did not get it, please email me directly at TriDad@Gmail.com or PM me.
The Pod is called: EN Ironman California 70.3
John
Scott and Scott - Sorry for the delay, i was hammered this weekend with personal stuff. I have sent both of you and invite to the Cali 70.3 Beluga Pod
Hey John - please add me to Cali. chris.prentiss@gmail.com 310-502-1796.