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 2010-12-10 9:49 AM |
Member  60  Spanish Fort, Alabama |  Subject: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread |
| 2010-12-17 2:50 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
Member 185 | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread Thinking about doing this event, pretty good? Live in Pensacola, I assume wind is a factor on this bike course? |
| 2010-12-21 7:36 AM in reply to: #3252731 |
Member 60 Spanish Fort, Alabama | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread I can say it is a well done event, organizers really have it dialed in. It is basically the same venue (Boardwalk Resort) and course as Ironman Florida. In years past, the bike route has been on hwy 388, they are reworking that due to new airport traffic. Should be an easy fix, I'm speculating just longer on hwy79 to hwy20. All still very good roads. Yes it is flat and wind can be an issue. Last couple of years, more comments about the heat, but that time of year you never know... Anyway, it seems to be very highly rated for either a first or repeat HIM. |
| 2011-01-07 1:28 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
New user 82 Gallatin, TN | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread Is anybody on this thread planning to be at the 2011 GCT? I have started the 1/2 Iron Training program available on this site and am in week 3 of the Prep phase. I would love to hook up with some fellow participants! |
| 2011-01-07 8:17 PM in reply to: #3285020 |
| Member 43 Carlisle PA | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread We're pondering it as an early prep for IMFL - need to try out ocean swimming - yikes. Looks like lodging is expensive...any suggestions? Appreciate the info on the course and that it's a quality event! |
| 2011-01-12 3:02 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
Member 60 Spanish Fort, Alabama | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread Check out the first few pages of the 2011 Ironman Florida forum, they have a similar discussion on hotel/condo, most seem to have good luck with VRBO. there are some location names listed and comments. hope this helps! |
| 2011-01-12 8:26 PM in reply to: #3295455 |
| Member 43 Carlisle PA | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread C F - 2011-01-11 4:02 PM Check out the first few pages of the 2011 Ironman Florida forum, they have a similar discussion on hotel/condo, most seem to have good luck with VRBO. there are some location names listed and comments. hope this helps! thanks much! |
| 2011-02-09 3:45 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
Veteran 225 Decatur GA | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread just officially registered and got a condo at the Boardwalk which yes is too expensive. Also ,using it to prep for IMFL..I can use all the help I can get! And yes..I'm praying for cooler temps this year...??87 last year? |
| 2011-02-09 4:20 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
Expert 1143 Wellington, Florida | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread Looking to use this one as prep for IMFL 2012...just local. |
| 2011-02-10 11:58 AM in reply to: #3244180 |
Veteran 247 Atlanta | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread I'm doing this as a relay. I'm swimming to prep for 2011 IMFL. |
| 2011-02-18 3:53 PM in reply to: #3285822 |
New user 82 Gallatin, TN | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread We are taking a camper down and staying in the park. Price is reasonable and it is close to the venue. |
| 2011-02-18 3:54 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
New user 82 Gallatin, TN | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread Check out the Information Guide download from their site. The new Bike Course is on it! |
| 2011-02-21 3:40 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
Veteran 446 | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread looked on website and was not able to find bike course. where did you find it? thanks |
| 2011-02-28 3:35 PM in reply to: #3365684 |
New user 82 Gallatin, TN | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread Check out the Information Guide download - it's a PDF file. |
| 2011-03-08 11:58 AM in reply to: #3244180 |
Member 60 Spanish Fort, Alabama | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread I'm out. nasty crash, guy blew a stop sign and I tagged his drivers side door with my shoulder. got the shoulder 'scoped last week, 12 week rehab, coulda been worse I guess... I'll see you in 2012! |
| 2011-03-10 7:50 AM in reply to: #3388466 |
Veteran 225 Decatur GA | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread Scary news CF...glad you made out as well as you did! |
| 2011-03-15 1:23 PM in reply to: #3388466 |
Champion 7704   Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread C F - 2011-03-08 12:58 PM WOW so sorry to hear that I'm out. nasty crash, guy blew a stop sign and I tagged his drivers side door with my shoulder. got the shoulder 'scoped last week, 12 week rehab, coulda been worse I guess... I'll see you in 2012!  heal up fast!! |
| 2011-03-15 2:50 PM in reply to: #3398859 |
| Veteran 867 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread I did this race last year for my second 1/2 distance race and had a great time. The volunteers are the best of any race I have been too. The swim was challenging and the run got hot but it was an awesome event. I am out this year but I plan to return next year. |
| 2011-03-17 10:11 AM in reply to: #3388466 |
Veteran 446 | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread C F - 2011-03-08 11:58 AM I'm out. nasty crash, guy blew a stop sign and I tagged his drivers side door with my shoulder. got the shoulder 'scoped last week, 12 week rehab, coulda been worse I guess... I'll see you in 2012!
sorry to hear that but glad you will be back next year. good luck. |
| 2011-03-17 2:45 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
Member 60 Spanish Fort, Alabama | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread thanks for the well wishes! I should have said I'll see you this year from the sidelines, cheering you all on and back next year in the mix! I also forgot to mention, most importantly, my bike is ok... |
| 2011-03-21 3:40 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
Veteran 446 | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread for those that have done the gulf coast tri before. what are the chances for using wet suits? |
| 2011-03-21 3:42 PM in reply to: #3407404 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread gabrelsj - 2011-03-21 3:40 PM for those that have done the gulf coast tri before. what are the chances for using wet suits? Wetsuits were allowed in 09. I used one, but I wished I would have used my speedsuit. |
| 2011-03-21 4:14 PM in reply to: #3407404 |
Regular 171 Madison, AL | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread They've been legal for at least 2 years that I've done it. I was told by a guy that's done the race for about 10 years that he's never not worn his. Generally rough sea state + inexperienced swimmers = strong motivation by RD to find a cold spot. Good luck! |
| 2011-03-23 12:15 PM in reply to: #3244180 |
Master 2485 Atlanta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread I've raced there 6 times - always wetsuit legal. Given the fact that this is one of few open water ocean or gulf swims you might find, the RD has always had some extra motivation to find a temp measurement below 78'. But you never know for sure until race morning... |
| 2011-04-02 11:45 AM in reply to: #3244180 |
| Member 43 Carlisle PA | Subject: RE: Gulf Coast Triathlon : Official Thread has anyone found the bike course map? I saw someone referenced a pdf, but I'm not having luck finding it on the site. thanks much! |
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