Dash for Divas

Yes... would be fun to meet up! 

I met a BTer at my last race and ironically one of the photos that was taken has us running together!  It was right at the point that she caught up with me and passed me.. lol (I had a 5 min. head start).

Trielle - I'd love to get some open water practice.  Can you recommend a place that has public access?

15finds - I wore compression shorts and a sports bra top at my first Tri.  Worked fine.  But since then I've purchased Tri shorts and I also have a Tri top on the way via mail order.  Hope it fits.  If not, I'll just do the sports bra top again.  I'm not expert, but I think the swim will be short enough and warm enough not to need a wetsuit.

Are ya'll spending the night there or driving in the morning?

As for gear -- it will most likely be too warm for a wetsuit. I've alway worn 2-piece tri suits. I have a 1-piece as well. Sorry maria40nc that your stuff didn't fit. I've had great fitting success with Sugoi & SheBeest products -- they are very comfy. I have a couple of TYR & Zoot items. I've found that Zoot is cut very small. I usually buy prior season's items (for the price). For me, it's easier to have something I can keep on for all three events. But whatever floats your boat is the best thing to do.

As for open water practice -- I've checked into various options here in Fayetteville. You don't want to go with those options -- between insects and mud....fahgheddaboudit! If you have any friends with property at Carolina Lakes, that's an option. My girlfriends and I simply drive down to White Lake for OW practice if we want to squeeze in a session. White Lake is really nice -- very clear (you can see the bottom). I feel very comfy in the water there (and I'm not typically very comfy in OW). I will probably try to ride down to White Lake on Friday to get in an OWS. I won't swim the course but I'll probably find a spot, hop in, and swim from pier-to-pier. They appear to be approx. 75M apart.

I'm not lodging there. I plan to simply get up early and drive down race morning.

Hi everyone,

My little sister has talked me into my first tri. She said that the "Dash For Divas" would be a good first.
She lives in Fayetteville and I live near Winston-Salem. We are pretty excited. 
I am feeling much more at ease now that Maria informed me there will kayaks posted in the water. 
Just in case. 
I have been running off and on for about 15 years. My husband and I enter local races around the area. 
We are trying to plan a trip to Pittsburgh to run in the Caliguiri 10k, if scheduling permits that is.
Thanks again for the advice on the tires Maria.
Good luck to everyone!
Susan.





 
 

Glad your swim went well. I'll let you know how mine goes. Incidentally, I went out with some friends the other night and one girl had just done a tri in our area called the Ramblin' Rose. She gave me some seemingly good advice on the transition. She said if I stand up for the last mile to half mile it will be easier on my legs. What do ya think?