As I'm heading down tomorrow as will most folks if they aren't already there, here's the latest and greatest weather update:
Temp at start 62
Temp at 10 AM 71
Temp at 12 PM 75
Temp at 2 PM 77
(high forecast of 81
)
Dewpoint 62-64
Winds NNW at 3 mph at start, turning to N at 3-5 after 8 AM, becoming ENE-ESE at 5-8 mph after 1PM
Partly to mostly cloudy skies
30% chance precipitation during the period with isolated thunderstorms after 2PM
Waves 1ft or less
Water temps have crept up a bit to 72-73 and will probably still be in the lower 70s come race day.
So with dewpoints up there, looks like the keeping cool on the run may be a bit difficult since we won't be able to evaporate our sweat too well. Keep hydrated. Electrolytes will be important to replenish as well. Of course, I remember last year when the heat was bad too and survived that, so maybe with temps around 80, this won't be as bad for us. I'll still sweat buckets though.
Looks like a slight head to cross wind on the return bike trip. Nothing too bad but something to be aware of, especially if you're out there when it picks up.
One forecast model I looked at was pretty dry as far as rain went, while another kept some light rain in the form of isolated to scattered showers during the race period. So, if we do get a bit wet out there, looks more like passing showers.
Anyway, good luck to all! Hopefully, with no bike mechanicals and if I can run
(had a few problems there last few weeks
), I'll able to finish between 1:30 and 2.