The Nation's Triathlon... errr Duathlon - Washington DC 16 SEP 06
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Anton posted 2 years ago.
I just couldn't do it...Just couldn't bring myself to do yet one more race in DC...yes, it would have been a du but I'd rather travel...not really into urban stuff either...
Glad you had a good time...Oh..and good luck at Chessie man!
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rcortesi posted 2 years ago.
Anton;52407 wrote:
Glad you had a good time...Oh..and good luck at Chessie man!
Thanks, I rode the 2 loops of the Chessie course today. The swim and bike will go fine... the run is going to blow.
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fathom posted 2 years ago.
Sounds like fun, definitely would like to try riding those DC streets. That's too bad they cancelled the swim-- do you know why the permit was revoked? Was it some security issue?
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rcortesi posted 2 years ago.
fathom;52412 wrote:
Sounds like fun, definitely would like to try riding those DC streets. That's too bad they cancelled the swim-- do you know why the permit was revoked? Was it some security issue?
Nope, I think It was abureaucratic reaction to something new.
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The swim was canceled because the harbor permit was denied at the last minute. It was replaced with a 3k run. While I could use the swimming and wetsuit donning practice, I have to say that I didn't miss the swim.
I really enjoyed biking through downtown DC. It was really cool to go screaming down the wide boulevards and have them all to ourselves. Biking on Rock Creek Parkway is also a blast.
Running past museums, monuments, and the Capitol provided better than average urban scenery.
If you have got the $$$, it is worth it. I'll be back next year.
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