Well, it's Thursday at 11:30 in the morning here and I just got back from registration. I was the 4th person in line, so it went real smooth and I was out in no time.
I've got to admit, I was definitely disappointed by both the expo and the Ironman store for this event. I realize that Hawaii probably isn't a good comparison, but there was zero complimentary merchandise at the expo, and I mean zero. No samples of anything. The Ironman store had some decent stuff, but $60 for a T-shirt, $80 for a collared short sleeve shirt, and $200 for a soft shell jacket like the one I bought in Hawaii seems really steep, especially when the US dollar is week here, so add another 10% for the exchange rate. I spent $14 today. I'll save my money for the finisher merchandise after the race.
I met some really nice Australians today at my practice swim, registration, and just on the street. Everyone here has been so friendly. I think I already have 5 or 6 offers to buy me a beer at the finish line.
This has been the worst day for weather so far. A little cooler and winds gusting to 50mph. Supposed to pass though and we should get good weather for race day.
I've got to admit, I was definitely disappointed by both the expo and the Ironman store for this event. I realize that Hawaii probably isn't a good comparison, but there was zero complimentary merchandise at the expo, and I mean zero. No samples of anything. The Ironman store had some decent stuff, but $60 for a T-shirt, $80 for a collared short sleeve shirt, and $200 for a soft shell jacket like the one I bought in Hawaii seems really steep, especially when the US dollar is week here, so add another 10% for the exchange rate. I spent $14 today. I'll save my money for the finisher merchandise after the race.
I met some really nice Australians today at my practice swim, registration, and just on the street. Everyone here has been so friendly. I think I already have 5 or 6 offers to buy me a beer at the finish line.
This has been the worst day for weather so far. A little cooler and winds gusting to 50mph. Supposed to pass though and we should get good weather for race day.
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