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2009-04-30 10:29 AM in reply to: #2120623 |
Champion 8540 the colony texas | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about I keep a small penlight/flashlight in my transition bag,, it' helps when you are somewhere at o'dark thirty getting your stuff together |
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2009-04-30 10:35 AM in reply to: #2118251 |
Expert 1019 Muncie, IN | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about Flashlight helps in those DARK port-o-potties too. |
2009-04-30 10:43 AM in reply to: #2118761 |
Veteran 164 Toronto | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about smilford - 2009-04-29 2:37 PM Oh If you can't eat your powerbars that you put on your top tube during the race and it gets hot later in the day and melts. Besides being a mess, Bees really like melted powerbars. Ugh |
2009-04-30 10:51 AM in reply to: #2120443 |
Master 1517 Western MA near the VT & NH border on the CT river | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about breckview - 2009-04-30 10:01 AM tkd.teacher - 2009-04-29 2:48 PM I know you were joking but I like running without a shirt so I always ask a race official if shirtless is legal before the race. It is NOT legal in any Ironman 70.3 race and I found that out the hard way costing me about 40 seconds to run back to my transition area for a shirt. Don't really understand the "tip" about not talking w/friends in transition pre-race. I do it all the time and will continue to do so. IMO, unless you're a pro, these are friendly competitions so I want to know the top guys in my AG.hamiltks10 - 2009-04-29 12:51 PM Putting a shirt on is hard . Better to skip it altogether. I fixed that for you. And I wanna race next to you at the next tri! I'm not sure about this one either. I thought a good tip, and something I do, is to get to know my neighbors. I've found that by getting to know the people around me, I become 'a person' and not just 'some guy'. I believe that kind of familiarity has helped to keep my transition area in tact because the people 'know' me and therefore will have a little more respect for my things and my space. And if there is an issue, we can resolve it amicably and before T1 or T2. It's easier to be rude to a stranger and throw their stuff around than it is to a person you were talking w/ and having a good time just minutes or hours before. |
2009-04-30 1:58 PM in reply to: #2120443 |
Extreme Veteran 452 GA | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about breckview - 2009-04-30 10:01 AM tkd.teacher - 2009-04-29 2:48 PM I know you were joking but I like running without a shirt so I always ask a race official if shirtless is legal before the race. It is NOT legal in any Ironman 70.3 race and I found that out the hard way costing me about 40 seconds to run back to my transition area for a shirt. Don't really understand the "tip" about not talking w/friends in transition pre-race. I do it all the time and will continue to do so. IMO, unless you're a pro, these are friendly competitions so I want to know the top guys in my AG.hamiltks10 - 2009-04-29 12:51 PM Putting a shirt on is hard . Better to skip it altogether. I fixed that for you. And I wanna race next to you at the next tri! I think the point of the post you're referring was to keep the transistion area uncongested, not that you shouldn't talk to friends or competitors. Unpack your stuff, set up your transition area, and then shoot the breeze out side of the TA so others can get setup. |
2009-04-30 2:01 PM in reply to: #2118251 |
Veteran 427 | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about I really like this thread; I find myself coming back to it often. I wonder if we could create 3 separate TIP Threads (S B R) and then sticky it. (Maybe even a "Transition" thread too). |
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2009-04-30 2:05 PM in reply to: #2118251 |
Master 2436 Apex, north carolina | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about I've seen people tie funny helium balloons to the end of their bike rack in transition. You can see it a long way away and the chances of someone having the same balloon are slim. Also I bring an extra water bottle to rinse my feet at T1. It may take a few extra seconds, but if it was a yucky run out of the water I'm grateful for the clean feet for the rest of the race. Plus it doesn't take up as much room as the "foot baths". |
2009-04-30 3:39 PM in reply to: #2121418 |
Master 1651 Breckenridge, CO | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about biggsmoothe - 2009-04-30 12:58 PM I think the point of the post you're referring was to keep the transistion area uncongested, not that you shouldn't talk to friends or competitors. Unpack your stuff, set up your transition area, and then shoot the breeze out side of the TA so others can get setup. I understood the point. I've done a lot of races and never once felt like the TA was "congested" by people hanging out and talking. |
2009-04-30 3:48 PM in reply to: #2121459 |
Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about tahrens - 2009-04-30 3:05 PM I've seen people tie funny helium balloons to the end of their bike rack in transition. You can see it a long way away and the chances of someone having the same balloon are slim. Also I bring an extra water bottle to rinse my feet at T1. It may take a few extra seconds, but if it was a yucky run out of the water I'm grateful for the clean feet for the rest of the race. Plus it doesn't take up as much room as the "foot baths". Yup, I've Batman, Cookie Monster, etc. at races, floating among the transition racks. I've also seen people put an old swim cap on the tip of one of the poles at the end of the rack. |
2009-04-30 9:09 PM in reply to: #2121782 |
Champion 11641 Fairport, NY | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about wurkit_gurl - 2009-04-30 4:48 PM tahrens - 2009-04-30 3:05 PM I've seen people tie funny helium balloons to the end of their bike rack in transition. You can see it a long way away and the chances of someone having the same balloon are slim. Also I bring an extra water bottle to rinse my feet at T1. It may take a few extra seconds, but if it was a yucky run out of the water I'm grateful for the clean feet for the rest of the race. Plus it doesn't take up as much room as the "foot baths". Yup, I've Batman, Cookie Monster, etc. at races, floating among the transition racks. I've also seen people put an old swim cap on the tip of one of the poles at the end of the rack. Check with the RD first. Some don't allow balloons in the TA as markers. One race I did last year pretty much banned all athlete laid markers in transition. I've found walking through each of the following once before the race is generally sufficient (and I have a HORRIBLE sense of direction):
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2009-05-02 8:20 PM in reply to: #2118251 |
Veteran 238 Iowa | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about Just a lttle bump....this thread is so great! Thanks to all contributors! |
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2009-05-02 8:45 PM in reply to: #2118251 |
Expert 658 | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about if you need to go to the bathroom on a long run dont hold it in... find the nearest bush. fast. |
2009-05-02 10:39 PM in reply to: #2118251 |
Member 55 Oak Harbor, WA | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about IBUPROFEN!! nuff said... but for those of use who are aren't super athletes and are mainly trying to survive a couple of NSAIDs before and after the race seems to help reduce the joint pain, swelling, headaches, sore muscles and other physical signs of insanity resulting from these nutso races |
2009-05-02 10:39 PM in reply to: #2120623 |
Master 1890 Cypress, CA | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about ratherbesnowboarding - 2009-04-30 7:50 AM One thing I've started doing this year is using Google Earth to map out the bike and run route, and then 'play' the route so I at least have a general idea of what the course will be like if I dont have time to scout it out before hand. Google Earthing (or mapmyrunning or whatever) is great, but if you can, actually scope out the swim course and pre-ride, -walk or -drive the run and bike courses beforehand. See where the hills are, and particularly where you need to get on the small chainring. |
2009-05-02 11:26 PM in reply to: #2118251 |
Extreme Veteran 767 Alexandria, VA | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about No tip, yet, but just a question. How do people measure OWS distance on unmapped courses? like if just go out and swim for 30 mins, how do I know how far I swam, other than taking guess based on my pool pace? |
2009-05-03 12:00 AM in reply to: #2118428 |
Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about bodyglide on your feet before the race can ruin your day, it will pick up rocks when you run to your bike. Put baby powder in your bike/run shoes (if you ride barefoot). your feet will slide right in and note chafe. |
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2009-05-03 12:01 AM in reply to: #2126168 |
Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about strates - 2009-05-03 12:26 AM No tip, yet, but just a question. How do people measure OWS distance on unmapped courses? like if just go out and swim for 30 mins, how do I know how far I swam, other than taking guess based on my pool pace? um you dont really know, but i would say you swam for 30min......... is knowing the distance going to really help or hurt you one way or another? |
2009-05-03 12:29 AM in reply to: #2126168 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about strates - 2009-05-02 9:26 PM No tip, yet, but just a question. How do people measure OWS distance on unmapped courses? like if just go out and swim for 30 mins, how do I know how far I swam, other than taking guess based on my pool pace? Kayak with a Garmin. One thing you should be able to do as you get more experienced is tell within a few seconds what your pace is. Swim 100. Don't make it all out, make it 75% or so, but try to guess your time. Then, try to do 10x100 all at that exact same pace. You can do the same with cycling and running. Once you can gauge a given effort, you know how far to apply distance for x minutes at y effort. John |
2009-05-03 5:38 AM in reply to: #2126135 |
Master 2491 | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about tjh - 2009-05-02 11:39 PM ratherbesnowboarding - 2009-04-30 7:50 AM One thing I've started doing this year is using Google Earth to map out the bike and run route, and then 'play' the route so I at least have a general idea of what the course will be like if I dont have time to scout it out before hand. Google Earthing (or mapmyrunning or whatever) is great, but if you can, actually scope out the swim course and pre-ride, -walk or -drive the run and bike courses beforehand. See where the hills are, and particularly where you need to get on the small chainring. Often, you can pick up your packet the day before the race. This is when I drive the bike/run course to check for hills, etc. |
2009-05-03 8:15 AM in reply to: #2120752 |
Master 1402 Highlands Ranch | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about Great idea, I'll be adding 'headlamp' to my bag inventory |
2009-05-03 8:16 AM in reply to: #2126168 |
Master 2426 Central Indiana | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about strates - 2009-05-03 12:26 AM No tip, yet, but just a question. How do people measure OWS distance on unmapped courses? like if just go out and swim for 30 mins, how do I know how far I swam, other than taking guess based on my pool pace? Try Mapmyride.com. If you unclick the follow roads option it will map location points & distances directly. |
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2009-05-03 8:59 AM in reply to: #2118251 |
Champion 6503 NOVA - Ironic for an Endurance Athlete | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about Powerbars are extremely tough to bite off and chew below 45F. Less so for sport beans, but they get tough, too. Take water or gatorade at every aid station, even if all you are going to do is pour it on head. (The water, not the gatorade) Smile as much as you can during the race. Acknowledge the volunteers and crowd even if you can only manage a nod and a smile. You cannot ham it up too much for the cameras. Smile bigger and stick your thumbs WAY up!!! Edited by pga_mike 2009-05-03 9:00 AM |
2009-05-03 9:50 AM in reply to: #2126303 |
Master 1651 Breckenridge, CO | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about Oldteen - 2009-05-03 7:16 AM strates - 2009-05-03 12:26 AM No tip, yet, but just a question. How do people measure OWS distance on unmapped courses? like if just go out and swim for 30 mins, how do I know how far I swam, other than taking guess based on my pool pace? Try Mapmyride.com. If you unclick the follow roads option it will map location points & distances directly. +2. You can do it with BT's Route Tracker as well. Pull up where you're swimming on satellite before you swim and set up some landmarks you want to swim to (and back). Like a peninsula or water tower or something. Then when you get home you can map the swim based on where you actually swam in relation to those landmarks. If you really want to be accurate, take a little compass with you (some watches have them). Swim as far as you want, at the turnaround take a bearing off a landmark and estimate how far you are from the landmark. I use 100 yards when I estimate distance because it's easy for me to imagine the size of a football field. If you want to be very accurate, take two bearings off two landmarks. Where those two lines meet will be your position at the turn-around. |
2009-05-03 10:07 AM in reply to: #2118251 |
Master 1718 Loughborough, England | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about Cycling shoes are slippy. Jumping off your bike with them on may result in you slipping over, obtaining some minor road rash in the process... Therefore my tip would be to get out of your shoes before you get off the bike. |
2009-05-03 1:40 PM in reply to: #2126426 |
Pro 6767 the Alabama part of Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Tips - Little things you never think about tridantri - 2009-05-03 11:07 AM Cycling shoes are slippy. Jumping off your bike with them on may result in you slipping over, obtaining some minor road rash in the process... Therefore my tip would be to get out of your shoes before you get off the bike. I have Look cleats with a small amount of rubber on them to increase friction. They solve this problem, and when the rubber starts to wear away, it's probably about time to replace the cleats anyway. |
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