Waiting for Danskin Tri Registration

[jesvetmed]

I would also be interested in matching shirts, with the above-mentioned requirement of covering the belly. It seems to have a mind of its own and I like to keep it well-tucked away.

I'm also looking for company in open water swims. I have weird schedules (ie, work a lot of weekends and overnight) but if someone is available I could meet somewhere. I'm north of Seattle by an hour or more, so something on the northside would be excellent.

I'm also looking at buying a wetsuit -- likely I'll go the sleeveless route. Need to try some on first. So until then, open water is out for a bit (besides... bRRRRR!)

Glad there are so many of us... it will be nice to see friendly faces (or friendly jerseys) out there as I stumble through the run!

[Quillfred]

A great place to swim is the pool at St. Edwards Park. It usually is less crowded than the city pools and in a beautiful setting. If you time it right, lunch at Bastyr rocks. I am about to head over there now. Pool and showers are warm, water has nice chemistry balance. It is run by the NW Center.

http://www.nwcenter.org/Downloads/En...rdWinter08.pdf

They have some discounted times too.

[dex]

After much poking around (and talking on the phone...which is something I hate), I found a wetsuit from f2r that should work. On clearance even. And then I proceeded to order it with the "custom printing" option selected, because I'm just unobservant like that.

So, wetsuit ordered. Artwork sent off. The company offered to just send me a plain suit and a refund for the difference, but I figured if I'd already paid for it, I might as well get some amusement/use out of it. (It helps that it was relatively inexpensive to get the printing done in the first place.)

And bonus: they're throwing in some Body Glide and a swim hood thingie. Neither of those things really mean anything to me at this point, but I'm all about presents and "free" things.

[trickytiger]

Body Glide= no chafing. Good for feet, inner thighs, that place under your arm that chafes with the edge of your sports bra. Much happiness.

Swim Hood Thingie= Warm head while training in cold water. Even better.

[Wahine]

After much poking around (and talking on the phone...which is something I hate), I found a wetsuit from f2r that should work. On clearance even. And then I proceeded to order it with the "custom printing" option selected, because I'm just unobservant like that.

So, wetsuit ordered. Artwork sent off. The company offered to just send me a plain suit and a refund for the difference, but I figured if I'd already paid for it, I might as well get some amusement/use out of it. (It helps that it was relatively inexpensive to get the printing done in the first place.)

And bonus: they're throwing in some Body Glide and a swim hood thingie. Neither of those things really mean anything to me at this point, but I'm all about presents and "free" things.

Dex, that sounds cool. I can't wait to see it. Can you show us what you're getting put on it?

[dex]

Heh. Sure. Now I reveal the depths of vanity.

Actually, it's the name I've used for several bloggy-journal things in the past and is currently being for a (long-neglected) site for my work-related writing/blathering. Speaking of, I have a pile of half-written articles that need to be cleaned up and posted to that site. I should get on that...

(Keep in mind that I said that going forward with the printing was mostly for my own amusement. I happen to find having my own face and name on a piece of athletic/performance equipment amusing. That might be because I'm kind of a dork.)

[Wahine]

Dex - I love it. What a great logo. That would make the suit a tax write off too wouldn't it, since it's something identified with your work? It is really cool. I love the script and the simplicity of the image.

[salsabike]

Dex is our secret Cool Factor weapon.

I am fried tonight but boy will I have questions, comments, and burbles soon on this thread.

[MM_QFC!]

Heh. Sure. Now I reveal the depths of vanity.

Actually, it's the name I've used for several bloggy-journal things in the past and is currently being for a (long-neglected) site for my work-related writing/blathering. Speaking of, I have a pile of half-written articles that need to be cleaned up and posted to that site. I should get on that...

(Keep in mind that I said that going forward with the printing was mostly for my own amusement. I happen to find having my own face and name on a piece of athletic/performance equipment amusing. That might be because I'm kind of a dork.)

Awesome, Dex! I agree w/Salsa: secret, cool factor weapon - oh yeah!

and remember that you've got our own TE Yoda standing by too, to answer any questions and come to your training aid...Wahine, our wonder woman rocks...cuz she's a studette and still knows the value in kicking back with a cold one to relax!

[kelownagirl]

Hey if you ladies join beginnertriathlete, be sure to add me as a friend!

And although I'm not doing the Danksin, my tri (Kelowna Apple Triathlon-Sprint) is the same day!!! Whoo hooo!!

And as a cautious aside, I was just looking at the sprint age group results from last year (albeit a rainy day and wet course) and I was excited to see that top woman in my age group had achievable times. Now I really have something to strive for - not winning my age group of course, but at least have a decent time. Yeah baby!!!