Patriots Race Weekend (all races) (Page 3)

5stones - 2009-09-10 1:30 PM I am not reading something correctly on the race details & course map. The race details indicate the buoys are on your right when swimming but the map looks the opposite. Did they change the direction of the swim?

olliedawg - 2009-09-10 2:12 PM

It's my understanding that the start is near the 4H dock, which is north of the swim exit.  The long course will just go farther out from the shore than the short course.  The exit is just north of the ferry, near the picnic area.  Not sure if the run to T1 will be on the road or around the back of the grass parking area, but it will be a pretty good ways. 

Me and meh ran into the guys from Endorphin Fitness a few weeks ago, while they were doing a clinic on the course, and they seemed to confirm all of this.  On another trip, it had rained the night before and the water was up at least a foot from the week before.  We have been getting a good deal of rain lately, though I think it is forecasted for clear on race day.  We both also received a couple small cuts on our feet from the oyster shells.  No biggie though. 

Scotthitt - 2009-09-11 6:05 AM

Are wets suits optional , i have no wetsuit and doubt I could find a tri wetsuit to fit me on such short notice.

geoffwm - 2009-09-11 6:48 AM So....where might one go about getting a wetsuit in the Hampton Roads Area?  I was kind of hoping that the water temp and air temp would be warm enough.  This morning it was chilly and i think that a wetsuit will help me get into the water early sunday morning!  I'm anxiously awaiting my first tri on Sunday  :/

newleaf - 2009-09-10 10:38 PM water temp is 74... Bring your wetsuits.

Scotthitt - 2009-09-11 8:49 AM Good luck on your Half saturday... I guess I am just really nervous about the swim I have played around plenty of times in water at or below 74 .. but i never knew the actuall temp... that number just sounds cold. This being my first tri I just want to finish, I am already addicted and looking forward to the start of next season and doing the patriot half next year... I will have a wetsuit by then

meherczeg - 2009-09-11 9:47 AM

it is COLD out today!!  i swam in it wed night and it does not feel that bad, i promise.

Scotthitt - 2009-09-11 8:49 AM Good luck on your Half saturday... I guess I am just really nervous about the swim I have played around plenty of times in water at or below 74 .. but i never knew the actuall temp... that number just sounds cold. This being my first tri I just want to finish, I am already addicted and looking forward to the start of next season and doing the patriot half next year... I will have a wetsuit by then

newleaf - 2009-09-11 10:14 AM

actually no, I'm glad it's 74.  If it goes down more, all the better, less tugging on the neck.

I love my wetsuit.

meherczeg - 2009-09-11 10:22 AM

i swam in tri shorts and a sports bra.  no wetsuit for me.  race in 2 days and i still have no plan for what to wear or eat on the bike.  yikers. 

newleaf - 2009-09-11 10:44 AM

you're doing the oly right?  don't need to worry too much about what to eat on the bike.  A couple gels, tops.  'sall good.

meherczeg - 2009-09-11 11:02 AM

gels make me want to vomit.  just thinking about them is icky.  i've been experimenting with drinks unsuccessfully.  might just chow down a clif bar in transitions.  (half before and half after bike)  i'm nervous about running a 10k on an empty tummy.

Artemis - 2009-09-11 12:16 PM

Can you do gummy bears or something like that?  Might be easier to eat and you don't have to worry about eating in transition.

CrazyAuntCarrie - 2009-09-13 1:32 PM I totally crashed during the race. Literally. Mile 17 on the bike. If you did the half and passed someone lying on the ground or had an ambulance pass you on the bike, that was me. Thirteen stitches (three in my left elbow, 10 in my left knee), a knee brace, and crutches later, I am heartbroken I couldn't finish my first Half. That hurts more than the injuries. The bike is okay, but I haven't seen it myself. Had a pretty good swim, though, and I was rocking the bike until I went down. Hope everyone had a good race!