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 2007-06-14 7:16 AM |
Member  13 boston |  Subject: Philadelphia Women's TriathlonDoes anyone know if the current in the river is a big factor in the swim? Does the swim go upstream? |
| 2007-06-14 8:12 AM in reply to: #843737 |
 Veteran 126  Delaware | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon I heard that we are swimming with the current, which is a relief for me. It's not an 'out and back' course - I believe from the information on the website that we enter the river, swim down stream, and then get out to T1. The race is getting close!! Hopefully the Schuykill will be somewhat pleasant to swim in. |
| 2007-06-14 3:48 PM in reply to: #843737 |
Member 13 boston | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Good to know. I was getting nervous and freaking myself out. I'm not super familiar with Philly, but the last time I rowed on the Schuykill it didn't look like a swim would be pleasant. Come to think of it, I had a close encounter with a waterfall too. Hopefully we won't be near that thing.  |
| 2007-06-14 6:29 PM in reply to: #843737 |
Pro 4353 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Last year it was upstream for the first half, turn around, then back downstream. But I'm pretty sure it's all downstream this year. And the Schuylkill's really not that bad to swim in  |
| 2007-06-15 8:46 AM in reply to: #845093 |
Veteran 126 Delaware | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Yeah, I heard that the schuylkill is actually not that bad. One of my friends said that as far as water testing goes - a body of water in motion is always going to be 'cleaner' than a still body (like a lake). She said that the Schuylkill is one of the cleanest race sites around. I find that hard to believe, but am hanging on to that fact so I don't start freaking myself out, too. Have a great weekend, ladies! |
| 2007-06-15 9:30 AM in reply to: #843737 |
Member 13 boston | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Water is always cold where I live. I was assuming that the water would be too warm for wetsuits. Is this true? |
| 2007-06-17 3:48 PM in reply to: #843737 |
Regular 77 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon I'll be doing this tri too (my first). I had e-mailed the race director a couple times and she informed me the swim was in fact with the current, which should be nice! I think my biggest fear is water quality. Even though I've heard it's okay to swim in, I think it's more of a mental thing for me. I thought I'd post this website I came across. It basically gives a water quality "forecast" for the river on a daily (i think) basis. Also tells you what the water temp is. As of today, the temp is a nice 79 degrees...which is good for me because I'll be going without a wetsuit. |
| 2007-06-18 9:38 AM in reply to: #847615 |
Veteran 126 Delaware | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Thanks for this website!!! Very helpful. I forwarded it along to my friend (not on BT) for her peace of mind, too. No wet suit for me, either. I actually just ordered a trisuit online - a Louis Garneau. I have had no luck finding suits to try on at local sports specialties stores.... so hopefully this one fits. |
| 2007-06-18 9:43 AM in reply to: #843737 |
Member 13 boston | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon I suppose the water temp is too high for suits anyway. Good thing, I don't want to pack it. Thanks for posting the site. Good luck with the trisuit. I gave up and got a two piece thing. Getting a fit is tough. |
| 2007-07-04 9:00 PM in reply to: #843737 |
| Regular 90 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Yes the current was a factor last year. The swim last year was an out and back. So yes we hit the current. Watch for drifting. I hear they are changing it this year. I wore the wetsuit last year at this race. I think it does well for river and water with currents. Remember that the wet suit does give a bit of an advantage with speed because of buoyancy. Edited by celticblde05 2007-07-04 9:04 PM |
| 2007-07-04 9:02 PM in reply to: #848427 |
| Regular 90 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Try looking at TEAMESTROGEN.COM . I have gotten some great stuff from there. Good service! |
| 2007-07-05 7:52 AM in reply to: #843737 |
Veteran 513 Chicago (Old Town) | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon |
| 2007-07-06 8:41 AM in reply to: #872417 |
Veteran 126 Delaware | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Hey Julio26 - I am bib 584 so say 'hi' if you see me! I am in the last wave (shudder) so it'll be a while after the start, and hopefully I am not DFL!! |
| 2007-07-06 9:04 PM in reply to: #874196 |
| Regular 90 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Good luck to all... I am in wave 7 myself. Have fun! Edited by celticblde05 2007-07-06 9:04 PM |
| 2007-07-07 10:43 AM in reply to: #875356 |
Veteran 126 Delaware | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Like Celticblde05 says, good luck to everyone!! See you in the Schuylkill. |
| 2007-07-08 2:29 PM in reply to: #843737 |
Regular 77 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon |
| 2007-07-09 2:08 PM in reply to: #876358 |
Expert 670 Bucks County | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon sooo any race reports? or do I have to go another folder somwhere? |
| 2007-07-09 9:24 PM in reply to: #877705 |
Veteran 126 Delaware | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Here are all of the race reports: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/directory/link-detail.asp?linkid=3752 |
| 2007-07-10 12:33 PM in reply to: #843737 |
Member 13 boston | Subject: RE: Philadelphia Women's Triathlon Congratulations to all the participants. I thought this was are really fun race and I'm in love with Philadelphia. What a great city/area to visit for a race weekend. |
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