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 2013-07-23 2:00 PM in reply to: TriGuyBri |
 Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member |  Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official ThreadOriginally posted by TriGuyBri Originally posted by trigeeky But that also means it will be super chilly in the AM. Make sure to stay warm before the race and maybe put some disposable arm warmers/gloves in T1. I have an old battered pair of arm warmers which I will put on in T1 and discard later during the day when it gets warmer. I used a pair of long socks that I have used for a half-marathon. Cheap and throw away. I thought about a pair of Zoot icefil and not put water on them until later, but use as a layer to start. I have white pair of pearl izumi sun sleeves for the run. I'm thinking about the long socks too. I have a couple of pairs of arm warmers that are thin enough they'd slip into my back jersey pocket easily, but they're fairly tight and I'm worried about getting them off over my Garmin 310 watch - while moving on the bike. The socks might have more stretch and come off easier I'm thinking... |
| 2013-07-23 2:50 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
Expert  977   Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Yeah I was going to use my regular arm warmers too and putting them in my jersey pocket, but you are right. They won't go over my garmin when I try to take them off. I have super skinny arms. I wonder if socks will be tight enough to stay up |
| 2013-07-23 4:10 PM in reply to: akrenik |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Multiple weather sites also predicting winds at 5-10mph. That sounds absolutely HEAVENLY |
| 2013-07-23 5:19 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
Expert 767 Littleton, Colorado | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by lisac957 Multiple weather sites also predicting winds at 5-10mph. That sounds absolutely HEAVENLY Trying...to control...urge...to..happy dance!! |
| 2013-07-23 5:44 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
Expert 1276 Salem | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by TriGuyBri Originally posted by trigeeky But that also means it will be super chilly in the AM. Make sure to stay warm before the race and maybe put some disposable arm warmers/gloves in T1. I have an old battered pair of arm warmers which I will put on in T1 and discard later during the day when it gets warmer. I used a pair of long socks that I have used for a half-marathon. Cheap and throw away. I thought about a pair of Zoot icefil and not put water on them until later, but use as a layer to start. I have white pair of pearl izumi sun sleeves for the run. I'm thinking about the long socks too. I have a couple of pairs of arm warmers that are thin enough they'd slip into my back jersey pocket easily, but they're fairly tight and I'm worried about getting them off over my Garmin 310 watch - while moving on the bike. The socks might have more stretch and come off easier I'm thinking... I am mounting my Garmin on my bike and then putting it on my wrist inT2, otherwise I'd have the same issue. |
| 2013-07-23 6:55 PM in reply to: akrenik |
Regular 673 SF Bay area | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread FWIW, we had similar temps for the 70.3 and I was comfortable on the bike with no arm coverage - and you'll be swimming twice the distance. Don't forget the water will be 72ish and with your wetsuit on you will warm up. |
| 2013-07-23 9:14 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 643 | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Tim, I think people are just worried about it being too cold standing around before the race. I get to start in the first swim wave so I don't need to worry about that too much. My slow swim time excuse will be that I wanted to stay warmer longer...yeah people will believe that surely. Can't wait to start with the pros and have people 3-5 waves behind me pass me :P I seem to be getting slower and slower the more I swim. Master's swim is on the books for me on the off season. Little nervous. Tomorrow is pack day and hoping my LBS still has me down for a bike case. Freaking out that I didn't check up with them but I saw them put me in their schedule though. Got an easy 45 min ride + 3 mile run tomorrow and I think I'm done until the race. Going to be hard to get anything in. Supposed to do light workouts leading up to it but I'll have to see if my hotel has a gym. Edited by Blastman 2013-07-23 9:14 PM |
| 2013-07-23 9:43 PM in reply to: Blastman |
Expert 1276 Salem | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by Blastman Tim, I think people are just worried about it being too cold standing around before the race. I get to start in the first swim wave so I don't need to worry about that too much. My slow swim time excuse will be that I wanted to stay warmer longer...yeah people will believe that surely. Can't wait to start with the pros and have people 3-5 waves behind me pass me :P I seem to be getting slower and slower the more I swim. Master's swim is on the books for me on the off season. Little nervous. Tomorrow is pack day and hoping my LBS still has me down for a bike case. Freaking out that I didn't check up with them but I saw them put me in their schedule though. Got an easy 45 min ride + 3 mile run tomorrow and I think I'm done until the race. Going to be hard to get anything in. Supposed to do light workouts leading up to it but I'll have to see if my hotel has a gym. Do you have the tools you need for putting it back together? |
| 2013-07-23 9:54 PM in reply to: TriGuyBri |
| 643 | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by TriGuyBri Originally posted by Blastman Tim, I think people are just worried about it being too cold standing around before the race. I get to start in the first swim wave so I don't need to worry about that too much. My slow swim time excuse will be that I wanted to stay warmer longer...yeah people will believe that surely. Can't wait to start with the pros and have people 3-5 waves behind me pass me :P I seem to be getting slower and slower the more I swim. Master's swim is on the books for me on the off season. Little nervous. Tomorrow is pack day and hoping my LBS still has me down for a bike case. Freaking out that I didn't check up with them but I saw them put me in their schedule though. Got an easy 45 min ride + 3 mile run tomorrow and I think I'm done until the race. Going to be hard to get anything in. Supposed to do light workouts leading up to it but I'll have to see if my hotel has a gym. Do you have the tools you need for putting it back together? I think so, if not I'll get it tomorrow (took the day off due to this  ). I borrowed a pedal wrench and I just bought a bike torque set. I don't see anything else I'll need. The guy at my shop gave me a quick minute overview of what I'll need do with my bike a few months ago. He said my bike will actually be easy and only my pedals, wheels, and aero bars should need to come off. |
| 2013-07-23 11:24 PM in reply to: Blastman |
Expert 1276 Salem | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by Blastman Originally posted by TriGuyBri Originally posted by Blastman Tim, I think people are just worried about it being too cold standing around before the race. I get to start in the first swim wave so I don't need to worry about that too much. My slow swim time excuse will be that I wanted to stay warmer longer...yeah people will believe that surely. Can't wait to start with the pros and have people 3-5 waves behind me pass me :P I seem to be getting slower and slower the more I swim. Master's swim is on the books for me on the off season. Little nervous. Tomorrow is pack day and hoping my LBS still has me down for a bike case. Freaking out that I didn't check up with them but I saw them put me in their schedule though. Got an easy 45 min ride + 3 mile run tomorrow and I think I'm done until the race. Going to be hard to get anything in. Supposed to do light workouts leading up to it but I'll have to see if my hotel has a gym. Do you have the tools you need for putting it back together? I think so, if not I'll get it tomorrow (took the day off due to this ). I borrowed a pedal wrench and I just bought a bike torque set. I don't see anything else I'll need. The guy at my shop gave me a quick minute overview of what I'll need do with my bike a few months ago. He said my bike will actually be easy and only my pedals, wheels, and aero bars should need to come off. Ok because I'll have my tools with me. Never know. And just in case I am lodging in Santa Rosa at the Flamingo Conf and Spa. Cell number 503-400-2163. Brian Hilsabeck. Always willing to help out. |
| 2013-07-24 10:18 AM in reply to: TTom |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by TTom FWIW, we had similar temps for the 70.3 and I was comfortable on the bike with no arm coverage - and you'll be swimming twice the distance. Don't forget the water will be 72ish and with your wetsuit on you will warm up. But the air temp will be around 55 degrees! I don't even ride at home below 60 degrees, especially in the sleeveless jersey I'm wearing. I picked up some knee-length women's fashion/cotton socks at Target last night - they're super fun, hot pink and polka dot or some such. Snipped off the toes and tried them on, they're perfect. Enough stretch I'll be able to get them over my Garmin and toss them at an aid station. Plus they were only $1.75. |
I'm the kind of person who would rather heat up a bit and shed a layer rather than shiver uncomfortably for hours before I warm up..| 2013-07-24 10:33 AM in reply to: lisac957 |
Expert 977 Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by TTom FWIW, we had similar temps for the 70.3 and I was comfortable on the bike with no arm coverage - and you'll be swimming twice the distance. Don't forget the water will be 72ish and with your wetsuit on you will warm up. But the air temp will be around 55 degrees! I don't even ride at home below 60 degrees, especially in the sleeveless jersey I'm wearing. I picked up some knee-length women's fashion/cotton socks at Target last night - they're super fun, hot pink and polka dot or some such. Snipped off the toes and tried them on, they're perfect. Enough stretch I'll be able to get them over my Garmin and toss them at an aid station. Plus they were only $1.75. I was freezing for several miles yesterday on my bike ride and it was 67 degrees out! 55 degrees and wet is going to be...brrr! Guess we will be thankful for some hills to warm us up |
| 2013-07-24 11:13 AM in reply to: akrenik |
Expert 1258 Marin County, California | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Hi All-I'm one of your finish line catchers on Saturday from 8-11pm, I look forward to welcoming each of you home! As a friend of mine says "When the gun goes off, just aim for the chute and you'll be fine!" |
| 2013-07-24 11:47 AM in reply to: LittleCat |
Expert 767 Littleton, Colorado | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by LittleCat Hi All-I'm one of your finish line catchers on Saturday from 8-11pm, I look forward to welcoming each of you home! As a friend of mine says "When the gun goes off, just aim for the chute and you'll be fine!" Thanks so much for volunteering! I'll be seeing you--I'll be the one in stars & stripes, limping, and with a bleary look on her face! |
| 2013-07-24 4:52 PM in reply to: LittleCat |
Expert 977 Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by LittleCat Hi All-I'm one of your finish line catchers on Saturday from 8-11pm, I look forward to welcoming each of you home! As a friend of mine says "When the gun goes off, just aim for the chute and you'll be fine!" Thanks! I will be the one in neon green/yellow top and purple shorts right behind swgtri crawling to the finish crying like a baby, but hopefully smiling. |
| 2013-07-24 6:04 PM in reply to: akrenik |
| 643 | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Brian thanks for the offer! I just got my biked packed today. It was not pretty. I had to take off my handlebars, when I didn't think I would need to. Hopefully my tape, pictures, and markings are enough to get me back up to speed. 80% done packing! Just need to mow my yard (the 3 blades of grass that haven't died from the heat/drought yet) and I should be ready to go after I toss in some last minute cloths. You guys have me freaking out about it being too cold now, lol. Going to play it by ear and see how it feels Friday morning and buy socks for my arms, if needed. I'm 50/50 on the trial swim..probably leaning more towards yes since the 2 hour time difference is in my favor. I'd hate to get up super early but I just bought new goggles since my other ones just started to leak on my last swim. I'm going to bring new and old ones but I'd like to test out new ones and use them if possible. What time are you guys thinking about it? Would have to be really early to swim, run back and shower up, and then meet up at coffee shop. Holy cow...can't believe I'm flying out tomorrow. Getting real now... |
| 2013-07-24 7:31 PM in reply to: Blastman |
Expert 977 Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread What is everyone eating for dinner these next few days? |
| 2013-07-24 10:09 PM in reply to: akrenik |
Expert 1276 Salem | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by akrenik What is everyone eating for dinner these next few days? Nothing different than I always eat. I had a couple of large pieces of thin pizza tonight after 45 min. on the bike trainer. No beer. I'll go with some pasta the next two nights nothing very spicy and probably No lettuce. Does not work well for me. I also like sub sandwiches like turkey and cheese with plan mustard. Salty chips as well. I have been eating non- fat pretzels to snack on today. I am in Eureka tonight and will arrive tomorrow. may head down to the Town Green for a Blues Concert in the park. Safe travels everyone. |
| 2013-07-25 4:32 PM in reply to: TriGuyBri |
Expert 977 Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Bought a computer for my bike so I will know my speed and mileage and can save my watch so the battery is fresh for the run. My husband is starting to stress me out though. He races dirtbikes and so he is used to bringing spare everything in case the bike breaks down. He now wants me to go to bike store and get a master link for chain in case it breaks. Wants me to have spare tires. He even asked me if there is someone who has a bike I can bring in case mine falls apart with 20 miles to go or something. Haha. I know this all translates to "I love you" but it is freaking me out. |
| 2013-07-25 8:23 PM in reply to: akrenik |
Expert 1276 Salem | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread I should have gone that route but already spending too much. Sitting in my hotel room eating salty Hoody Roasted in a shell peanuts. Helps me with my nerves. Drinking water. Just got done swimming. Never thought about a matter link. Nerves are hi right now. Trying to settle down. |
| 2013-07-25 9:41 PM in reply to: TriGuyBri |
Expert 977 Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by TriGuyBri I should have gone that route but already spending too much. Sitting in my hotel room eating salty Hoody Roasted in a shell peanuts. Helps me with my nerves. Drinking water. Just got done swimming. Never thought about a matter link. Nerves are hi right now. Trying to settle down. Did you swim in the river? How's it feel? As for the nerves I hear ya! I went on you tube and watched a video of an infant giggling. Sounds silly, but totally made me smile and settle down. Haha! |
| 2013-07-25 9:53 PM in reply to: akrenik |
Expert 1276 Salem | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Originally posted by akrenik Originally posted by TriGuyBri I should have gone that route but already spending too much. Sitting in my hotel room eating salty Hoody Roasted in a shell peanuts. Helps me with my nerves. Drinking water. Just got done swimming. Never thought about a matter link. Nerves are hi right now. Trying to settle down. Did you swim in the river? How's it feel? As for the nerves I hear ya! I went on you tube and watched a video of an infant giggling. Sounds silly, but totally made me smile and settle down. Haha! No swam in the hotel pool. It has swim lanes with no bouys. Accidently smacked a kid in the head. |
| 2013-07-26 12:41 AM in reply to: TriGuyBri |
Veteran 395 Henderson,NV | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread heading to Johnsons beach tomorrow around 8:30 if anyone wants to jump in too |
| 2013-07-26 4:57 PM in reply to: kenb |
Expert 1276 Salem | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Nice meeting all you BTer's who made it to Cafe Noto for coffee and some meet and greet. See you all out on the course. Look for the BT Tattos. |
| 2013-07-26 7:55 PM in reply to: TriGuyBri |
Regular 673 SF Bay area | Subject: RE: Full Vineman Triathlon : Official Thread Good luck everyone - have a GREAT race! |
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