Chesapeakeman Ultra Distance Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 5)

Great to meet you too!

Kayaks and boats were often blocking buoys for me. I need to look into that product that can help prevent getting stung someone else used.

On the bike, my average watts were same as at IMLP but was 1.5 hours faster on this course.

Looking forward to reading your RR!

It was great to see you out there on the bike with my husband...it is motivating.

Did you see the fastest AV guy averaged over 29 mph and was under 4 hours on the bike. I'm guessing he comes from bike racing background. His swim and T1 weren't that great. I believe I saw him when I was still on my first lap and he just flew by me. Another fast guy lapped me as I started first loop after out and back, but he got a flat and I never saw him again.

There's some controversy about his time -- check out the Columbia Tri Face Book page. 

Deep water start...look at the map...you swim out the swim exit and around to the left. This year I could stand up at start but just it was almost to the depth I couldn't touch standing up with head out of the water but last year I couldn't...depends on the tide.

I plan on doing the IM AB again next year if I recover from surgery and able to train.

Aquabike...just swim and bike that are both IM distance but no run.

I have gotten stung both years using full sleeve suit both years on my face and one year on my finger. The stings hurt at least for me for about 15 minutes then slight discomfort that last a couple hours.

Next year I'll get some of that repellant I have seen advertised.

http://www.buysafesea.com/

Is what I had looked at when thinking about doing Chesapeakeman or future ocean visit's though I've never been hit I'm terrified of Jelly Fish.

Thats what I used, and didnt get stung at all at Chesapeake Man this year

I think a foot of water is an exaggeration--4-6" is probably more accurate. It was a combination of tidal flooding and storm water surge. Both years I've ridden the course there has been some water on the bike course at the lowest point, but more so this year because of recent heavy rains.

I actually liked it--I was hot and my joints achy and the cold water felt good. Just have to be careful riding through it, and be sure to clean your bike well afterwards.

Hey all,

This is my first year of triathlons and I am interested in the Chessiman as my first full. Anyone have an opinion on this one as a good first IM or should I be looking for another? Thanks and hopefully I'll see you out there.

I did it last year and you can get access to your bag once.  Good luck to all of you this year.....