Celebration Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread

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jmhpsu93

2011-06-02 9:29 AM

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Subject: Celebration Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread

Only a little over three weeks left...anyone else doing this one?

I totally plan on PR'ing it <since it will be my first time>

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Mr. BoH

2011-06-02 10:57 AM

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I am also in, and I also plan on PRing. And I did the race last year. Although PRing should be "easy" given that I ran a 40-minute 5k last year.

Gawd, I hope it is not 4,000 degrees again this year...

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S_O_S

2011-06-02 1:30 PM

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It did get super hot last year towards the end of the morning. I think I was the last wave to go off and the sun decided to come out then.

MarlaS

2011-06-03 9:01 PM

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I'm in. It was my first, so it's a sentimental favorite....

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raidenolsen

2011-06-04 4:57 PM

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I'm in. Hoping to get revenge for my flat tire out of T1 last year.

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dmiller5

2011-06-04 5:34 PM

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I'll be there, trying to forget the furnace that was the run last year, great event though.

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raidenolsen

2011-06-07 1:49 PM

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By the way, in case anyone didn't notice, they've had the swim waves posted for awhile now on the website. Very happy to be going off first, it got really hot really fast last year.

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jmhpsu93

2011-06-24 8:23 AM

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Looks like weather is going to be great. I have to DNS due to a knee injury but good luck everyone!!

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HillSlugger

2011-06-24 10:10 AM

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I'm not racing, but I'm mentoring two women who are doing Celebration as their first triathlon. Wishing good races to Sheila and Eleanor, and to all of you. See you at the finish.

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colinphillips

2011-06-24 2:52 PM

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jmhpsu93 - 2011-06-24 9:23 AM Looks like weather is going to be great. I have to DNS due to a knee injury but good luck everyone!!

Wow - yes, the forecast is getting better and better. NOAA is currently offering 63 degrees F temp, and dewpoint lower than 60 for the start time on Sunday morning. And minimal wind too. Looking forward to it.

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kshuszar

2011-06-24 3:34 PM

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Good luck to all of you! I'll be voluenteering on Sunday in the morning hours (starting at 4:30am!)and cheering on some friends in the afternoon!

Remember, you're stronger than you think you are!

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dan4self

2011-06-24 7:15 PM

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Quick question: This will be my first tri and I am looking forward to Sunday. I did not bother training or worrying about a wet suit as I expected the water temp to be too high. With a 60 temp at start time would it be low enough and should I even bother considering a suit?

Edited by dan4self 2011-06-24 7:15 PM

raidenolsen

2011-06-24 7:30 PM

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dan4self - 2011-06-24 8:15 PM

Quick question: This will be my first tri and I am looking forward to Sunday. I did not bother training or worrying about a wet suit as I expected the water temp to be too high. With a 60 temp at start time would it be low enough and should I even bother considering a suit?

I didn't see anything posted at packet pickup today (but I was also herding two children), but as of Wednesday the water temp was over 85 degrees, so I would HEAVILY assume it will be a no-wetsuit swim. I believe the rule for water temp/wetsuits is: 78 degrees and below, wetsuit legal; 78-83, may use but ineligibile for awards; 83 and up not permitted. However, as has been done by CTA for athlete safety in the past, for temps over 78 the race director can order no wetsuits.

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dmiller5

2011-06-24 11:10 PM

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Talked to the race director today, 100% not wetsuit legal, water temp today was (if I remember correctly) 85 degrees. Good luck to you all and I'll see you there! I'll be in my University of Maryland Jacket/Trisuit so if you see me say hello, my name is Dave.

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dan4self

2011-06-25 10:32 AM

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