"Neil, I would also be grateful if you could put my name in the hat please.  I got knocked back on the ballot but would love to do it. I'd be interested in a group ride, (provided its not too fast!) but having looked at the website and…"

"Hi Lee, I can't remember for sure what size I ordered but I think it was very likely a medium.  Thin preferably.  I can't make it this Weds, but could get to Brockwell area very easily pretty much any time convenient for you…"

"The Crystal Palace Sports Injury Clinic (at the athletics stadium) is very good.  I understand the physios there are experienced in working with triathletes."

"Mike Johnstone is 'Lido Mike's" name and his business is streamline swims.  This is the link to his website: http://www.streamlineswims.com/index.htm I'm not usually quick to recommend people, but on this occasion I can…"

"I've entered the 100 km - long enough to go up Box Hill but not too far."

"Yes.  I nearly signed up last night for this, but didn't have my card handy.  About to do it now.  Just got knocked back on the Ride London 100 ballot this morning, so the timing is perfect!"

"No Frank, I haven't I'm afraid.  I just thought it looked like a good course and it was nice and late in the year to allow me sufficient training time!  Also, in late Sept the travel costs should be quite reasonable and the…"

"Thanks. It's interesting to see what events are popular as well."

" I know what you mean! Very sensible. It looks like a very pretty course. It also looks relatively straight forward in terms of the bike - only 1,500 feet climbing. It looks like the surrounding mountains are avoided!   "

"http://www.ironman.com/events/triathlon-races.aspx#axzz2IdmFwo78 ... lists 55 70.3 events.  Or you could Google Ironman 70.3. There is a 70.3 in Aix en Provence in late September.  I entered that one because the weather should be just…"

"If you are early on the waiting list you have a decent chance.  Last year I got a place through it.  CPT told me that in 2011 they had over 80 withdrawals, which they filled through the waiting list.  I was told I had a…"

"In.  That's 3 events booked up now.  Time to rest my credit card and do some training."

"... and another!"

"Thanks.  I wouldn't be surprised by that - last year my e-mail from Crystal Palace Tri saying it was open for entries went astray and it was about 2 days later that I noticed it was open. By then it had sold out. I got in via the…"

"Thanks. Both of those are good choices.   I'm keen to enter the Vachery Tri asap as it appears to be open for entries.  Any idea how long it might be before the entry code might be available? It's good that you posted the…"

"This is worth a look. It is a good route - I rode it a few weeks ago - lovely countryside and it is generally on fairly quiet roads.  There is also some very handy description of the route and elevations that you can print out as a hard…"