Ramblin Rose in Chapel Hill

Are you guys both racing?  I might race or I might just volunteer and yell.  Still in the air.

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Yep I remember you.  Looking forward to seeing everyone out there.  Good luck and see you on Sunday!

yes it looks like the course is the same.   A few pieces of advise about this course: 

Don't stand around in your bathing suit freezing.  We line up for the swim and part of the line stands outside for a while.  If you have a buddy around, I advise leaving your sweat shirt or jacket on until you get inside the building and then passing it off

Lay out a towel to stand on at the transition station and drape the towel for your body over your bike.

There are a lot of speed bumps in the first part of the bike - if you are not comfortable about hugging the curb to go around them then you should take the bumps and go over them.  Do your arse a favor and stand up though

The run is slightly uphill going out, but that means it is DOWNHILL COMING BACK!!! 

If you can, I would advise doing packet pickup on Saturday. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the transition area and at least drive the bike course.

I'll be wearing my BT tatoo on my shoulder and a white swim cap.  My bike is a TREK with pink tires and bar tape, very hard to miss.  Keep a look out for me!!  I'll post my race number on Saturday evening after packet pick-up.

My swim time is 8:27:00 and my number is 139.    As far as cold feet go - do yourself the favor and take the time to put on socks during your first transition.  You are absolutely right that cold feet are a major drain during a race. 

This is a 1 year anniversary race for me.  Last year this was my very first triathlon ever and since then I have done 2 sprints, 1 olympic, a 10 mile run and a 60 mile bike ride. It is amazing how addictive this sport is and how far you can go when you want to. 

Hey!  This will be my first tri and I have to say I am a little nervous!  I've run a few 5ks a 10k and in the Kona marathon and my race day jitters can get way out of control!  I'm glad that you guys have posted some info about the course because I have not ridden it or run it.  My biggest worry....those hills!  And is it better to be at the front or the back of your swimming group?

Thanks!

Christina 

As long as you posted an accurate swim time it doesn't matter.  There is one piece of pool swim etiquette, if the person behind you touches your foot/ankle repeatedly, that means they want to pass you. So when you reach the wall let them pass infront of you into the next lane.   It takes a lot of energy to pass someone when swimming so if you want to pass someone this is a better way to do it.  And don't freak out if people want to pass you.  Just swim your race and don't worry about the people around you.