Steelhead 70.3 (Page 3)

Figure on a 1/4-mile run from the water to the transition area.  About half on sand, about half on sidewalk (with carpet like mats).  In '06, TA was set up in the the asphalt parking lot.  In '07, it was set up in a "grassy" field next to the parking lot.  They do a pretty good job of sweeping the road out of transition, but there's sand everywhere, so it'll only be "so good."  If TA is set up in the "grass" be careful trying to run or you'll flip sand into your shoes (not good for either the bike or the run).  (I say "grass" because it's really sand with whatever grass grows well in sand, but it isn't bare sand like on the beach.) 

Ditto on what McFuzz said above me. Plan on a long T1. It is a little bit of  a hike and maybe more of an issue is getting out of the corral. Last year being in heat 12 or 13 I think there were a ton of people in T1 when I got there. It was in a grassy area so you had to carry your bike out to get to the pavement before jumping on.

Overall though, one of the best run races I have ever seen.

I just finished registering for Steelhead.  Decided I need to check out that little race in Clearwater in November  

Crap and Double Crap!!  Now I have to figure out how to take air out of two sets of tires and not get noticed...

In regards to the sand, yes, it's a long run to T1 from the beach.  Recommend taking the wetsuit off waterside.  Transition was in an area that had some sand patches.  Normally, I leave my shoes on my bike and opted to wear them out of transition because of the sand patches.  Nothing horrible, just precautionary.

I know they are building a golf course around the transition area, so they will have to change some things up.  I'll see you guys up there...at least at the start...

Marvarnett - 2008-04-03 11:20 AM

amiine - 2008-04-01 9:07 AM I am IN! I decided to race Steelhead intead of RI 70.3 so I'll see you guys there.

I just finished registering for Steelhead.  Decided I need to check out that little race in Clearwater in November  

Crap and Double Crap!!  Now I have to figure out how to take air out of two sets of tires and not get noticed...

 dude, whaddaya worryin' 'bout?  You're at least 13 years younger than me so we won't be competing for the same AG slots.  Now...Jorge's tires...that's another issue entirely 

Marvarnett - 2008-04-03 12:20 PM

amiine - 2008-04-01 9:07 AM I am IN! I decided to race Steelhead intead of RI 70.3 so I'll see you guys there.

I just finished registering for Steelhead.  Decided I need to check out that little race in Clearwater in November  

Crap and Double Crap!!  Now I have to figure out how to take air out of two sets of tires and not get noticed...

In regards to the sand, yes, it's a long run to T1 from the beach.  Recommend taking the wetsuit off waterside.  Transition was in an area that had some sand patches.  Normally, I leave my shoes on my bike and opted to wear them out of transition because of the sand patches.  Nothing horrible, just precautionary.

I know they are building a golf course around the transition area, so they will have to change some things up.  I'll see you guys up there...at least at the start...

Well that will work out well. While your taking care of there tires I will do thee old hiding of your running shoes

Hey, I just noticed that I've got a weekend with the kids....think I might bring 'em over for a weekend on the beach, and to watch my homies.  This should be fun.

And yes, the beach is sandy, the mats leading to transition are sandy, and the parking lot isn't swept...not a ton of sand, but enough that if you run on it, you're gonna wanna wipe your feet down. For T1, I wouldn't bother with water or a rag, just dust 'em off.  For T2, it's a question of how comfy you are with a little sand on your feet. I was fine....mostly 'cause I threw socks on. Just an idea.

Just confirmed my entry so it is official!

Mike and Dan - I heard Team PBMCoaching is going for the 1,2,3 on the AG 30-34... you guys ready?

Team uniforms, host hotel suite, on-site motorhome, when will we find out about the perks of TeamPBMCoaching?

amiine - 2008-04-10 9:27 PM

Shermbelle - 2008-04-10 3:49 PM

amiine - 2008-04-10 10:12 AM

Just confirmed my entry so it is official!

Mike and Dan - I heard Team PBMCoaching is going for the 1,2,3 on the AG 30-34... you guys ready?

Team uniforms, host hotel suite, on-site motorhome, when will we find out about the perks of TeamPBMCoaching?

as soon as you start training!

low blow

Wear tri shorts underneath your wetsuit.  Be sure you find a pair of tri shorts you like, well before race day.  Bike shorts are not designed to get wet.  Good luck