Lake Minnetonka Tri

I'll be there, first tri ever.
My Son was done born 3 weeks ago so my training has  been suffering, so needless to say my expectation are not high but still looking forward to finishing!

So look for the clueless guy standing off to the side watching what everyone else is doing so I don't embarrass myself 

Training?  You don't need training for this sport.  Heck, my training has been almost nonexistant for about a month and a half now.  *headdesk*  You'll be fine.  I did the OWS clinic that the RD held a couple weeks ago.  We didn't swim much of the course, but the lake there seems pretty nice. 

Like the offer above, if you have any questions about anything, look for me at the race.  Tall beanpole of a guy with most of my hair shaved off pretending I'm not nervous.

Good luck tomorrow, guys!  You definitely won't be cold, so no excuses for a long transition

yep, weather forcast is looking real nice

okay here is my first round of questions (I promise to not have to many)

1) Do people worry about flats on the bike?  I have looked at pictures of races and don't see many with a pump or O2 (or a spare tube).  Is that something you just roll the dice on and hope it doesn't happen?

2) I am one of those poeple who HAVE to wear socks, is there usually a way of getting your feet cleaned off after getting out of the water and before the socks go on?  I have seen people with buckets of water but that seems over the top.  I suppose if the swim exit was in a real sandy area maybe.  I don't think Mtka has that anyways.

Thanks in advance, I'll post up my bib number after the pick up tonight as well.

I also bring flat changing stuff.  Do you know how to use it?  Sorry, I don't mean to insult   But, bringing it is only half the battle!  I'd at least try changing my tire and if it goes okay at least I can finish.

I like using a spare water bottle for feet washing.  A quick squirt has proven easier than the bucket, wiping, etc.  After squirting your feet, make sure to stand on your towel though.   Can you possibly wear no socks on the bike (do you have cycling shoes)?  I go sockless on the bike and put on socks for the run, since by then my feet are dry usually.

Was out of town today so I couldn't pick up my packet.  I'll be in my orange tri top, tall guy, very short hair.  If I don't see (or recognize) anybody, good luck tomorrow folks!

Well, that certainly wasn't my race.  Ugh.  It wasn't long into the bike portion that I would enjoy the race more if I didn't push so much and just finish without worrying about my finish time.   That made things much more pleasant.

How'd everyond do/feel?