NY Area Olympic Triathlon in October

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2008-09-03 5:26 PM

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Subject: NY Area Olympic Triathlon in October

Despite my savvy google skills, I have been unable to find a NY area olympic distance triathlon in October.  I was wondering if any one had any leads.  I really want to do one more oly triathlon this year and my schedule has nixed any plans for a Sept tri.  Thanks in advance for any suggestions.  I would probably be willing to drive 4-5 hours (from Manhattan) and spend the night if that improves the chances.  Thanks!

2008-09-03 6:11 PM
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The Bassman Half in New Jersey ? October 5.. only 1.5 hrs from the Tappan Zee..

http://www.citytri.com/bmtri.htm
2008-09-03 7:21 PM
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Not sure if I can make the swim distance of a Half??  Have done two olympics, so would feel better with that distance until I can work more on the swim over the winter...!  Thanks for the info.
2008-09-03 7:32 PM
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What about the Cedar Beach Triathlon in Miller Place, Long Island ? It's not a Oly, but it does feature a 3/4 mile swim, 17 mile bike and a 5K.
2008-09-03 8:04 PM
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Subject: RE: NY Area Olympic Triathlon in October
That's actually the one I have been looking at if I cannot find a oly distance.  Looks like I could probably get there in the morning from Manhattan.  Thanks, Matt
2008-09-04 8:08 AM
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mattdbrice - 2008-09-03 8:21 PM Not sure if I can make the swim distance of a Half??  Have done two olympics, so would feel better with that distance until I can work more on the swim over the winter...!  Thanks for the info.

Isn't a HIM swim only .3 of a mile longer than an Olympic swim?  So really it's only another 10, 15 minutes in the water... especially if you are wearing a wetsuit there's not a real big difference between .9 mile and 1.2 mile OWS.  Just my flimsy opinion though.  Now 23 miles and 56 miles/ 6.2 miles and 13.1 miles ... there's a huge difference, especially when doing both disciplines back to back.   

There's the Montauk Lighthouse Sprint on 10/4 ; Montauk HIM 10/5 ; Cedar Beach Sprint on 10/12. 

If you can swim an Olympic distance comfortably, I say you can do a HIM swim.  Also, if you can bike 50 miles in training and have run a half marathon before -- I say you can do the HIM.  Just stay within yourself, pace yourself, and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

2008-09-04 11:14 AM
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I agree with dreamchaser on this one. If you can do an Oly swim without and struggle you can def do a 1/2 Iron swim without and trouble, esp with 4+ weeks left of training. For increased swimming, you wont even have to taper.

The 56 miles on the bike and 13 miles of running would be more of a limiter than adding a little extra to the swim.

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2008-09-06 11:50 AM
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Does Sept 27th work? ITPMAN Oly in Darien, CT - about an hr drive from Manhattan.

http://www.itpfoundation.org/new-itpman_triathlon.htm
2008-09-08 8:16 AM
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ksb - 2008-09-06 12:50 PM

Does Sept 27th work? ITPMAN Oly in Darien, CT - about an hr drive from Manhattan.

http://www.itpfoundation.org/new-itpman_triathlon.htm


ITPMan is actually a sprint with a long run (.5 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 5 mile run). Regardless, its supposed to be a great race. I am part of a relay team for this race.
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