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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() For those of you doing the practice swim on Saturday, will you be wearing your wetsuits? |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm 4290. I went at 230 and the room was pretty full. Got to meet another fellow academy grad/submariner, so that was cool. if you are in an a/b group, your swim wave time is printed on your envelope label. I'll be with the Fluorescent Green Capped Semi-Old Guys starting at 8:09. |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() trakie - 2009-09-11 9:20 AM a note for people with spectators, my folks came and watched me last year and were famished by the end of the race (and almost as tired as i was). id suggest to any spectators to bring some food and water because its a long time to be sitting around.
Are there any vendors in the area near transition and the finish festival for spectators to buy food/drinks? |
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Cycling Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I was at the 1:00 briefing, not the 12:30. I was near the front, so he picked me out since I was close, probably. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() brownnugen - 2009-09-11 5:19 PM For those of you doing the practice swim on Saturday, will you be wearing your wetsuits? I am lazy...so I probably won't. It isn't that cold. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Daremo - 2009-09-11 5:54 PM I was at the 1:00 briefing, not the 12:30. I was near the front, so he picked me out since I was close, probably. Later on they were doing "first hand up" but didn't say that until after they asked the question.... |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Looking at the map of the bike course... Are we riding on the right side of the roads or the left? From the course map, looks left to me. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm bib 3584. I will also have some BT tattoo's on. Say hi if you see me tomorrow! |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm BIB# 1331..............see you all tomorrow! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Bib # 3721 I totally left my bike # at my cousins home in Arlington! I had to make a makeshift # to get my bike into transition! Um. can you say !!! |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() WOW! I know now I can spot your bike out ![]() |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Quick questions: Edited by brownnugen 2009-09-12 9:20 PM |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() wasnt nearly as crowded as i thought it would be. i ran into a few people on the swim, and when the bike course went to 1 lane in each direction it got a little tight - but i think i was overly worried and that worked out because it was a lot better than i was preparing for. hope everyone had a good race and didnt have to wait too long in line to get back into transition to pick up their bikes. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Yeah, that line going back to pick up your stuff in transition was ridiculous. The food afterwards was plentiful and I got to chat with a lot of Coast Guard folks. All in all, I would not say that the race felt like there were 4500 participants. The only time I realized how big it was was when I was stuck in line to get back into transition and looked at how many bikes there were. If you averaged that each bike cost $2,000, that comes out to like $9 million worth of bikes in that area. -Nick |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Congrats to everyone who raced today. They must have had a ton of no shows, as the numbers were not anywhere near 6000. There were a few times on the bike that it got a little tough to pass, but for the most part it was a great event. Thanks to the volunteers who made it so! They dont have the link up on the Nation's website yet but here is a link to the results http://bit.ly/358sLc Brad |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Wasn't as crowded as I thought either. The swim wasn't too bad, had my goggles knocked and the poor guy who did it stopped to apologize, but other then that just normal bumping around. Was a few spots on the bike route that bottlenecked. I felt sorry for the super fast guys who started behind us gals, they'd come tearing through shouting on your left. Most of the time people moved for them, but I bet that was frustrating. I am pretty sure I finished about 45 minutes faster then I thought I would (pretty sure because I forgot to start my watch and was basing it on the time of day). I feel good about that! I think I may try this race again next year ![]() Edited to add: CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE! Edited by hawaiihmb 2009-09-13 7:42 PM |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I agree, it wasn't that crowded. I was surprised to see the officials hanging near the narrow parts of the roads. All in all, a fun race. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() brownnugen - 2009-09-13 7:34 PM Yeah, that line going back to pick up your stuff in transition was ridiculous. The food afterwards was plentiful and I got to chat with a lot of Coast Guard folks. All in all, I would not say that the race felt like there were 4500 participants. The only time I realized how big it was was when I was stuck in line to get back into transition and looked at how many bikes there were. If you averaged that each bike cost $2,000, that comes out to like $9 million worth of bikes in that area. -Nick What food? All I saw was PBJ/s and some fruit. Was there another tent or did it all run out by the time us old people finished? |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() ropkins - 2009-09-13 10:07 PM brownnugen - 2009-09-13 7:34 PM Yeah, that line going back to pick up your stuff in transition was ridiculous. The food afterwards was plentiful and I got to chat with a lot of Coast Guard folks. What food? All I saw was PBJ/s and some fruit. Was there another tent or did it all run out by the time us old people finished?Bummer I missed PBJs! I was too busy standing in line to get back into transition! Oh well maybe next time |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Yea, well, I started in wave 28, and the swim was god-awful crowded for me! I was running into people up to 3 waves ahead of me, and getting pummeled by people behind me, especially around the turn bouys. It was one of the worst swims I've had in a LONG time! There were definitely points on the bike course (for me) where there was no way NOT to block or draft, and I had to slow down because there was just no place to go... But overall, it went off more smoothly than I thought it would. I can't imagine what it might have been like if all 6000 people had turned up, though! |
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Regular![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Jumping into the discussion a little late. This was my first Olympic length so I was nervous, but I was in wave 15 and found plenty of clear swimming space. Got disoriented coming into T2 and had a terrible T2 split; encountered crowding during cycling course and observed disturbing amounts of bad behavior -- passing on the right, blocking -- but also lots of good behavior and friendly folks zooming past me. I was extremely pleased with my overall race. |
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Member![]() | ![]() Hey all, In case you are on Facebook, there is a Nation's Facebook page that has lots of info about course changes, contests, opportunities to win tri gear and more. Fan it here: http://www.facebook.com/TheNationsTriathlon?ref=ts I'm signed up for 2010. Hope to see you there! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() The race was too crowded for me, especially when we were herded into the waiting area and on the bike course. The post race refreshments were pretty slim unless I missed something. I would rather spend my money elsewhere. |
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New user![]() | ![]() Where did you stay in Washington? I am looking for economic place not far from race place. I am driving there from NYC. How about parking a car there? Thank you! |
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