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love77

2012-09-10 1:41 PM

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Subject: ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon : Official Thread

This is my first iron-distance race and I'm starting get a bit nervous. Is anyone else here doing the race? It sure would be nice to know someone at the start line.

(Any last minute tips would also be appreciated!)

dmiller5

2012-09-10 3:25 PM

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Subject: RE: ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon : Official Thread

It is my first as well! I did the bike course the other week and it is pancake flat and gorgeous.

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reneej

2012-09-10 6:15 PM

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Subject: RE: ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon : Official Thread

love77 I am doing the Aqua Velo as prep for IM FL however have done a few IMs. Relax, have confidence in your training, have reasonable goals for your first such as finishing in good shape. I am happy to answer any specific questions although raced Eagleman only once (same/similar) course.

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love77

2012-09-10 8:31 PM

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Subject: RE: ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon : Official Thread

My biggest concern is how rough is the swim? I just can't seem to get my open water swimming under control until after about 1000m.

love77

2012-09-10 8:34 PM

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Subject: RE: ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon : Official Thread

Dmiller5, I'm guessing you are from the area? How is the bike shop they have listed as the official shop? I'm planning to have my bike shipped there and put together. Good plan?

dmiller5

2012-09-10 8:51 PM

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Subject: RE: ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon : Official Thread

Is it Princeton Sports? In my experience they are competent, not the very best shop around, but I would certainly trust them with my bike. The best shop that I know around here is All American Bicycle Center in Damascus, MD. It is pretty far from the race site however so I am not sure if that would really be an option for you.

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pckasper76

2012-09-25 1:20 AM

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Subject: RE: ChesapeakeMan Ultra Triathlon : Official Thread

I'm guessing your flying into BWI, if so that is great you will be going right past the Bike Doctor of Arnold, hands down go to the bike doctor in Arnold. If possiable try to get Steve Ruck he is the senior guy. I did a bike fit their and I'm also renting zipp 404's from them for the race. no experience with the bike doctor in Annapolis, MD but I can tell you their are not the same owners. Princeton is the sponsor of tri columbia club, no service experance and out of your way.

The course - the steepest hill you will see is coming out of the water at the boat ramp not joking. I have ridden the course a few time in the past few months and lived on Hudson street for a year, it is very nice. Just don't step off the road to relieve yourself you will be right back in the water. Again not joking. Andrews road is a little bumpy like wash boarding but it's just for a small stretch.

This is my first ultra distance so that is why I'm sitting up at 2:00am with 4 days to go.

turtlegirl

2012-09-30 8:47 AM

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