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 2008-08-20 3:17 PM |
Extreme Veteran  400  Douglasville |  Subject: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll CallHi, We are signed up. Douglasville is just 20 minutes from Atlanta. This is our first tri out here and I expect it will be a perfect one for a newbie. Very informal and fun! I know lots of non tri folks who are signing up to do it so hopefully they too will get bit by the tri bug. The aquatic center and trails are all brand new and well maintained. It will be a flat, fun course. If you are one of the super fast top dawg types I recommend it as a chance to do a tri you might actually win! Either way it should be fun!
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| 2008-08-20 4:57 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
Veteran 749  | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call What is the link? |
| 2008-08-21 7:13 AM in reply to: #1617323 |
Slower Than You 9566  Cracklantaburbs | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call Myself and two friends are in. It's being run in reverse, FYI, and the bike route is HILLY. The run is flat, on the trails in Boundary Waters Park. Link: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1593887&asset... Edited by bcart1991 2008-08-21 7:15 AM |
| 2008-08-21 7:18 AM in reply to: #1618076 |
Elite 3495 SE | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call im hitting the lake lanier one instead that day, but have a blast and enjoy the proximity. home field advantage! |
| 2008-08-21 7:52 AM in reply to: #1617044 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call I was going to participate in the Lake Lanier tri, too, but then my nephew asked if he could do a tri with me. I decided the Last Chance Tri would be a better way to introduce him to tri's while giving me piece of mind (ie: swimming in a lake with no experience)! besides, in october, the water might be cooler and i can't see him buying a wetsuit for that one event without knowing if he really likes them... i'll be there, afrutoz, along with my 14yo nephew... You can download the course maps here: http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/view/departments/view_dept/&cdept=195&department=Boundary%20Waters%20Aquatic%20Center looks interesting...i've never done a pool tri... |
| 2008-08-21 8:20 AM in reply to: #1617044 |
Master 2499 Atlanta, Georgia Gold member | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call Are they really doing the race in reverse? Might be worth showing up just to see what that's like.. |
| 2008-08-21 11:18 AM in reply to: #1617044 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call dood, thanks for pointing that out... i went to the site and saw the flier (i have attached) and it is a Run-Bike-Swim... that will be interesting... Note: could not attach fier, but here's the link: http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/view/global/viewdownload/&docid=2666&file=/triathlon%20info%20sheet.pdf Edited by tri_d00d 2008-08-21 11:21 AM |
| 2008-08-22 2:51 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
| Member 67 Douglasville, ga | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call I'm probably going to do this one. It is hard to pass up something 5 miles from my house. Do you think wetsuits will be allowed? (don't laugh, I've actually worn mine in that pool a couple of times to get used to it - but always at lunch during the week so that no one else is there to see me.) |
| 2008-08-22 3:23 PM in reply to: #1621983 |
Slower Than You 9566 Cracklantaburbs | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call That pool can be almost ridiculously warm some days. It won't be an issue. |
| 2008-08-23 9:15 AM in reply to: #1617044 |
Expert 966 Decatur | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call I was actually going to do the one at lake lanier also. BUT...my good friend was so proud of me (she's pregnant) and she talked about it so much unbeknowest to me - her sister asked me if I'd sign up and do this one with her. It's her first. I felt honored so I said of course <---still new at this |
| 2008-08-25 8:47 AM in reply to: #1622945 |
| Member 67 Douglasville, ga | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call I should have had a smiley after my wetsuit comment. I almost roasted while trying it out in the pool. |
| 2008-08-25 9:51 AM in reply to: #1618141 |
Master 2021 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call tri_d00d - 2008-08-21 8:52 AM I was going to participate in the Lake Lanier tri, too, but then my nephew asked if he could do a tri with me. I decided the Last Chance Tri would be a better way to introduce him to tri's while giving me piece of mind (ie: swimming in a lake with no experience)! besides, in october, the water might be cooler and i can't see him buying a wetsuit for that one event without knowing if he really likes them... i'll be there, afrutoz, along with my 14yo nephew... You can download the course maps here: http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/view/departments/view_dept/&cdept=195&department=Boundary%20Waters%20Aquatic%20Center looks interesting...i've never done a pool tri... I presume you are talking about the 5th of October. If so, the Emerald Pointe race is a great one! Super fast, and the swim is only 400 meters. I am not sure if they will allow wetsuites, but last year the water felt great. A bit cool, but you are not in the water long. |
| 2008-08-26 11:49 AM in reply to: #1617044 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call My nephew and I are signed up now. Starting the tri with a trail run should really be fun...especially if it's raining and/or muddy! Wouldn't want to be among the last to enter the pool, though. I wonder if they'll make you wash off in some kind of shower or something, since it is an indoor pool... Edited by tri_d00d 2008-08-26 11:51 AM |
| 2008-08-27 12:47 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
Extreme Veteran 400 Douglasville | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call Question....if everyone shows up to swim the last leg at the same time and they have to do waves doesn't that given a rest period advantage to those in say wave#2? I think maybe the parks and rec department in Douglas County has it wrong? It just seems odd boundary waters would let their pool get all dirty etc? |
| 2008-08-28 12:01 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call afrutoz, I doubt there's going to be waves... My guess is once you get to the pool, you dive in and go. I also am guessing that if a bunch of ppl get there at the same time, you will have to form a line and then pass them on the swim if you're fast enough...but i'm not sure. I don't think more than one person can "start" the swim at the same time, for safety concerns. As far as the pool getting dirty, i'm thinking it will be filthy after the last person gets out since we start on a trail run...have you ever run a trail run in the morning? the dampness of the ground helps your ankles/shoes get really dirty. it wouldn't surprise me to see portable showers or tubs or something else set up so that you wash off a little before getting in... but, i don't know...we'll see Edited by tri_d00d 2008-08-28 12:07 PM |
| 2008-08-28 6:33 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call I emailed the RD and here is the response: 
Sir, A few questions regarding the Last Chance triathlon. 1) Do you plan on posting a participant list? 2) What will happen if several triathletes arrive to the pool at the same time? Jump in and go? Waves? 3) Being that this is a trail run, you should expect that some triathletes will be extremely dirty by the time they get to the pool. Are they going to have to wash off before they get in the pool? or are they just going to be able to jump in and go? I really appreciate your time and am looking forward to the triathlon. -- Ronnie Hicks
In answer to your questions: 1. I won't be posting a start list. I'll submit it to BWAC and they might. 2. We don't expect more than 125-150 participants and it will be pretty spread out by the time you get to the pool. If there are several entering the pool at one time, the lanes are more than wide enough to pass. 3. The trail is a pristine double-track. Very smooth. I've been over the course several times and came out "clean as a whistle". Hope this helps - hope to see you there. Dave Johnson Event Director
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| 2008-09-15 3:42 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
| New user 2 | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call Edited by GodIsGreat 2008-09-15 3:51 PM |
| 2008-09-27 11:14 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
| New user 2 | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call This is my first Triathlon and I'm looking forward to it. The bike route is extremely hilly too. Has anyone mapped the bike route? I have mapped it out several times on mapmyrun.com and I come up with 13.25 miles everytime. Isn't it supposed to be only 12 miles? I know one mile isn't going to make or break it, but. Is anyone else out there going to be on a mountain bike like I am? That's what I've training on so I'll stick with it. See y'all there. Edited by GodIsGreat 2008-09-27 11:24 PM |
| 2008-09-28 3:06 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call I too mapped out the route on the route manager here in bt. It is over 13 miles and pretty hilly for me, too. I even zoomed in as far as i could and took TIGHT corners, to try and reduce the distance. The best I could do was a little over 13. I'll be riding my MTB for this tri. As a matter of fact, just dropped it off at the LBS for a tune up. I think I saw those hard core cyclist in there laughing at my slick tires... Good luck on your first tri. It'll be fun. I'm looking forward to it, bigtime...
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| 2008-09-29 11:03 AM in reply to: #1617044 |
Extreme Veteran 400 Douglasville | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call Hi Folks, I rode the route last weekend and yes its got some hills. I have a new Cervelo but I have decided I am going to ride my hybrid instead due to two factors A) the hills and B) the condition of the road on part of the race. Its got some pretty loose gravel on it and rough road so I don't want to risk my tires. I am still not 100% sure but I am leaning towards my slower bike for this one... I have heard that the run course is hilly too. This is going to be more challenging that I originally thought but its a fun course and I think there will be lots and lots of beginners which always makes it more fun. For any first time folks out there PLEASE go to the USAT website and read the bike rules about passing, staying on the right etc. The hills and the downslopes can be a lot of fun for good riders but could be dangerous if there are a lot of people doing illegal or unexpected things like riding in the middle or not passing correctly. It will make first timers a lot more comfortable to know the rules and will make the race more fun for everyone! Good luck everybody!
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| 2008-09-29 1:25 PM in reply to: #1701838 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call This looks like a really fun race! You are going to have a great time. : ) |
| 2008-09-29 4:22 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call Im heading south to finish off the season. Two Tri's with the wife. Emerald Coast Tri on Panama City Beach, Oct 11th. And The Masters (40+) Tri Championships in Orlando on Oct 26th. Started the year in Orlando back in March, finish the year in Orlando in Oct. Trying to finish the year off strong with a string of sprints: TRI PTC (15th AG) , Vidalia Onion (2nd AG, 6th OA), Emerald Coast and Masters Champ. FM |
| 2008-09-30 7:31 AM in reply to: #1617044 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call Brief Description: This is the last triathlon of the N. Georgia season. The Boundary Waters Aquatic Center, arguably the most beautiful swim center in the U.S., is the host. The run is on the brand new (March 2008) trail system at the BWAC. Perfectly groomed, mostly flat double track trails. The bike course rolls through rural Douglas County and the swim is in the BWAC pool. 12 lanes that you will alternate from left to right with buoys throughout the swim. A FANTASTIC EVENT FOR FIRST-TIMERS! Buoys in a pool? Huh? Edited by tri_d00d 2008-09-30 7:32 AM |
| 2008-10-01 4:22 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
Member 49 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call OK, I am signed up for the Douglasville "Last Chance" and I will be driving down from Alpharetta bright and early Sunday morning. I had hoped to do Emerald Point but since it closed out before I signed up, I will be more than happy to close the season in Douglasville instead. (Bonus: no OWS on a 55-degree morning Later, MM
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). Anyway, this will only be my 2nd tri so I am looking forward to comparing this reversed format to the "normal" format. | 2008-10-01 5:24 PM in reply to: #1617044 |
Expert 910 North Metro ATL | Subject: RE: Douglasville Last Chance Triathlon -Roll Call Holy crap. Is this a Run, bike swim tri??? And in a pool?? Is it closed?? My hubby is out of town this weekend but I might try to find a sitter and do this if it is open. . . How far is Douglasville from ECobb/Roswell, hwy 92 area???? |
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