Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

2009-03-26 2:11 PM

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

Ok, so I know this is still quite a ways off, but I was doing some research yesterdayÂ and noticed something.Â T1 is a LONG way away from T2.Â How do you get your gear back to the finish which is closer to T2?

Any help would be appreciated.Â ;)

2009-03-26 2:29 PM

in reply to: #2042038

over a barrier

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

When you finish your swim, you pack all your T1 stuff in a provided plastic bag with drawstring, and the race volunteers back them up and truck them over to T2, they will be handed out after the race by the same group of volunteers (Chicag tri club usually).

T2 you'll set up race morning before going to the race site....Just shoes and race belt.

2009-03-26 4:28 PM

in reply to: #2042087

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

running2far - 2009-03-26 2:29 PM When you finish your swim, you pack all your T1 stuff in a provided plastic bag with drawstring, and the race volunteers back them up and truck them over to T2, they will be handed out after the race by the same group of volunteers (Chicag tri club usually). T2 you'll set up race morning before going to the race site....Just shoes and race belt.

So you have to take the time, during the race, to put your stuff into a bag?

Oh, and are there shuttles, from the swim start, to T2 for spectators?

I haven't had much luck finding out information on the web site.

2009-03-26 4:35 PM

in reply to: #2042444

over a barrier

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

crowny2 - 2009-03-26 4:28 PM

So you have to take the time, during the race, to put your stuff into a bag?

Oh, and are there shuttles, from the swim start, to T2 for spectators?

I haven't had much luck finding out information on the web site.

1. yes, if want your stuff back

2. No shuttles for spectators that I know of, its a pretty short race. By the time T1 was cleared out, you'd be on the run. They have shuttles from T2 to T1 in the morning for racers.

They'll post an athletes guide at some point.

2009-03-26 4:40 PM

in reply to: #2042469

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

running2far - 2009-03-26 4:35 PM

crowny2 - 2009-03-26 4:28 PM

So you have to take the time, during the race, to put your stuff into a bag?

Oh, and are there shuttles, from the swim start, to T2 for spectators?

I haven't had much luck finding out information on the web site.

1. yes, if want your stuff back 2. No shuttles for spectators that I know of, its a pretty short race. By the time T1 was cleared out, you'd be on the run. They have shuttles from T2 to T1 in the morning for racers. They'll post an athletes guide at some point.

Interesting. Thanks for the info. My first year doing this race, but my third season. I like to be prepared, if you couldn't already figure that out.

pjgrande

2009-04-13 9:51 PM

in reply to: #2042038

Master

1480

Muskego, WI

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

Just give yourself PLENTY of time, for the shuttles. I parked at the swim start, then caught the shuttle BACK to t1, to get my car and stuff. Then, drove back to t2 and picked up my bike. (awards ceremony is at t2...so you usually have time to go back and forth!)

2009-04-14 9:10 AM

in reply to: #2082372

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

pjgrande - 2009-04-13 9:51 PM Just give yourself PLENTY of time, for the shuttles. I parked at the swim start, then caught the shuttle BACK to t1, to get my car and stuff. Then, drove back to t2 and picked up my bike. (awards ceremony is at t2...so you usually have time to go back and forth!)

The wife and I are actually staying at Eagle Ridge (her treat for being my sherpa). Thanks again for all the info. I'm not too worried (yeah, right ), but I like to be mentally prepared so that I don't have to think about it come race day.

jaydog2314

2009-04-21 6:14 AM

in reply to: #2042038

New user

Lockport, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

what about wetsuit for this race. I have only done 1 tri before and it was in August last year in a man made pool of sorts(naperville tri) so there was no need for a wetsuit. Anyone know if it's recommened or what the average temp is of the water? Do most people go with or without the wetsuits?

THANKS!

freunddj

2009-04-21 7:27 AM

in reply to: #2099103

New user

Crystal Lake

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

Definately have a wetsuit for this tri. I did it last year without and I was probably one of four people without one. The water temps are usually around 50 degrees.

2009-04-21 9:13 AM

in reply to: #2099103

over a barrier

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

jaydog2314 - 2009-04-21 6:14 AM

what about wetsuit for this race. I have only done 1 tri before and it was in August last year in a man made pool of sorts(naperville tri) so there was no need for a wetsuit. Anyone know if it's recommened or what the average temp is of the water? Do most people go with or without the wetsuits?

THANKS!

Yes, you'll probably want to buy/rent a wetsuit. Water temps will range from 58-64. As the race gets closer, they've updated the water temp on the home page of the triathlon in the past.

wyldchyld

2009-04-21 11:59 AM

in reply to: #2042038

Regular

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

Hey Guys Just finished my first Tri and Heading to Galena for the next one. I hope to meet some of my fellow BTer's there. Good luck to all. Looks like the bike ride is very hilly does anyone now what the avg. times are for the bike ride?

caribou52

2009-04-21 1:47 PM

in reply to: #2099974

1	Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread Check out http://www.galena.org/client/G5button/99for results from 1999 - 2008. In 2008 most finished the bike in 60 +/- 10 minutes. Hope that helps! Edited by caribou52 2009-04-21 1:48 PM

2009-04-21 2:06 PM

in reply to: #2099974

over a barrier

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

wyldchyld - 2009-04-21 11:59 AM

Hey Guys Just finished my first Tri and Heading to Galena for the next one. I hope to meet some of my fellow BTer's there. Good luck to all. Looks like the bike ride is very hilly does anyone now what the avg. times are for the bike ride?

they're slow compared to other tri's of similiar distance but the field is very competitive.

There is a new course this year which I think is going to produce a slightly faster bike but slower run times. The Jesus Saves hill is now gone which is nice.

2009-04-21 3:55 PM

in reply to: #2100476

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

running2far - 2009-04-21 2:06 PM

wyldchyld - 2009-04-21 11:59 AM Hey Guys Just finished my first Tri and Heading to Galena for the next one. I hope to meet some of my fellow BTer's there. Good luck to all. Looks like the bike ride is very hilly does anyone now what the avg. times are for the bike ride?

they're slow compared to other tri's of similiar distance but the field is very competitive. There is a new course this year which I think is going to produce a slightly faster bike but slower run times. The Jesus Saves hill is now gone which is nice.

It is?! Huh, for some strange reason, I was looking forward to that.

So the run is going to get harder huh?

I plan on driving the course the day before just to get an idea. I've done 11 (will be 12 when I get to this one) races so far but no hilly runs. Any advice?

2009-04-21 4:11 PM

in reply to: #2042038

over a barrier

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

the run is now at eagle ridge which is all hills...the old course just hit the big bad boy at the start of the run. That's just my guess on faster bike times (just slightly).

2009-04-21 4:28 PM

in reply to: #2100926

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

running2far - 2009-04-21 4:11 PM the run is now at eagle ridge which is all hills...the old course just hit the big bad boy at the start of the run. That's just my guess on faster bike times (just slightly).

Cool.

looking forward to this race. should be a fun one.

RunningJayhawk

2009-04-21 4:37 PM

in reply to: #2042038

Expert

1226

Chicago

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

That stinks. Jesus Saves is the highlight of the bike!

wyldchyld

2009-04-22 8:52 AM

in reply to: #2042038

Regular

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

I am planning to drive the bike course and walk the run course well of maybe a light jog. But thanks for the info. i cat wait to see you all there I hope to meet some of you as well. At my first Tri last week I meet several BT'ers and we had a blast. Some were Rookies like me and some were vets.

Sprint_DA

2009-04-22 8:59 AM

in reply to: #2042038

Davenport, IA

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

Not doing this race, but wanted to plug the shop I rented my wetsuit from last year for QC Tri: Fever River Outfitters have a good selection of triathlon wetsuits in stock that you can rent for very reasonable prices.

Good luck to everyone doing this race!

yogachic

2009-04-22 12:01 PM

in reply to: #2042038

Expert

1163

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

Hi all! I'm a complete tri newbie, and I just registered for Galena. It'll be my very first outdoor triathlon (I did an indoor one last month)! I'm already getting excited

It seems like it'll be a fun course to do.

2009-04-27 1:51 PM

in reply to: #2102772

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

yogachic - 2009-04-22 12:01 PM Hi all! I'm a complete tri newbie, and I just registered for Galena. It'll be my very first outdoor triathlon (I did an indoor one last month)! I'm already getting excited

It seems like it'll be a fun course to do.

If you haven't already, look into a wet suit. You will probably need it.

Oh, and above all, have fun.

pjgrande

2009-04-29 8:54 PM

in reply to: #2042038

Master

1480

Muskego, WI

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

I posted like this for last weeks Duathlon Nats in Va, and was fun meeting some of the BTers there. (even took care of two of them in the med tent!!) sooooo....

if you are in for sure...do you mind saying where you are staying, name and age group? That way we can look each other up, find the race numbers, then each other. We went as far as saying what we would be wearing...

Pam Grande The Ramada F45-49 red Kestrel (not sure what I'll wear yet, with the cool temps!) Most likely before race will have on a shocking orange sweatshirt with Du Nats logo.

2009-04-30 8:41 AM

in reply to: #2119753

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

pjgrande - 2009-04-29 8:54 PM I posted like this for last weeks Duathlon Nats in Va, and was fun meeting some of the BTers there. (even took care of two of them in the med tent!!) sooooo....

if you are in for sure...do you mind saying where you are staying, name and age group? That way we can look each other up, find the race numbers, then each other. We went as far as saying what we would be wearing...

Pam Grande The Ramada F45-49 red Kestrel (not sure what I'll wear yet, with the cool temps!) Most likely before race will have on a shocking orange sweatshirt with Du Nats logo.

Hi Pam. Great idea.

David Crownover. Eagle Ridge. M35-39. Red Giant. I will probably be wearing charcoal grey TYR tops and bottoms. Before the race, no idea. Hoping the weather warms up a tad so that I won't have to bundle up too much.

Never done this race before. How big is it?

2009-04-30 9:46 AM

in reply to: #2042038

over a barrier

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

Last year 800 or so....

Water temp is posted to the main site as well......58 degrees, warner than I would have thought.

2009-04-30 9:57 AM

in reply to: #2120604

Champion

15211

Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL

Subject: RE: Galena Triathlon : Official Thread

running2far - 2009-04-30 9:46 AM Last year 800 or so.... Water temp is posted to the main site as well......58 degrees, warner than I would have thought.

HA! Hope that warms up a tad between now and then. I've swam in colder but I don't prefer it. And it reinforces the need for the wetsuit!