Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

RE: Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

mjtyson — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:12:45 GMT

MJT - you might enjoy a tour of the Live Oak Brewery in Austin... google it on-line... Yummy...

RE: Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

Former Member — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:35:36 GMT

MJT - you might enjoy a tour of the Live Oak Brewery in Austin... google it on-line...

RE: Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

mjtyson — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:16:38 GMT

Yes, the race director wrote me back. They do have volunteer kayakers, they just ask that you inform them early if you need one, and prepare to support your kayaker by supplying them with a t-shirt and maybe other goodies. Still hoping for a free Uncle-Sam sponsored trip back to the states in October so I can participate in this. Fingers crossed.

RE: Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

Former Member — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:26:21 GMT

I tried emailing the race director, but the email got kicked back. Anyone know Dr. Keith Bell or Sandy Neilson-Bell? 64.177.90.244/.../index.html I don't know him personally, but I do know of him. He was a kick-ass distance freestyler in my AG when I competed in Maters in the 1980s

RE: Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

Former Member — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:22:41 GMT

This looks like a lot of fun. I have to put it on my calendar some year. Stage race - great idea.

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Former Member — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:18:53 GMT

This looks interesting to me. I'm looking for a 5 k in October, and this might fit the bill. Mike, please let us know if the organizers respond. I'm glad to hear they provide kayackers, their site is ambiguous on that.

RE: Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

Former Member — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:34 GMT

only the Lake Buchanan stage requires kayak support... it is an out-and-back swim that can stretch to five miles... Austin is a wonderful place to visit, and the hill country is a special place. there is both a monster- - 5 stages; Wednesday through Sunday - and mini-challenge - 3 stages; Friday through Sunday.

RE: Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

Former Member — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:22:21 GMT

RE: Highland Lakes Challenge 2010

Former Member — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:38:52 GMT

mike, this is a fun event. i participated in '07, '08 and '09. they will have kayakers for lake buchanan, which is the only one of the lakes where there is a chance to get off course. keith and sandy are awesome and i look forward to catching up with them which unfortunately won't be this october as i have secured a spot in the ederle swim in nyc oct 16. Ederle!!?? wow. That's on my list (along with everything else :) ) I remember you were the one who got me in contact with Keith in Austin, who then got me in contact with Lynne when I was doing my MIMS qualifier. Very happy memories!

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Karlene — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:36:56 GMT

I know Keith and Sandy well. Was a member of their team, Team Texas, back in the 90's when they were still involved in USMS. Did the Cap 2K swim in Austin this past May. They put on great OW events. Try the "contact us" link on their website. www.americanswimmingassociation.com/