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Tradewinds Park, Aug 30
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 2009-08-14 9:34 AM |
Master  2158   |  Subject: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30Anyone doing this race? It will be a "Time Trial" type. I am looking forward to seeing what that is like. |
| 2009-08-14 9:50 AM in reply to: #2348324 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 We will be there.... It will be very interesting with the Time Trial...We already have our group to start together in the Swim Leg...It will be very fun... See ya there and Good Luck!!! |
| 2009-08-14 10:22 AM in reply to: #2348324 |
Extreme Veteran 398 Denver | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 I'm looking forward to this new format...should be fun. |
| 2009-08-14 2:39 PM in reply to: #2348457 |
Expert 1210 Near Tampa | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 sorry if I sound stupid ... |
| 2009-08-14 3:07 PM in reply to: #2348324 |
Veteran 250 Florida! | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 where did you see that they are definitely doing it that way? did i miss something in an email? the way they described it in one of the emails, the start is time trial format, i.e., individual starts staggered, everyone goes off alone, with 3 seconds or something like that in between. i don't know how they're going to decide order (beyond the elite types). part of the purpose of this is to PREVENT drafting on the bike and to spread out the field. |
| 2009-08-14 3:12 PM in reply to: #2348324 |
Veteran 250 Florida! | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 never mind, i found it buried in the last e-mail, here's the description: Format Changed to Time Trial The votes are in and over 60% of you wanted to try a time trial triathlon, so we are making it happen. You are probably wondering why we are calling it the Grudge Match Triathlon though, so let's review the benefits of the time trial style of racing: 1. We are taking the safest venue in the sport, Tradewinds, and making it even safer by eliminating the wave starts. Each person starts by themself and we start people at about 3 second intervals. That means that we can start 600 people in 30 minutes. This eliminates all kicking and punching normally associated with triathlon wave starts. Note that there will still be 1 wave for all of the Elites to race head-to-head and the Duathlon remains a mass start. 2. We do not start in any specific order. When you come to the start you get in line and you will start in that order and we can start several people at the same time in their own mini-wave if you so choose. This is where the grudge match concept comes into play. If you and your buddies want to race head-to-head with each other, you can all start at the same time, even if you aren't in the same category or normally in the same wave! Maybe you want to race with your spouse-now you can! A coach can now start alongside all of his/her pupils! Want to race with Mom and/or Dad? All normal USAT rules still apply, especially on the bike. No drafting, no blocking, etc. If you are starting with others and are in the "just finish and have fun" mode rather than the "kick butt" mode, we ask that you start at the end and let the agressive racers burn up the road in front of you. |
| 2009-08-14 8:51 PM in reply to: #2348324 |
Master 2158 | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 Not sure how it will achieve the goal of "spreading out" since there is no official order for starting. However, it should be interesting at least. Looking forward to it as I enjoyed the course last time. |
| 2009-08-15 10:33 AM in reply to: #2349964 |
Extreme Veteran 398 Denver | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 there will be lots of people in the water at the same time but no mass start, so it should reduce some of the combat by only having to pass those who are in front rather than the side to side battle...I don't really have a problem with the mass start at Tradewinds because there is lots of room to spread out, but I'm looking forward to the change of pace and being able to line up with my training partners for a race. |
| 2009-08-15 11:06 AM in reply to: #2348324 |
Expert 793 South Florida | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 I will be there. I'm glad I saw this thread. I had no idea the format was changed, I guess I should check email more often. |
| 2009-08-24 9:53 AM in reply to: #2348324 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 |
| 2009-08-24 3:04 PM in reply to: #2348324 |
Veteran 250 Florida! | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 i'm actually doing this one. i don't know how my legs are going to feel about trying to run fast after all my long slow IM running, but it's at the end of a recovery week and i'm going to be there anyway, so why not. |
| 2009-08-25 10:29 AM in reply to: #2367376 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 debs - 2009-08-24 4:04 PM i'm actually doing this one. i don't know how my legs are going to feel about trying to run fast after all my long slow IM running, but it's at the end of a recovery week and i'm going to be there anyway, so why not. You will be Ok...it will be a good speed work-out for you...LOL See ya there...!!! |
| 2009-08-26 3:34 PM in reply to: #2348324 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 Hi all, this is going to be my first event in over 20 years and almost didn't register for it because i was intimidated by the times others have done this course in from 2008. But I figured that I gotta get my "feet wet" at some point and was going to wait until September to do my first Tri. I've registered now so no turning back. Any pointers/recommendations are greatly appreciated (what time should i get there on race day, food before/during, what should i have at the transition area?). Thank you. |
| 2009-08-27 7:31 AM in reply to: #2348324 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 Ok Guys.... Looks like We have the chance to select our own Swim Cap for this Event: There will be 50 for each color....
Which one woulkd you like??? ... I really would like the blue one...It's like a very intimidating shark....LOL Edited by velorider62 2009-08-27 7:31 AM |
| 2009-08-27 7:40 AM in reply to: #2372480 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 Nico Jones - 2009-08-26 4:34 PM Hi all, this is going to be my first event in over 20 years and almost didn't register for it because i was intimidated by the times others have done this course in from 2008. But I figured that I gotta get my "feet wet" at some point and was going to wait until September to do my first Tri. I've registered now so no turning back. Any pointers/recommendations are greatly appreciated (what time should i get there on race day, food before/during, what should i have at the transition area?). Thank you. Hey Nico....Welcome to BT... I really don't know about your swimming/biking/running background...and..."Everybody is different"....but...this one is only a Sprint...it's a short Race....1/4 mile swim / 10 miles bike / 2.50 miles run...I know...It sounds easy for many of us...but...Take it easy and I only can recommend to you: Try to get early there in between 5:30 and 6:00 am...in that way you can set-up your stuff in Transition (only the ones that you will need for the Race)...be familiar with Transition and the Exit/Entrance...and...check exactly where is your rack area.... Off Course...Check in the MultiRace.com site the Swim / Bike/ Run Course Enjoy and Have fun...and....remember to smile for the photographers...LOL Good Luck!!!
Edited by velorider62 2009-08-27 7:43 AM |
| 2009-08-27 8:12 AM in reply to: #2373440 |
Expert 793 South Florida | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 Ha! Those are pretty cool! Maybe they will be a little bigger than the old ones. I always seem to end up with a headache after the swim from those insanely tight caps they had. |
| 2009-08-27 1:49 PM in reply to: #2348324 |
Master 2158 | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 Nico Jones, The course is a nice closed course, a great way to get back into it. The bike course doesn't have a lot of long straight shots. There are a couple of tight turns as well. The swim is great, straight shot, but the water tends to be a little murky, although it is fresh water. Transition is right next to swim exit, so not far to run. The run is OK. Not a lot of shade at the start and then it is under cover with no straight look to finish, so if you are wondering where to "push" at the end, it is hard to know. I think transition closes at like 6:25 or so, so get there and get organized. See you there! Edited by eliwashere 2009-08-27 1:51 PM |
| 2009-08-27 2:31 PM in reply to: #2348324 |
Expert 692 Boca Raton, FL | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 I will be there to cheer on my tri club. Come visit our tent for the Boca Raton triathletes |
| 2009-08-29 11:46 AM in reply to: #2348324 |
Regular 79 Port St. Lucie | Subject: RE: Tradewinds Park, Aug 30 I registered for this last March, so I'm in. I still think I'll wait until most people have started before I go... I don't want to be run over (and I so would....) |
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