Rainy Race Day Advice
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2016-06-17 9:31 AM |
Member 136 | Subject: Rainy Race Day Advice I have a race tomorrow that is looking more and more like it's going to get rained on! 85% chance! What can I do to make the race go smoothly. My normal racing outfit is a tri tank and shorts, I think I can wear a cycling jacket and come out okay there. What do you do with your stuff in transition to keep it from getting sopping wet? Keep it all in your bag? |
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2016-06-17 9:51 AM in reply to: bwoods0410 |
Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice A bag on the ground will get soaked inside and out in the rain, and I've been in a transition that has literally flooded, with things floating away . That was a memorable race for sure. What's the expected temperature? A jacket could potentially make you overheat, and remember you'll be wet from the swim (and rain) anyway. Good luck and be safe! |
2016-06-17 9:53 AM in reply to: bwoods0410 |
Expert 2852 Pfafftown, NC | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice Is it going to be cool? I'm wondering why you're thinking of wearing the jacket. I've had two races this year that I "thought" it was going to rain at. It didn't, but my plan was: 1st race had split transitions. I was going to put my bike gear (T1) and my run gear (T2) in the large plastic bags they handed out for us to put our wetsuits in (they would then transfer them from T1 to T2, for us, in these bags) to keep them dry. 2nd race.....I considered using the bottom portion of a plastic tote....turned upside-down (over my gear). If it rains.....best advice I can think of is to just embrace the suck and realize it'll be miserable for everyone. |
2016-06-17 9:58 AM in reply to: nc452010 |
Member 136 | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice Originally posted by nc452010 Is it going to be cool? I'm wondering why you're thinking of wearing the jacket. If it rains.....best advice I can think of is to just embrace the suck and realize it'll be miserable for everyone. It's going to be in the 50's- If I were just going for a normal bike ride I would be wearing sleeves and legs to stay warm in that. That last bit of advice might be the best. |
2016-06-17 10:04 AM in reply to: bwoods0410 |
137 Birmingham, Alabama | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice My first triathlon was in a light, steady shower. I took a small plastic tub with a snap on lid and left it in transition. The one I had was just big enough to hold my shoes (size 14). I was glad I had it as the rain slacked off before the run and my shoes were mostly dry. Some people were running in squishy shoes. Swim: Doesn't really matter. Bike: I wore sunglasses because I wanted something to cover my eyes while riding. Some people kept their swim goggles on for the bike. Avoid puddles and try not to ride on the painted lines as they get really slick. I had flat pedals on my first bike, but today I'd just lay my bike shoes upside down or put them in a small plastic tub with a lid on it. Might as well start with dry shoes. Run: Shoes in a bin or upside down. I'd run with a cap to keep rain off my face. |
2016-06-17 10:16 AM in reply to: bwoods0410 |
Member 1083 | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice A jacket will be good if it's raining. I have used the big ziplock bags. They work. I just packed everything in them -put the bags into my transition bag and then pulled them out the next day. For me the worst part of a rainy race day is if it's raining before and after. I don't mind racing in the rain but standing around before the start in the rain makes me super cranky. So maybe plan to have a garbage bag or something for before the start if that's in the forecast. Give other riders more space if the roads are wet, avoid the painted spots on the roads, use tremendous caution with puddles and when stopping and turning. For the run - extra glide where you might chaffe. Good luck! |
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2016-06-17 10:39 AM in reply to: bwoods0410 |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice Make sure you bring dry cloths and a towel and leave them in the car, so when you leave you can get comfortable quickly. Expect everything in transition to be wet, leave you electronics in the car, or put them in ziplock bags inside your transition bag. Be careful on the bike, Slow down around corners. You can not corner nearly as fast on wet roads. do not ride through puddles, because you don't know if its a tiny dip in the road or a giant pothole ready to eat your front tire for breakfast. Swimming and running at 55° you will be fine; biking you may want to put on an extra shirt and a pair of gloves. It depends on the individual and length of race. If its a sprint you tend to push harder and may not need anything. |
2016-06-17 10:50 AM in reply to: lisac957 |
1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice Originally posted by lisac957 A bag on the ground will get soaked inside and out in the rain, and I've been in a transition that has literally flooded, with things floating away . That was a memorable race for sure. What's the expected temperature? A jacket could potentially make you overheat, and remember you'll be wet from the swim (and rain) anyway. Good luck and be safe! This is a great advice! |
2016-06-17 10:54 AM in reply to: bwoods0410 |
Champion 7542 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice Embrace the rain! You are going to be wet. The tri-top and shorts are OK wet (you shouldn't experience any more chafing than you might otherwise wearing them). You'll run in soggy shoes. I'd run several trail runs (creek crossings) and my first IM was a rainy run, so when it rained for my first stand-alone marathon, it was no big deal to run with wet feet. Take it easy on the bike. You don't want a bike mishap to take you out of the race, nor do you want it to take someone else out of the race. The rain should help keep you from overheating badly on the run., allowing you to push harder |
2016-06-17 12:44 PM in reply to: bwoods0410 |
Master 2855 Kailua, Hawaii | Subject: RE: Rainy Race Day Advice Originally posted by bwoods0410 Originally posted by nc452010 Is it going to be cool? I'm wondering why you're thinking of wearing the jacket. If it rains.....best advice I can think of is to just embrace the suck and realize it'll be miserable for everyone. It's going to be in the 50's- If I were just going for a normal bike ride I would be wearing sleeves and legs to stay warm in that. That last bit of advice might be the best. I had good results with a lightweight bike shell on a cold / rainy IM. You have to be careful not to put too much on because you'll heat up. The shell was perfect. the main thing that gets cold are the fingers/hands and feet. wearing waterproof cycling gloves and shoe covers help with that. If you don't have those you could try those latex disposable gloves under a pair of regular cycling gloves. Also food baggies with rubber bands over the socks work for the bike and run to keep the socks dry. zip lock bags for transition. |
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