Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) (Page 54)

Originally posted by cdban66

Thank him. And thank you as well.

Originally posted by rrrunner

Thank you.

DS1 and I stopped for lunch yestderday at a spot close to the army base in Colorado Springs.  There was a (very) young Specialist in line after us so I bought his lunch and thanked him for his service. Generally when I do that I let them know my son is also serving in hopes that they will feel less uncomfortable (as they all do) about being thanked.  I told DS1 that although they all get a bit embarrassed when people thank them for their service I think it also helps them realize that people really do appreciate them and their willingness to sign that blank check.  One Navy mom once said that when people are thanking a soldier/marine/sailor, they are actually thanking all of them. I agree.

Originally posted by laffinrock

Just found out that the water temp for my race this weekend will be 65-66*.  That's colder than other races and OWS's I've done.  As I've mentioned before, I have a sleeveless wetsuit and haven't practiced in a one with sleeves.  How's the cold going to affect me and is there anything I can do to mitigate any problems?  Is it worth considering renting a wetsuit with sleeves and practicing in the pool to before Sunday? Or I should just HTFU?

Originally posted by Asalzwed

 What is the race distance?

I would be inclined to just race with what you have so long as it is a shorter race. Especially since it's what you are familiar with. 

What is the outside air temp? 

Originally posted by rrrunner

I agree with Salty. 65-66 probably isn't much colder than the pool you swim in, correct? Plus you'll have the benefit of having everything covered but your arms and shoulders. I think you'll be fine.

Originally posted by rrrunner

I agree with Salty. 65-66 probably isn't much colder than the pool you swim in, correct? Plus you'll have the benefit of having everything covered but your arms and shoulders. I think you'll be fine.

Originally posted by amd723

I'm so glad I don't swim in your pool! The only thing I can add is, nothing new on race day!

Originally posted by cdban66

You swim in a swamp!

Originally posted by Asalzwed

You guys would die if you saw my logistics for this weekend.

Also, if you saw how I was packing. I am 1 part scared of them losing my bags and one part cheap so I generally bring carry-on only. I am camping all weekend in bend. I must say, after tent, speeping bag/pad, stove there's not much room for anything else. Like, say, running attire.

Originally posted by laffinrock

Just found out that the water temp for my race this weekend will be 65-66*.  That's colder than other races and OWS's I've done.  As I've mentioned before, I have a sleeveless wetsuit and haven't practiced in a one with sleeves.  How's the cold going to affect me and is there anything I can do to mitigate any problems?  Is it worth considering renting a wetsuit with sleeves and practicing in the pool to before Sunday? Or I should just HTFU?

Originally posted by Asalzwed

A great article about  my teammate and his quest for another win at Nationals this weekend: Joe 

And the women's preview womens it is going to be so great to watch and learn from these women!

Originally posted by amd723

I'm so glad I don't swim in your pool! The only thing I can add is, nothing new on race day!

Originally posted by laffinrock

The swim is 750 m.  My main pool is pretty warm, like 84* warm.  Some of the others I go to are cooler than that.  The OWS swim I did this past weekend was about 68-70* I think and I was okay.  The air temp will be on the cooler side as well. My wave starts at 6:15 a.m. and the lake is at 7,000 ft.  When DH and I rode the bike route last time, it was probably in the mid-60's at 9 a.m.  I'm planning to wear a light wind vest and socks on the bike to help keep my core temp up.

Originally posted by rrrunner

Huh, I didn't realize Joe is from CoSpgs. I figured he lived on the left coast. Cool for him. It would be awesome to have him represent the US in Wales.

I wish they would televise these races.

Originally posted by laffinrock

The swim is 750 m.  My main pool is pretty warm, like 84* warm.  Some of the others I go to are cooler than that.  The OWS swim I did this past weekend was about 68-70* I think and I was okay.  The air temp will be on the cooler side as well. My wave starts at 6:15 a.m. and the lake is at 7,000 ft.  When DH and I rode the bike route last time, it was probably in the mid-60's at 9 a.m.  I'm planning to wear a light wind vest and socks on the bike to help keep my core temp up.

Originally posted by laffinrock

The swim is 750 m.  My main pool is pretty warm, like 84* warm.  Some of the others I go to are cooler than that.  The OWS swim I did this past weekend was about 68-70* I think and I was okay.  The air temp will be on the cooler side as well. My wave starts at 6:15 a.m. and the lake is at 7,000 ft.  When DH and I rode the bike route last time, it was probably in the mid-60's at 9 a.m.  I'm planning to wear a light wind vest and socks on the bike to help keep my core temp up.

Originally posted by fortissimo Last year when I did Harvest Moon the water was about 63-65. I wore a sleeveless wetsuit and, with the exception of The Limb, I was fine and very comfortable. The muscles in The Limb don't like the cold water so they spasm. I wish they would just cramp but they are evil! How many climbs are there on the bike? You may not even need a wind vest and it may make you over-heat. Maybe some arm coolers, which I wear to not only keep my arms cool in warm weather, but if I don't get them wet they keep my arms warm in cold weather. Socks are a must says The Limb in anything under 80.

Originally posted by brigby1

You can see the elevation profile on Strava from when she rode it last week. She's basically going uphill for 6 miles before any downhill. Two miles of it will be rather hard. The next 1.5 miles still have more uphill with a couple shorter downhill breaks. Should be hot actually here as these were the sections being written about the last couple weeks. Then several miles of predominantly downhill.

 I wouldn't wear anything extra, but I'm in a different situation. I've gone without in under 50 before. Though I'm guessing most would still be fine like that if temps are in the 60's.

Originally posted by laffinrock

The swim is 750 m.  My main pool is pretty warm, like 84* warm.  Some of the others I go to are cooler than that.  The OWS swim I did this past weekend was about 68-70* I think and I was okay.  The air temp will be on the cooler side as well. My wave starts at 6:15 a.m. and the lake is at 7,000 ft.  When DH and I rode the bike route last time, it was probably in the mid-60's at 9 a.m.  I'm planning to wear a light wind vest and socks on the bike to help keep my core temp up.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Two suggestions:

(1) stuff a zip lock bag (1 or 2 gallon size) under your top on the bike.  If you get hot, drop it at an aid station.  

(2) remember how wetsuits work -- you warm the water.  Some people think, "Oh, the water is cold, I will get in at the last second." These people are cold until the water next to their skin warms up.  During the warm up, get in the water and get the suit fully wet.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Two suggestions:

(1) stuff a zip lock bag (1 or 2 gallon size) under your top on the bike.  If you get hot, drop it at an aid station.  

(2) remember how wetsuits work -- you warm the water.  Some people think, "Oh, the water is cold, I will get in at the last second." These people are cold until the water next to their skin warms up.  During the warm up, get in the water and get the suit fully wet.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Two suggestions:

(1) stuff a zip lock bag (1 or 2 gallon size) under your top on the bike.  If you get hot, drop it at an aid station.  

(2) remember how wetsuits work -- you warm the water.  Some people think, "Oh, the water is cold, I will get in at the last second." These people are cold until the water next to their skin warms up.  During the warm up, get in the water and get the suit fully wet.