Got The Nerve 2013 - May 18th

I'm going to pass this year.

It's a nice event, and I've done it the last 5 years, but I've had bad races there the last 2 years (for reasons that have nothing to do with the race - illness this year and a mechanical that my son had in 2011), and have decided to approach my season a little differently this year, so I'm ready for a change of scenery.

I'm still planning on Hempfield in April and Musselman in July, but will do the Garden Spot Village HM on April 6, the Rock Hall International on June 1 and USAT Nationals August 10.  I still need to decide what I want to do in the fall.

Bike course is about 16 miles, I would say slightly hilly.    Very good course.

Awesome!  This is a great regional race that draws a decent size crowd and it's well-run.  It can be a good first experience.

Also, welcome to BT!

Congrats!!

This was my first tri when I did it last year.

You WILL want a wetsuit, btw.  The water is chilly.  I think I saw a couple people do it last year without a wetsuit but I don't recommend that.

OK....NOW it's 1 month away.

Let's hope the water is warm by then!!

I did the group ride last Sunday and the lake is still drawn down. Hopefully they start filling it soon so it has a chance to warm up.

Most years in the past they haven't filled it until 1-2 weeks before the race.  That's one of the reasons the water can be so cold.

Unable to do Gretna this year (doing Columbia Tri instead), but I have a feeling the water will be the coldest this year around. Last year was unseasonably warm and that is not the case this year. When I rode by earlier this week there was some water in the lake so looks like they may slowly be starting to fill it up.

12 More Days.

Anyone have a sense on what the water temp will be?

I am thinking cold...maybe 60 by race day?  

Hoping it will creep above 60 by race day, last year was mighty cold!!

I hope your are right.  As of now, the temp at Blue Marsh Lake is around 58 degrees, and I suspect Mt Gretna is going to be similar.  Let's hope it warms up some! 

Good to know.  All we need is a heatwave to warm up the water.  Not likely based on current 10-day.

I am guessing water temp for race day will be approx 60 degrees.  I only have a sleeveless wetsuit but that will have to do.