Hashers And Mashers - Part 3 - Open (Page 12)

I have!  When it is adjusted correctly (tight around the smallest part of the waist) I don't feel the water on my back and there is no rubbing/chafing from the straps.  I really like it and can't wait to do higher mileage and really put it to use!  I could see taking it hiking or doing other outdoors things in the future as well.

Half marathon done....started well, first half was great but man, the second half hurt. Slowed down a lot nursing my knees, finished without incident but a little disappointed. Report here:   http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...     

Thanks Mike. Yes, now I've had a day to think about it I think wimping out was the right decision. A day or two just swimming and I'll be back to running (hopefully) with no lasting issues. Onward and upward!

I just read your report. Great job! Just doing the race counts as a notch in the mental toughness belt. Maybe weight training will help the knees? I dunno, that's what people have said to me. Let us know how they feel in the coming days!

Gorgeous pic, Gary!

Are those ripples from a gator submerging?

Stunning pic! What a great sport we have, you get to run, bike and swim in beautiful places. Glorious!

Gary - Nice photo.  Looks very calm.  I hope your knee is okay.

I went to swim yesterday but after 200m I headed for shore.  The waves were lifting me up, tossing me around and back down again.  Some waves were washing over my head and I was swallowing lots of water.  I knew that in a race I'd just have to tough it out but I just didn't feel like swimming another 1700m or so of the big waves. 

I'm going back tomorrow for a swim and a run but we're in a heat wave for us (up to 38C/100F) so I'll run at 6:30am while it is still cool.

Question - This Sunday is my GranFondo.  The forecast is for it to be very uncomfortably hot.  I'm praying for no wind but there will be very little shade and no clouds at all, for the whole 160km.  Any suggestions on coping with the heat?  I know I'll be drinking lots of water and perpetuem (maybe aim for 2 bottles per hour one of water and the other perp.).

lots of water day BEFORE the hot ride.  preferably also zero alcohol.  i got nothing else, but i know that hydration on a hot day takes a lot more than just that day.

x2 Over-hydrate for a few days before. Good luck!! Don't forget sunscreen.

Marilyn, Miche and Mike - I knew hydration is important but I forgot about extra hydrating before the race day.  Thanks for that info and the suggestion of icing along the route.  The lady that runs the GranFondo said today they've added another AID station due to the heat we're expecting.  I figure I'll have about 3 hours in the worst of the heat and it will be baking hot!  Once I pass about 72km the rest of the race is 100% shade free.  Not a single tall tree along the entire route.  I'll definitely use ice as best I can.

Gary - I don't think I've ever dreamed of triathlons but I have dreamed similar to Mike's frustrating dream where you just can't seem to get something done.

Had a good run and swim today but I'll be taking it easy until Sunday from now.