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 2011-02-18 11:11 AM |
Member  65 |  Subject: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official ThreadSeriously? No one has started a thread on this? This is my first time doing NYC and I'm pumped! A little worried that I'm racing Timberman 70.3 2 weeks after, but I'm sure they both will be fun! |
| 2011-02-18 11:26 AM in reply to: #3361695 |
Champion 7821     Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread corybullock - 2011-02-18 11:11 AM Seriously? No one has started a thread on this? This is my first time doing NYC and I'm pumped! A little worried that I'm racing Timberman 70.3 2 weeks after, but I'm sure they both will be fun! This will be the first time since 2007 that I'm not involved in some way (racing or volunteering). The race is in August for the first time, and I'll be away. Looking forward to racing (and volunteering) in 2012! In spite of all the logistical headaches and the crowds, NYC is a great race. Enjoy! |
| 2011-02-18 1:53 PM in reply to: #3361695 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread Thanks for starting the thread. This will be my first NYC and my first tri in a couple of years. Uh- oh! |
| 2011-02-18 3:33 PM in reply to: #3362064 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread ceilidh - 2011-02-18 2:53 PM Thanks for starting the thread. This will be my first NYC and my first tri in a couple of years. Uh- oh! You are coming up to NY???? We will be soooo close |
| 2011-02-20 3:29 PM in reply to: #3361695 |
| Extreme Veteran 368 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread This will be my first NYC tri, and was actually the first tri that i signed up for....that was before i decided i needed a number of warm-up/practice races leading into. and out of it, and then decided wtf, i'll do a HIM this year as well  yes, i'm insane/stupid, but it will all get done. shooting for a sub 3 for nyc and a sub 6 for HIM Miami. |
| 2011-02-20 9:48 PM in reply to: #3361695 |
Veteran 209 New York | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread This will also be my first NYC Tri and first time swimming in a wetsuit. Never had to race in one out here in Asia, but I guess I need to learn quickly when I move back in April. Any tips or suggestions on wetsuits? |
| 2011-02-21 9:02 AM in reply to: #3361695 |
Veteran 200 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread This will be my "A" race for teh season , doing two sprints before hand and this will also be my 1st attempt at an olympic distance Tri, I am super excited and can wait. Alsmost had to delay my registration when I found out I would be going to South Korea for 20 days in August, but luckily I will be flying o ut on the 8th |
| 2011-02-21 9:29 AM in reply to: #3364504 |
Elite 3140 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread Any tips or suggestions on wetsuits? my vote is xterra...great wetsuit for the price....watch youtube videos on how to put on...the trick is to put it on as "high " as you can...if not you may find that you are a little too restricted in the shoulders....feed the legs untill the bottom of the suit is almost at your calf , hike it up high on your hips and all the way so it is loose on your shoulders...but check out those videos, because they can explain it better than me Im not doing NYC but have a oly in june and HIM in oct! good luck |
| 2011-02-21 9:50 AM in reply to: #3361695 |
Member 413 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread You all will have a blast! I did it past two years and will volunteer this year. I used a full body wet suit... the more I could put between my bare skin and that murky hudson river water the better (don't worry though, it's not too bad and that current is super duper powerful... will be your fastest swim ever) |
| 2011-02-21 9:58 AM in reply to: #3361695 |
Champion 6046 New York, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread I am also doing both NYC and Timberman - so I am treating NYC as a training day/peak for Timberman - and given the crowds that is appropriate. I just moved to NYC so I figure I have to do it....but if it is like Chicago, and St Anthony's it will be a one and done for me for big races...I treat them very much as training day with chip and just have fun and enjoy the crowds - trying to race it would be frustrating - I hear there are parts of the bike course that are quite congested.... |
| 2011-02-22 8:28 AM in reply to: #3361695 |
Veteran 204 Massapequa, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread I'm in as well. Just be prepared for extreme heat that time of the year for those of you going full wetsuits. I wear a sleeveless (primarily for mobility), but I also overheat very easily. I've also heard that the current depends on your wave, so dont under-prepare for your swim and ruin your day. This is my first NYC, and as a native and someone who works in Manhattan, I'm pumped. |
| 2011-02-23 12:37 PM in reply to: #3362246 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread Rudedog55 - 2011-02-18 4:33 PM ceilidh - 2011-02-18 2:53 PM Thanks for starting the thread. This will be my first NYC and my first tri in a couple of years. Uh- oh! You are coming up to NY???? We will be soooo close Yes indeedy I am.. We must meet up! |
| 2011-02-23 4:24 PM in reply to: #3361695 |
Veteran 193 Queens, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread This will be my first OLY and my first tri in awhile. I volunteered for it last year and had a very good time! It was fun watching the swimmers whiz down the river. I am a little freaked that it has moved to August it can get SO hot July/August in the city.... |
| 2011-02-23 5:07 PM in reply to: #3369350 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread bluwatersoul - 2011-02-23 5:24 PM This will be my first OLY and my first tri in awhile. I volunteered for it last year and had a very good time! It was fun watching the swimmers whiz down the river. I am a little freaked that it has moved to August it can get SO hot July/August in the city.... My first Oly, too! Great! I didn't think about how hot it could be.. I'll add that to my list of things to obsess about! |
| 2011-02-24 12:17 PM in reply to: #3369398 |
| Extreme Veteran 368 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread ceilidh - 2011-02-23 5:07 PM bluwatersoul - 2011-02-23 5:24 PM This will be my first OLY and my first tri in awhile. I volunteered for it last year and had a very good time! It was fun watching the swimmers whiz down the river. I am a little freaked that it has moved to August it can get SO hot July/August in the city.... My first Oly, too! Great! I didn't think about how hot it could be.. I'll add that to my list of things to obsess about! You can look at last years start times to figure out what time you'll be going off this year. needless to say, i'm not incredibly excited about transition closing 5:45 and my swim wave likely not being until 7:30 or so. thats a lot of time to obsess and freak out. 40-44 men take off much earlier than men 35-39, which will also factor in how much of a role heat will have on you..... |
| 2011-02-24 12:22 PM in reply to: #3370665 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread Cavemann - 2011-02-24 1:17 PM ceilidh - 2011-02-23 5:07 PM bluwatersoul - 2011-02-23 5:24 PM This will be my first OLY and my first tri in awhile. I volunteered for it last year and had a very good time! It was fun watching the swimmers whiz down the river. I am a little freaked that it has moved to August it can get SO hot July/August in the city.... My first Oly, too! Great! I didn't think about how hot it could be.. I'll add that to my list of things to obsess about! You can look at last years start times to figure out what time you'll be going off this year. needless to say, i'm not incredibly excited about transition closing 5:45 and my swim wave likely not being until 7:30 or so. thats a lot of time to obsess and freak out. 40-44 men take off much earlier than men 35-39, which will also factor in how much of a role heat will have on you..... It is good to be old! I get to start earlier. BUT.... I am VERY slow, so the heat will be there anyway. |
| 2011-02-28 2:04 PM in reply to: #3369350 |
Extreme Veteran 453 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread bluwatersoul - 2011-02-23 4:24 PM This will be my first OLY and my first tri in awhile. I volunteered for it last year and had a very good time! It was fun watching the swimmers whiz down the river. I am a little freaked that it has moved to August it can get SO hot July/August in the city.... Hey Where have you been? Still with Aquafit? Haven't seen you. Good luck at NYC this summer. |
| 2011-03-01 1:01 PM in reply to: #3375904 |
Veteran 193 Queens, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread elbi999 - 2011-02-28 2:04 PM bluwatersoul - 2011-02-23 4:24 PM This will be my first OLY and my first tri in awhile. I volunteered for it last year and had a very good time! It was fun watching the swimmers whiz down the river. I am a little freaked that it has moved to August it can get SO hot July/August in the city.... Hey Where have you been? Still with Aquafit? Haven't seen you. Good luck at NYC this summer. HEY! I will be starting back with the group hopefully later this month, probably on Thursdays though. Trying desperately to get back into the swing of things - how are you? |
| 2011-03-01 9:26 PM in reply to: #3377630 |
Extreme Veteran 453 Long Island, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread bluwatersoul - 2011-03-01 1:01 PM elbi999 - 2011-02-28 2:04 PM bluwatersoul - 2011-02-23 4:24 PM This will be my first OLY and my first tri in awhile. I volunteered for it last year and had a very good time! It was fun watching the swimmers whiz down the river. I am a little freaked that it has moved to August it can get SO hot July/August in the city.... Hey Where have you been? Still with Aquafit? Haven't seen you. Good luck at NYC this summer. Still there on various tuesdays and thursdays. HEY! I will be starting back with the group hopefully later this month, probably on Thursdays though. Trying desperately to get back into the swing of things - how are you? |
| 2011-03-15 7:07 PM in reply to: #3361695 |
| 80 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread for anyone that has never done it the NYC race will be the fastest swim time you will ever have, the current is very strong in the water, its a fun race and probably one of the better beginner events to get into |
| 2011-05-06 7:42 AM in reply to: #3399422 |
| Extreme Veteran 368 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread For those of you that have done NYC, what is your nomal 100(y/m) pace and what is your nyc swim time? |
| 2011-05-06 9:53 AM in reply to: #3361695 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread I did the swim at a 1:10/100 pace. My usual pace is around 1:40/100. But I’ve been lucky and had the current strongly in my favor both years. If you’re one of the unlucky ones, you could be swimming against a slack current, or even with the current against you. I know some people who’ve been in later waves who’ve had the current against them and it’s taken them close to 40 minutes to finish a swim that took me under 20. |
| 2011-05-07 1:05 PM in reply to: #3484973 |
Member 58 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread in the pool I'm 1:32-1:35 (no flip turns) for 100yrds consistant for 2000+yrds no stopping - did the NYC Tri swim last year in 15:46 -- 104yrd/min. The current is crazy, it will pull you down the river, if you don't hang on to the rope off the starting dock you'll get swept down the river before the gun goes off. |
| 2011-05-16 5:04 PM in reply to: #3361695 |
| Member 65 Monroe, NY | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread This will be my third time doing the race and I am concerned that I will now be starting in a later age group (46). It is a lot of fun if you just relax and don't let the bike traffic get you down. It is crowded, but this is NY. When the current is flowing a bag of chips can do the distince in 20 min. Here is a link to the tide charts. I wonder if the water will be to warm in August for wetsuits. It was close the first year I did it. http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi
George Washington Bridge, Hudson River, New York
7 August 2011 - 14 August 2011
40.8500° N, 73.9500° W2011-08-07 04:00 EDT 3.73 feet High Tide2011-08-07 05:57 EDT Sunrise2011-08-07 10:15 EDT 0.52 feet Low Tide2011-08-07 15:15 EDT Moonrise2011-08-07 16:37 EDT 4.54 feet High Tide2011-08-07 20:04 EDT Sunset2011-08-07 23:16 EDT 0.62 feet Low Tide2011-08-08 00:46 EDT Moonset2011-08-08 05:06 EDT 3.59 feet High Tide2011-08-08 05:58 EDT Sunrise2011-08-08 11:22 EDT 0.55 feet Low Tide |
| 2011-07-03 9:02 AM in reply to: #3361695 |
Expert 1481 | Subject: RE: Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread This is my A race and the first time I'll be doing this race. I've done two other Olympics this season in Ashland MA and Stamford CT. Both courses have super hilly bike portions in prep for NY. Viewing the course on MapMyRide there's 4 good size hills and two monsters. Just how bad are they? |
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