Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 24)

Happy water-proof transition bags: night/morning, pre-swim, T1, and T2.

Two reminders: bring quarters for meters, and start 3-day prep plan (hydrate, reduce caffeine and fibers, burn incense, whatever).

And I decided to go with the Blue Seventy swim socks. Better happy than sad, and not going to affect my drifting than barely passes for swimming. 

Good luck everyone, and have fun!

OOOO... 3 days... I'm getting "happy feet".

Just ordered a r**n jacket <if I don't mention it - it won't happen> and hat from Real Cyclist for the bike ride just in case. Should be at the door step when I get home for lunch.

I hope this is one of those NC weather patterns where "it" comes and goes the day before the forecast calls for "it".

The latest forecast now has only a 10% chance of showers on Saturday, but it does look like there will be a NW wind, which will be a headwind for the first part of the bike ride.

With water temps in the upper 60's, I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. That's the perfect temp - two swim caps and you should be good to go.

The temperature should be 50+ by the time we start the bike - no need for many extra layers there either. Minimize those transition times!

I'll be a on a plane this time tomorrow - I can't wait!!!

What are you planning to wear on the bike?  I'm undecided on vest and toe covers.

Right now, accuweather is calling for a low of 48, a high of 63 and breezy conditions.  50-60 is sort of a transition zone for me in terms of what I wear. 

I'm wearing tri shorts, arm warmers and a cycling jersey.

Are you going with a zipper cycling vest or just a temporary solution like zip lock bag (or newspaper) under your top?

Also, toe covers on your cycling shoes or leave the vents open? 

Thanks!

I'm glad that you made it and it's good to know about bikeflights.  I am looking into transport for my next event :-)

SWIM: sleeveless wetsuit, goggles, and the cap they give me. I am sure my feet and hands will be cold about 3/4 into the race but not too horrible.

BIKE: sleeveless base layer with a long sleeve cycling jersey/ jacket (it's kinda mid-weight and full zip), tri shorts (under the wetsuit) and my Sidi cycling shoes with socks instead of my Sidi tri shoes. Depending on the final weather situation, my new rain jacket will be in my back pocket or on.

RUN: sleeveless Nike Pro shirt <debated wearing this under cycling jersey as base layer but figure I would rather have something clean & less wet/ sweaty for the run> and depending on the weather my Adidas rain jacket.

Yeah, the more I think about it, the more I  think that toe covers will be too much.  Thanks for the sanity check!

I just hope that "breezy conditions" doesn't end up being the 16-17 mph winds that are currently predicted.  That'll be one long 74 mile ride into the wind!

I've not gotten too hot because of toe covers.  If you're not sure if you should wear em or not, I would recommend doing so.  I'm planning to wear mine as of right now.

I'm flying to NC tomorrow morning.  If I don't meet you before the race, I will be at the prerace dinner tomorrow night and possibly the Friday morning swim, best of luck to all of you!!!

Hey all,

Sitting in my room at the Blockade Runner looking out over the channel right now.  Breezy, 75 degrees and sunny.  Going to swim Friday morning across the road from the Blockade Runner at 7:30 AM.  

ben

Thanks for that.  I've worn my toe covers on all of my rides in the 50's, so I will just leave them on.  Better safe than sorry.

If the weather holds out, I'm going with sleeveless tri top, plastic baggie, arm warmers.  If rain creeps back in, I'll substitute a jacket for the baggie and warmers.  I was surprised at how well the plastic worked on my practice rides.  My wife laughs at me, but that's par for the course!  :-)

"Happy water-proof transition bags: night/morning, pre-swim, T1, and T2.

Two reminders: bring quarters for meters, and start 3-day prep plan (hydrate, reduce caffeine and fibers, burn incense, whatever).

And I decided to go with the Blue Seventy swim socks. Better happy than sad, and not going to affect my drifting than barely passes for swimming. 

Good luck everyone, and have fun!"

Reduce caffine?  Are you kidding?  Next thing you'll be saying lay off the beer!!!

+1

Drove the length of WB (N-S) this afternoon to check out the area & no free 'near-beach' parking that I could see.  And when I stopped to park in one of the city lots a meter maid suddenly appeared to help me feed the meter.

Spent about an hour with DW walking the surf barefoot & water temp was fine.  No numb toes or anything. 

Reduce caffine?  Are you kidding?  Next thing you'll be saying lay off the beer!!!

OK, I used the toe covers today (was planning to anyway to remind myself about clipping in with them on) -- 70 degrees and feet were fine.  I think that I'll leave them on for Saturday.

Next question, for those of you doing the swim on Friday, I assume that you are wearing your wetsuits.  Do you anticipate any problems with drying it out before getting into it on Saturday morning?

Any BTers doing B2B as first Half or Full? If I were with an event company I'd do a special medal presentation for newbies at the awards ceremony. It's a big f'n deal.

Not happening, as I sip my nightly bourbon. Sorry oldteen, but I am sure your swig will be great post-race. 

Man, I hope this weather forecast locks in.  Sun means energy. Energy means fun. Therefore, sun means fun.

Any BTers doing B2B as first Half or Full? If I were with an event company I'd do a special medal presentation for newbies at the awards ceremony. It's a big f'n deal.

My 1st full IM (attempt).  Looking forward to getting to that start line.