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 2009-07-24 7:02 PM |
Regular  86  West Chicago |  Subject: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread2 Weeks to go......everyone ready? I see alot of BT'ers in the race this year...... should be a good race!! Good luck to all!! |
| 2009-07-25 3:55 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Regular 96 Plainfield, IL | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread Totally Excited Here!! It's my first one!! Can't wait, really just a bit nervous since I dont really know what to expect? |
| 2009-07-25 5:53 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
| Member 31 Clarendon Hills, IL | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread If you have time between now and the race, go out and do the coarses. The bike coarse has very little traffic on Saturday mornings. I aways try to at least ride or drive the coarses before the race. |
| 2009-07-26 7:48 AM in reply to: #2306807 |
Elite 2729   Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread This will be my 2nd tri...so I'm an old pro My advice - look through the transtion videos on here. They were very informative and a big help! Definitely take the time to walk the transitions. I went to the (all women's) tri in June and the transitions from the swim to bike is a bit long - so know where you wanna go. As early as it may be...the earlier you can get there - the better :-) |
| 2009-07-26 3:38 PM in reply to: #2307659 |
Regular 86 West Chicago | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread highenuff - 2009-07-25 3:55 PM Totally Excited Here!! It's my first one!! Can't wait, really just a bit nervous since I dont really know what to expect? You can expect...to have alot of FUN!! This was my first tri as well. I did it last year and wasn't sure what to expect either, however, I stayed very disciplined at my training and at race time I just tried to keep pace with my training.......and then.....I was hooked!! Definately go check out the courses and do a little swimming in the pool. Good luck and have fun!! |
| 2009-07-27 6:54 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Master 1993 Riverside, IL | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread Hey...does anyone know if you can enter this race as a 2-member co-ed relay team? Or are you required to have 3 members on a relay team? My hubby and I talked about possibly signing up last minute for this, but it would just be the two of us - I would swim/run, he would bike. I couldn't find any specific details on their website, as to what constitutes a "relay team". |
| 2009-07-28 3:00 AM in reply to: #2311310 |
Regular 86 West Chicago | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread nscrbug - 2009-07-27 6:54 PM Hey...does anyone know if you can enter this race as a 2-member co-ed relay team? Or are you required to have 3 members on a relay team? My hubby and I talked about possibly signing up last minute for this, but it would just be the two of us - I would swim/run, he would bike. I couldn't find any specific details on their website, as to what constitutes a "relay team". I checked on their web site for last years results and found that there were 'bout 6 co-ed relay teams out of 28 that only had 2 people on them.....SOOOOO........ GO SIGN UP!! |
| 2009-07-28 5:27 AM in reply to: #2306807 |
Master 1993 Riverside, IL | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread Cool...thank for the info!!! |
| 2009-07-28 10:31 AM in reply to: #2306807 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread First timer here. Any advice on a wearing a trisuit vs shorts and maybe a singlet? I've read that shorts and a singlet is cheaper, but it doesn't look like you save that much and I'm not worried about saving $20. I think it would be hard to put on a singlet after you're already wet. Can you do the bike/run without a shirt? What do most people do? |
| 2009-07-28 3:46 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread anyone get the actual bike milage on this one. the text description of the course seems differant than the map. |
| 2009-07-29 9:48 AM in reply to: #2306807 |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread ok this is kinda of making me nutty this discription does not match Bike Course The 22k double loop bike course will take place through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Naperville area. Competitors will take Jackson Ave east to Main St, and turn right and head south to Aurora Ave where athletes will turn left. The bike course will then turn south onto West St. until reaching Rickert where they will make a left. Turn right on 75th and ride until reaching Book Rd. Competitors will continue on Book Rd. until turning right onto Rickert. Ride east until returning to West St. Competitors will follow West back to Aurora. Competitors will turn left onto Eagle. Upon reaching Jackson, competitors turn right onto Jackson to begin their second lap. Bike Course The 22k double loop bike course will take place through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Naperville area. Competitors will take Jackson Ave east to Main St, and turn right and head south to Aurora Ave where athletes will turn left. The bike course will then turn south onto West St. until reaching Rickert where they will make a left. Turn right on 75th and ride until reaching Book Rd. Competitors will continue on Book Rd. until turning right onto Rickert. Ride east until returning to West St. Competitors will follow West back to Aurora. Competitors will turn left onto Eagle. Upon reaching Jackson, competitors turn right onto Jackson to begin their second lap. |
| 2009-07-29 10:50 AM in reply to: #2306807 |
Veteran 427 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread Definitely odd, but just confirm when you get to packet pickup. That, of course, defeats the purpose of trying to drive/bike the course way ahead of the event date. |
| 2009-07-29 4:35 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Master 1993 Riverside, IL | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread Odd indeed, but I don't think I'd worry about it too much as it looks like it's just a few blocks that are "in question"...the rest of the course map follows the description, so if you're looking to do a test ride of the course, I'd probably just do the 1 lap back to the finish and be good with that. Be careful on 75th Street though...it can get a good amount of traffic. During the race, there will be a coned-off bike lane for the riders, but the road is open to traffic...so just stay alert. |
| 2009-07-30 3:44 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
| Member 31 Clarendon Hills, IL | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread If I remember correctly the description is correct. The map is not right. The loops is the same on both but the start and finish are wrong on the map. So if you go out for a ride follow the description. |
| 2009-07-31 8:44 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Expert 675 Woodridge, IL | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread I'm all set - Hoping to beat my super slow time from last year! |
| 2009-08-01 8:30 AM in reply to: #2306807 |
Regular 64 Dubln, Ohio | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread I'm not doing this event but you guys will like to know that Jackson Street and a good portion of West Street have been repaved. |
| 2009-08-01 11:49 AM in reply to: #2312500 |
Regular 86 West Chicago | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread piratelooks@40 - 2009-07-28 10:31 AM First timer here. Any advice on a wearing a trisuit vs shorts and maybe a singlet? I've read that shorts and a singlet is cheaper, but it doesn't look like you save that much and I'm not worried about saving $20. I think it would be hard to put on a singlet after you're already wet. Can you do the bike/run without a shirt? What do most people do? I wore tri shorts and a singlet last year and will again this year, not because of the $$'s but because this was my first tri and I thought I might feel constricted on the run. This way I had an option of losing my singlet for the run if I wanted to. My singlet I wore in the swim, so I didn't have to put it on in T1, and it felt like it had a little bouyancy to it...just left the zipper all the way up for the swim. |
| 2009-08-01 12:30 PM in reply to: #2314775 |
Regular 86 West Chicago | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread BuckHamilton - 2009-07-29 9:48 AM ok this is kinda of making me nutty this discription does not match Bike Course The 22k double loop bike course will take place through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Naperville area. Competitors will take Jackson Ave east to Main St, and turn right and head south to Aurora Ave where athletes will turn left. The bike course will then turn south onto West St. until reaching Rickert where they will make a left. Turn right on 75th and ride until reaching Book Rd. Competitors will continue on Book Rd. until turning right onto Rickert. Ride east until returning to West St. Competitors will follow West back to Aurora. Competitors will turn left onto Eagle. Upon reaching Jackson, competitors turn right onto Jackson to begin their second lap. Bike Course The 22k double loop bike course will take place through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Naperville area. Competitors will take Jackson Ave east to Main St, and turn right and head south to Aurora Ave where athletes will turn left. The bike course will then turn south onto West St. until reaching Rickert where they will make a left. Turn right on 75th and ride until reaching Book Rd. Competitors will continue on Book Rd. until turning right onto Rickert. Ride east until returning to West St. Competitors will follow West back to Aurora. Competitors will turn left onto Eagle. Upon reaching Jackson, competitors turn right onto Jackson to begin their second lap. Last year the course "description" was accurate and not the course "map". Last years bike course was only 12.43 mi., not 13.67 like this years. After looking at the course map and description for this year I would say the "description" is more accurate....this looks like the same map they had last year and it was not correct last year either! |
| 2009-08-03 4:09 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread Going for my test swim and ride tonight if the weather holds out it should be ok. Traffic may be bad on the course however, but speed is not the issue its looking for tricky turn and spots that might screw up my bike gearing |
| 2009-08-04 1:10 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread back from the test swim and bike ride. Swim went well except that I forgot my googles but I used it to simualte race conditions. The bike ride is extremely flat I stayed in the same 3 gears almost the whole ride. As for the run it look like there is a minor uphile right at the end of mile 2 but mile 3 is all downhill (more or less). The race juices are starting to flow |
| 2009-08-04 1:14 PM in reply to: #2327351 |
Elite 2729 Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread BuckHamilton - 2009-08-04 1:10 PM back from the test swim and bike ride. Swim went well except that I forgot my googles but I used it to simualte race conditions. The bike ride is extremely flat I stayed in the same 3 gears almost the whole ride. As for the run it look like there is a minor uphile right at the end of mile 2 but mile 3 is all downhill (more or less). The race juices are starting to flow What was the water temp?? |
| 2009-08-04 1:31 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread sorry did not check the water temp, but was not uncomfortable to swim in (74 would be my guess) But it should heat up this week. I am hoping for a wet suit race but I would guess it will get to warm |
| 2009-08-04 3:57 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread anyone noticed the temp on sunday its starting to sneak up to the 90's |
| 2009-08-06 2:12 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread Sunday is supposed to be in the mid 90's and the water temp as of today is 81. |
| 2009-08-06 4:51 PM in reply to: #2306807 |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: Naperville Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread hope I am done before it hits the 80's |
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