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Interesting tris over the summer...
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 2011-02-01 1:31 PM |
Regular 212  Seattle, WA |  Subject: Interesting tris over the summer...Looking at Tri Find, looks like a couple of interesting races: 6/18: Mary Meyer Fitness Cottage Lake Super Sprint: .25 mile swim, 9 mile bike, 1.6 mile run x 2 (Yes! S-B-R-S-B-R) 7/17: Summit Plummet: 3 mile run, 43.5 mile bike, .5 mile swim - Time trial format (2 leave every 15 seconds), 7000 feet of elevation drop (3100 on the run, 3900 on the bike). Anybody looking at either of these events? |
| 2011-02-01 1:54 PM in reply to: #3333559 |
Champion 10668   Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Interesting tris over the summer... I helped out with the Mary Meyer event last... September? It was interesting watching it, and looked like a different kind of challenge. I may give that one a try myself if I'm not otherwise occupied that day (like maybe TIMING that event). |
| 2011-02-01 2:36 PM in reply to: #3333559 |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Interesting tris over the summer... The Mary Meyer event looks interesting and is not too far to travel so if I'm not too beat up after my HIM I may attempt. Was curious, they say wetsuits are allowed as the water will be in the mid-60's but for 1/4 mile do people bother especially for the second swim? I could not imagine struggling to put a wet wetsuit on mid race. Is the bike course flat? |
| 2011-02-01 3:32 PM in reply to: #3333731 |
| Regular 212 Seattle, WA | Subject: RE: Interesting tris over the summer... popsracer - 2011-02-01 12:36 PM The Mary Meyer event looks interesting and is not too far to travel so if I'm not too beat up after my HIM I may attempt. Was curious, they say wetsuits are allowed as the water will be in the mid-60's but for 1/4 mile do people bother especially for the second swim? I could not imagine struggling to put a wet wetsuit on mid race. Is the bike course flat? Yeah, interesting point about the wetsuit; I don't think I would bother with it, but I know they run a "once-through" version of the race (a real super-sprint), and I'm guessing some people who are doing it as their first tri, or are not too confident in their swimming, or some other valid reason would like to wear a wetsuit.Would be interested in hearing about the bike course layout as well, if anybody has any experience. Its closer than ChelanMan, a lot cheaper than TriRock, and has a unique format... color me intrigued! |
| 2011-02-01 4:40 PM in reply to: #3333559 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Interesting tris over the summer... The summit plummet is held by my old tri team. It looks an utter blast!!!!! I think I have prior commitments that weekend however...... There are SO many things I want to do this summer, but a lot of them aren't triathlons. I think I'm over that... |
| 2011-02-01 10:27 PM in reply to: #3333559 |
Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: Interesting tris over the summer... The Summit Plummet appeals to the downhill-loving biker in me! I am strongly considering it. That weekend is chock full of events, it is so hard to choose one (or two)..... I *might* have a free entry to do the Mary Meyer, so in that case, I'd do it. I am a sucker for free events! I had friends do the double and they had fun, didn't bother with wetsuits. Cottage Lake is small, so hopefully not too cold! Edited by Medusa_Ann 2011-02-01 10:29 PM |
| 2011-02-02 1:04 PM in reply to: #3334544 |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Interesting tris over the summer... Is the bike course flat? There are a couple short hills but with the course being 9 miles you just hammer the entire way. |
| 2011-02-02 10:45 PM in reply to: #3333559 |
Veteran 268 Kauai girl now in MIll Creek/Silver Firs | Subject: RE: Interesting tris over the summer... I've done the Mary Meyer for the past 2 years and it's a blast. The atmosphere is great and I always encourage folks to try it. |
| 2011-02-07 5:29 PM in reply to: #3336591 |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Interesting tris over the summer... I don't think I would bother with it, but I know they run a "once-through" version of the race (a real super-sprint), and I'm guessing some people who are doing it as their first tri, or are not too confident in their swimming, or some other valid reason would like to wear a wetsuit. I did the once-through version (with a wetsuit) because it's really good transition practice, esp. being so early in the season. |
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