i was going to comment on the actual text of your post, but after watching that video (which i had NEVER seen before), i remembered that it's Wednesday, and I need to get to bed before business hours are over.
Just remember that's why they're called businness socks.
I can't see how it would be bad form to work part of the course in advance of the race. That's usually called "smart" by most folks. As you know, in running, it's encouraged to run all or part of the ourse prior to the actual race. I would assume the same applies to a tri.
Go get 'em!
That video always cracks me up. Good luck on Sunday - I hope I get the chance to meet you!
Good luck tomorrow. I will be thinking about you and your race! Can't wait to hear/read all about it!
Hey, good luck and I hope the weather goes your way. I've been reading what happened to the Kansas tri guys (Jayhawk, etc) and it sounds terrible.
By the way, I love the Flight of the Conchords... the HBO special they did are still among the funniest half hours i've ever watched.