Long Beach Triathlon : Official Thread

There should be a clinic before race day put on by LB Tri.  Last year they had paddle boarders and other volunteers there to help out as well while you were able to swim the course with everyone.

The course is protected so you shouldn't have to worry about any swells or rough water conditions.  There is also 1? tall building once you get out there to sight on as well.

Excellent. Is it something you have to sign up/pay for?

Thanks for the help!

I will be doing the relay this year (running short on the $$$ for races)

As for the clinics, when I registered, it seemed like this year those were only with the VIP packages which seems odd. Also, the last few years, these workshops were held 2-3 weeks prior to the race. Maybe there will be more info this week. 

I must have missed that about the VIP... weird. 

I'm not sure if I'll be swimming the course but a bunch of us swim in Sundays out in Bayshore.  Similar conditions.  You're more than welcome to come out and swim.  Usually about sunrise.

I found on the LBTRI Club website that they were offering free clinics on Sunday for the swim and Transition.  So being that I'm new to the game I signed up.

Free = good way to get new members!!

At Panda Jack:

I'm not sure if I'll be swimming the course but a bunch of us swim in Sundays out in Bayshore.  Similar conditions.  You're more than welcome to come out and swim.  Usually about sunrise.

Very interested...Once this tri is done I plan on more and more OWS. Do you meet around 2nd and Bayshore Drive?

Thanks

Just signed up.   Missed this race the first 2 years of my tri career, but this year that weekend was open and living so close....I couldn't resist.  See you guys out there!  Bald tattooed guy, M25-39.  :D

Haven't got in the water in the last couple weeks....I'm assuming it's still warm and no need for a wetsuit?

I meet up with the LB Tri club for the pre-race swim (first OWS of my career) on Sunday morning and the water was nice. I wore a sleeveless wetsuit and it was perfect (maybe a bit warm). Much more bouyant with suit and salt water than the pool!!!!

Quick Question.....Since T1 is 100+ yards through the sand will there be water to wash off the feet or do you have to bring your own bucket???

Thanks

I just bring an extra water bottle and squirt the water off my feet/ankles then do a quick dry off with a towel. But I've seen some folks with buckets.