International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

2007-03-15 11:43 AM

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Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

I am not doing that race but I was there a few days ago and it is NICE! Honestly in a long sleeve you are about right maybe even a little warm. Sleeveless you are going to be good. No wetsuit might be a little chilly but not freezing by any means.

jdesrocher

2007-03-15 11:47 AM

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Naples, FL

Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

Thanks - I was planning on a long sleeve or nothing...since that's all I have..

2007-03-15 12:39 PM

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Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

I would definitely bring the long sleeve and check it out.

2007-03-15 1:28 PM

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Master

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

Just checked the conditions in the gulf and it's supposed to be about 68 degrees in the water all week and weekend. In 2005 I did a swim at Fort DeSoto bareback at 68 degrees and I was not happy. I've learned to tolerate colder water now, either way I'm wearing my full suit on Saturday. Air temp is only supposed to be 50 degrees so that may have an effect on how cold you are in the water too.

2007-03-15 2:23 PM

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Master

1978

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

Oh and by the way, we do know that the bike is only 23 miles right? It's not an "official" Olympic distance...this is mentioned on their website.

jdesrocher

2007-03-15 3:25 PM

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Naples, FL

Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

thanks for the water info - full suit it is (for now). i'm not worried about the 23, especially if it's a head wind!

Tri Take Me Away

2007-03-15 4:41 PM

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Hendersonville

Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

Ft. Desoto is ALWAYS windy, but it will be headwind/tailwind equally. Should be a lot of fun!

2007-03-15 5:52 PM

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Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

Q - 2007-03-15 2:28 PM

Just checked the conditions in the gulf and it's supposed to be about 68 degrees in the water all week and weekend. In 2005 I did a swim at Fort DeSoto bareback at 68 degrees and I was not happy. I've learned to tolerate colder water now, either way I'm wearing my full suit on Saturday. Air temp is only supposed to be 50 degrees so that may have an effect on how cold you are in the water too.

Is there a triathlon THIS weekend at Fort Desoto?

2007-03-15 9:25 PM

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Master

1978

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

Yes, March 17th.

2007-03-15 10:43 PM

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Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

wow I didn't know that. Best of luck to you!

2007-03-16 6:53 AM

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Master

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

Thanks! We're gonna need it...it's gonna be 47 degrees in the morning...it's Spring in Florida...let's get some warm mornings!! Sheesh!!

2007-03-16 7:26 AM

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Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

You sure about that 47 degrees. I HOPE not because I will be doing a triathlon in Orlando on Sat lol

2007-03-16 7:30 AM

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Subject: RE: International Distance Classic - Fort Desoto Park

Q - 2007-03-16 7:53 AM

Thanks! We're gonna need it...it's gonna be 47 degrees in the morning...it's Spring in Florida...let's get some warm mornings!! Sheesh!!

WOW you are right. I just checked accuweather.com and the feel like temp for the start of my race is 48 YIKES

Edited by RBRMIKE 2007-03-16 7:39 AM