Festival 5.1k

I'm certainly way behind on this blog, not having made consistent efforts to post weekly gatherings and far worse on giving the recaps. This upcoming Tuesday, August 26, we will not be hosting a Tuesday night gathering as we will be preparing the Festival 5.1k that we are organizing. Starting the following Tuesday, we will be resuming the weekly pre-activity posting and its recap. Until then, be sure to join the Duluth Running Co at Pike Lake as they enjoy one of the last (if not THE last) tri group gathering at 6PM. Be sure to contact the store to verify the time and what activities will be involved, thought it is very likely to be a swim followed by a road ride.

What is the Festival 5.1k? I'm so glad you asked. Check out the website (www.festival5k.com) to see why our tag line is "Not your typical 5k". Enjoy marathon-like atmosphere and perks without the cost or distance! We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Last time before Brewhouse

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 (6:00PM) note time change
Meet Location: Pike Lake Boat Landing (map)
Activity: Swimming & Road riding with an optional run
Weather: High 70's & 30% chance of rain updated forecast
Required Gear: Swim gear, Bicycle, Helmet, and Hydration
Optional Gear: Wetsuit
Anticipated Distance: 1/3 or 1 mile swim / 16-21 mile ride / 2.5 mile run

Activity Details: The exact details for this week's gathering were not discussed last week, but it is likely that most of the group will complete the swim referenced above and follow it up with the out & back bike ride to the end of Lavaque.

Alternatively, at least two of us will be doing the Brewhouse course (2 x 10mile loops) just to refamiliarize ourselves with the turns and the presumably rough road conditions. The same group will wrap up with a 2.5 mile run along the Brewhouse run course immediately following the bike.

See you there!

Three Weeks and counting

Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 (6:30PM)
Meet Location: Pike Lake Boat Landing (map)
Activity: Swimming & Road riding with an optional run
Weather: High 70's & 30% chance of rain updated forecast
Required Gear: Swim gear, Bicycle, Helmet, and Hydration
Optional Gear: Wetsuit
Anticipated Distance: 1/3 or 1 mile swim and 16-21 mile ride

Activity Details: We are roughly 3 weeks out from the Brewhouse Triathlon, which means this is a great time to come get some practice with the many new people that show up to Tri Group immediately preceeding the race!