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 2008-06-17 9:21 PM in reply to: #1369643 |
Expert  1231    B'ham |  Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULLIt's a NeoSport. There were some decent reviews on here and the price was nice. |
| 2008-06-18 7:10 AM in reply to: #1473092 |
Champion 9060  Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL cadmus - 2008-06-17 10:21 PM It's a NeoSport. There were some decent reviews on here and the price was nice. Let us know how it goes, I have been looking at the Desoto 2 piece suits, mainly because I am short and stumpy, so you can choose different size top and bottoms.
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| 2008-06-18 8:17 AM in reply to: #1473418 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL dalessit - 2008-06-18 8:10 AM cadmus - 2008-06-17 10:21 PM It's a NeoSport. There were some decent reviews on here and the price was nice. Let us know how it goes, I have been looking at the Desoto 2 piece suits, mainly because I am short and stumpy, so you can choose different size top and bottoms.
I know what you mean about the short and dumpy. When I was looking at renting a suit they suggested a one piece large OR medium SOLID. Edited by Redknight 2008-06-18 9:04 AM |
| 2008-06-18 8:39 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Okay, I am scheduled to race my first OWS next week. It looks like the water temperature will be too high for wetsuits. (DAMN!!) I also hear that the bottom is full of hydrilla and there will be a 250m run from the water to T1. I was thinking about wearing water booties (i.e. beach shoes) to save myself from having to feel too much of the plant slime as I wade out, and then protect my feet during the run to the transition. Is this cool? Or will I look like a total tool with booties on? Personally I am leaning towards,"I don't care how I look, I don't want crap touching my feet" but I would like your guys's (sp?) opinion. As I said, I have never done an OWS and am very nervous/excited about it. |
| 2008-06-18 9:03 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Hey Tracey. You only feel the slime for the first little bit as you're getting in and out of the water. Normally you wouldn't feel much of anything becuase weeds don't normally grow close to the beach and by the time you get to where the weeds are growing you are swimming and the weeds are below you. If the lake is that bad and you don't like icky then who cares what you look like go for the booties. Me, I'm a big tough guy and wouldn't wear the booties! ( i don't like icky though  ) I think you will like OWS. I much prefer it to the pool even without the lines on the bottom. It is not very hard to sight when you're swimming. Just a quick glance every little while will keep you on track. I find that doing bilateral breathing keeps me running pretty straight. That's quite the run to transition. I think on my race this weekend I have a fair run in and out of transition also. My area for transition is set way at the back and I have to run through the rest of the area to get in and out on both the run and bike. Not the 250 you have though. Good luck Tracey. I don't think you will have any trouble with the water either way you go. |
| 2008-06-18 10:23 AM in reply to: #1473580 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL tahrens - 2008-06-18 6:39 AM Okay, I am scheduled to race my first OWS next week. It looks like the water temperature will be too high for wetsuits. (DAMN!!) I also hear that the bottom is full of hydrilla and there will be a 250m run from the water to T1. I was thinking about wearing water booties (i.e. beach shoes) to save myself from having to feel too much of the plant slime as I wade out, and then protect my feet during the run to the transition. Is this cool? Or will I look like a total tool with booties on? Personally I am leaning towards,"I don't care how I look, I don't want crap touching my feet" but I would like your guys's (sp?) opinion. As I said, I have never done an OWS and am very nervous/excited about it. I hate to Burst your bubble, but I don't think you are allowed to where those booties/socks..... ITU Competition Rules D.5 EquipmentD.5.1 Legal Equipment
D.5.2 Illegal Equipment Athletes must not use:
http://www.triathlon.org/?call=TVRRNA==&sh=keep
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| 2008-06-18 12:29 PM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL well that stinks! But thanks for the warning! Guess I'll have to HTFU!!! Pain I can handle, slimy stuff touching my feet, eeeeeeewwwwwww!!!!! (It's not obvious I grew up swimming in pools or anything is it
now that I think about it more, I think that is a dumb rule. How much of an advantage can booties really give, if anything they would create drag. Plus, how many broken bottles etc. are at the bottom of rivers. But I'm okay, rant is over. I'll find my happy place again. Edited by tahrens 2008-06-18 12:42 PM |
| 2008-06-18 1:22 PM in reply to: #1474387 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL tahrens - 2008-06-18 1:29 PM well that stinks! But thanks for the warning! Guess I'll have to HTFU!!! Pain I can handle, slimy stuff touching my feet, eeeeeeewwwwwww!!!!! (It's not obvious I grew up swimming in pools or anything is it
now that I think about it more, I think that is a dumb rule. How much of an advantage can booties really give, if anything they would create drag. Plus, how many broken bottles etc. are at the bottom of rivers. But I'm okay, rant is over. I'll find my happy place again. Rant day isn't until the 2nd Friday the 13th in the year |
| 2008-06-18 3:10 PM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL How do I change my user profile picture? I finally have a tri pic thatI want to get on But can't seem to get anything but the karate on e I had up. |
| 2008-06-18 3:18 PM in reply to: #1475020 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Redknight - 2008-06-18 1:10 PM How do I change my user profile picture? I finally have a tri pic thatI want to get on But can't seem to get anything but the karate on e I had up.
Oops--- Double post! SORRY... SHOUT OUT TO ALL!!!!!! Edited by swbkrun 2008-06-18 3:45 PM |
| 2008-06-18 3:18 PM in reply to: #1475020 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Redknight - 2008-06-18 1:10 PM How do I change my user profile picture? I finally have a tri pic thatI want to get on But can't seem to get anything but the karate on e I had up.
Looks like you got it?! Edited by swbkrun 2008-06-18 3:27 PM |
| 2008-06-18 6:43 PM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL yeah. The new picture came up but I don't know what I did to get it there. Maybe I just had to wait awhile. |
| 2008-06-19 12:22 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Veteran 110 Calgary | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL eh all, just thought I'd let you know I posted my race report for my first tri this past Sunday. It was a sprint on a hilly course but what a great time. I couldn't have asked for a better first race. I am very happy with my performance and can't wait to do it again next year to see if I can beat my time. Anyway i can now say that I have competed one and it feels great. now for the Oly in a couple of months, I know I will not place a good but I just want to give it my all. Thank you all for your support and help over the past few months. it is great to have this group to discuss things with. |
| 2008-06-19 7:52 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Good race Perry. Nice times. |
| 2008-06-19 8:36 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Very nice Perry. Congrats!! Top five, very impressive. |
| 2008-06-19 9:45 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Expert 1231 B'ham | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Good job Perry! I love reading race reports and can't wait to write one. |
| 2008-06-19 11:54 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL |
| 2008-06-19 11:58 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL I am going to be off tomorrow driving up to "America's Top Hat" to bike the Ironman Canada course, camp, and play some golf, so I will be away from the computer for the weekend!!! I hope everyone has a GREAT WEEKEND, AND GREAT RACES!!!!
Remember... This is why we work so hard during the week.... SO we CAN PLAY EVEN HARDER on the weekends!!!! |
| 2008-06-19 12:25 PM in reply to: #1476763 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL swbkrun - 2008-06-19 12:58 PM I am going to be off tomorrow driving up to "America's Top Hat" to bike the Ironman Canada course, camp, and play some golf, so I will be away from the computer for the weekend!!! I hope everyone has a GREAT WEEKEND, AND GREAT RACES!!!!
Remember... This is why we work so hard during the week.... SO we CAN PLAY EVEN HARDER on the weekends!!!! From what I have seen on the web it looks like the Canadian IM course should be a challenge. |
| 2008-06-19 6:23 PM in reply to: #1476844 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Redknight - 2008-06-19 10:25 AM swbkrun - 2008-06-19 12:58 PM From what I have seen on the web it looks like the Canadian IM course should be a challenge. I am going to be off tomorrow driving up to "America's Top Hat" to bike the Ironman Canada course, camp, and play some golf, so I will be away from the computer for the weekend!!! I hope everyone has a GREAT WEEKEND, AND GREAT RACES!!!!
Remember... This is why we work so hard during the week.... SO we CAN PLAY EVEN HARDER on the weekends!!!!
You just have to look at the beauty... Not the hills... The hills are our FRIENDS!!!! |
| 2008-06-20 12:30 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Member 31 | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL I haven't been posting much lately... But as an update, I ran a 1/2 marathon Saturday that went pretty well. I had a better time than the same race last year. Also, I just go my first road bike! Now I see why people were speeding past me in the triathlon while I was on my mountain bike... Hope you all are doing well! |
| 2008-06-20 7:38 AM in reply to: #1477579 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL swbkrun - 2008-06-19 7:23 PM Redknight - 2008-06-19 10:25 AM swbkrun - 2008-06-19 12:58 PM From what I have seen on the web it looks like the Canadian IM course should be a challenge. I am going to be off tomorrow driving up to "America's Top Hat" to bike the Ironman Canada course, camp, and play some golf, so I will be away from the computer for the weekend!!! I hope everyone has a GREAT WEEKEND, AND GREAT RACES!!!!
Remember... This is why we work so hard during the week.... SO we CAN PLAY EVEN HARDER on the weekends!!!!
You just have to look at the beauty... Not the hills... The hills are our FRIENDS!!!! Yeah I know. I was borm and raised in Alberta only a short drive frm the mountains. We used to go up into the mtns to water ski. I have been through them many times. One of the best times was riding from Calgary to Vancouver on a motorcycle. |
| 2008-06-20 9:30 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL MY BABY IS RACING HER FIRST TRIATHLON THIS WEEKEND!!!! How cute!!!! She is racing in the 5-7 year old age group where they have to swim 1 lap (50yds), run 0.35miles to the bike course of 1.5 miles around the lake, then run back up the .35mile hill to the finish line. It takes her 2:30 minutes just to swim a lap, but she is so proud! I am so excited!!!! I'll post pictures this weekend!!! GOOOOO LILLY!!!!! |
| 2008-06-20 9:36 AM in reply to: #1369643 |
Veteran 131 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL Congrats Lauren on the half mary.. I think I am going to enter a half next Feb with my wife since she is setting that as a goal to get back in shape after the baby is born (which is ANY day now by the way..... stay tuned). Also, that is exciting about the new bike. I purchased my first road bike in April and I am already itching for an upgrade (don't tell my wife).. Tracy, I am excited for you and Lilly so please take pics. |
| 2008-06-20 9:38 AM in reply to: #1478544 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: swbkrun's group - FULL tahrens - 2008-06-20 10:30 AM MY BABY IS RACING HER FIRST TRIATHLON THIS WEEKEND!!!! How cute!!!! She is racing in the 5-7 year old age group where they have to swim 1 lap (50yds), run 0.35miles to the bike course of 1.5 miles around the lake, then run back up the .35mile hill to the finish line. It takes her 2:30 minutes just to swim a lap, but she is so proud! I am so excited!!!! I'll post pictures this weekend!!! GOOOOO LILLY!!!!! That is absolutely fantastic. For sure post pics. Goooo Lilly!!!! |
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