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 2014-08-04 7:59 PM in reply to: chirunner134 |
Member 587  |  Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekendUSAT reported 66 degress. No need to bring the swimskin, it will be wetsuit legal. |
| 2014-08-04 8:07 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Veteran 2297   Great White North | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Good prep for Edmonton. A decent run over to T1 out of the swim there. |
| 2014-08-04 8:08 PM in reply to: simpsonbo |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by simpsonbo Good prep for Edmonton. A decent run over to T1 out of the swim there. Oh....I know someone who is going to be VERY happy to hear that. |
| 2014-08-05 7:08 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend At least a good 400 m ... |
| 2014-08-05 10:11 AM in reply to: simpsonbo |
Member 166 Delco, PA | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Two questions... 1.) For those who went last year, you don't have to wait right by the swim staging area while waiting for your wave, do you? I'm the very last wave so from 7:30 when transition closes until 10:12 when my wave starts, I'll be standing around just waiting. If I can I'd like to go somewhere and just relax rather than be by the swim staging area. 2.) Why does the M24-U wave go dead last? It had the second and third fastest age groups in that wave last year. M25-29 was fastest, followed by 20-24 and then 19-U. Won't a lot of people in this wave have a congested course because they'll be passing a lot of people? |
| 2014-08-05 10:19 AM in reply to: C_Hassard |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by C_Hassard Two questions... 1.) For those who went last year, you don't have to wait right by the swim staging area while waiting for your wave, do you? I'm the very last wave so from 7:30 when transition closes until 10:12 when my wave starts, I'll be standing around just waiting. If I can I'd like to go somewhere and just relax rather than be by the swim staging area. 2.) Why does the M24-U wave go dead last? It had the second and third fastest age groups in that wave last year. M25-29 was fastest, followed by 20-24 and then 19-U. Won't a lot of people in this wave have a congested course because they'll be passing a lot of people? Yes, you can do whatever you want. Yes. |
| 2014-08-05 11:22 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Extreme Veteran 3025 Maryland | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by C_Hassard Two questions... 1.) For those who went last year, you don't have to wait right by the swim staging area while waiting for your wave, do you? I'm the very last wave so from 7:30 when transition closes until 10:12 when my wave starts, I'll be standing around just waiting. If I can I'd like to go somewhere and just relax rather than be by the swim staging area. 2.) Why does the M24-U wave go dead last? It had the second and third fastest age groups in that wave last year. M25-29 was fastest, followed by 20-24 and then 19-U. Won't a lot of people in this wave have a congested course because they'll be passing a lot of people? Yes, you can do whatever you want. Yes. It makes no sense, we ran straight into older women last year under the bridge, chaos. |
| 2014-08-05 11:31 AM in reply to: dmiller5 |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by dmiller5 Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by C_Hassard Two questions... 1.) For those who went last year, you don't have to wait right by the swim staging area while waiting for your wave, do you? I'm the very last wave so from 7:30 when transition closes until 10:12 when my wave starts, I'll be standing around just waiting. If I can I'd like to go somewhere and just relax rather than be by the swim staging area. 2.) Why does the M24-U wave go dead last? It had the second and third fastest age groups in that wave last year. M25-29 was fastest, followed by 20-24 and then 19-U. Won't a lot of people in this wave have a congested course because they'll be passing a lot of people? Yes, you can do whatever you want. Yes. It makes no sense, we ran straight into older women last year under the bridge, chaos. Some(many) events put fast groups at the end to condense the race, this shortens the time they need to close roads and have support in different areas. |
| 2014-08-05 12:07 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by dmiller5 Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by C_Hassard Two questions... 1.) For those who went last year, you don't have to wait right by the swim staging area while waiting for your wave, do you? I'm the very last wave so from 7:30 when transition closes until 10:12 when my wave starts, I'll be standing around just waiting. If I can I'd like to go somewhere and just relax rather than be by the swim staging area. 2.) Why does the M24-U wave go dead last? It had the second and third fastest age groups in that wave last year. M25-29 was fastest, followed by 20-24 and then 19-U. Won't a lot of people in this wave have a congested course because they'll be passing a lot of people? Yes, you can do whatever you want. Yes. It makes no sense, we ran straight into older women last year under the bridge, chaos. In fairness, after the "search and rescue mission" for the guy who forgot to tell anyone he wasn't racing, after he got his chip, and so therefore actually wasn't in the bottom of the harbor, they had to condense the waves in the sprint race. But yes, old women were pummeled. Edited by Left Brain 2014-08-05 12:13 PM |
| 2014-08-05 12:09 PM in reply to: mike761 |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by mike761 Originally posted by dmiller5 Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by C_Hassard Two questions... 1.) For those who went last year, you don't have to wait right by the swim staging area while waiting for your wave, do you? I'm the very last wave so from 7:30 when transition closes until 10:12 when my wave starts, I'll be standing around just waiting. If I can I'd like to go somewhere and just relax rather than be by the swim staging area. 2.) Why does the M24-U wave go dead last? It had the second and third fastest age groups in that wave last year. M25-29 was fastest, followed by 20-24 and then 19-U. Won't a lot of people in this wave have a congested course because they'll be passing a lot of people? Yes, you can do whatever you want. Yes. It makes no sense, we ran straight into older women last year under the bridge, chaos. Some(many) events put fast groups at the end to condense the race, this shortens the time they need to close roads and have support in different areas. +1 They did that at Augusta in 2012... really threw me off my game. Starting at 9:30 Saturday (thankfully first Sunday) my advice... pay attention to how many matches you are burning trying to pass packs of people at one time. |
| 2014-08-05 1:56 PM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Elite 3656 West Allis, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend If you need any equipment (wetsuit....caps...goggles....bike accessories.....heck, bike.....) for the event while you are intown, i highly recommend Emery's. Local shop run by Brent Emery (1984 olympic medalist). Here is the link to the shop: |
| 2014-08-06 4:29 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
| Member 206 Roswell | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend I finally decided to register for the sprint, but it looks like I am too late. That should teach me to believe the "it has never sold out" blurb. At least I'm in for the Oly. Heading out bright and early tomorrow morning for WI. |
| 2014-08-06 6:17 AM in reply to: #5034923 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Am I reading the World's qualification right in that it is now the Top 25 and not the Top 18 rolling down to 25? I highly doubt I can even make that but if that is true I might have a very far outside chance at it. |
| 2014-08-06 6:20 AM in reply to: crowny2 |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend 7 extra slots for the host country, so 25 slots. Then later (after the slots are filled/left open) they'll send emails for the rolldown. |
| 2014-08-06 6:22 AM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by Leegoocrap 7 extra slots for the host country, so 25 slots. Then later (after the slots are filled/left open) they'll send emails for the rolldown. I am hoping no one wants to go to Sprint worlds championship so I get to go by default.  |
| 2014-08-06 8:32 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Member 65 Milwaukee | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by chirunner134 Originally posted by cpzone Yesterday a guy told me the temp just off the harbor was 63°. So maybe a degree or 2 higher in that protected area. Definitely wetsuit. maybe I need to see if I can rent one and do it like today. 63 sounds awefully cold even for .5 miles Yes.....forecast lows all week in the upper 50's....water temps aren't going to rise. Water temp can change if there is a drastic change in the wind direction. You can follow the (mostly) daily temp here. http://www.lakemichiganswimmers.blogspot.com/ |
| 2014-08-06 8:41 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Member 65 Milwaukee | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by ChrisM I see a couple bridge crossings on the bike. Substantial at all? Did Miami and NOLA 70.3 and the bridge crossings were pretty frickin big, at least enough to affect pacing. Elevation profile looks like no big deal... Yes, it's a BIG bridge, the one just south of transition....it's looong....and if the wind is up it's a wild ride according to Jr. this is the bridge (photo.JPG) Attachments ---------------- photo.JPG (2001KB - 6 downloads) |
| 2014-08-06 9:33 AM in reply to: kskonkol |
Extreme Veteran 3025 Maryland | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend it really isn't that steep, the biggest issue is really the crosswinds |
| 2014-08-06 10:00 AM in reply to: #5035728 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Thanks for the info on the roll down. Looking at last years results I've got my work cut out for me. Again, doubt I will do it but gonna try to cut the gap in 1/2 from last year since I'm 10 pounds lighter and have actually been able to train more. In reality I'd have to trim off 12-13 minutes. I think I can reasonably trim 6-8. And the bridge isn't terrible. The winds, though, can be nasty. |
| 2014-08-06 10:11 AM in reply to: crowny2 |
| Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Yeah, if I can trim about 27 minutes off my oly PR I just may have a shot !  thanks for the bridge info. I ride a hed 3 front so things can get a little squirrely in x winds but my weight with a disc rear is enough to keep the rubber down. heading out tomorrow evening for the long flight |
| 2014-08-06 10:34 AM in reply to: chrishatcher1138 |
Master 3888 Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by chrishatcher1138 I finally decided to register for the sprint, but it looks like I am too late. That should teach me to believe the "it has never sold out" blurb. At least I'm in for the Oly. Heading out bright and early tomorrow morning for WI. If you're still interested, send an emai to: [email protected] If you haven't tried already. Website said Oly was closed last Thursday when I tried to register, send them an email, got in due to cancellations etc. The gal I was working with was Samantha, superb customer service! |
| 2014-08-06 10:37 AM in reply to: reecealan |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by reecealan Originally posted by chrishatcher1138 I finally decided to register for the sprint, but it looks like I am too late. That should teach me to believe the "it has never sold out" blurb. At least I'm in for the Oly. Heading out bright and early tomorrow morning for WI. If you're still interested, send an emai to: [email protected] If you haven't tried already. Website said Oly was closed last Thursday when I tried to register, send them an email, got in due to cancellations etc. The gal I was working with was Samantha, superb customer service! Absolutely! My experiences in dealing with the USAT staff has always been top notch! |
| 2014-08-06 10:56 AM in reply to: ChrisM |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend |
| 2014-08-06 11:05 AM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Extreme Veteran 3025 Maryland | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend |
| 2014-08-06 11:10 AM in reply to: dmiller5 |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: AG nationals this weekend Originally posted by dmiller5 We should all get a picture with our H3's before we crash over the side of the bridge
Thankfully my aluminum p3 and Steel fork will keep me weighted down |
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