Dash for Divas (Page 2)

Susan - Not sure on the standing up.  I only do that when topping hills, but I'm no expert.  This course is short and all flat, so it shouldn't be too bad.

fitmommy - Welcome!  We have a lot of first OWSs here! 

This is my very first tri event EVER. I'm so nervous. I'm really concerned about what to wear. I would really like to wear the same thing for all 3 events. What should that be? I've never followed tri events (or anything associated) and I just feel lost. A friend talked me into doing this, I know that I can finish the course, but I don't want to look so lost doing it. Help, Please!!!!

I did my first (and only) Tri in compression shorts and a sports bra top and wore the same thing thoughout.  There are a couple of photos in my profile.  You can get a race belt for your race number so you don't have to worry about pinning it to anything.

BUT... whatever you decide to wear, make sure you swim in it before the Tri to see if it holds too much water or causes too much drag.  Do not wear cotton as it will hold water.  Some ladies can do the entire event in a swimsuit if it gives enough support for the run.

I'm having a hard time finding a top that is good for both swim and enough support for run, so I'll likely be wearing the same sports bra top I wore last time!

As for the bike, I'm sure there will be plenty of different ones used.  I'm still using a hybrid.  The course is short and flat, so should not be an issue.

Relax and have fun!

Thanks for the tips. I'm a little on the heavy side, so the belly hanging out is an embarassment to me. Do you think a trisuit would be ok? I'm working on the relaxing thing. LOL

Susan - You can add me to the BOP on my hybrid! LOL  I have one more Tri this season in October for which I'm using my hybrid bike.  But hopefully after that I can start road bike shopping.  Did you get road tires put on?

I was thinking about standing; but it's not easy.  I do not have the strength to do much of that at all.  I guess as my legs get stronger it will get easier.  I'm finally getting to where I can stand some to push up over a hill.  But thankfully there are no hills on the White Lake course! 

Trnarn - a Trisuit would be great!  We don't really have any Tri shops where I live, so I have to order stuff online then hope it fits when it comes.  Just make sure you swim in whatevre you choose before the Tri to see how it feels wet.

Another thing I was told about OWS is do NOT just follow the crowd.  Be sure to keep sighting for the buoy.

My chiropractor was in an OWS and heading to the buoy, but people kept crossing in front of him to the left.  He tried to redirect them and finally the one guy looked up and saw that he was off course and straightened out.  Some people just follow someone else and end up off course.

As far as drowning.... I've always been told to just roll over on your back if you get too tired or panic.  You may try it in a practice session.  Just lay on your back, keep your abdomen up, float, and catch you breath (and your composure).  Can also switch to a different stroke if it gets tough.  Breast stroke and/or side stroke is an easy way to keep moving forward but be able to catch your breath better.

One more week!

I swam in White Lake this a.m. Went great. Makes me feel better about the whole thing. I'm nervously excited now. Good luck to all.

I'm starting to flip out!  I didn't even think about the water being cold this time of year....we aren't going to need wetsuits are we??? was the water cold????

We'll soon know the answer to that question!!!  Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

I swam it 2 weeks ago.  It was cold at first but quite pleasant once in. 

We're going to spend two nights so we can watch the Olympic Triathlon Sunday.  I plan to DO the Olympic Triathlon next year!

oh dear.....72 degrees...I'm in trouble!  I don't have a wetsuit!  I guess I'd better get over to Inside Out in the AM!!!!!!!!!

Brrrrrrr is right! LOL I don't like cold water! Yet, I'm too lazy to get a wetsuit seeing how it's only 250M. Oh dear... I'm most nervous about the temps.

Anyone going to the race meeting this evening?

Tomorrow, I'll be wearing all black -- a black 1-piece 2xu suit, black Felt road bike, bright pink running shoes. I'll have on a white GOTRIbal shirt post-race (with teal sleeve caps). Try to find me!!! Oh yeah...I'm the black chick--shouldn't be too hard to find. ...will probably wear my hair in large braids/rows. I'll keep an eye out for the rest of you & say hello!

Ok Trielle!

I'm leaving right now and will be at the meeting tonight.  Blue top black shorts.  Tomorrow will be drk purple top.

I'm not going to worry about wetsuit either; hopefully I'll be in and out before I even notice the cold!

I'm spending two nights so I can watch the olympic Tri Sunday.

Good luck everyone!!!

Cool! Okay...I think I'll go to the meeting too. I'll have on a blue shirt as well -- a tech tee. Hair will be wild.

Hi Ladies,
 How did you do? I was there today but avoiding this site for a while because I was discouraged with my training and only getting in 2-3 workouts a week. Wasn't even sure that I'd be able to finish but I did. I loved the course. 

Great job camprunner!!! I, too, was almost discouraged. I'm still nursing a knee injury & have missed a few weeks of training (lost my dad recently). I stayed on the boards here to stay energized by the rest of you ladies. I'm glad I pushed through! I surprisingly won 2nd place in my 35-39 AG! LOVED seeing all the ladies out there and the music was FAB!!! I definitely plan to do it again next year. Right now, it's back to nursing my knee. It was hurting pretty badly after the race.

So what's next for everyone??? Dash for Divas was my last tri of the season. I'm doing a metric century ride in Cary in October -- Le Tour de Femme.

Trielle - YOU ROCKED THAT RACE!  Congratulations on placing in you age group!!!  Woo Hoo!!!

I placed 13 out of 42 in age group; 96 out of 440 overall.  Th swim could have been better but practice makes perfect!

OK, I'm going road bike shopping so I can catch Trielle!!!

Great race!!!

You are WAY too kind maria40nc. You ROCKED!!! I can only imagine the things to come for you in the sport. All the ladies did great! Loved the gals with the tiaras, boas & skirts!!!

My swim continues to be my weakness but like you said....practice makes perfect!

"gts" a.k.a. Aquaphor chick blazed it! She was the 2nd place overall finisher. I've learned a lot of little tips from her just from casual conversation in the LBS. If only I had her "gills" in the water... hehehe.

Hehehe Susan....you're my new BFF. I turn 38 in a few weeks. My secret? Clairol Natural Instincts, young kids, and yeh....triathlon. LOL I still consider myself new to the sport (this year was my 2nd season). I've been a runner all my life though. I said the exact same thing as you last year after my first tri -- "I'm hooked." Classic!!!

How exciting to get a new road bike!!! I LOVE cycling now...and love my road bike. I hope you ladies find everything you need, want...AND some!

Maria & I chatted several times the day before and the day of the race. I couldn't remember what you wore Susan. There were so many women there!!!

Please keep us posted in your October tri. It'll probably be wetsuit legal, yeehaw! All the best to you!!!

I live in Winston-Salem, too and am trying to find a lake to get ready for Pinehurst.  How was Kerr Lake?  Where did you go to swim?

Hey there!!  Aquaphor Chic here!!  Had a great time at the race, love the women's tshirt!!  How fun was it seeing all the women out there racing??  And by far the best reception to the Aquaphor Samples!!  

And how much fun and encouraging were all of the women at the post race?  The cheering for eachother reminds us of why we love this sport!!

Congrats to all!!

Wilmington tomorrow!!

Ginger
  

Ahhhh, forgot about Wilmington! You are going to kill it Ginger! I'm going to come by & see you soon.

~ Laryssa